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{"bill_id":1814532,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1168/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1168&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814533,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1132/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1132&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1814534,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1308/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1308&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1814535,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1215/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1215&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1814536,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1275/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1275&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1814537,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Short form bill relating to the environment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1814538,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB35/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=35&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1814539,"bill_number":"SB553","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Relating To Housing. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB553/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=553&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814540,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB791/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=791&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1814541,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB446/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=446&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1814542,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1429/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1429&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1814543,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB83/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=83&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1814544,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB481/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=481&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1814545,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB595/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=595&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1814546,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1020/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1020&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1814547,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB794/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=794&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1814548,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires public high schools to make available a mandatory life skills curriculum.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB288/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=288&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1814549,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB320/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=320&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1814550,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB477/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=477&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1814551,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB97/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=97&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1814552,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1460/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1460&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814553,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1237/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1237&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1814554,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB890/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=890&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1814555,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1156/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1156&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814556,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB614/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=614&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1814557,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1063/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1063&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814558,"bill_number":"HB1532","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 House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1532/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1532&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1814559,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB201/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=201&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1814560,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB417/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=417&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1814561,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1130/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1130&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1814562,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1137/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1137&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1814563,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1542/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1542&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1814564,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB494/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=494&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1814565,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB668/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=668&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1814566,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB991/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=991&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1814567,"bill_number":"SB2099","title":"Relating To School Zones.","description":"Prohibits loitering at schools and public property within 200 feet of a school. Prohibits obstructing a building, walkway, public passage, road, highway, sidewalk, or structure of a school or a public property within 200 feet of a school.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2099/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2099&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1814568,"bill_number":"SB2111","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Under certain conditions, limits the payment of any delinquent tax and penalty required by the Director of Finance of a county as a condition precedent to the transfer of ownership of a vehicle to the aggregate amount of delinquent taxes and penalties accumulated by the previous registered owner over the preceding five-year period. Establishes a fine of not more than $5,000 for a person that transfers ownership of a vehicle and thereafter reobtains ownership by subsequent transfer for the primary purpose of evading delinquent taxes and penalties. Requires the respective counties to amend any applicable ordinances. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2111/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2111&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1814569,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1018/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1018&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1814570,"bill_number":"SB522","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Relating To Agriculture. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB522/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=522&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814571,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1439/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1439&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1814572,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1360/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1360&year=2024","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":1814573,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB189/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=189&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1814574,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1421/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1421&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1814575,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB177/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=177&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814576,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB755/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=755&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814577,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB664/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=664&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1814578,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB857/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=857&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1814579,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1039/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1039&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1814580,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB962/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=962&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1814581,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1345/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1345&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1814582,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1047/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1047&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814583,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB658/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=658&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1814584,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB813/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=813&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1814585,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB178/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=178&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1814586,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Short form bill relating to land use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB61/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=61&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1814587,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1408/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1408&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814588,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1228/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1228&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1814589,"bill_number":"HB1573","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Caps the primary and secondary ticket seller service charges that may be added on to event ticket prices. Requires website operators to guarantee refunds in certain circumstances and disclose that the website is not the primary ticket seller. Prohibits speculative tickets and the usage of bots.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1573/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1573&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1814590,"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 appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 737).","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1596/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1596&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1814591,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1595/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1595&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1814592,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB957/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=957&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1814593,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB996/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=996&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1814594,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1394/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1394&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814595,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1424/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1424&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814596,"bill_number":"SB2028","title":"Relating To The Department Of Housing.","description":"Establishes 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":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2028/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2028&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814597,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB637/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=637&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1814598,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1410/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1410&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814599,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB607/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=607&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1814600,"bill_number":"HB1572","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Limits the exclusion from gross income to pensions received for past services provided in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1572/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1572&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1814601,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Relating To The Regulation Of Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals section 328J-11.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB208/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=208&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814602,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB313/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=313&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1814603,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1247/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1247&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1814604,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB381/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=381&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1814605,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB64/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=64&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1814606,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1364/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1364&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1814607,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1076/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1076&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814608,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB705/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=705&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1814609,"bill_number":"SB550","title":"Relating To University Of Hawaii Athletics.","description":"Relating To University Of Hawaii Athletics. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB550/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=550&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814610,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB378/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=378&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814611,"bill_number":"HB1596","title":"Relating To Controlled Substances.","description":"Makes the class B felony offense of delivering drug paraphernalia to persons under eighteen years of age applicable to offenders who are at least twenty-one years old. Exempts drug paraphernalia for marijuana from certain penalties under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Makes the possession of less than one ounce of recreational marijuana a nonjailable violation punishable by a fine of $25. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Chun, Garrett, Takenouchi, Woodson voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kila, Kitagawa, Kobayashi, Kong, La Chica, Lamosao, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Nishimoto, Pierick, Souza, Ward voting no (14) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1596/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1596&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1814612,"bill_number":"SB2091","title":"Relating To Public Utilities.","description":"Requires all telecommunications service providers to communicate relevant information relating to the deenergization of electrical lines to public safety or emergency response offices for the affected areas. Requires all electric utilities to operate electrical lines and equipment in a manner that shall minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfire posed by the electrical lines and equipment. Requires each electric utility to prepare a wildfire mitigation plan approved by the Public Utilities Commission and protocols for deenergizing electrical lines. Allows the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2091/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2091&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1814613,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1408/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1408&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814614,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB545/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=545&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1814615,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB984/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=984&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814616,"bill_number":"HB1564","title":"Relating To Statewide Fire Helicopters.","description":"Establishes a statewide firefighting helicopter program, to be administered by the State Fire Marshal. Appropriates funds to obtain helicopters, facilities equipment, and supplies; hire and train staff; and do other things necessary to ensure that the program is ready to begin providing aerial firefighting services on July 1, 2025. Declares that the expenditure exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Establishes that this measure only takes effect if another bill is passed that establishes a State Fire Marshal position.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1564/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1564&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1814617,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB604/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=604&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1814618,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB666/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=666&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1814619,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1105/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1105&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1814620,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB512/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=512&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1814622,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB550/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=550&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1814623,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB987/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=987&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1814624,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1452/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1452&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1814625,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1510/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1510&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1814626,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB657/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=657&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1814627,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1165/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1165&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1814628,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1451/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1451&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1814629,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1270/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1270&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1814630,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB870/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=870&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814631,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB381/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=381&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814632,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1153/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1153&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1814633,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1042/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1042&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814634,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB683/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=683&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1814635,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB699/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=699&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1814636,"bill_number":"SB1382","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Increases the per wine gallon tax on alcoholic beverages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1382/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1382&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814637,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB713/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=713&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1814638,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB376/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=376&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814639,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB762/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=762&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1814640,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1404/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1404&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1814641,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB897/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=897&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1814642,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1157/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1157&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814643,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1312/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1312&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814644,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1065/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1065&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1814645,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB861/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=861&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814646,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB203/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=203&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1814647,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB377/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=377&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814648,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB748/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=748&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1814649,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB792/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=792&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1814650,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1051/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1051&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814651,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB179/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=179&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1814652,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1276/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1276&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814653,"bill_number":"HB1578","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Permits a shipping container chassis that holds a valid out-of-state certificate of vehicle registration to obtain a certificate of safety inspection. Makes an out-of-state registration for a shipping container chassis valid in the State until its expiration in the other state or for one year after a vehicle safety inspection. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 061, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1162).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1578/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1578&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1814654,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1126/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1126&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1814655,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1053/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1053&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1814656,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1424/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1424&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1814657,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB128/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=128&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814658,"bill_number":"SB546","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Relating To Human Services. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB546/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=546&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814659,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1211/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1211&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1814660,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1352/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1352&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814661,"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":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1409/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1409&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814662,"bill_number":"HB1563","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 governs smoking.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1563/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1563&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1814663,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB841/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=841&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1814664,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB756/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=756&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814665,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB584/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=584&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1814666,"bill_number":"HB1539","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Increases fines for violations of certain traffic laws and required motor vehicle insurance minimums. Establishes minimum and maximum sentences for persons convicted of violations of certain traffic laws. Amends the minimum liability coverage thresholds to unspecified amounts. Establishes a separate prohibition on driving motor vehicles having noisy mufflers on public highways in high-density areas. Establishes separate fines for violations of motor scooter and motor vehicle muffler regulations. Defines \"high-density areas\". Establishes fines for placing any device upon a vehicle designed to immobilize the vehicle without consent of the owner of the vehicle. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1539/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1539&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1814667,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB477/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=477&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1814668,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1310/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1310&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1814669,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB259/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=259&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1814670,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1223/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1223&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1814671,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1019/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1019&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1814672,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1164/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1164&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814673,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB721/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=721&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814674,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB669/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=669&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1814675,"bill_number":"SB2055","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Establishes a three-year summer tuition pilot program to provide funding to UH community colleges to offset the costs aligning the resident tuition rates for the summer semester with the resident tuition rates for the spring and fall semesters at the community colleges. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2055/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2055&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814676,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1551/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1551&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814677,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB868/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=868&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814678,"bill_number":"HB915","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires certain commercial agricultural entities to issue annual public reports regarding their pesticide use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB915/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=915&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1814679,"bill_number":"SB2108","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy Tax Credits.","description":"Allows a condominium association that claims a Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit under section 235-12.5, HRS, to transfer the credit, or a portion thereof, to another individual or corporate taxpayer that is not related to the condominium association. Requires the Director of the Department of Taxation to prepare forms necessary for the transfer of Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credits. Provides that condominium association unit owners shall not be entitled to any apportionment or distribution of a transferred Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit when a condominium association transfers the tax credit. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2108/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2108&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1814680,"bill_number":"SB2138","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires that each vote cast for a question on a ballot for the ratification of a constitutional amendment be counted in the negative only if the ballot properly indicates that the vote is in the negative.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2138/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2138&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1814681,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB298/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=298&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1814682,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB837/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=837&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1814683,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1278/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1278&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814684,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB239/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=239&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1814685,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB325/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=325&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1814686,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB684/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=684&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1814687,"bill_number":"HB1626","title":"Relating To A Probation Compliance Credits Program.","description":"Requires the Judiciary to establish a compliance credits pilot program for probationers that comply with their conditions of supervision.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1626/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1626&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1814688,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB428/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=428&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1814689,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1267/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1267&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1814690,"bill_number":"SB1152","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a landlord low-income tenant tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1152/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1152&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1814691,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB147/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=147&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814692,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB982/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=982&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1814693,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1116/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1116&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1814694,"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":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1008/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1008&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814695,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Duke Kahanamoku. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-15","last_action":"Act 025, 05/15/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1125).","last_action_date":"2024-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB116/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=116&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1814696,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Short form bill relating to technology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB49/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=49&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1814697,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB863/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=863&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814698,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB605/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=605&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1814699,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1342/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1342&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1814700,"bill_number":"HB1166","title":"Relating To Firearms Insurance.","description":"Requires firearms owners to obtain firearms insurance. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1166/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1166&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814701,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB210/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=210&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1814702,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB724/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=724&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814703,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB619/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=619&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1814704,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB912/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=912&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1814705,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1369/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1369&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814706,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1161/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1161&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1814707,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB843/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=843&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1814708,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB621/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=621&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1814709,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB483/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=483&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1814710,"bill_number":"HB1515","title":"Relating To Residential Tenants.","description":"Establishes a process by which a neighbor of a tenant may seek relief from the tenant's landlord for acts of harassment by the tenant. Includes an alternative process for the eviction of tenants.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1515/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1515&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1814712,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB648/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=648&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1814713,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB751/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=751&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814714,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB681/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=681&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1814715,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB325/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=325&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814716,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB986/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=986&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1814717,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1007/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1007&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1814718,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1069/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1069&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814719,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1029/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1029&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814720,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1483/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1483&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814721,"bill_number":"SB634","title":"Related To Renewable Energy.","description":"Removes biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of renewable energy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB634/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=634&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1814722,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB563/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=563&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1814723,"bill_number":"HB21","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Short form bill relating to labor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB21/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=21&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1814724,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB24/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=24&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1814725,"bill_number":"HB1636","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Authorizes the use of electronic mail to deliver certain documents when purchasing a condominium. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1636/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1636&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1814726,"bill_number":"HB1019","title":"Relating To Broadband.","description":"Appropriates general funds for federal broadband programs matching fund requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1019/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1019&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814727,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB185/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=185&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1814728,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB48/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=48&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1814729,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB277/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=277&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1814730,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB774/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=774&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1814731,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1346/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1346&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814732,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1420/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1420&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1814733,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB985/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=985&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814734,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB501/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=501&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1814735,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB443/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=443&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1814736,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB245/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=245&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1814737,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB284/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=284&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1814738,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"Relating To Ethics.","description":"Short form bill relating to ethics.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB19/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=19&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1814739,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1069/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1069&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1814740,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB880/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=880&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1814741,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB497/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=497&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1814742,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1016/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1016&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814743,"bill_number":"HB1603","title":"Relating To Criminal Justice Reform.","description":"Amends various provisions related to pretrial release.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1603/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1603&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1814744,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1218/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1218&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1814745,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Creates the offense of negligent concealment of a firearm by a licensee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB119/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=119&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814746,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB355/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=355&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1814747,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB623/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=623&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1814748,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1093/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1093&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1814749,"bill_number":"SB2063","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Prohibits the legislative body of a county from imposing requirements for residential incomes lower than those adopted or established by the State for housing projects. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2063/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2063&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814750,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB82/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=82&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1814751,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1017/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1017&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814752,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB465/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=465&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1814753,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB638/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=638&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1814754,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1041/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1041&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814755,"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":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB462/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=462&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1814756,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB611/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=611&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1814757,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB373/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=373&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1814758,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB630/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=630&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1814759,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB744/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=744&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1814760,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB636/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=636&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1814761,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1400/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1400&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814762,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB531/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=531&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1814763,"bill_number":"HB500","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for various workforce readiness programs and opportunities. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 699).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB500/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=500&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1814764,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB833/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=833&year=2024","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1814765,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1040/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1040&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814766,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB931/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=931&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1814767,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1050/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1050&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1814768,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1315/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1315&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1814769,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB947/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=947&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1814770,"bill_number":"SB564","title":"Relating To Military Affairs.","description":"Relating To Military Affairs. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB564/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=564&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814771,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB630/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=630&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1814772,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1451/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1451&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814773,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB39/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=39&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1814774,"bill_number":"SB567","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Relating To Transportation. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB567/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=567&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814775,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1139/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1139&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1814776,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Exempts the notarization requirement for renewals of liquor licenses. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 058, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1159).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB159/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=159&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1814777,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB914/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=914&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1814778,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB205/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=205&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1814779,"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":"The committee(s) on HHS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-26-24 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1209/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1209&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1814780,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB775/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=775&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1814781,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB283/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=283&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1814782,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB694/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=694&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1814783,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1256/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1256&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1814784,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB910/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=910&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1814785,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB69/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=69&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1814786,"bill_number":"HB174","title":"Relating To Culture And The Arts.","description":"Short form bill relating to culture and the arts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB174/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=174&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1814787,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1495/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1495&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1814788,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB551/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=551&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1814789,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB774/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=774&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1814790,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB733/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=733&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814791,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1162/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1162&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1814792,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB638/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=638&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1814793,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1274/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1274&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1814794,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB168/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=168&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1814795,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1463/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1463&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814796,"bill_number":"SB2120","title":"Relating To Pet Sales.","description":"Requires retail pet stores to maintain records regarding the source and medical history of animals sold and provide records to pet purchasers, subject to the discretion of the retail pet store. Establishes penalties. Authorizes retail pet stores to showcase pet animals owned by a nonprofit animal welfare organization. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Re-referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2120/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2120&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1814797,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1111/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1111&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814798,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB997/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=997&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1814799,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB412/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=412&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1814800,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB378/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=378&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1814802,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB54/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=54&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1814803,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1050/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1050&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814804,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB314/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=314&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1814805,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB86/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=86&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1814806,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB94/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=94&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814807,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1425/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1425&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1814808,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Creates the offense of negligent concealment of a firearm by a licensee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB234/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=234&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814809,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1603/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1603&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1814810,"bill_number":"HB1606","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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1606/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1606&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1814811,"bill_number":"HB1576","title":"Relating To Vehicle Number Plates.","description":"Allows owners of vehicles to display the front number plate on the inside of the front windshield as an alternative to being securely fastened to the front of the vehicle. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Kapela voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1576/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1576&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1814812,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB270/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=270&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1814813,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1557/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1557&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814814,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB610/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=610&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1814815,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1497/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1497&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814816,"bill_number":"SB1134","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Exempts medical services from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1134/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1134&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1814817,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB822/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=822&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1814818,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB16/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=16&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1814819,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1128/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1128&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1814820,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1385/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1385&year=2024","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1814821,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1523/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1523&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1814822,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB390/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=390&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1814823,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1054/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1054&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814824,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB86/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=86&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1814825,"bill_number":"HB1623","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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1623/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1623&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1814826,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1217/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1217&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1814827,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"Relating To Natural Resources.","description":"Short form bill relating to natural resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB60/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=60&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1814828,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB755/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=755&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1814829,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1488/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1488&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1814830,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1027/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1027&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1814831,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1182/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1182&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1814832,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1453/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1453&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1814833,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1260/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1260&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1814834,"bill_number":"SB533","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Relating To Economic Development. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB533/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=533&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814835,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1476/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1476&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814836,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1293/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1293&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814837,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB617/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=617&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1814838,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1210/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1210&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1814839,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB61/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=61&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1814840,"bill_number":"SB2020","title":"Relating To Deceptive Trade Practices.","description":"Makes it a deceptive practice to advertise, display, or offer a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees or charges, with certain exceptions. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2020/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2020&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814841,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1371/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1371&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1814842,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"Relating To International Affairs.","description":"Short form bill relating to international affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB170/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=170&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1814843,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB384/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=384&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1814844,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB127/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=127&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814845,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB747/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=747&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814846,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB417/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=417&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1814847,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1226/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1226&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1814848,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1440/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1440&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1814849,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB402/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=402&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1814850,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB889/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=889&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1814851,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1486/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1486&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814852,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1319/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1319&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814853,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1263/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1263&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1814854,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB853/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=853&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1814855,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1406/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1406&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814856,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1454/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1454&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814857,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1597/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1597&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1814858,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB38/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=38&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1814859,"bill_number":"SB543","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Relating To Health. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB543/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=543&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814860,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1194/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1194&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1814861,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1032/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1032&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1814862,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB266/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=266&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1814863,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1617/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1617&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1814864,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB831/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=831&year=2024","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1814865,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB768/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=768&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814866,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB714/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=714&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1814867,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB681/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=681&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1814868,"bill_number":"HB1594","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Prohibits any person convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant from purchasing or publicly consuming alcohol for a certain period. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","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; Representative(s) Ward voting no (1) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1594/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1594&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1814869,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB489/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=489&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814870,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB706/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=706&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1814871,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB282/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=282&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1814872,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB413/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=413&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1814873,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB871/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=871&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814874,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB635/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=635&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1814875,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB534/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=534&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1814876,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB191/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=191&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814877,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1047/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1047&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1814878,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB327/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=327&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1814879,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB309/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=309&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1814880,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB30/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=30&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1814881,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1186/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1186&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1814883,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB368/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=368&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814884,"bill_number":"HB1561","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Short form bill relating to labor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1561/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1561&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1814885,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1026/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1026&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1814886,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1190/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1190&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1814887,"bill_number":"HB1538","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Increases certain traffic fines and required motor vehicle insurance minimums.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1538/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1538&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1814888,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1575/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1575&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814889,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB396/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=396&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1814890,"bill_number":"HB1569","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Prohibits the sale of certain new motor vehicles that do not use light emitting diode bulbs for any exterior and interior lights.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1569/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1569&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1814891,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB184/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=184&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1814892,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"Relating To Culture And The Arts.","description":"Short form bill relating to culture and the arts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB172/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=172&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1814895,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1198/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1198&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1814900,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB438/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=438&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1814904,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1094/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1094&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814908,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB354/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=354&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814912,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1178/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1178&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1814916,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB386/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=386&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814920,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1025/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1025&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1814924,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1386/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1386&year=2024","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1814925,"bill_number":"SB2014","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Beginning October 1, 2024, requires that all cartridges for electronic smoking devices and solutions for filling or refilling an electronic smoking device to be in child-resistant packaging.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2014/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2014&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814926,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB331/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=331&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814927,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB6/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=6&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1814928,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1240/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1240&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1814929,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1450/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1450&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814930,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB879/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=879&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814931,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB398/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=398&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1814932,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"Relating To Capital Gains.","description":"Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB232/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=232&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1814933,"bill_number":"HB528","title":"Relating To Regulated Industries.","description":"Short form bill relating to regulated industries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB528/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=528&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1814934,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB718/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=718&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814935,"bill_number":"SB513","title":"Relating To Fishponds.","description":"Specifies certain findings the Board of Land and Natural Resources must make for a lease of a government-owned Hawaiian fishpond. 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":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB513/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=513&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1814936,"bill_number":"SB529","title":"Relating To Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Relating To Public Utilities Commission. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB529/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=529&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814937,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB507/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=507&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1814938,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB867/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=867&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814939,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB699/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=699&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1814940,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB139/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=139&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814941,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB655/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=655&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1814942,"bill_number":"SB565","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Relating To Public Safety. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB565/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=565&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814943,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1197/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1197&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1814944,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1046/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1046&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1814945,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB752/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=752&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1814946,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1362/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1362&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1814947,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1203/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1203&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1814948,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB273/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=273&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1814949,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB137/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=137&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814950,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB906/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=906&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1814951,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB885/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=885&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1814952,"bill_number":"HB1574","title":"Relating To Sex Trafficking.","description":"Permits the courts to consider enhanced sentencing for defendants convicted of sex trafficking if the victim was a minor, Native Hawaiian, or transported between islands or across state lines for the purposes of sex trafficking.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1574/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1574&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1814953,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1303/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1303&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1814954,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1528/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1528&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1814955,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1273/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1273&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814956,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB751/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=751&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1814957,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB834/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=834&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1814958,"bill_number":"HB1559","title":"Relating To State Workers.","description":"Short form bill relating to state workers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1559/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1559&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1814959,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB619/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=619&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1814960,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB909/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=909&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1814961,"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":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB775/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=775&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1814962,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1021/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1021&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814963,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1159/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1159&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814964,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1290/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1290&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814965,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB76/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=76&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1814966,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB286/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=286&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1814967,"bill_number":"SB1536","title":"Relating To Tort Liability.","description":"Permanently reinstates the liability protections previously afforded to county lifeguards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1536/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1536&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1814968,"bill_number":"SB563","title":"Relating To Counties.","description":"Relating To Counties. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB563/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=563&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814969,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1121/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1121&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1814970,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1145/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1145&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1814971,"bill_number":"SB685","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Establishes the misdemeanor offense of brandishing a firearm.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB685/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=685&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1814972,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB429/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=429&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1814973,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB360/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=360&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814974,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB524/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=524&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1814975,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Prohibits the carrying of a firearm in sensitive places. Defines sensitive places. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB121/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=121&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1814976,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1100/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1100&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1814977,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB217/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=217&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1814978,"bill_number":"HB1608","title":"Relating To The Office Of The Public Defender.","description":"Appropriates funds for four deputy public defender positions within the Office of the Public Defender and requires that one of the positions be assigned to the family court section. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1608/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1608&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1814979,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB29/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=29&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1814980,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB640/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=640&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1814981,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB858/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=858&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1814982,"bill_number":"SB893","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB893/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=893&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1814983,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB547/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=547&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814984,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB809/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=809&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814985,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB105/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=105&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814986,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB476/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=476&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1814987,"bill_number":"HB1558","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Short form bill relating to procurement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1558/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1558&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1814988,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB907/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=907&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1814989,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB698/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=698&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1814990,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB518/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=518&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1814991,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB499/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=499&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1814992,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB148/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=148&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1814993,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB209/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=209&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1814994,"bill_number":"HB1617","title":"Relating To School Resource Officers.","description":"Establishes a pilot program to place resource officers in West Oahu schools. Appropriation. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDN/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1617/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1617&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1814995,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB101/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=101&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1814996,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB258/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=258&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1814997,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB257/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=257&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1814998,"bill_number":"SB534","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Relating To Energy. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB534/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=534&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1814999,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1158/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1158&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815000,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB49/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=49&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815001,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB352/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=352&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815002,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB504/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=504&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1815003,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB789/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=789&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1815004,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1052/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1052&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815005,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1034/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1034&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815007,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB881/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=881&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1815008,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB807/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=807&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815009,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1199/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1199&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1815010,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1204/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1204&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1815011,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB806/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=806&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815012,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB547/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=547&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1815013,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB726/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=726&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815014,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB389/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=389&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815015,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1067/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1067&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815016,"bill_number":"SB2118","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2118/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2118&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815017,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB490/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=490&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815018,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB242/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=242&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815019,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB136/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=136&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815020,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB92/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=92&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1815021,"bill_number":"SB920","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Increases minimum liability coverage of motor vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB920/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=920&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815022,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1584/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1584&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815023,"bill_number":"SB571","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Relating To Water. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB571/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=571&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815024,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1055/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1055&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815025,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB820/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=820&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815026,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB895/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=895&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1815027,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1146/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1146&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1815028,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1439/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1439&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1815029,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1123/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1123&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815030,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB387/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=387&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815031,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB896/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=896&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815032,"bill_number":"HB1531","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Makes mandatory the suspension of the driver's license of a driver or registered owner of a vehicle for operating a motor vehicle without a motor vehicle insurance policy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick, Kapela, Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1531/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1531&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1815033,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1120/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1120&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1815034,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB131/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=131&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815035,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB650/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=650&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815036,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB468/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=468&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1815037,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1334/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1334&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815038,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB256/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=256&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815039,"bill_number":"HB7","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Short form bill relating to transportation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB7/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=7&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1815040,"bill_number":"SB2119","title":"Relating To Out-of-state Prescriptions.","description":"Authorizes out-of-state pharmacies to transfer prescription information for the initial fill of an out-of-state prescription in the State. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 096, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1197).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2119/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2119&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815041,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB166/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=166&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1815042,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB785/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=785&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1815043,"bill_number":"HB1586","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to conduct a feasibility study on the establishment of a wastewater treatment works project in Waialua, Oahu. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1586/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1586&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815044,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB871/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=871&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1815045,"bill_number":"HB1552","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 House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1552/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1552&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815046,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1464/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1464&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815047,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB725/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=725&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1815048,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB759/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=759&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815049,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB333/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=333&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1815050,"bill_number":"SB860","title":"Relating To Individual Housing Accounts.","description":"Establishes the Housing Savings Account System for all employees in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB860/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=860&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815051,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB822/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=822&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815052,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1548/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1548&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815053,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB224/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=224&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815054,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB134/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=134&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815055,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1006/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1006&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815056,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1428/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1428&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815057,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1014/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1014&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1815058,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1553/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1553&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815059,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1174/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1174&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815060,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1618/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1618&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815061,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1466/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1466&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815062,"bill_number":"SB805","title":"Relating To Lobbying.","description":"Amends the definitions of \"administrative action\" and \"lobbying\" in Chapter 97, HRS.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB805/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=805&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815063,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1165/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1165&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815064,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1087/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1087&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815065,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB934/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=934&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815066,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB542/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=542&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1815067,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB302/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=302&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815068,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1467/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1467&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815069,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB763/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=763&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815070,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB306/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=306&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815071,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"Relating To License Plates.","description":"Authorizes the use of diacritical marks for Hawaiian words on special number plates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB220/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=220&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815072,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB919/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=919&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815073,"bill_number":"HB1495","title":"Relating To Appeals.","description":"Allows the Intermediate Appellate Court to review orders issued by the Hawaii Paroling Authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1495/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1495&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815074,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB556/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=556&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1815075,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1571/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1571&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815076,"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. (CD2)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Vetoed on 07-09-24 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1361).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1511/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1511&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1815077,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB267/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=267&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815078,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB53/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=53&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1815079,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB900/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=900&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1815080,"bill_number":"SB582","title":"Relating To State Budget.","description":"Appropriates funds to support the State's response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the County of Maui. Makes an appropriation to the One Ohana Bank Trust Account to compensate victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires. Temporarily lifts various restrictions on the use of funds for Maui wildfire response. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2023-2024. Requires reports to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Act 010, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110).","last_action_date":"2024-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB582/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=582&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815081,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB883/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=883&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1815082,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB488/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=488&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1815083,"bill_number":"SB561","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Relating To Public Employment. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB561/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=561&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815084,"bill_number":"HB1521","title":"Relating To Land.","description":"Short form bill relating to land.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1521/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1521&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815085,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB589/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=589&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1815086,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1377/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1377&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815087,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB58/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=58&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1815088,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB369/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=369&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815089,"bill_number":"HB1619","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Provides that within lands under Department of Hawaiian Home Lands jurisdiction, the Department shall have the nonexclusive authority to enforce state statutes and rules and county ordinances and rules in the same manner as state sheriffs and county police officers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1619/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1619&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1815090,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1197/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1197&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1815091,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB14/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=14&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815092,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Short form bill relating to homelessness.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB410/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=410&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1815093,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1336/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1336&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815094,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1127/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1127&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1815095,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1421/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1421&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815097,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB486/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=486&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815098,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB468/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=468&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1815099,"bill_number":"SB538","title":"Relating To Government Operations.","description":"Relating To Government Operations. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB538/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=538&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815100,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB107/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=107&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815101,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB14/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=14&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1815102,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1289/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1289&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1815103,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB297/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=297&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815104,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB903/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=903&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1815105,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1544/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1544&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815106,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB837/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=837&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815107,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB274/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=274&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1815108,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB57/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=57&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1815109,"bill_number":"HB1543","title":"Relating To The Uniform Information Practices Act.","description":"Excludes critical infrastructure information from disclosure requirements under the Uniform Information Practices Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1543/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1543&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815110,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1610/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1610&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1815111,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB944/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=944&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1815112,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB913/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=913&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1815113,"bill_number":"SB2139","title":"Relating To Public Records.","description":"Establishes provisions regarding the fees and other costs charged to reproduce certain government documents during a nationally declared disaster. Requires the Office of Information Practices to adopt certain rules regarding the fees and other charges that may be imposed for searching, reviewing, or segregating disclosable records during a nationally declared disaster. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2139/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2139&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815114,"bill_number":"SB1430","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Repeals motor vehicle safety inspection requirements for certain motor vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1430/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1430&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1815115,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB279/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=279&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1815116,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1503/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1503&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815117,"bill_number":"SB2092","title":"Relating To Public Utilities.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to direct each electric utility company in the State to file proposals for programs to provide certain benefits to residential property owners in fire-prone areas that install electric infrastructure improvements to reduce or eliminate the impacts of wildfires on their residential properties or purchase emergency equipment or supplies for use in deenergization events. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2092/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2092&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815118,"bill_number":"SB577","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Relating To Government. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB577/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=577&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815119,"bill_number":"HB1556","title":"Relating To State Employment.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for permanent positions within the Employee Staffing Division of the Department of Human Resources Development for the recruitment and retention of state employees. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1556/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1556&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1815120,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1156/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1156&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1815121,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1024/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1024&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815122,"bill_number":"HB1553","title":"Relating To Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for natural resource protection and restoration.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1553/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1553&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815123,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1285/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1285&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815124,"bill_number":"SB2021","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2021/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2021&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815125,"bill_number":"SB2035","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. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2035/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2035&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815126,"bill_number":"HB1557","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Short form bill relating to workers' compensation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1557/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1557&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1815127,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB31/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=31&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815128,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB429/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=429&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1815129,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits the sale of tickets at higher price than the original price charged by the primary venue ticket provider. 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 CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB367/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=367&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815130,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1035/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1035&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815131,"bill_number":"HB530","title":"Relating To Utilities.","description":"Short form bill relating to utilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB530/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=530&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1815132,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1484/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1484&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815133,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1545/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1545&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1815134,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB792/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=792&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1815135,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB101/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=101&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1815136,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1450/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1450&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1815137,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB454/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=454&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815138,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB363/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=363&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815139,"bill_number":"SB581","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Relating To Technology. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB581/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=581&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815140,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB817/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=817&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1815141,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB670/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=670&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815142,"bill_number":"SB2030","title":"Relating To The State Building Code Council.","description":"Requires the State Building Code Council to assess the financial impact of the adoption of a code or standard on single-family and multi-family homes. Requires the State Building Code Council to also include amortized utility costs when adopting codes or standards. Amends annual reporting requirements for the State Building Code Council to include assessment of costs and determinations of benefit for residents. Takes effect 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2030/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2030&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815143,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB85/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=85&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1815144,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB668/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=668&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815145,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB140/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=140&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815146,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB351/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=351&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815147,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1025/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1025&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815148,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB939/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=939&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815149,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1422/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1422&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1815150,"bill_number":"SB892","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB892/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=892&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815151,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB925/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=925&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815152,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB753/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=753&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815153,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1305/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1305&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1815154,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1407/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1407&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1815155,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1031/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1031&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815156,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB754/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=754&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815157,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB156/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=156&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1815158,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1016/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1016&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815159,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Short form bill relating to education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB51/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=51&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1815160,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB492/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=492&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1815161,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB891/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=891&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1815162,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB572/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=572&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815163,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1380/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1380&year=2024","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1815164,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"Relating To Gambling.","description":"Establishes the operation of an illegal gambling business as a class C felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB375/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=375&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815165,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB225/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=225&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1815166,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB318/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=318&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1815167,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB875/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=875&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815168,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB639/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=639&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815169,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB646/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=646&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815170,"bill_number":"SB2127","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a copy of a criminal background check or credit report that has not been falsely altered or makes a comprehensive reusable tenant report available to the landlord or the landlord's agent. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report. Establishes penalties for providing a falsely altered copy of a background check or credit report. Defines \"falsely altered\". Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2127/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2127&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1815171,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Carissa Kainani Moore.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB338/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=338&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1815172,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB194/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=194&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815173,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB673/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=673&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815174,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB395/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=395&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815175,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1380/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1380&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815176,"bill_number":"SB2095","title":"Relating To Veterans Rights And Benefits.","description":"Prohibits persons from receiving compensation for advising or assisting with veterans benefits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on HHS/PSM deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-24-24 3:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2095/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2095&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815177,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1491/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1491&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815178,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB711/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=711&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815179,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1155/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1155&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815180,"bill_number":"SB999","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to modernize Hale Poai.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB999/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=999&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815181,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB481/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=481&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1815182,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB918/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=918&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1815183,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1447/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1447&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1815184,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB647/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=647&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1815185,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB642/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=642&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815187,"bill_number":"HB526","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Short form bill relating to insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB526/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=526&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1815188,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1506/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1506&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815189,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB787/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=787&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1815190,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB415/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=415&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1815191,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB330/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=330&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1815192,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB166/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=166&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815193,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1311/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1311&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1815194,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1122/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1122&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815195,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"Relating To Emergency Preparedness.","description":"Appropriates funds for repairing warning sirens statewide. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB418/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=418&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1815196,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB22/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=22&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815197,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1136/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1136&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1815198,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB729/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=729&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815199,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1431/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1431&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1815201,"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":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB639/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=639&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1815202,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB271/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=271&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1815203,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB626/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=626&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1815204,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB976/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=976&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815205,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB434/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=434&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815206,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB206/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=206&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815207,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB267/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=267&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1815208,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB707/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=707&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815209,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1204/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1204&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1815210,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1511/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1511&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815211,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB326/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=326&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1815212,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB983/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=983&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815213,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1411/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1411&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815214,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB773/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=773&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1815215,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB816/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=816&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1815216,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB917/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=917&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1815217,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB351/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=351&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815218,"bill_number":"SB2066","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes another means for a housing project to seek an exemption from laws and rules of the State that are developed under various programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-29","last_action":"Act 038, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1138).","last_action_date":"2024-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2066/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2066&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815219,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1448/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1448&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815220,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB625/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=625&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1815221,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB73/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=73&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1815222,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB201/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=201&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815223,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB945/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=945&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1815224,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB219/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=219&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815225,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1438/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1438&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815226,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1428/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1428&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1815227,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB615/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=615&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815228,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB407/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=407&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815229,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB230/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=230&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1815230,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1556/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1556&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815231,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB753/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=753&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815232,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB855/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=855&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1815233,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1282/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1282&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815234,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1387/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1387&year=2024","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1815235,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB175/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=175&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815236,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB954/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=954&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815237,"bill_number":"HB1570","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":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1570/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1570&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1815238,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB430/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=430&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815239,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB606/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=606&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1815240,"bill_number":"SB2039","title":"Relating To The Motor Vehicle Rental Industry.","description":"Repeals vehicle license recovery fees. Takes effect 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2039/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2039&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815241,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB867/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=867&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1815242,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB921/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=921&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1815243,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1522/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1522&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815244,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB597/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=597&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1815245,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB633/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=633&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1815246,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1118/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1118&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1815247,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB474/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=474&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1815248,"bill_number":"SB2061","title":"Relating To The School Bus Driver Certification Subsidy Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes a one-year school bus driver certification subsidy pilot program within the Department of Education. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2061/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2061&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815249,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1467/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1467&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815250,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB253/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=253&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815251,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1414/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1414&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1815252,"bill_number":"HB1534","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program, to be administered by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1534/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1534&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815253,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1053/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1053&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815254,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1231/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1231&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815255,"bill_number":"HB688","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions For Medical Services.","description":"Exempts medical services from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB688/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=688&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1815256,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1427/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1427&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815257,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB27/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=27&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815259,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB259/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=259&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1815260,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB800/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=800&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815261,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB247/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=247&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815262,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB535/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=535&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1815263,"bill_number":"HB1550","title":"Relating To The State Fire Marshal.","description":"Re-establishes the position of the State Fire Marshal.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL/LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1550/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1550&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815264,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB66/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=66&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1815265,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1387/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1387&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815266,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB241/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=241&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1815267,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB221/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=221&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815268,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB987/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=987&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815269,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB143/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=143&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815270,"bill_number":"HB1269","title":"Relating To Agricultural Districts.","description":"Amends the qualifications for food hubs located in agricultural districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1269/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1269&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1815271,"bill_number":"SB2024","title":"Relating To Limited-profit Housing Associations.","description":"Establishes an organizational, tax, and regulatory framework for limited-profit housing associations. Establishes the Limited-Profit Housing Council to oversee limited-profit housing associations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EET, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2024/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2024&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815272,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB505/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=505&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815273,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1330/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1330&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815274,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB838/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=838&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815275,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1496/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1496&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1815276,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB38/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=38&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815277,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB462/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=462&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1815278,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB850/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=850&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1815280,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB498/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=498&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1815281,"bill_number":"SB1229","title":"Relating To Grants.","description":"Relating To Grants. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1229/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1229&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815282,"bill_number":"SB2079","title":"Relating To The Importation Of Plants And Animals.","description":"Allows the State of Hawaii Plant and Animal Declaration Form to be distributed, completed, and transmitted electronically. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-05","last_action":"Act 196, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1297).","last_action_date":"2024-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2079/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2079&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815283,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1120/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1120&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815284,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB359/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=359&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1815285,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1177/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1177&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1815286,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB733/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=733&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815287,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB221/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=221&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1815288,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB192/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=192&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815289,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1194/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1194&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1815290,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1012/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1012&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1815291,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB440/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=440&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815292,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB319/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=319&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815293,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1114/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1114&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815294,"bill_number":"SB2096","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Includes certain spirts-based beverages in the definition of cooler beverage. Establishes a separate tax rate for qualified small brewers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2096/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2096&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815295,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB853/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=853&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1815296,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1173/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1173&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1815297,"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. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1461/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1461&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815298,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1115/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1115&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815299,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB362/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=362&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815300,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB357/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=357&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815301,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB229/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=229&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1815302,"bill_number":"HB1593","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires the Office of Elections to print and mail a physical copy of the digital voter information guide to any voter upon request. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","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) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1593/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1593&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1815303,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1489/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1489&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815304,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB689/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=689&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815305,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1070/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1070&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815306,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB769/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=769&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815307,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB472/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=472&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1815308,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB89/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=89&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815309,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1246/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1246&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1815310,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB344/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=344&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1815311,"bill_number":"SB557","title":"Relating To Ethics.","description":"Relating To Ethics. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB557/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=557&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815312,"bill_number":"HB22","title":"Relating To State Workers.","description":"Short form bill relating to state workers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB22/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=22&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1815313,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB957/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=957&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815314,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB937/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=937&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1815315,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1063/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1063&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815316,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1294/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1294&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815317,"bill_number":"HB687","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemption For Food.","description":"Exempts food products from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB687/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=687&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1815318,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB587/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=587&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1815319,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1112/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1112&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815320,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB204/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=204&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815321,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB769/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=769&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815322,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB742/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=742&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815323,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1202/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1202&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1815324,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB888/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=888&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1815325,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB715/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=715&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815326,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB375/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=375&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815327,"bill_number":"SB2045","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Amends the priority for which moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund are to be used. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to: (1) prioritize the allocation of low-income housing tax credits to certain projects and (2) adopt administrative rules regarding the awarding of: (A) points when evaluating and ranking low-income housing tax credit applications and (B) Rental Housing Revolving Fund moneys to certain housing projects. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2045/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2045&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815328,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB795/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=795&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1815329,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1559/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1559&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815330,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB721/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=721&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1815331,"bill_number":"SB2103","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Expands the criminal offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false-labeling of Hawaii-grown roasted coffee. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation for 1.0 FTE enforcement position within the Department of Agriculture. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2103/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2103&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815332,"bill_number":"SB2004","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Designates all University of Hawaii system campuses as voter registration agencies as defined in the National Voter Registration Act. Requires the Chief Election Officer to use data concerning voter registration and election participation to study voter registration, absentee voting, and provisional voting trends by age, race, and class to improve youth voter registration and election participation. Allows student identification cards issued by the University of Hawaii system to be used to register to vote. Designates all University of Hawaii campuses as voter service centers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2004/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2004&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815333,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1374/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1374&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1815334,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1131/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1131&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1815335,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB447/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=447&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1815336,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB744/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=744&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815337,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"Relating To Criminal Procedure.","description":"Repeals section 801-1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB225/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=225&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815338,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB887/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=887&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1815339,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1341/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1341&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815340,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB493/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=493&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1815341,"bill_number":"HB295","title":"Relating To Veterans.","description":"Short form bill relating to veterans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB295/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=295&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1815342,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB432/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=432&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815343,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB514/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=514&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1815344,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB289/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=289&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1815345,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB430/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=430&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1815346,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB877/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=877&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815347,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1419/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1419&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1815348,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 778).","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1132/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1132&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1815349,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1031/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1031&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1815350,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB96/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=96&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1815351,"bill_number":"SB2083","title":"Relating To Restorative Aquaculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture's Aquaculture Development Program to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for restorative aquaculture activities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2083/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2083&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815352,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1293/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1293&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1815353,"bill_number":"HB1537","title":"Proposing Amendments To Articles Viii And X Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Authorize The Legislature To Establish A Surcharge On Residential Investment Property To Increase Funding For Public Education.","description":"Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to repeal the counties exclusive power to tax real property and authorize the Legislature to establish a state surcharge on real property taxation levied by the counties on certain residential investment properties for the purpose of helping to fund public education for all of Hawaii's children and adults. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Pierick, Ward voting no (5) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1537/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1537&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815354,"bill_number":"HB1526","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing Development.","description":"Extends the deadline for a county's legislative body to take action on an affordable housing project from forty-five days to sixty days. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to HOU/PSM, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1526/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1526&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1815355,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB509/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=509&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815356,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1320/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1320&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1815357,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1058/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1058&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815358,"bill_number":"HB1589","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds for student housing capital improvement projects at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1589/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1589&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815359,"bill_number":"SB2135","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to include any individual or household whose monthly income is equal to or less than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2135/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2135&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815360,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1516/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1516&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1815361,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1390/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1390&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1815362,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB616/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=616&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815363,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB503/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=503&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815364,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB167/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=167&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1815365,"bill_number":"SB2006","title":"Relating To County Building Codes.","description":"Requires each county to allow a developer undertaking an adaptive reuse office conversion project to comply with the International Building Code with respect to provisions concerning ventilation and lighting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2006/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2006&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815366,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB36/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=36&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1815367,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB874/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=874&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815368,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB970/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=970&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815370,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB935/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=935&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815371,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB771/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=771&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815372,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB575/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=575&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815373,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB281/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=281&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1815374,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB281/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=281&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815375,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1105/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1105&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815376,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB562/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=562&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1815377,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB687/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=687&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815378,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB305/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=305&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815379,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB303/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=303&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815380,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB890/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=890&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1815381,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB845/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=845&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1815382,"bill_number":"HB1148","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Appropriates funds for temporary positions to support the expansion of the University of Hawaii Windward Community College's mental health-related programs. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 107, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1148/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1148&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1815383,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1263/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1263&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1815384,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 722).","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB459/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=459&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815385,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"Relating To Public Transit.","description":"Establishes the offense of interference with the operation of a public transit vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB104/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=104&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815386,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Short form bill relating to economic development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB214/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=214&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1815387,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB59/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=59&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815388,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1403/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1403&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1815389,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1169/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1169&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815390,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB736/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=736&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1815391,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB919/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=919&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1815392,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB43/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=43&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1815393,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB910/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=910&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815394,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB635/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=635&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1815395,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB514/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=514&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815396,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB593/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=593&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1815397,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1103/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1103&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815398,"bill_number":"SB2081","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes the Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds to establish a position within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist the Corporation's aerospace coordinator. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Poepoe voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela, Perruso voting no (2) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2081/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2081&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815399,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1519/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1519&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1815400,"bill_number":"HB1522","title":"Relating To Zoning.","description":"Short form bill relating to zoning.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1522/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1522&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815401,"bill_number":"SB530","title":"Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"Relating To Charter Schools. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB530/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=530&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815402,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB442/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=442&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815403,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB436/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=436&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815404,"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 1/1/2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 169, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1270).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB795/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=795&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1815405,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1479/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1479&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815406,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB634/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=634&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1815407,"bill_number":"SB932","title":"Relating To Shoreline Setbacks.","description":"Increases shoreline setback requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB932/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=932&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815408,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1290/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1290&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1815409,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1124/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1124&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1815410,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB761/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=761&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815411,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB508/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=508&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815412,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB882/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=882&year=2024","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":1815413,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1574/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1574&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815414,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB874/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=874&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815415,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1002/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1002&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815416,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1138/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1138&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1815417,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1110/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1110&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815418,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB491/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=491&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1815419,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB829/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=829&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815420,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1329/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1329&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815421,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB370/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=370&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815422,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1090/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1090&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815423,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB598/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=598&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1815424,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB776/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=776&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1815425,"bill_number":"HB1528","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Guarantee All Individuals The Right To A Clean And Healthy Environment.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment that guarantees individuals the right to a clean and healthy environment; the control of pollution; and the conservation, protection, and enhancement of the natural, native, cultural, scenic, and healthful qualities of the environment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1528/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1528&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1815426,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB251/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=251&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815427,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB507/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=507&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815428,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1558/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1558&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815429,"bill_number":"HB1567","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Short form bill relating to education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1567/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1567&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1815430,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB209/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=209&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815431,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB292/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=292&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815432,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1248/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1248&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1815433,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1437/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1437&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1815434,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1582/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1582&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815435,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1189/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1189&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815436,"bill_number":"HB401","title":"Relating To Legislative Management.","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB401/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=401&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1815437,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB488/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=488&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815438,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB11/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=11&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815439,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1198/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1198&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1815440,"bill_number":"SB532","title":"Relating To Libraries.","description":"Relating To Libraries. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB532/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=532&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815441,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1306/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1306&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815442,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1319/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1319&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1815443,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB582/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=582&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1815444,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB84/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=84&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1815445,"bill_number":"SB2106","title":"Relating To Value-added Production.","description":"Establishes the Access to Local Value-Added Products Act to allow homemade food operations to sell homemade food products, under certain conditions, upon registering with the Department of Health. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2106/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2106&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815446,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1289/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1289&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815447,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1284/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1284&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815448,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB768/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=768&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815449,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB678/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=678&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1815450,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1188/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1188&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815451,"bill_number":"SB2034","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's and Hawaii Public Housing Authority's projects to develop housing exclusively for qualified residents. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2034/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2034&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815452,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1055/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1055&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815453,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB398/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=398&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815454,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB256/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=256&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815455,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB981/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=981&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815456,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1117/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1117&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1815457,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB470/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=470&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1815458,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB642/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=642&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1815460,"bill_number":"HB1530","title":"Relating To Fire Protection.","description":"Notwithstanding a collective bargaining agreement or executive policy in effect on and after 7/1/2028, requires that an employer of firefighters maintains its fire staffing service at a level of not less than four on-duty firefighters in each company. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1530/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1530&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1815461,"bill_number":"SB2088","title":"Relating To Vegetation Management.","description":"Makes appropriations to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Transportation for vegetation management projects to reduce the risks of wildfires across the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2088/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2088&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815462,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1555/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1555&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815463,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB990/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=990&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815464,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB766/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=766&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815465,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1436/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1436&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1815466,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Short form bill relating to non-general funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB26/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=26&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1815467,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1145/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1145&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1815468,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB172/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=172&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815469,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB482/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=482&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815470,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB305/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=305&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1815471,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1014/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1014&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815472,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB195/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=195&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815473,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1248/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1248&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815474,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1572/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1572&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815475,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1423/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1423&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815476,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB275/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=275&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815477,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB344/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=344&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815478,"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":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1002/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1002&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815479,"bill_number":"SB1099","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Clarifies the authority of the counties to use county surcharge on state tax revenues for housing infrastructure costs for county-appropriated housing infrastructure costs. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-29","last_action":"Act 030, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1130).","last_action_date":"2024-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1099/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1099&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815480,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB320/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=320&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1815481,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1088/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1088&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815482,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB156/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=156&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815483,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB799/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=799&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815484,"bill_number":"SB2130","title":"Relating To Unclaimed Property.","description":"Before filing a report of abandoned property with the Department of Budget and Finance, requires a financial organization to provide to each person listed on the organization's records as potentially having an interest in the property notice that the financial organization has the property and that custody of the property will transfer to the State if the property is not claimed. Requires notice to be given to all persons listed in the financial organization's records, regardless of whether the person is an apparent owner of the property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2130/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2130&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1815485,"bill_number":"SB2037","title":"Relating To State Holidays.","description":"Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of every year as the Lunar New Year. Establishes the Lunar New Year as a state holiday. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2037/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2037&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815486,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1066/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1066&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815487,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1239/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1239&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1815488,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB42/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=42&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1815489,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB719/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=719&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815490,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB212/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=212&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815491,"bill_number":"HB1548","title":"Relating To Vegetation Management.","description":"Makes appropriations to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Transportation for vegetation management projects to reduce the risks of wildfires across the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1548/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1548&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815492,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB264/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=264&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815493,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB229/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=229&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815494,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB102/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=102&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815495,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1477/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1477&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1815496,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1048/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1048&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815497,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB125/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=125&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815498,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB565/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=565&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1815499,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB240/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=240&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1815500,"bill_number":"SB570","title":"Relating To Small Boat Harbors.","description":"Relating To Small Boat Harbors. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB570/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=570&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815501,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB861/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=861&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1815502,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1243/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1243&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1815503,"bill_number":"HB1620","title":"Relating To Pass-through Entity Taxation.","description":"Reduces the pass-through entity level tax rate and allows the nonrefundable tax credit to be carried forward to subsequent years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","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) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1620/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1620&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1815504,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB272/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=272&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1815505,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1095/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1095&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815506,"bill_number":"HB1591","title":"Relating To Microenterprise Kitchens.","description":"Establishes a regulatory framework for microenterprise home kitchens. Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules regarding microenterprise home kitchens; grant and revoke permits; issue food safety manager certificates; charge fees; and conduct inspections. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1591/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1591&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1815507,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB872/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=872&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815508,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB873/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=873&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815509,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB177/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=177&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1815510,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"Relating To Legislative Management.","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB405/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=405&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1815511,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB913/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=913&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815512,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB165/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=165&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815513,"bill_number":"SB526","title":"Relating To Commerce.","description":"Relating To Commerce. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB526/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=526&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815514,"bill_number":"SB2125","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":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2125/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2125&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815515,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB411/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=411&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1815516,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1171/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1171&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1815517,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1384/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1384&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815518,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB864/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=864&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1815519,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1210/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1210&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1815520,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1577/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1577&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815521,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB310/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=310&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1815522,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1071/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1071&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815523,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB583/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=583&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1815524,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB906/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=906&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815526,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB422/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=422&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1815527,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"Relating To Early Learning Opportunities.","description":"Short form bill relating to early learning opportunities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB50/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=50&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1815528,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB611/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=611&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1815529,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB540/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=540&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1815530,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1041/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1041&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1815531,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB840/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=840&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1815532,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB357/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=357&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1815533,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1465/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1465&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815534,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB400/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=400&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815535,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB308/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=308&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815536,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB80/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=80&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1815537,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB737/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=737&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1815538,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1174/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1174&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1815539,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1488/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1488&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815540,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1379/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1379&year=2024","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1815541,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1332/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1332&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1815542,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB235/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=235&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1815543,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB643/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=643&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1815544,"bill_number":"SB877","title":"Relating To Employment Practices.","description":"Requires employers to provide certain paid breaks to employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB877/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=877&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815545,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1227/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1227&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815546,"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":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB824/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=824&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815547,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Failed to adopt report with 4 Noes Representative(s) Kitagawa, Kobayashi, Marten, Matayoshi; and 6 Excused Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Pierick, Takayama, Todd.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB407/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=407&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1815548,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB431/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=431&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1815549,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB376/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=376&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815551,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1276/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1276&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1815552,"bill_number":"HB1598","title":"Relating To The Sunshine Law.","description":"Requires boards to make available for public inspection board packets, if created, at the time the board packet is distributed to board members but no later than two business days before the board meeting. Provides that public testimony may be distributed to board members before the board meeting. Requires boards to include in the notice to persons requesting notification of meetings, a list of the documents that were compiled by the board and distributed to board members before a board meeting for use at the meeting. Requires boards to post board packets on its website. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-03","last_action":"Act 011, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111).","last_action_date":"2024-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1598/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1598&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1815553,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB740/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=740&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1815554,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1399/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1399&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815555,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB274/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=274&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815556,"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":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1327/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1327&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1815557,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1340/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1340&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1815558,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1143/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1143&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1815559,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1375/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1375&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1815560,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB283/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=283&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815561,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB515/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=515&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1815562,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB310/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=310&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815563,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB416/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=416&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1815564,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB859/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=859&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1815565,"bill_number":"HB1065","title":"Relating To Expunging Juvenile Records.","description":"Adds additional circumstances in which family courts may expunge juvenile arrest records.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1065/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1065&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815566,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB96/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=96&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815567,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB449/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=449&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1815568,"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":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1196/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1196&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1815569,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1279/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1279&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815570,"bill_number":"HB1584","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a two-year agricultural crime pilot project to examine the effectiveness of prosecuting agricultural crimes, including agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism, in the City and County of Honolulu and County of Kauai. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1584/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1584&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815571,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB226/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=226&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815572,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB516/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=516&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815573,"bill_number":"SB2002","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Exempts certain housing projects reserved for certain students, faculty, and staff of public educational institutions from environmental assessment requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WTL, EDU/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2002/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2002&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815574,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1398/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1398&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1815575,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB450/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=450&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815576,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB857/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=857&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815577,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB684/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=684&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1815578,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1543/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1543&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815579,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1158/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1158&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815580,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB923/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=923&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815581,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1080/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1080&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815582,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB589/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=589&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1815583,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB366/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=366&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815584,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB150/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=150&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815585,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1307/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1307&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815586,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1036/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1036&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1815587,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB767/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=767&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815588,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1512/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1512&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1815589,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB576/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=576&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815590,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB461/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=461&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815591,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB700/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=700&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1815592,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB723/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=723&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1815593,"bill_number":"SB2133","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to issue bonds for housing project infrastructure and finance the development of regional state infrastructure projects. Exempts bonds issued by HHFDC for improvements by assessments, and the interest thereon, from state, county, and municipal taxation, with certain exceptions. Includes proceeds from bonds issued for regional state infrastructure projects as a source of revenue for regional state infrastructure subaccounts. Authorizes the cost of providing regional infrastructure improvements to be assessed against housing and mixed-use transit-oriented development projects specifically benefiting from the improvements when a regional infrastructure improvement project is undertaken by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Authorizes regional state infrastructure subaccount revenues to be used to repay regional state infrastructure project bond holders. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-29","last_action":"Act 034, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1134).","last_action_date":"2024-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2133/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2133&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1815594,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB665/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=665&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1815595,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1286/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1286&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1815596,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB680/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=680&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815597,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1220/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1220&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1815598,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB71/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=71&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1815599,"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":"Re-referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB846/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=846&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1815600,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"Relating To Capital Gains.","description":"Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB358/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=358&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815601,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB970/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=970&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815602,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB393/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=393&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1815603,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1111/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1111&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815604,"bill_number":"HB1516","title":"Relating To Nuclear Energy.","description":"Establishes a nuclear energy commission within the department of business, economic development, and tourism to study the feasibility, risks, and benefits of developing nuclear energy generation facilities in Hawaii. Requires report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Re-referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1516/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1516&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1815605,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB108/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=108&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1815606,"bill_number":"HB1602","title":"Relating To Criminal Justice Reform.","description":"Authorizes a forty-eight-hour grace period after a missed initial court appearance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1602/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1602&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1815607,"bill_number":"HB470","title":"Relating To Minors.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"provider\" as it relates to the entities eligible to provide no cost emergency shelter and related services to a consenting minor to include certain organizations who are not considered child placing organizations or child caring institutions. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 145, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1246).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB470/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=470&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1815608,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB134/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=134&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815609,"bill_number":"SB2043","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Prohibits the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation from forgiving certain loans made from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2043/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2043&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815610,"bill_number":"SB1255","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii public housing authority for the state rent supplement program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1255/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1255&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815612,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1241/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1241&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1815613,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB91/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=91&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1815614,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to, in its discretion, certify community care foster family homes for a fourth adult who is a Medicaid recipient and has documented housing instability, if certain conditions are met. Requires the Department of Health and Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness to enter into a memorandum of agreement and submit a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/2027. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB408/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=408&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1815615,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1474/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1474&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815616,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1233/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1233&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1815617,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB220/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=220&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1815618,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB828/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=828&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815619,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB324/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=324&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815620,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1325/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1325&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1815621,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1433/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1433&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1815622,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB124/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=124&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815623,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB353/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=353&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815624,"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":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB992/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=992&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815625,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1209/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1209&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1815626,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB811/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=811&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815627,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1286/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1286&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815628,"bill_number":"HB1622","title":"Relating To Flooding.","description":"Appropriates moneys to each county to mitigate flood risks on privately owned roads. Provides that the appropriation or expenditure of moneys shall not be construed to establish a duty of care or grounds for liability for the State or counties. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1622/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1622&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1815629,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB348/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=348&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815630,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1051/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1051&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815631,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB198/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=198&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1815632,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB60/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=60&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815633,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1201/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1201&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1815634,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB573/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=573&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815635,"bill_number":"SB2049","title":"Relating To Psychologists.","description":"Establishes a five-year pilot program to allow qualified psychologists limited authority to prescribe psychotropic medications to patients under the care of the psychologist at a federally qualified health center. Requires a report to the Legislature. Repeals June 30, 2030.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2049/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2049&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815636,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB937/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=937&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815637,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1425/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1425&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815638,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB560/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=560&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1815639,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB782/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=782&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1815640,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1390/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1390&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815641,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1252/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1252&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1815643,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB689/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=689&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1815644,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1381/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1381&year=2024","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1815645,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1139/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1139&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1815646,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1602/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1602&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1815647,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB663/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=663&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1815648,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Relating To Sexual Abuse Of Minors.","description":"Establishes a working group to examine reparations for victims of child sexual abuse and the fiscal impact for childcare insurance providers, including increased premiums. Requires a report to the Legislature. (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":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB238/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=238&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1815649,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1313/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1313&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1815650,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB504/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=504&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815651,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1393/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1393&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815652,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB343/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=343&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1815653,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1316/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1316&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1815654,"bill_number":"SB2069","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for the establishment of three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) curriculum specialist II positions and ten full-time equivalent (10.0 FTE) classroom teacher positions for Ka Papahana Kaiapuni schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2069/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2069&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1815655,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB69/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=69&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1815656,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB607/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=607&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815657,"bill_number":"SB575","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Relating To Education. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB575/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=575&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815658,"bill_number":"SB2097","title":"Relating To Motor Carriers.","description":"Establishes a task force to study the regulation of motor carriers in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2097/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2097&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815659,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB840/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=840&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1815660,"bill_number":"HB1588","title":"Relating To The Labor Education Advisory Council.","description":"Specifies that the Labor Education Advisory Council shall be advisory to the President of the University of Hawaii on all activities and programs of the Center for Labor Education and Research. Requires written responses addressing the Council's advice and adoption of resolutions by the President and Chancellor of the University of Hawaii, West Oahu campus. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1588/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1588&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815661,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB598/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=598&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1815662,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB240/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=240&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1815663,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB133/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=133&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815664,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"Relating To The General Fund.","description":"Appropriates funds to be deposited into the emergency and budget reserve fund and pension accumulation fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. (CD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 229, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1334).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB40/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=40&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1815665,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB803/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=803&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815666,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB110/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=110&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815667,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1278/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1278&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1815668,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1222/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1222&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1815669,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB149/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=149&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815670,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB168/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=168&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815671,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB401/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=401&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815672,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB304/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=304&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1815673,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB797/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=797&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815674,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB508/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=508&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1815675,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB8/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=8&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815676,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1480/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1480&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815677,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1008/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1008&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815678,"bill_number":"SB2113","title":"Relating To Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Makes appropriations to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for its manufacturing assistance programs. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2113/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2113&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815679,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1129/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1129&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1815680,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB637/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=637&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1815681,"bill_number":"SB2067","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. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2067/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2067&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815682,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB435/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=435&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1815683,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB979/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=979&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815684,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1284/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1284&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1815685,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1573/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1573&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815686,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1059/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1059&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815687,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB469/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=469&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1815688,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1469/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1469&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815689,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1296/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1296&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815690,"bill_number":"HB1549","title":"Relating To Wildfire Risk And Insurance.","description":"Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study on wildfire risk and insurance and submit a report regarding the study to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Re-referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1549/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1549&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815691,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB678/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=678&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815692,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1037/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1037&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1815693,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1216/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1216&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1815694,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB371/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=371&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815695,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB321/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=321&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1815696,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB340/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=340&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815697,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB471/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=471&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1815698,"bill_number":"HB1562","title":"Relating To Driving Without A License.","description":"Adds forfeiture of a vehicle as a maximum penalty on a third conviction for operating a motor vehicle without a license within a five-year period. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1562/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1562&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1815699,"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":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB973/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=973&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815700,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB609/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=609&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1815701,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB736/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=736&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1815702,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB948/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=948&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815703,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB902/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=902&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1815704,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB290/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=290&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815705,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1309/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1309&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1815706,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB342/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=342&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1815707,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1218/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1218&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1815708,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB658/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=658&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1815709,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB424/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=424&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1815710,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB762/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=762&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815711,"bill_number":"SB2115","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":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2115/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2115&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815712,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB679/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=679&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815713,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1097/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1097&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815714,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB71/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=71&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1815715,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB15/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=15&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815716,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB333/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=333&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815717,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1122/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1122&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1815718,"bill_number":"HB1565","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Excludes a homeowner-developer from the annual requirement to file a developer's report and pay a fee if the homeowner's development consists of not more than two units, one in which the developer resides and one for which the initial sale of the other unit has been completed. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1565/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1565&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1815719,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1535/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1535&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815720,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB790/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=790&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1815721,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1337/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1337&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815722,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1436/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1436&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815723,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1087/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1087&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815724,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB441/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=441&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815725,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB243/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=243&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815726,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1396/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1396&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1815727,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB854/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=854&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815728,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB701/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=701&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1815729,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1049/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1049&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815730,"bill_number":"SB2109","title":"Relating To Unlawful Shipment Of Tobacco Products.","description":"Until 6/30/2025, exempts from the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products the shipments of large cigars and pipe tobacco sold to a consumer in the State through the Internet under certain circumstances. Defines \"pipe tobacco\". Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2109/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2109&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815731,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1521/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1521&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815733,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB244/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=244&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815734,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1459/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1459&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815735,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB37/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=37&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1815736,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1608/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1608&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1815737,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB567/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=567&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1815738,"bill_number":"SB1119","title":"Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.","description":"Appropriates funds for the purpose of engaging the community and developing plans for a potential future memorial, monument, or other appropriate means to properly honor and respectfully recognize the memory of those who lost their lives or were impacted by the August 2023 Maui wildfires. (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":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1119/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1119&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815739,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB651/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=651&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1815740,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1238/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1238&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1815741,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB783/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=783&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1815742,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB749/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=749&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815743,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB963/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=963&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815744,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1208/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1208&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1815745,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1282/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1282&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1815746,"bill_number":"SB1239","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts certain medical services, food, and rent from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1239/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1239&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1815747,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB667/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=667&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1815748,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB520/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=520&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815749,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1491/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1491&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815750,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB67/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=67&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1815751,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1212/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1212&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815752,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB128/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=128&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815753,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB967/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=967&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1815754,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"Relating To Government Services.","description":"Clarifies the Office of the Legislative Analyst. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB32/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=32&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1815755,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB613/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=613&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815756,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB881/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=881&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1815757,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB268/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=268&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1815758,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Short form bill relating to homelessness.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB409/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=409&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1815759,"bill_number":"SB583","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Relating To Tourism. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB583/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=583&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815760,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB952/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=952&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815761,"bill_number":"SB1228","title":"Relating To Grants.","description":"Relating To Grants. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1228/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1228&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815762,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1272/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1272&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1815763,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB111/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=111&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815764,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB873/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=873&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815765,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB557/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=557&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1815766,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB151/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=151&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815767,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB361/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=361&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815768,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1140/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1140&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1815769,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB509/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=509&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1815770,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1013/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1013&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815771,"bill_number":"SB2117","title":"Relating To Health Care Preceptors.","description":"Amends the definition of \"preceptor\" to include physician assistants, registered dietitians, and social workers. Amends the definition of \"volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation\" to clarify that preceptors may be compensated for the provision of standard clinical services during supervised clinical trainings. Amends the definition of \"eligible student\" to include physician assistants, registered dietitians, and social work students. Includes the Director of Health as a member of the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2117/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2117&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815772,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1296/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1296&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1815773,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1272/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1272&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815774,"bill_number":"HB529","title":"Relating To Commerce.","description":"Short form bill relating to commerce.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB529/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=529&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1815775,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1241/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1241&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815776,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB866/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=866&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1815777,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB922/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=922&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1815778,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB997/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=997&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815779,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB278/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=278&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815780,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1096/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1096&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815781,"bill_number":"HB1072","title":"Relating To Licenses To Solemnize Marriages.","description":"Establishes a uniform fee for licenses to solemnize marriages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1072/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1072&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815782,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB420/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=420&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815783,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB632/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=632&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1815784,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB359/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=359&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815785,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB448/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=448&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815786,"bill_number":"HB1566","title":"Relating To Consumer Health Data.","description":"Establishes requirements, including additional disclosures and consumer consent, regarding the collection, use, and sharing of consumer health data information. Establishes rights for consumers regarding their health data, including the right to have health data deleted. Prohibits the sale of consumer health data without a consumer's signed valid authorization. Prohibits the erection of a geofence around health care centers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1566/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1566&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1815787,"bill_number":"HB771","title":"Relating To Shoreline Setbacks.","description":"Increases shoreline setback requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB771/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=771&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815788,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB804/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=804&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815789,"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":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB316/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=316&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815790,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1378/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1378&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1815791,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1215/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1215&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1815792,"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":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1005/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1005&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815793,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB505/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=505&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1815794,"bill_number":"SB596","title":"Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings.","description":"Amends the definition of \"covered employer\" in the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB596/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=596&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1815795,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB216/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=216&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815796,"bill_number":"SB2036","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. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2036/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2036&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815797,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1447/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1447&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1815798,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"Relating To Probation.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Opportunity Probation with Enforcement Program to be administered by the Judiciary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB122/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=122&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815799,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB59/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=59&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1815800,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB289/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=289&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815801,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1130/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1130&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1815802,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB254/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=254&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815803,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1133/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1133&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1815804,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB734/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=734&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1815805,"bill_number":"SB2093","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes jurisdiction for the Department of Law Enforcement over enforcement of chapter 132D, HRS, relating to illegal fireworks. Establishes provisions for police and fire officers to enter premises and for the Director of Law Enforcement to inspect premises. Requires license and permit holders to maintain records and report instances of illegality in relation to fireworks. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2093/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2093&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815806,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1444/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1444&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1815807,"bill_number":"SB2012","title":"Relating To Online Privacy For Children.","description":"Requires a business that provides an online service, product, or feature likely to be accessed by children to comply with certain data privacy requirements. Requires a business to complete a data protection impact assessment for any online service, product, or feature likely to be accessed by children and maintain documentation of the assessment as long as the online service, product, or feature is likely to be accessed by children. Requires a business to make a data protection impact assessment available to the Attorney General pursuant to a written request and exempts a data protection impact assessment from public disclosure. Prohibits a business that provides an online service, product, or feature likely to be accessed by children from taking certain proscribed actions. Authorizes the Attorney General to seek an injunction or civil penalty against any business that violates certain provisions. Creates the Hawaii Children's Data Protection Working Group. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2012/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2012&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815808,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Establishes clear criteria for unpaid student internship programs under the state wage laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB41/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=41&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815809,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB332/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=332&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1815810,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1416/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1416&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1815811,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1403/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1403&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815812,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1108/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1108&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815813,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB449/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=449&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815814,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1207/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1207&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815815,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1401/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1401&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815816,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1370/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1370&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1815817,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1045/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1045&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1815818,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB385/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=385&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815819,"bill_number":"HB1599","title":"Relating To The Sunshine Law.","description":"Requires public meeting notices to inform members of the public how to provide remote oral testimony in a manner that allows the testifier, upon request, to be visible to board members and other meeting participants. Recognizes a board's authority to remove and block individuals who disrupt meetings. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-03","last_action":"Act 012, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112).","last_action_date":"2024-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1599/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1599&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1815820,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB42/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=42&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815821,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1323/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1323&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1815823,"bill_number":"HB713","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Homelands.","description":"Short form bill relating to the department of Hawaiian homelands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB713/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=713&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815824,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB788/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=788&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1815825,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB159/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=159&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815826,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB341/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=341&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815827,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB372/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=372&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815828,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB772/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=772&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815829,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1356/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1356&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1815830,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB486/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=486&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1815831,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB829/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=829&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1815832,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1147/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1147&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1815833,"bill_number":"SB2076","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Ninth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the ninth senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2076/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2076&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815834,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1099/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1099&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815835,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB238/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=238&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1815836,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB247/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=247&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815837,"bill_number":"SB622","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Requires that all lease extensions for public lands be subject to public auction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB622/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=622&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815838,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815839,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB164/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=164&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815840,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1452/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1452&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815841,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB322/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=322&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815842,"bill_number":"SB2085","title":"Relating To The State Fire Marshal.","description":"Establishes the Office of the State Fire Marshal within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to be headed by a State Fire Marshal. Exempts the State Fire Marshal from Civil Service Law. Requires the State Fire Council to establish the terms of employment for the State Fire Marshal and appoint the State Fire Marshal to serve for a term of five years. Requires the State Fire Council to report to the Legislature. Makes appropriations. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 209, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1310).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2085/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2085&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815843,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1338/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1338&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815844,"bill_number":"SB2003","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Requires police commissions to establish and police officers to complete training programs on cultural competency and implicit bias and racial and ethnic sensitivity. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to establish and law enforcement officers to complete training programs on cultural competency and implicit bias and racial and ethnic sensitivity. Requires police commissions to ensure that all full-time police officers receive crisis intervention training related to interaction with persons with mental disabilities. Requires police commissions to establish policies for officer interaction with persons with mental disabilities and homeless persons.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2003/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2003&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815845,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB938/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=938&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815846,"bill_number":"HB1597","title":"Relating To Open Meetings.","description":"Clarifies that members of the public may sue a board or alleged board after receiving an adverse Office of Information Practices decision, and that the decision will be reviewed de novo. Establishes a two-year statute of limitations to bring the lawsuit and reaffirms a complainant's right to seek review by the Office of Information Practices first. Recognizes that only a member of the public may recover attorney's fees and costs if that person prevails in an open meetings lawsuit. Requires that persons suing for open meetings law violations notify the Office of Information Practices about the lawsuit so that it may decide whether to intervene. Requires open meetings lawsuits that seek to void a board's final action to be prioritized by the courts. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 160, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1261).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1597/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1597&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1815847,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB492/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=492&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1815848,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB135/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=135&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815849,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1367/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1367&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1815850,"bill_number":"HB459","title":"Relating To Gambling.","description":"Prohibits the possession and ownership of gambling machines larger than one cubic foot.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB459/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=459&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1815851,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1333/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1333&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1815852,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1205/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1205&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815853,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB103/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=103&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1815854,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1200/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1200&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1815855,"bill_number":"SB2060","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Makes an appropriation to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Educational Support Associate position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources' Kona Cooperative Extension. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2060/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2060&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815856,"bill_number":"SCR1","title":"Recognizing The Day In 2025 Of The Second New Moon After The Winter Solstice Of 2024 As The Lunar New Year In The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Recognizing The Day In 2025 Of The Second New Moon After The Winter Solstice Of 2024 As The Lunar New Year In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-03","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR1/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=1&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815857,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB301/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=301&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815858,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB460/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=460&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815859,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB234/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=234&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1815860,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1262/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1262&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1815861,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings.","description":"Amends the definition of \"covered employer\" in the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB379/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=379&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815862,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1064/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1064&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815863,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB826/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=826&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815864,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB276/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=276&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815865,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB95/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=95&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815866,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1081/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1081&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815867,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB152/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=152&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815868,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB255/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=255&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815869,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB237/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=237&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1815870,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB277/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=277&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815871,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1318/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1318&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1815872,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB905/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=905&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815873,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB815/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=815&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815874,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB601/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=601&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1815875,"bill_number":"SB1587","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Hawaii Community Development Authority 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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (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":"2024-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1587/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1587&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1815876,"bill_number":"SB568","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Relating To Transportation. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB568/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=568&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815877,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB745/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=745&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815878,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1005/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1005&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815879,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1240/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1240&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1815880,"bill_number":"HB1504","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to modernize Hale Poai.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1504/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1504&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815881,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB967/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=967&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815882,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB520/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=520&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1815883,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB461/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=461&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1815884,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB65/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=65&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1815885,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB511/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=511&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1815886,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Short form bill relating to energy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB5/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=5&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1815887,"bill_number":"HB1535","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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1535/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1535&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1815888,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Short form bill relating to the judiciary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB434/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=434&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1815889,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1030/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1030&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1815890,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB113/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=113&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815891,"bill_number":"SB528","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Relating To Consumer Protection. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB528/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=528&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815892,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1564/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1564&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815893,"bill_number":"SB542","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB542/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=542&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815894,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1457/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1457&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1815895,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB187/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=187&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1815896,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB852/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=852&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1815897,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB672/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=672&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1815898,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"Relating To Tobacco Sales.","description":"Repeals section 328J-11.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB324/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=324&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1815899,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB972/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=972&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815900,"bill_number":"HB898","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Establishes a three-year surcharge on the liquor tax. Repeals 06/30/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB898/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=898&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1815901,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1611/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1611&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1815902,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB79/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=79&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1815903,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1073/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1073&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815904,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1271/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1271&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1815905,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB496/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=496&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1815906,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1033/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1033&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1815907,"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":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB732/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=732&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815908,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1419/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1419&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1815909,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB408/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=408&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815910,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB285/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=285&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815911,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1409/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1409&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815913,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB703/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=703&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1815914,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB476/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=476&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1815915,"bill_number":"SB2080","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":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2080/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2080&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815916,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB765/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=765&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815917,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB380/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=380&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815918,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB796/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=796&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815919,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB316/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=316&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1815920,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1413/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1413&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1815921,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB317/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=317&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815922,"bill_number":"SB566","title":"Relating To Culture And The Arts.","description":"Relating To Culture And The Arts. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB566/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=566&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815923,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1089/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1089&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815924,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB975/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=975&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815925,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB863/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=863&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1815926,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1151/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1151&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815927,"bill_number":"HB1172","title":"Relating To Bail.","description":"Authorizes the court to release a defendant in custody on unsecured bail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1172/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1172&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1815928,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB95/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=95&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1815929,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1604/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1604&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1815930,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1472/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1472&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815931,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1110/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1110&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1815932,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1498/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1498&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1815933,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1483/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1483&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815934,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB365/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=365&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815935,"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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling has been exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Parts II, III, IV, and V takes effect on 7/1/2026. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1444/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1444&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815936,"bill_number":"SB2129","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Expands the definition of \"historic property\" for purposes of the Historic Preservation Program. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2129/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2129&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1815937,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1300/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1300&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1815938,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB299/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=299&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1815939,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1445/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1445&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1815940,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB176/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=176&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1815941,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB655/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=655&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1815942,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1569/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1569&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815943,"bill_number":"SB1363","title":"Relating To Expunging Juvenile Records.","description":"Adds additional circumstances in which family courts may expunge juvenile arrest records.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1363/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1363&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815944,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1353/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1353&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815945,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1509/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1509&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1815946,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1301/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1301&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1815947,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB182/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=182&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1815948,"bill_number":"HB1179","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1179/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1179&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1815949,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB364/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=364&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1815950,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB484/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=484&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1815951,"bill_number":"SB544","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Relating To Health. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB544/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=544&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1815952,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB832/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=832&year=2024","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1815953,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB564/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=564&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1815954,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB585/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=585&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1815955,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB149/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=149&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815956,"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":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1426/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1426&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1815957,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB849/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=849&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1815958,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1550/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1550&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815959,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1226/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1226&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1815960,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB697/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=697&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1815961,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB532/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=532&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1815962,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1149/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1149&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1815964,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1427/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1427&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815965,"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":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB927/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=927&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815966,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB452/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=452&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1815967,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1265/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1265&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1815968,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB326/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=326&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815969,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB72/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=72&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1815970,"bill_number":"HB1541","title":"Relating To Suicide Prevention And Awareness Month.","description":"Amends Act 36, SLH 2019, to change the effective date from 7/1/2050 to 7/1/2024.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Act 005, 04/18/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1105).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1541/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1541&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1815971,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1039/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1039&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815972,"bill_number":"SB675","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a nationally certified school psychologist incentive program. Appropriates funds for the incentive program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB675/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=675&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1815973,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB285/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=285&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1815974,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB756/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=756&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1815975,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB472/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=472&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1815976,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1475/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1475&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1815977,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1520/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1520&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815978,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1343/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1343&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815979,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1441/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1441&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1815980,"bill_number":"SB2031","title":"Relating To Building Codes.","description":"Exempts any building code with an official publication date within four years of the previous code publication date from certain adoption requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2031/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2031&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815981,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB233/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=233&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1815982,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB980/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=980&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1815983,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB793/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=793&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1815984,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB802/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=802&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1815985,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1501/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1501&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1815986,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB543/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=543&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1815987,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB680/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=680&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1815988,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB421/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=421&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1815989,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1392/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1392&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1815990,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1021/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1021&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1815991,"bill_number":"HB1601","title":"Relating To Criminal Justice Reform.","description":"Requires law enforcement officers to issue citations in lieu of arrest for certain offenses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1601/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1601&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1815992,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB943/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=943&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1815993,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB312/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=312&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1815994,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1598/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1598&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1815995,"bill_number":"SB2087","title":"Relating To Wildfire Risk And Insurance.","description":"Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study on wildfire risk and insurance and submit a report regarding the study to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2087/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2087&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1815996,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB592/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=592&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1815997,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Short form bill relating to transportation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB6/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=6&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1815998,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB876/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=876&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1815999,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"Relating To Validation Of Ballots.","description":"Changes the deadline for the validation of ballots following an election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB178/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=178&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816000,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB47/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=47&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816001,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB781/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=781&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1816002,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1102/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1102&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816003,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB20/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=20&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816005,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB839/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=839&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1816006,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1398/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1398&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816007,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB260/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=260&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1816008,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB559/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=559&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1816009,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB810/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=810&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816010,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1308/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1308&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816011,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB446/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=446&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816012,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB963/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=963&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1816013,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB817/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=817&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816014,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1270/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1270&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816015,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB266/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=266&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816016,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB660/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=660&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816017,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB56/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=56&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816018,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB425/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=425&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1816019,"bill_number":"HB1546","title":"Relating To Restoration Of Beach Lands.","description":"Amends the definition of \"beach restoration\" used in laws governing the Board of Land and Natural Resources' powers to engage in beach restoration to include activities undertaken to maintain and improve beaches and dune systems through management of sand and native dune vegetation, remove abandoned and remnant manmade materials from beaches and dunes that pose a risk to public health and coastal ecosystems, and nourish eroded beaches through the placement of compatible sand from an outside or adjacent source, with or without stabilizing structures. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1546/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1546&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1816020,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1068/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1068&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816021,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1326/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1326&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816022,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1107/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1107&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816023,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB187/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=187&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816024,"bill_number":"SB2010","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires each public school and public charter school in the State to employ, or retain under contract, at least one mental health professional for every two hundred fifty students enrolled, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Department of Education to submit a progress report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Appropriates funds for the Department of Education to contract for mental health professionals and to establish an unspecified number of full-time equivalent mental health professional positions within the Department of Education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2010/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2010&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816025,"bill_number":"HB1628","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Imposes conveyance tax on the transfer of a controlling interest of an entity with an interest in real property. Stipulates that the imposition of the conveyance tax on transfers of entity ownership shall not apply to any transfer of interest or acquisition between entities wholly owned by the same common ownership that results in no change in the beneficial ownership. Imposes the conveyance tax on certain transfers of real property at the lowest tax rate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1628/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1628&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1816026,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1410/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1410&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816027,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB13/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=13&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816028,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1040/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1040&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1816029,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB426/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=426&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816030,"bill_number":"SB942","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled eliquid products. Establishes fines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB942/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=942&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816031,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB727/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=727&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816032,"bill_number":"SB2131","title":"Relating To World Peace Day.","description":"Designates World Peace Day as a state holiday in place of Good Friday.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2131/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2131&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816033,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1288/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1288&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1816034,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1279/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1279&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1816035,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1028/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1028&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816036,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB269/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=269&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1816037,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1124/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1124&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1816038,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB499/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=499&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1816039,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB620/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=620&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816040,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"Relating To State Finances.","description":"Short form bill relating to state finances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB29/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=29&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1816041,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Removes biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of renewable energy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB424/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=424&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816042,"bill_number":"SB1009","title":"Relating To Neonicotinoids.","description":"Amends the definition of \"restricted use pesticide\" to include neonicotinoid pesticides.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1009/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1009&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1816043,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1433/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1433&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816044,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1023/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1023&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816045,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB629/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=629&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1816046,"bill_number":"HB860","title":"Relating To Tobacco.","description":"Raises legal age for tobacco use and possession from twenty-one to twenty-five.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB860/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=860&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1816047,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB403/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=403&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816048,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB336/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=336&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816049,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB918/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=918&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816050,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB236/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=236&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1816051,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1481/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1481&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816052,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1227/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1227&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1816053,"bill_number":"SB2042","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires counties to grant building permits within sixty days if the application is stamped and certified by a licensed engineer and architect and other certain conditions are met. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2042/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2042&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816054,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Short form bill relating to corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB297/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=297&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1816055,"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":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1324/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1324&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1816056,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1297/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1297&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1816057,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB659/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=659&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816058,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB885/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=885&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816059,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB4/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=4&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816060,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1251/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1251&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1816061,"bill_number":"SB2136","title":"Relating To Medical Records.","description":"Establishes fees that medical providers may charge for medical records and imposes civil penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2136/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2136&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816062,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1249/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1249&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1816063,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1061/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1061&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816064,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB421/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=421&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816065,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB198/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=198&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816066,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1299/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1299&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816067,"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":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB917/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=917&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816068,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB676/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=676&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816069,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1083/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1083&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816070,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB536/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=536&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1816071,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB702/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=702&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1816072,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB610/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=610&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1816073,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB122/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=122&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816074,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB703/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=703&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816075,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1303/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1303&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816076,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB171/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=171&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816077,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB716/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=716&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816078,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB715/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=715&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816079,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB245/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=245&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1816080,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB193/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=193&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1816081,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB952/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=952&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816082,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1405/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1405&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816083,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1244/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1244&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1816084,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB612/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=612&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816085,"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":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1167/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1167&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816086,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB850/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=850&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1816087,"bill_number":"SB1180","title":"Relating To Privacy.","description":"Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1180/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1180&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816088,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB696/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=696&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1816089,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Short form bill relating to economic development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB212/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=212&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1816090,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1402/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1402&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816091,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB144/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=144&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816092,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB236/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=236&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1816093,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB55/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=55&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1816095,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB502/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=502&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816096,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1432/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1432&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1816097,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1150/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1150&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1816098,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB574/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=574&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816099,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1054/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1054&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816100,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1404/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1404&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816101,"bill_number":"HB1615","title":"Relating To Campus Safety.","description":"Requires all existing University of Hawaii employees to be provided training on federal laws and University of Hawaii policies regarding sex discrimination and sexual misconduct by December 31, 2024. Clarifies that amnesty provisions are applicable to only students and the student conduct code. Appropriates funds out of the general revenues of the state, rather than the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund, for fiscal year 2024-2025 for operating expenses and to establish positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1615/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1615&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1816102,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB100/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=100&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1816103,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB851/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=851&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1816104,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB458/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=458&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1816105,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB74/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=74&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1816106,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1371/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1371&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816107,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB690/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=690&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1816108,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB146/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=146&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816109,"bill_number":"HB1583","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Establishes the public employee health benefits working group to investigate the feasibility of establishing and offering a fully self-insured health benefits plan with no deductible or monthly premium cost to state and county public employees. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1583/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1583&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816110,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1405/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1405&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1816111,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB961/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=961&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1816112,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB17/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=17&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1816113,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB518/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=518&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1816114,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1349/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1349&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816115,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB940/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=940&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816116,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1102/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1102&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816117,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB87/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=87&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1816118,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB479/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=479&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1816119,"bill_number":"SB1160","title":"Relating To Appeals.","description":"Allows the Intermediate Appellate Court to review orders issued by the Hawaii Paroling Authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1160/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1160&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816120,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1578/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1578&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816121,"bill_number":"HB679","title":"Relating To State Funds.","description":"Appropriates funds to support the State's response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the County of Maui. Requires the Auditor to conduct an audit on the contracts funded by the appropriation. Makes an appropriation to the One Ohana Bank Trust Account to compensate victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires. Repeals general obligation bond issuance and appropriation for the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund. Changes the 2024-2025 general fund appropriation to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to general obligation bond funds. Transfers to the general fund the excess balances of various non-general funds from various state departments and agencies. Temporarily lifts various restrictions on the use of funds for Maui wildfire response. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2023-2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 806).","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB679/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=679&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816122,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1049/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1049&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816123,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1004/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1004&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816124,"bill_number":"HB901","title":"Relating To The Protection Of Aquatic Mammals.","description":"Prohibits the display of aquatic mammals in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB901/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=901&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1816125,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB847/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=847&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1816126,"bill_number":"HB1540","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Requires eligible schools to participate in the federal Community Eligibility Provision, which provides federal funds to help schools offer free meals to all students. Appropriates moneys for any difference between federal funds amounts and costs of providing free meals. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1540/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1540&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1816127,"bill_number":"HB623","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Exempts foods and medical services products from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB623/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=623&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1816128,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB624/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=624&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816129,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB321/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=321&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816130,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB88/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=88&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1816131,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1086/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1086&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816132,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1533/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1533&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816133,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB74/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=74&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1816134,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB501/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=501&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1816135,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB152/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=152&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816136,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1184/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1184&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816137,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1224/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1224&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1816138,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1443/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1443&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816139,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB288/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=288&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816141,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1454/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1454&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816142,"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":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1012/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1012&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816143,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1351/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1351&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816144,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB443/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=443&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816145,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1072/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1072&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816146,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1438/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1438&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816147,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1616/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1616&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1816148,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1001/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1001&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816149,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB356/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=356&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816150,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1160/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1160&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816151,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB258/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=258&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1816152,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB363/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=363&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1816153,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1298/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1298&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816154,"bill_number":"SB560","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Transfers the Workforce Development Division from being directly part of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to the Workforce Development Council, an entity that is administratively attached to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Takes effect of 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB560/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=560&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816155,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB878/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=878&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816156,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB832/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=832&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816157,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB628/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=628&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1816158,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires electric utilities to compensate electricity producers for excess electricity credits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB252/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=252&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816159,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB977/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=977&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816160,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB708/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=708&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816161,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1092/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1092&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816162,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB39/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=39&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816163,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1366/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1366&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816164,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Authorizes supplemental categorical funding for remote schools. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB153/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=153&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816165,"bill_number":"SB988","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires associations of condominium owners to purchase earthquake insurance for their entire buildings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB988/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=988&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816166,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1250/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1250&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1816167,"bill_number":"SB2100","title":"Relating To Discriminatory Practices.","description":"Prohibits landlords from discriminating against a potential tenant based on the tenant's credit history, credit score, or creditworthiness. Expands prohibition on employers from discriminating against an individual in compensation or in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the individual's credit history or credit report.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2100/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2100&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816168,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB901/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=901&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816169,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB538/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=538&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1816170,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB157/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=157&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1816171,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB65/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=65&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816172,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1168/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1168&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816173,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1153/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1153&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816174,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB776/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=776&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816175,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB896/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=896&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1816176,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB920/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=920&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1816177,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB947/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=947&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816178,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1266/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1266&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1816179,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB307/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=307&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816180,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Short form bill relating to economic development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB213/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=213&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1816181,"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":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1003/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1003&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816182,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB334/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=334&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1816183,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB561/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=561&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1816184,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB730/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=730&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1816186,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB631/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=631&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1816187,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Short form bill relating to procurement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB18/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=18&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1816188,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a carbon sequestration income tax credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB389/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=389&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1816189,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB864/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=864&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816190,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1177/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1177&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816191,"bill_number":"SB552","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Relating To Housing. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB552/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=552&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816192,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB204/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=204&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1816193,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB570/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=570&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1816194,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 690).","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1473/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1473&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816195,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1265/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1265&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1816196,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1269/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1269&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816197,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB396/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=396&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816198,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1082/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1082&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816199,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB905/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=905&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1816200,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1094/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1094&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816201,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB315/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=315&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816202,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1395/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1395&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816203,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB659/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=659&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1816204,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1365/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1365&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816205,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB345/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=345&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816206,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB146/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=146&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816207,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1125/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1125&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1816208,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB272/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=272&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816209,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB339/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=339&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816210,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB845/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=845&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1816211,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1470/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1470&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816212,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB473/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=473&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1816213,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB757/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=757&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1816214,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1566/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1566&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816215,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1038/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1038&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816216,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB194/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=194&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1816217,"bill_number":"SB2124","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":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2124/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2124&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816218,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB645/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=645&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816219,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1213/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1213&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816220,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB979/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=979&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816221,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Procurement.","description":"Exempts from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code educational materials and related training for direct student instruction in career and technical education programs within the Department of Education. (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":"2024-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB335/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=335&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1816222,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB835/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=835&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1816223,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB791/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=791&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816224,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB889/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=889&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1816225,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB186/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=186&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816226,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB722/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=722&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816227,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1312/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1312&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1816228,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB265/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=265&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816229,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB170/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=170&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816230,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB757/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=757&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816231,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB249/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=249&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816232,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB600/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=600&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816233,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1029/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1029&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1816234,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB842/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=842&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1816235,"bill_number":"SB846","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Increases fines that may be assessed against certain fireworks-related violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB846/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=846&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1816236,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB98/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=98&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1816237,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB294/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=294&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816238,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1413/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1413&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816239,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB862/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=862&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816240,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB886/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=886&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1816241,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB647/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=647&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816242,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB109/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=109&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816243,"bill_number":"SB2070","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Exempts career and technical education goods and services purchases by the Department of Education from the State Procurement Code. Requires the Department of Education to acquire three written quotes for career and technical education purchases that exceed $100,000. Requires awards of over $2,500 for career and technical education purchases to comply with certain statutory provisions regarding offerors. Requires awards of over $500,000 for career and technical education purchases to be approved by the Superintendent of Education. Repeals 7/1/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 150, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1251).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2070/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2070&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1816244,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB891/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=891&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816245,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1411/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1411&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816246,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB745/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=745&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816247,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1531/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1531&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816248,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB843/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=843&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1816249,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1490/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1490&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816250,"bill_number":"SB539","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Relating To Procurement. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB539/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=539&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816251,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB58/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=58&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816252,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1206/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1206&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816253,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"Relating To Tip Disclosure.","description":"Requires restaurants to clearly disclose to customers how tips are allocated to employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB379/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=379&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816254,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1360/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1360&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816255,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB688/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=688&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816256,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1175/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1175&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816257,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB188/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=188&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1816258,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1476/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1476&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1816259,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1400/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1400&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1816260,"bill_number":"HB1613","title":"Relating To Water Catchment.","description":"Creates a nonrefundable water catchment income tax credit for a homeowner who installs and places into service a water catchment system meeting certain requirements on residential property in the State owned by the homeowner. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","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) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1613/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1613&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1816261,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Short form bill relating to the environment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB3/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=3&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1816262,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB28/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=28&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816263,"bill_number":"HB1555","title":"Relating To State Holidays.","description":"Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of every year as the Lunar New Year. Effective date 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos, Gates, Kila, Nakashima excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1555/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1555&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1816264,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB453/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=453&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816265,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB814/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=814&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1816266,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1479/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1479&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1816267,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB649/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=649&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816268,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1440/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1440&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816269,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"Relating To Criminal Procedure.","description":"Repeals section 801-1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB124/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=124&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816270,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1504/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1504&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816271,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1593/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1593&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816272,"bill_number":"HB1523","title":"Relating To Disaster Response.","description":"Short form bill relating to disaster response.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1523/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1523&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1816273,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB246/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=246&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816274,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1310/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1310&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816276,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB496/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=496&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1816277,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1140/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1140&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1816278,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1221/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1221&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816279,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB783/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=783&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1816280,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1435/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1435&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1816281,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1368/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1368&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816282,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1066/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1066&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816283,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB788/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=788&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816284,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB485/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=485&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816285,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1568/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1568&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816286,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1420/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1420&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816287,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1515/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1515&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1816288,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB835/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=835&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816289,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1121/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1121&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1816290,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1068/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1068&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816291,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1242/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1242&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1816292,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB104/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=104&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1816293,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1159/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1159&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816294,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1231/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1231&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1816295,"bill_number":"SB2011","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Allows the construction of multi-family dwelling units on any lot within certain designated county zoning districts, subject to reasonable standards adopted by each county. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HSG/WAL/JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2011/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2011&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816296,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB94/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=94&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1816297,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1320/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1320&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816298,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB75/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=75&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816299,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1477/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1477&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816300,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB317/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=317&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1816301,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB200/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=200&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1816302,"bill_number":"SB2059","title":"Relating To Accessibility.","description":"Requires a retail establishment 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. Exempts a retail establishment and employees from civil liability in allowing an eligible customer to use an employee toilet facility in certain circumstances. Establishes fines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2059/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2059&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816303,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1155/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1155&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1816304,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB147/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=147&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816305,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB517/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=517&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816306,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1485/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1485&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816307,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB621/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=621&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1816308,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB409/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=409&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1816309,"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 with certain exceptions. Allows the court to order violators to participate in homeless services in lieu of prosecution or sentencing. Requires the State or counties to establish safe zones for homeless persons. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 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/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB471/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=471&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1816310,"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. kkua","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB23/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=23&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816311,"bill_number":"SB2029","title":"Relating To Inclusionary Zoning.","description":"Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale or rent in perpetuity to buyers or renters who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants or renters, and do not own any other real property. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2029/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2029&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816312,"bill_number":"SB541","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Designates January 17 of each year as Reconciliation Day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Holt voting no (1) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB541/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=541&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816313,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1206/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1206&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1816314,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB916/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=916&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816315,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1186/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1186&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1816317,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB682/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=682&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816318,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1350/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1350&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816319,"bill_number":"SB537","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Relating To Government. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB537/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=537&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816320,"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 the federal government to the State. Appropriates funds for the establishment of inspector positions within the Department of Agriculture to perform meat inspections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 768).","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1590/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1590&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1816321,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB440/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=440&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1816322,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB515/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=515&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816323,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB590/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=590&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1816324,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB454/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=454&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816325,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB219/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=219&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1816326,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB205/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=205&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816327,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB439/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=439&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1816328,"bill_number":"HB1568","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Short form bill relating to early learning.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1568/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1568&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1816329,"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":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1074/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1074&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816330,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB512/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=512&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1816331,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1167/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1167&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816332,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB188/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=188&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816333,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1304/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1304&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816334,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB231/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=231&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1816335,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB902/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=902&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816336,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1434/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1434&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816337,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB72/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=72&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1816338,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB445/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=445&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816339,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1449/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1449&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816340,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB938/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=938&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1816341,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB915/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=915&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816342,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1347/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1347&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816343,"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":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1311/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1311&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816344,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB916/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=916&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816345,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1384/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1384&year=2024","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1816346,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1499/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1499&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1816347,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB293/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=293&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816348,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB18/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=18&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816349,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1042/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1042&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1816350,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB244/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=244&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816351,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1095/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1095&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816352,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB299/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=299&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816353,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1038/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1038&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1816354,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB876/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=876&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816355,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB241/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=241&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816356,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1104/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1104&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816357,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1152/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1152&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816358,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB844/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=844&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1816359,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB223/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=223&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816360,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB82/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=82&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1816361,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB405/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=405&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816362,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1583/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1583&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816363,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1341/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1341&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1816364,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB549/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=549&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1816365,"bill_number":"HB1533","title":"Relating To Death Benefits.","description":"Increases the amount of death benefits paid by the Department of Human Services to cover the cremation and disposition costs for a deceased person who was eligible for medical or financial assistance at the time of the person's death and whose body is unclaimed. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 108, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1533/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1533&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816366,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB345/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=345&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1816369,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1376/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1376&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1816370,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1056/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1056&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816371,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1507/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1507&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816372,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1091/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1091&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816373,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB228/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=228&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1816374,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1591/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1591&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816375,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB609/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=609&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816376,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB397/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=397&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1816377,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB248/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=248&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816378,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1389/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1389&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1816379,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB555/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=555&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1816380,"bill_number":"SB523","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Relating To The Environment. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB523/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=523&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816381,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB377/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=377&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816382,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB113/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=113&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816383,"bill_number":"SB2044","title":"Relating To The Controlling Interest Transfer Tax.","description":"Establishes that the transfer or acquisition of a controlling interest in an entity that owns real property in the State shall be subject to the conveyance tax. Eliminates the dollar cap amounts of conveyance tax collections paid into the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Deposits ten per cent of conveyance tax collections into the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for purposes of funding infrastructure programs for transit-oriented development. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2044/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2044&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816384,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1487/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1487&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1816385,"bill_number":"HB1629","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires contested cases, environmental assessment cases, or environmental impact statement cases involving large-scale renewable energy projects over twenty megawatts in size to be appealed from an agency's decision directly to the Hawaii Supreme Court for final decision. Requires the cases to be prioritized and decided expeditiously. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","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) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1629/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1629&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1816386,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB974/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=974&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816387,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB418/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=418&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816388,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1302/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1302&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816389,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB132/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=132&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816390,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires Medicaid and private insurance coverage for ketamine therapy to treat depression. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2040. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB279/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=279&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816391,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1336/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1336&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1816392,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB946/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=946&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1816393,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB627/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=627&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1816394,"bill_number":"SB2018","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Prohibits a county from 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 in effect on January 1, 2024. Allows a county to change a land use designation or zoning ordinance to a less intensive use if the county concurrently enacts measures to ensure that there is no net loss in residential capacity.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2018/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2018&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816395,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1432/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1432&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1816396,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB329/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=329&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1816397,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB423/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=423&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816398,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB661/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=661&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1816399,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB662/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=662&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1816400,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB180/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=180&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1816401,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1109/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1109&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816402,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1339/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1339&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816403,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Short form bill relating to energy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB4/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=4&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1816404,"bill_number":"SB2089","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Specifies that fire safety use is a beneficial use of fresh water in the State Water Code. 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. Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2089/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2089&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816405,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB40/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=40&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816406,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB41/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=41&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1816407,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB577/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=577&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816408,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1465/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1465&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816409,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1395/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1395&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1816410,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1144/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1144&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1816411,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1529/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1529&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816412,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB727/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=727&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816413,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1244/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1244&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816414,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1486/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1486&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1816415,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB5/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=5&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816416,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1321/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1321&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1816417,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1000/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1000&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816418,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB123/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=123&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816419,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB196/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=196&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816420,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB533/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=533&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1816421,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1011/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1011&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1816422,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB253/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=253&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816423,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1599/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1599&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1816424,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1318/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1318&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816425,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1469/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1469&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816426,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Relating to the state budget. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 5:45 PM; CR 309.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB27/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=27&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1816427,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB354/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=354&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816428,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB276/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=276&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1816429,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB670/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=670&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816430,"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":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1009/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1009&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816431,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB442/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=442&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1816432,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB778/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=778&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1816433,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB991/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=991&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816434,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1508/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1508&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816435,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB836/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=836&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1816436,"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, 04-26-24 at 5:44PM in Conference Room 224.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB346/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=346&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1816437,"bill_number":"SB559","title":"Relating To Penal Code.","description":"Relating To Penal Code. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB559/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=559&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816438,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB231/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=231&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816439,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1351/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1351&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1816440,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"Relating To Penal Code.","description":"Short form bill relating to the penal code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB437/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=437&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1816441,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1125/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1125&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1816442,"bill_number":"SB540","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB540/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=540&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816443,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB391/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=391&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816444,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB330/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=330&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816445,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB246/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=246&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1816446,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB112/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=112&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816447,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1466/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1466&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816448,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1362/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1362&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816449,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB926/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=926&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1816450,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB710/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=710&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816451,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1178/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1178&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1816452,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1565/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1565&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816453,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1187/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1187&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1816454,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1223/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1223&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1816455,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1017/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1017&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816456,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1393/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1393&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1816457,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1131/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1131&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1816459,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB872/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=872&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1816460,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1374/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1374&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816461,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1394/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1394&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1816462,"bill_number":"HB1610","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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1610/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1610&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1816463,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB711/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=711&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816464,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1161/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1161&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816465,"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. Inserts the alternative name for Delta 6 cis or trans tetrahydrocannabinol, and their optical isomers into the list of schedule I controlled substances. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (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":"2024-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB70/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=70&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1816466,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB772/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=772&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816467,"bill_number":"HB1525","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 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","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) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1525/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1525&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816468,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1430/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1430&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1816469,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"Relating To Neonicotinoids.","description":"Amends the definition of \"restricted use pesticide\" to include neonicotinoid pesticides.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB251/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=251&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816470,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB594/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=594&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1816471,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1561/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1561&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816472,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB669/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=669&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816473,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB309/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=309&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1816474,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1083/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1083&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816475,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB432/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=432&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1816476,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1271/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1271&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816477,"bill_number":"SB2007","title":"Relating To The Expungement Of Criminal Records.","description":"Expands eligibility for, and automates, the expungement of arrest and conviction records for certain misdemeanors, crimes as a result of being a victim of human trafficking, and crimes relating to possession or use of controlled substances 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2007/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2007&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816478,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1391/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1391&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1816479,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB603/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=603&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1816480,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB155/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=155&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1816481,"bill_number":"HB1580","title":"Relating To Animal Cruelty.","description":"Amends the criminal penalties for various animal cruelty offenses by increasing the category of offense. (SD1)","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Failed to pass Third Reading. Ayes, 11; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) McKelvey, Shimabukuro, Wakai . Noes, 14 (Senator(s) Aquino, Awa, Chang, DeCoite, Fevella, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, Kouchi, Richards, San Buenaventura). Excused, 0 (none).","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1580/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1580&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1816482,"bill_number":"SB2046","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2046/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2046&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816483,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1291/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1291&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1816484,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB586/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=586&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1816485,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB394/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=394&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1816486,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1406/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1406&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1816487,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB437/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=437&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816488,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1471/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1471&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816489,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1044/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1044&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1816490,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB616/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=616&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1816491,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB671/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=671&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816492,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB106/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=106&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816493,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1103/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1103&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816494,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB34/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=34&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1816495,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1532/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1532&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816496,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Urging This Body To Endorse The Participation Of Taiwan As An Observer In The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, And International Criminal Police Organization; Supporting The Further Progress On The United States-taiwan Initiative On 21st-century Trade, A Speedy Conclusion To This Negotiation, And Encouraging The United States Trade Representative To Commence Negotiations To Enter Into A Bilateral Trade Agreement With Taiwan; And Supporting The State Of Hawaii's Thirty-first Anniversary Of Sister-state Relations With Taiwan And Commemorating The Forty-fifth Anniversary Of The Taiwan Relations Act.","description":"Urging This Body To Endorse The Participation Of Taiwan As An Observer In The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, And International Criminal Police Organization; Supporting The Further Progress On The United States-taiwan Initiative On 21st-century Trade, A Speedy Conclusion To This Negotiation, And Encouraging The United States Trade Representative To Commence Negotiations To Enter Into A Bilateral Trade Agreement With Taiwan; And Supporting The State Of Hawaii's Thirty-first Anniversary Of Sister-state Relations With Taiwan And Commemorating The Forty-fifth Anniversary Of The Taiwan Relations Act.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR2/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=2&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816497,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1346/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1346&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1816498,"bill_number":"HB1524","title":"Relating To School Zones.","description":"Prohibits loitering at schools and public property within 200 feet of a school. Prohibits obstructing a building, walkway, public passage, road, highway, sidewalk, or structure of a school or a public property within 200 feet of a school.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1524/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1524&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1816499,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB215/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=215&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1816500,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB56/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=56&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1816501,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1048/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1048&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816502,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB552/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=552&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1816503,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1500/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1500&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816504,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB431/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=431&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816505,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1389/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1389&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816506,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB709/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=709&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816507,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1181/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1181&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1816508,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB708/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=708&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816509,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB909/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=909&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816510,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB926/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=926&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816511,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB847/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=847&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1816512,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1089/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1089&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816513,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1459/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1459&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816514,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1563/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1563&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816515,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1414/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1414&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1816516,"bill_number":"SB2110","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 December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2030, the sunset date for tax credits for research activities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2110/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2110&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816517,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB46/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=46&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816518,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB750/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=750&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1816519,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB451/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=451&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816520,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB164/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=164&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1816521,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"Relating To Higher Education.","description":"Short form bill relating to higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB45/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=45&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816522,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB823/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=823&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816523,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB43/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=43&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816524,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB740/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=740&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1816525,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB934/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=934&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1816526,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB145/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=145&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816527,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB908/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=908&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1816528,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1354/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1354&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816529,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB576/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=576&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816530,"bill_number":"SB2051","title":"Relating To Disability Health Disparity.","description":"Requires the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to collect data and submit to the Legislature a report focused on the health disparities experienced by individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the State prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2051/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2051&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816531,"bill_number":"SB579","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Relating To Housing. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB579/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=579&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816532,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB290/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=290&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1816533,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB360/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=360&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816534,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"House Conferees Appointed: Takenouchi, Nishimoto Co-Chairs; Garrett, Lamosao, Garcia.","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1594/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1594&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816535,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB292/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=292&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1816536,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB176/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=176&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816537,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB15/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=15&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1816538,"bill_number":"HB1592","title":"Relating To The Land Conservation Fund.","description":"Increases the maximum amount of conveyance tax revenues allocated to the land conservation fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1592/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1592&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1816539,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB879/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=879&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816540,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB666/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=666&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1816541,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1614/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1614&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816542,"bill_number":"SB1431","title":"Relating To Fentanyl.","description":"Establishes the offense of Fentanyl possession, production, or distribution as a Class A felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1431/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1431&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1816543,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB739/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=739&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1816544,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB44/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=44&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1816545,"bill_number":"SB1208","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the income thresholds and credit amounts of the income tax credit for low-income household renters by using tax brackets individuals and different categories of households. Annually adjusts the income thresholds and credit amounts for inflation, based on the consumer price index. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. (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":"2024-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1208/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1208&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1816546,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB420/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=420&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1816547,"bill_number":"HB1207","title":"Relating To Income Tax Reduction.","description":"Simplifies the tax structure to four brackets and reduces the tax rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1207/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1207&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1816549,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1261/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1261&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816550,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB480/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=480&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816551,"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":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB163/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=163&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1816552,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB596/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=596&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1816553,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1453/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1453&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816554,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1056/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1056&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816555,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB718/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=718&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816556,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1455/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1455&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816557,"bill_number":"HB682","title":"Relating To Income Tax Credits For Ridesharing.","description":"Provides a carpooling income tax credit for qualified commuters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB682/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=682&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1816558,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1080/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1080&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816559,"bill_number":"HB1545","title":"Relating To Adaptation Pathways Planning.","description":"Expands the authority of the State and counties to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate infrastructure away from critically threatened areas to locations outside sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure areas. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1545/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1545&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1816560,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1262/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1262&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816561,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1181/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1181&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816562,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB428/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=428&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1816563,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB930/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=930&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1816564,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1497/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1497&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1816565,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB770/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=770&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1816566,"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":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1489/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1489&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816567,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB830/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=830&year=2024","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1816568,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1422/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1422&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816569,"bill_number":"SB625","title":"Relating To Motor Carrier Vehicles.","description":"Repeals inspection requirements for motor carrier vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB625/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=625&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816570,"bill_number":"HB962","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Language Programs.","description":"Exempts Hawaiian language immersion program students from kindergarten assessment requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB962/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=962&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1816571,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1365/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1365&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816572,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB993/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=993&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816573,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB249/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=249&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816574,"bill_number":"SB2027","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Restricts any county from disapproving or imposing certain conditions on the development of a housing development project or emergency shelter unless the county meets certain requirements. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2027/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2027&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816575,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB929/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=929&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1816576,"bill_number":"SB2128","title":"Relating To Deannexation Of Real Property.","description":"Requires condominium homeowner associations to include in their bylaws an option for a unit owner to opt-out of a condominium. Establishes a procedure for a unit owner of a condominium, planned community association, or cooperative housing corporation to opt-out of their respective private community.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2128/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2128&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816577,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB955/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=955&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1816578,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1579/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1579&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816579,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1443/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1443&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1816580,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1549/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1549&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816581,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1232/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1232&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1816582,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1375/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1375&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816583,"bill_number":"HB728","title":"Making An Appropriation For County Ethics.","description":"Provides grants in aid to several counties' boards of ethics.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB728/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=728&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816584,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB888/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=888&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816585,"bill_number":"SB519","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Establishes the Aquaculture Advisory Committee. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB519/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=519&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816586,"bill_number":"SB2074","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":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HOU/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2074/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2074&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816587,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB886/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=886&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816588,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB780/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=780&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816589,"bill_number":"SB2102","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Eliminates biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of \"renewable energy\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2102/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2102&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816590,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB208/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=208&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1816591,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB924/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=924&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816592,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB291/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=291&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1816593,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB617/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=617&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1816594,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB361/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=361&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816595,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1220/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1220&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816596,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB150/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=150&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816597,"bill_number":"SB2073","title":"Relating To Housing Discrimination.","description":"Allows counties to prohibit discrimination against renters based on their source of income.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2073/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2073&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816598,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB414/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=414&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1816599,"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 sections. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 170, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1271).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1258/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1258&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1816600,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1361/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1361&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1816601,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1257/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1257&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1816602,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB460/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=460&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1816603,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1358/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1358&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1816604,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB844/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=844&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1816605,"bill_number":"HB1607","title":"Relating To Algorithmic Discrimination.","description":"Prohibits users of algorithmic decision-making from utilizing algorithmic eligibility determinations in a discriminatory manner. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to send corresponding notices to individuals whose personal information is used. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to submit annual reports to the Department of the Attorney General. Provides for appropriate means of civil enforcement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HET/JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1607/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1607&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1816606,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB280/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=280&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1816607,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB641/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=641&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1816608,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB812/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=812&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1816609,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB373/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=373&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816610,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB828/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=828&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1816611,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB116/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=116&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816612,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB341/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=341&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816613,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1187/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1187&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1816614,"bill_number":"SB2137","title":"Relating To Driving Under The Influence.","description":"Requires defendants convicted of causing the death or disability of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant to make restitution in the form of financial support to each child of the victim.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2137/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2137&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816615,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB126/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=126&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816616,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB652/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=652&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816617,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB790/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=790&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1816618,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1071/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1071&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816619,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1525/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1525&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816620,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1225/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1225&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816621,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB54/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=54&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1816622,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1222/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1222&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816623,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1513/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1513&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816624,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB649/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=649&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816625,"bill_number":"SB2121","title":"Relating To The Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund.","description":"Authorizes consumers aggrieved by the conduct of a mortgage loan originator licensee to recover from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund. Allows for excess moneys in the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund to be used for certain training and educational purposes. Increases to $150,000 the restitution available to consumers from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2121/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2121&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816626,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1044/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1044&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816627,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB787/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=787&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816628,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB197/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=197&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816629,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"Relating To Electronic Eavesdropping.","description":"Prohibits the interception or use of certain communications unless both parties consent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB242/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=242&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816630,"bill_number":"SB1062","title":"Relating To Rural Districts.","description":"Allows up to one dwelling per quarter-acre in rural districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1062/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1062&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816631,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1449/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1449&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1816632,"bill_number":"SB2071","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to enhance the Department's mobile platforms that provide student mental health and social-emotional health support. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2071/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2071&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1816633,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1135/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1135&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1816634,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1442/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1442&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816635,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB53/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=53&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816636,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1386/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1386&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816637,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Short form bill relating to Hawaiian affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB433/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=433&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1816639,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB169/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=169&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1816640,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB587/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=587&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816641,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB786/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=786&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816642,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB644/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=644&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1816643,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1234/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1234&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1816644,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1142/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1142&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1816645,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1492/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1492&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816646,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB949/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=949&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816647,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB953/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=953&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816648,"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":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1007/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1007&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816649,"bill_number":"SB2025","title":"Relating To Housing Development.","description":"Eliminates certain restrictions for developing state-owned real property located within one-half mile radius of any station along the elevated mass transit system. Permits high-density development of state-owned real property located within one-half mile radius of any station along the elevated mass transit system. 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":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HOU/PSM/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2025/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2025&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816650,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB31/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=31&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1816651,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1372/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1372&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1816652,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1323/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1323&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816653,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB328/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=328&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816654,"bill_number":"HB1585","title":"Relating To Plastic Pollution.","description":"Prohibits state agencies from purchasing or using polystyrene food-service containers. Prohibits vendors contracted through a state agency from selling, offering for sale, providing, or using polystyrene food-service containers at any site owned or leased by the State. Prohibits polystyrene food-service containers from being sold, offered for sale, provided, or used at any state facility, state-authorized concession, state-sponsored or state-permitted event, or state program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","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) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1585/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1585&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816655,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1503/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1503&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816656,"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":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1138/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1138&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1816657,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1358/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1358&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816658,"bill_number":"HB966","title":"Relating To Access To Treatment For Terminally Ill Patients.","description":"Beginning on 1/1/2024, permits manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products to make these drugs and products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. Effective 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 CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB966/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=966&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1816659,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB332/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=332&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816660,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB347/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=347&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1816661,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1441/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1441&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1816662,"bill_number":"SB827","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Language Programs.","description":"Exempts Hawaiian language immersion program students from kindergarten assessment requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB827/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=827&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816663,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1126/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1126&year=2024","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1816664,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1357/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1357&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1816665,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB797/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=797&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1816666,"bill_number":"SB578","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of retirement benefits if the retirant is employed as an investigator in a position identified by the Department of the Attorney General as a labor shortage or difficulttofill position, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Director of Human Resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature, details on the employment of retirants as investigators. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB578/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=578&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816667,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1106/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1106&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816668,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB973/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=973&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816670,"bill_number":"HB527","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Short form bill relating to consumer protection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB527/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=527&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1816671,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB366/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=366&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816672,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Short form bill relating to technology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB47/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=47&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816673,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB44/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=44&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816674,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1482/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1482&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816675,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1247/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1247&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816676,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"Relating To Contractors.","description":"Defines \"incidental and supplemental work\" for purposes of specialty contractors under the contractors law. 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 CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB371/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=371&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816677,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1333/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1333&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816678,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1191/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1191&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816679,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB261/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=261&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1816680,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB622/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=622&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1816681,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB651/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=651&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816682,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1264/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1264&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1816683,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB114/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=114&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816684,"bill_number":"SB760","title":"Relating To Psychologists.","description":"Requires the Board of Psychology to grant prescriptive authority to qualified psychologist applicants statewide. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 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":"2024-02-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB760/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=760&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816685,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB367/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=367&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816686,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"Relating To The Regulation Of Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals section 328J-11.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB117/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=117&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816687,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB818/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=818&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1816688,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB202/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=202&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816689,"bill_number":"SB2090","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":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2090/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2090&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816690,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB632/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=632&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1816691,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1402/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1402&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1816693,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB368/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=368&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816694,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB466/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=466&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816695,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB163/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=163&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816696,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1176/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1176&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1816697,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1062/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1062&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816698,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1235/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1235&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816699,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB450/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=450&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816700,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1446/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1446&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1816701,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB392/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=392&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816702,"bill_number":"SB2084","title":"Relating To Blue Carbon Ecosystem Projects.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a market analysis study to identify the optimum mix of private sector, public sector, and philanthropic funding sources and mechanisms needed to support blue carbon ecosystem projects in the State and Pacific region. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2084/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2084&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816703,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1085/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1085&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816704,"bill_number":"HB1582","title":"Relating To Neonicotinoids.","description":"Classifies neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides and establishes a list of chemicals that belong to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 02-09-24 9:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1582/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1582&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816705,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1070/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1070&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816706,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB958/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=958&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1816707,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB752/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=752&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816708,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB83/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=83&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1816709,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB90/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=90&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1816710,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1304/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1304&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1816711,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB336/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=336&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1816712,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB126/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=126&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816713,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB195/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=195&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1816714,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB946/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=946&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816715,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB79/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=79&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1816716,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1288/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1288&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816717,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB959/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=959&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1816718,"bill_number":"SB2054","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Teacher Apprenticeship Program, to be administered by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, to support, recruit, develop, and retain teachers for Hawaii's public schools. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2054/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2054&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816719,"bill_number":"HB1575","title":"Relating To The Penal Code.","description":"Prohibits a person from wearing a ski mask or balaclava in public places, under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1575/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1575&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1816720,"bill_number":"HB887","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemption For Medical Services.","description":"Exempts medical services from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB887/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=887&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1816721,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"Relating To Legislative Management.","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB404/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=404&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1816722,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1606/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1606&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1816723,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1505/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1505&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816724,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB782/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=782&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816725,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB899/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=899&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816726,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1383/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1383&year=2024","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1816727,"bill_number":"SB2040","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 the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to ensure a basic standard of housing to 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":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2040/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2040&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816728,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1150/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1150&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1816729,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB998/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=998&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816730,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1492/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1492&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816732,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB112/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=112&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816733,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB722/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=722&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816734,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB322/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=322&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1816735,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB645/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=645&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1816736,"bill_number":"HB495","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Increases fines that may be assessed against certain fireworks-related violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB495/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=495&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1816737,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB315/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=315&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1816738,"bill_number":"HB506","title":"Relating To Fentanyl.","description":"Establishes the offense of Fentanyl Possession as a Class A felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB506/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=506&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1816739,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB539/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=539&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1816740,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1471/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1471&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816741,"bill_number":"HB1560","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Short form bill relating to labor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1560/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1560&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1816742,"bill_number":"SB2116","title":"Relating To Board Meetings.","description":"Requires boards to hold hybrid meetings that that allow for participation both in-person and remotely by interactive conference technology. Requires boards to archive minutes and video of meetings on their websites. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2116/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2116&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816743,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1418/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1418&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816744,"bill_number":"SB2052","title":"Relating To 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. Establishes two full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions. Appropriates funds to the legislative reference bureau for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to assist in effectuating this requirement. Appropriates funds to the department of education for the expansion of civic education in the public schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2052/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2052&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816745,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1003/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1003&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816746,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-17","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB397/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=397&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816747,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB384/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=384&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816748,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB605/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=605&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816749,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB796/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=796&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1816750,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1280/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1280&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816751,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB489/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=489&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1816752,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB803/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=803&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1816753,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1175/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1175&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1816754,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1034/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1034&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1816755,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1567/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1567&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816756,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB311/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=311&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816757,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB383/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=383&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816758,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"Relating To Higher Education.","description":"Short form bill relating to higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB46/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=46&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816759,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB825/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=825&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1816760,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1355/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1355&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816761,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB270/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=270&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816762,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB329/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=329&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816763,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1353/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1353&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1816764,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB653/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=653&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1816765,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB544/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=544&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1816766,"bill_number":"HB1618","title":"Relating To Opportunity Zones.","description":"Permanently excludes businesses within a federally designated opportunity zone from required unemployment insurance contributions and temporarily excludes those businesses from general excise and income tax for five years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1618/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1618&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1816767,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1480/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1480&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1816768,"bill_number":"HB1612","title":"Relating To Unemployment Compensation.","description":"Exempts unemployment compensation from state personal income tax beginning in the 2023 tax year. Increases the maximum weekly benefit a person may receive in unemployment compensation beginning on 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1612/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1612&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1816769,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB35/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=35&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816770,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1123/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1123&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1816771,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB138/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=138&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816772,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB640/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=640&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816773,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"Relating To The Campaign Spending Commission.","description":"Establishes an investigator position in the Campaign Spending Commission. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB167/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=167&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816774,"bill_number":"SB2112","title":"Relating To Installment Loans.","description":"Amends the definition of \"installment lender\" to clarify that the law is not intended to eliminate the ability of lenders to make low interest rate loans under the interest and usury law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","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, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2112/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2112&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816775,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB175/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=175&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1816776,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB455/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=455&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816777,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB34/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=34&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1816778,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1067/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1067&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816779,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1560/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1560&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816780,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB199/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=199&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1816781,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1261/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1261&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1816782,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB207/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=207&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816783,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1075/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1075&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816784,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB362/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=362&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816785,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB882/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=882&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816786,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB590/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=590&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816787,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1015/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1015&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816788,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB618/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=618&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1816789,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1154/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1154&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816790,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB785/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=785&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816791,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1348/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1348&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816792,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB603/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=603&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816793,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1136/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1136&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1816794,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB922/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=922&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816795,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1416/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1416&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1816796,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB25/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=25&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816797,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB107/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=107&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1816798,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1356/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1356&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816799,"bill_number":"HB1625","title":"Relating To State Enterprise Zones.","description":"Expands the scope of state enterprise law by amending the definition of \"eligible business activity\" to include the private practice of medicine.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1625/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1625&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1816800,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB895/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=895&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816801,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB106/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=106&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1816802,"bill_number":"SB686","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to update the State Health Functional Plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB686/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=686&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816803,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB931/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=931&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816804,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB657/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=657&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1816805,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB393/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=393&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816806,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB455/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=455&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816807,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB808/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=808&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816808,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB444/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=444&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816809,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB971/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=971&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816810,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB760/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=760&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1816811,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB222/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=222&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816812,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB606/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=606&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816813,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB186/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=186&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1816814,"bill_number":"SB2057","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 appropriations on the County of Hawaii's contribution of matching funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2057/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2057&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816815,"bill_number":"SB2068","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Makes an appropriation to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of a certain number of housing units. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2068/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2068&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816816,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1172/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1172&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816817,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB798/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=798&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816818,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1142/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1142&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1816819,"bill_number":"HB868","title":"Relating To Sexual Assault.","description":"Makes sexual assault in the fourth degree a class C felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB868/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=868&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1816820,"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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling has been exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Parts II, III, IV, and V take effect on 7/1/2026. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB343/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=343&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816822,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1280/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1280&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1816823,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB747/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=747&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816824,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB32/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=32&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816825,"bill_number":"SB2005","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to construct a mental health facility for inmates or detainees with mental health needs. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2005/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2005&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816826,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1213/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1213&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1816827,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB767/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=767&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816828,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1060/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1060&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816829,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1144/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1144&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1816830,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB382/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=382&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816831,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB780/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=780&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1816832,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB120/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=120&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816833,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB815/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=815&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1816834,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1291/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1291&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816835,"bill_number":"HB1614","title":"Relating To Teachers.","description":"Increases the bonus for teachers who achieve and maintain a current national board certification from $5,000 to $15,000. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","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) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1614/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1614&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1816836,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB327/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=327&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816837,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Appropriates funds to purchase the Honolulu Federal Detention Center.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB271/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=271&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816838,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1412/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1412&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816839,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB728/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=728&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816840,"bill_number":"HB1547","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Requires the establishment of a Wildfire Reserve Trust Fund to support the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish a Wildfire Bond Loan Program in conjunction with the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Authorizes the Director of Budget and Finance to issue revenue bonds and general obligation bonds to support the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1547/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1547&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1816841,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1309/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1309&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816842,"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":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1046/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1046&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816843,"bill_number":"SB525","title":"Relating To Commerce.","description":"Relating To Commerce. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB525/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=525&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816844,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"Relating To Airports.","description":"Short form bill relating to airports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB10/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=10&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1816845,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1317/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1317&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1816846,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB667/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=667&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816847,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1462/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1462&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816848,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB522/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=522&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1816849,"bill_number":"HB1571","title":"Relating To First Responders.","description":"Requires the State to share in the cost of county first responder personnel fulfilling state-imposed new mandates or increases in the level of service under existing programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1571/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1571&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1816850,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB743/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=743&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816851,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1287/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1287&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1816852,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB789/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=789&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1816853,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB334/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=334&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816854,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB199/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=199&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816855,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB181/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=181&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816856,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB280/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=280&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816857,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB355/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=355&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816858,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB115/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=115&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816859,"bill_number":"HB1084","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Increases the per wine gallon tax on alcoholic beverages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1084/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1084&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816860,"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 sixty days before the expiration of the original rental agreement. Increases the required notice period for intent to terminate for week-to-week tenancies. 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 CPC with Representative(s) Garcia, Kong voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1339/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1339&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816861,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1214/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1214&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816862,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1098/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1098&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816863,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1507/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1507&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816864,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB411/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=411&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1816865,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1059/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1059&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816866,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1334/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1334&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1816867,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB132/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=132&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816868,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB661/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=661&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816869,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB230/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=230&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816870,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1146/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1146&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1816871,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB974/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=974&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816872,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1326/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1326&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1816873,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB323/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=323&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1816874,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB423/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=423&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1816875,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB724/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=724&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816876,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1182/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1182&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816877,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB158/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=158&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1816878,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB521/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=521&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816879,"bill_number":"HB982","title":"Relating To Funding For The Department Of The Attorney General Tobacco Enforcement Unit.","description":"Amends the amount of funds within the tobacco enforcement special fund that may be carried over at the end of each fiscal year. Amends the amount of funds to be deposited to the credit of the tobacco enforcement special fund from the Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 059, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1160).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB982/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=982&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816880,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB624/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=624&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1816881,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB439/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=439&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1816882,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB136/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=136&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816883,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1030/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1030&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816884,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB641/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=641&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816885,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1281/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1281&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816886,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1092/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1092&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816887,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1482/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1482&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816888,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB491/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=491&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1816889,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB300/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=300&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816890,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB746/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=746&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816891,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1297/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1297&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816892,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB144/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=144&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816893,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1407/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1407&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816894,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1342/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1342&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816895,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB631/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=631&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1816896,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1540/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1540&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816897,"bill_number":"SB2098","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to contract with a qualified nonprofit organization to establish an aquatic safety education program for elementary school students and to establish one full-time equivalent position (1.0 FTE) to administer the program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2098/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2098&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816898,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1475/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1475&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816899,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB594/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=594&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816900,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB965/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=965&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1816901,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB805/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=805&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816902,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB482/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=482&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1816903,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1023/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1023&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816904,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB978/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=978&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816905,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1192/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1192&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1816906,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB568/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=568&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1816907,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB766/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=766&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1816908,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1301/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1301&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816909,"bill_number":"HB1587","title":"Relating To 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. Establishes two full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions. Appropriates funds to the Legislative Reference Bureau for two full-time equivalent positions to assist in effectuating this requirement. Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for the expansion of civic education in the public schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","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) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1587/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1587&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816910,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1250/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1250&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1816912,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB741/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=741&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816913,"bill_number":"HB1225","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a landlord low-income tenant tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1225/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1225&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1816914,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB698/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=698&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1816915,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1585/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1585&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816916,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB692/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=692&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1816917,"bill_number":"HB1230","title":"Relating To A Space Corporation.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Space Corporation to develop a spaceport.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1230/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1230&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1816918,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Relating To The State Council On Mental Health.","description":"Requires council members to receive annual training on topics related to Native Hawaiian healing and health. (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":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB263/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=263&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816919,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1283/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1283&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816920,"bill_number":"HB1624","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"For policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2024, requires the insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary treatment that may cause iatrogenic infertility. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 727).","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1624/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1624&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1816921,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"Relating To International Affairs.","description":"Short form bill relating to international affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB171/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=171&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1816922,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB686/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=686&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1816923,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1060/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1060&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816924,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB495/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=495&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1816925,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB707/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=707&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816926,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB248/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=248&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816927,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1274/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1274&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816928,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1118/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1118&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816929,"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":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1456/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1456&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816930,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB989/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=989&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816931,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB866/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=866&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816932,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1074/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1074&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816933,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB602/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=602&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1816934,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB720/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=720&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816935,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1367/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1367&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816936,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB184/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=184&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816937,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB858/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=858&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1816938,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB222/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=222&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816939,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB268/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=268&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816940,"bill_number":"SB2134","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Sixteenth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 16th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2134/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2134&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1816941,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1435/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1435&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1816942,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB932/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=932&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1816943,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB148/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=148&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816944,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB64/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=64&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1816945,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"Relating To Legislative Management.","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB403/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=403&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1816946,"bill_number":"SB569","title":"Relating To Land.","description":"Relating To Land. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB569/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=569&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1816947,"bill_number":"HB824","title":"Relating To Medical Release.","description":"Creates a medical release program within the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for certain ill or impaired inmates who pose a low risk to public safety. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB824/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=824&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1816948,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB897/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=897&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1816949,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB257/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=257&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1816950,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB875/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=875&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1816951,"bill_number":"HB1180","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1180/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1180&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1816952,"bill_number":"SB2078","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Permits a contractor, developer, or owner of affordable housing to employ a construction crane or other machinery that temporarily intrudes into a neighboring landowner's airspace, under certain conditions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2078/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2078&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816953,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1332/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1332&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816954,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB778/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=778&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816955,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB784/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=784&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816956,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1256/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1256&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816957,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB709/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=709&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816958,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB76/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=76&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1816959,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB302/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=302&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1816960,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB894/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=894&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1816961,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB995/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=995&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816962,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB546/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=546&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1816963,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1601/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1601&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1816964,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB487/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=487&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1816965,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1277/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1277&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1816966,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB143/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=143&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816967,"bill_number":"SB836","title":"Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.","description":"Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire property through condemnation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB836/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=836&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1816968,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB262/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=262&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1816969,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1397/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1397&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816970,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1148/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1148&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1816971,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB936/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=936&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816972,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1396/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1396&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816973,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB869/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=869&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1816974,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1605/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1605&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1816975,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB519/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=519&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1816976,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1259/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1259&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1816977,"bill_number":"SB1494","title":"Relating To Firearms Insurance.","description":"Requires firearms owners to obtain firearms insurance. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1494/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1494&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816978,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB37/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=37&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1816979,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB456/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=456&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1816980,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB191/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=191&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1816981,"bill_number":"SB2009","title":"Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"Authorizes election officials to disclose driver's license and state identification information in association with membership in nonprofit organizations for election related purposes. Requires the office of elections to join a voter registration shared information system such as the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) and share information with counties to encourage voter participation and ensure integrity of voter registration rolls. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2009/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2009&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1816982,"bill_number":"SB464","title":"Relating To Marijuana.","description":"Repeals criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB464/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=464&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816983,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1514/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1514&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1816984,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB592/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=592&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1816985,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB993/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=993&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816986,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1324/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1324&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816987,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB319/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=319&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1816988,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB672/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=672&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1816989,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB599/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=599&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1816990,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1281/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1281&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1816991,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1185/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1185&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1816992,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB801/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=801&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1816993,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB331/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=331&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1816994,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1234/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1234&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1816995,"bill_number":"SB1392","title":"Relating To Periodic Reviews Of Detainees In Community Correctional Centers.","description":"Extends the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's period of time to reassess pretrial detainees on a regular basis for reconsideration of pretrial release. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1392/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1392&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1816996,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1098/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1098&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816997,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1473/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1473&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1816998,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB827/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=827&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1816999,"bill_number":"HB1463","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Removes biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of renewable energy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1463/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1463&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817000,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1043/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1043&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1817002,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB284/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=284&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817003,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB700/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=700&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1817004,"bill_number":"SB2126","title":"Relating To Security Deposits.","description":"Requires a landlord to accept either rental security insurance or a surety bond in lieu of a traditional security deposit, upon a tenant's request. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2126/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2126&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1817005,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1377/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1377&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1817006,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB537/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=537&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1817007,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB197/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=197&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1817008,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB929/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=929&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817009,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB250/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=250&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1817010,"bill_number":"SB2058","title":"Relating To Neighborhood Boards.","description":"Defines \"community outreach board\" to mean a board established to serve in a community advisory capacity under a county department. Includes community outreach boards under existing provisions of the Sunshine Law regarding neighborhood boards. Authorizes neighborhood board or community outreach board members to attend meetings or presentations related to official board business statewide. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2058/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2058&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817011,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1331/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1331&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1817012,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1576/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1576&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817013,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1385/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1385&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817014,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1028/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1028&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817015,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB342/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=342&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817016,"bill_number":"SB558","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Relating To Firearms. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB558/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=558&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817017,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1013/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1013&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1817018,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB690/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=690&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1817019,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB77/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=77&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1817020,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB949/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=949&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817021,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB548/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=548&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817023,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB185/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=185&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817024,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB995/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=995&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1817025,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB161/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=161&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1817026,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB33/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=33&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817027,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB673/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=673&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1817028,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB629/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=629&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1817029,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB942/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=942&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1817030,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB399/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=399&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1817031,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB448/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=448&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1817032,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1117/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1117&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817033,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1112/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1112&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817034,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB282/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=282&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817035,"bill_number":"HB1445","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Removes biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of \"renewable energy\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1445/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1445&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1817036,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1302/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1302&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1817037,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1570/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1570&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1817038,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB490/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=490&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1817039,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1190/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1190&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1817040,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB12/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=12&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1817041,"bill_number":"SB2122","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, and clarifies procedures. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 759).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2122/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2122&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1817042,"bill_number":"SB2086","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Requires the establishment of a Wildfire Reserve Trust Fund to support the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish a Wildfire Bond Loan Program in conjunction with the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Authorizes the Director of Budget and Finance to issue revenue bonds and general obligation bonds to support the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2086/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2086&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817043,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB653/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=653&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1817044,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1224/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1224&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817045,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB349/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=349&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817046,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB395/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=395&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1817047,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB498/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=498&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1817048,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1229/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1229&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1817049,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1352/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1352&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1817050,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB652/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=652&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1817051,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB62/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=62&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1817052,"bill_number":"HB252","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Amends the definition of \"restricted use pesticide\" to include malathion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB252/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=252&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1817053,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB627/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=627&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1817054,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1817055,"bill_number":"SB2056","title":"Proposing Amendments To Articles Viii And X Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Authorize The Legislature To Establish A Surcharge On Residential Investment Property To Increase Funding For Public Education.","description":"Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to increase funding for public education for the children and adults of Hawaii by authorizing the Legislature to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on residential investment property valued at $3,000,000 or greater.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HRE, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2056/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2056&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817056,"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. 778).","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB340/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=340&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1817057,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB467/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=467&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1817058,"bill_number":"SB2101","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires waste combustion facility owners to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies for the purposes of collecting data regarding emissions. Establishes a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health that will track and display data collected on emissions. Requires the DOH to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on emissions data collected. Requires reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2101/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2101&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1817059,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1268/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1268&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1817060,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB412/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=412&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1817061,"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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Act 001, 03/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1101).","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB129/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=129&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817062,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB269/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=269&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1817063,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB66/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=66&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817064,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1581/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1581&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1817065,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB78/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=78&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817066,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB160/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=160&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1817067,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB10/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=10&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817068,"bill_number":"SB2104","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 2026 and dissolve on June 30, 2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2104/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2104&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817069,"bill_number":"SB2047","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to LBT/CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2047/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2047&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817070,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB779/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=779&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1817071,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB806/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=806&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817072,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB98/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=98&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817073,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB748/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=748&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817074,"bill_number":"SB524","title":"Relating To Business Regulation.","description":"Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to require the Commissioner's pre-approval for certain salary increases granted to any person receiving a salary over a certain amount from an insurer. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB524/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=524&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817075,"bill_number":"SB555","title":"Relating To Criminal Procedure.","description":"Relating To Criminal Procedure. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB555/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=555&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817076,"bill_number":"SB2013","title":"Relating To Health Care Fees Of Detainees And Committed Persons.","description":"Prohibits the assessment of fees upon inmates for medical, dental, or mental health services or treatment that is provided within a public correctional institution in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2013/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2013&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817077,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB741/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=741&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1817078,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB643/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=643&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1817079,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB521/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=521&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1817080,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB406/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=406&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1817081,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB566/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=566&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1817082,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1171/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1171&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817083,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB636/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=636&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1817084,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB88/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=88&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817085,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB936/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=936&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1817086,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Carissa Kainani Moore.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB117/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=117&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817087,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB261/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=261&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1817088,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Rental Industry.","description":"Repeals vehicle license recovery fees. Takes effect 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB335/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=335&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817089,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB233/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=233&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1817090,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB298/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=298&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1817091,"bill_number":"HB1143","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Exempts feminine hygiene products from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1143/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1143&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1817092,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB348/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=348&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1817094,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB226/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=226&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1817095,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB84/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=84&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817096,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB706/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=706&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817097,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB731/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=731&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817098,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB734/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=734&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817099,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB123/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=123&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817100,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB506/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=506&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1817101,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1192/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1192&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1817102,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB358/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=358&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1817103,"bill_number":"HB1611","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement Officers.","description":"Requires law enforcement agencies and the Law Enforcement Standards Board to consult the National Decertification Index and report certain information related to a law enforcement officer's certification status to the Index. Takes effect 7/1/2026. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 246, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1351).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1611/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1611&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1817104,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB374/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=374&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817105,"bill_number":"HB1604","title":"Relating To Criminal Justice Reform.","description":"Allows the court to order substance abuse assessment and treatment of a defendant before trial. Prohibits the revocation or forfeiture of parole or arrest of a parolee solely due to the parolee having one positive test for drug or alcohol use. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 738).","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1604/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1604&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1817106,"bill_number":"SB2015","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Amends the priority for which moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund are to be used.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2015/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2015&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817107,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1057/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1057&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817108,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1183/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1183&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817109,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1462/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1462&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817110,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1461/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1461&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817111,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1195/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1195&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1817112,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB693/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=693&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1817113,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1554/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1554&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1817114,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1096/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1096&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817115,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB444/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=444&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1817116,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB842/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=842&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1817117,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1015/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1015&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817118,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB206/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=206&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817119,"bill_number":"SB2114","title":"Relating To Feral Animals.","description":"Prohibits the feeding of feral animals within a certain distance from Department of Education public school campuses. Establishes fines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2114/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2114&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1817120,"bill_number":"SB994","title":"Relating To Uhu.","description":"Prohibits all removal of uhu, also known as parrotfish, from state waters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB994/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=994&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817121,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1485/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1485&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817122,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1455/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1455&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817123,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Short form bill relating to public safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB296/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=296&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1817124,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB939/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=939&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1817125,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB68/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=68&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817126,"bill_number":"HB1518","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority.","description":"Clarifies that a member of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Tourism Authority shall hold office as a holdover until a successor is appointed by the Governor and repeals the successor's requirement for Senate confirmation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1518/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1518&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1817127,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Increases the fines for violating motor vehicle insurance requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB413/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=413&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817128,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB800/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=800&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1817129,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB725/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=725&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817130,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1292/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1292&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1817131,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB419/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=419&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1817132,"bill_number":"SB2132","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Amends the deadline related to the repair of conditions that constitute health or safety violations. Increases the amount deducted from a tenant's rent for the tenant's actual expenditures to correct health or safety violations and defective conditions. Takes effect 11/1/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-29","last_action":"Act 032, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1132).","last_action_date":"2024-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2132/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2132&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1817133,"bill_number":"HB1529","title":"Relating To Burial Councils.","description":"Allows any burial council member whose term has expired to continue in office as a holdover member until the member's reappointment to a second term is confirmed or a successor is nominated and appointed. Prohibits holdover members from holding office beyond the end of the fourth regular session of the legislature following the expiration of the member's term of office. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-01","last_action":"Act 123, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1224).","last_action_date":"2024-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1529/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1529&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1817134,"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":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB466/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=466&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1817135,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB941/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=941&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1817136,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB162/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=162&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1817137,"bill_number":"SB554","title":"Relating To Courts.","description":"Relating To Courts. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB554/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=554&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817138,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1259/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1259&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1817139,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1316/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1316&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817140,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB158/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=158&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817141,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB102/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=102&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817142,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB903/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=903&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1817143,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB180/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=180&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817144,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB118/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=118&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817145,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB237/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=237&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1817146,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB971/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=971&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817147,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1325/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1325&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817148,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1119/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1119&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1817149,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1458/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1458&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1817150,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB965/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=965&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817151,"bill_number":"HB1616","title":"Relating To Fire Alarms.","description":"Requires the DOE to submit an annual report to the legislature on the installation, repair, and maintenance of fire alarm systems in Hawaii's public schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","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) Nakashima, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1616/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1616&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1817152,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1494/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1494&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817153,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1307/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1307&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1817154,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB227/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=227&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1817155,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB735/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=735&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817156,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1354/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1354&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1817157,"bill_number":"SB2019","title":"Relating To School Athletics.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to permit all public high school students with a valid school identification card to attend school athletic events on their home campus free of charge. Requires all public high schools to offer physical ticket sales to each school athletic event without additional fees. Establishes a cap on ticket prices after a certain number of tickets have been sold for each school athletic event.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2019/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2019&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817158,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB614/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=614&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1817159,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB754/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=754&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1817160,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1162/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1162&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817161,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB878/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=878&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817162,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB716/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=716&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817163,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB135/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=135&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817164,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1221/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1221&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817165,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1299/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1299&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1817166,"bill_number":"SB2048","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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2048/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2048&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817167,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1322/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1322&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1817168,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB13/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=13&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1817169,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1216/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1216&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1817170,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB99/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=99&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817171,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1164/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1164&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817172,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB601/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=601&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1817173,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB350/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=350&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817174,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB304/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=304&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817175,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB17/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=17&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817176,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"Relating To Harbors.","description":"Short form bill relating to harbors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB9/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=9&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1817177,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB951/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=951&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1817178,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB928/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=928&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1817179,"bill_number":"SB2065","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Revolving Fund to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for the purpose of enhancing credit and guaranteeing and insuring loans made by private financial institutions to developers of residential housing for sale or rent to qualified residents. Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds to fund the Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Revolving Fund. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2065/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2065&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817180,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires board of education approval prior to the termination of a complex area superintendent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB392/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=392&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1817181,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"Relating To State Highways.","description":"Short form bill relating to state highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB8/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=8&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1817182,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB904/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=904&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1817184,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB695/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=695&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1817185,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB55/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=55&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817186,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB174/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=174&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817187,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB784/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=784&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1817188,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1179/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1179&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817189,"bill_number":"HB1627","title":"Relating To Public School Land Transfer.","description":"Requires the conveyance of a certain parcel of land from the department of education to the county of Kauai. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","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) Nakashima, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1627/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1627&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1817190,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB441/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=441&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1817191,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB513/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=513&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1817192,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1084/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1084&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817193,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB399/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=399&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1817194,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1317/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1317&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817195,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Short form bill relating to cesspools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB380/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=380&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817196,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB911/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=911&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1817197,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB553/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=553&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1817198,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB227/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=227&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817199,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB773/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=773&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1817200,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1115/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1115&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817201,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1169/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1169&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817202,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1478/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1478&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1817203,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB474/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=474&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1817204,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB586/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=586&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1817205,"bill_number":"SB2016","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the     -    school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high 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":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2016/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2016&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817206,"bill_number":"SB2123","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Exempts psychiatric services and chronic renal dialysis services from certificate of need requirements. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2123/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2123&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1817207,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB464/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=464&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1817208,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1562/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1562&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817209,"bill_number":"SB2023","title":"Relating To Access To Treatment For Terminally Ill Patients.","description":"Beginning on January 1, 2025, 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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2023/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2023&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817210,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB591/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=591&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1817211,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB70/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=70&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817212,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB928/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=928&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817213,"bill_number":"HB1266","title":"Relating To Food Donations.","description":"Allows wild game to be donated as food. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1266/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1266&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1817214,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1423/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1423&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1817215,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB839/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=839&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817216,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB612/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=612&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1817217,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB416/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=416&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817218,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1078/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1078&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817219,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB595/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=595&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1817220,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB584/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=584&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1817221,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1292/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1292&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817222,"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":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB714/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=714&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817223,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1538/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1538&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817224,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB155/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=155&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817225,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB825/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=825&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817226,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB425/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=425&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1817227,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB453/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=453&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1817228,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB654/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=654&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1817229,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB573/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=573&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817230,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1128/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1128&year=2024","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":1817231,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"Relating To Legislative Management.","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB402/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=402&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1817232,"bill_number":"HB1579","title":"Relating To Windshield Tinting.","description":"Lowers the level of light transmittance allowed on sun screening glazing on motor vehicle windows from thirty-five per cent to twenty per cent. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1579/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1579&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1817233,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1612/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1612&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1817234,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1211/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1211&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1817235,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB516/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=516&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1817236,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB959/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=959&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1817237,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB323/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=323&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1817238,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB419/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=419&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1817239,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1295/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1295&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1817240,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB391/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=391&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1817241,"bill_number":"SB535","title":"Relating To The Economy.","description":"Relating To The Economy. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB535/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=535&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817242,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1338/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1338&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817243,"bill_number":"SB1236","title":"Relating To Composting.","description":"Appropriates $5 million dollars to the Department of Agriculture for the Compost Reimbursement Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1236/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1236&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817244,"bill_number":"SB562","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Relating To Technology. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB562/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=562&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817245,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB821/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=821&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1817246,"bill_number":"SB527","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Relating To Consumer Protection. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB527/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=527&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817247,"bill_number":"HB1631","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the School Facilities Authority to work with the Department of Education to prioritize projects for the construction of educator workforce housing that will house teachers and other staff of the Department. Requires the School Facilities Authority to include in its annual report to the Legislature its planned actions toward increasing educator workforce housing. Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with certain state and county agencies to submit a preliminary report to the Legislature on the status of lands designated to be transferred to the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1631/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1631&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1817248,"bill_number":"HB1554","title":"Relating To Aquatic Resources.","description":"Expands the Department of Land and Natural Resources' rulemaking authority to include any rule to impose restrictions or requirements 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 light of newly available technology, or in light of newly available data. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 222, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1554/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1554&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1817249,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB275/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=275&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1817250,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB213/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=213&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817251,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB263/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=263&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1817252,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1446/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1446&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1817253,"bill_number":"SB2032","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction Grant Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide funding to private property owners for the construction of accessory dwelling units, including any necessary associated infrastructure, to be used as below-market rental units. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2032/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2032&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817254,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1321/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1321&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817255,"bill_number":"SB1035","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts from the general excise tax those medical and dental services provided by health care providers to patients who receive Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE benefits. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-03","last_action":"Act 047, 06/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1147).","last_action_date":"2024-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1035/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1035&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817256,"bill_number":"HB1517","title":"Relating To The Tourism Special Fund.","description":"Reestablishes the tourism special fund to be expended by the Hawaii Tourism Authority and allocates revenues from the transient accommodations tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1517/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1517&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1817257,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1417/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1417&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1817258,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1154/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1154&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1817259,"bill_number":"SB2041","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 in conjunction with project design and financial feasibility shall constitute forty per cent of the evaluation score criteria 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":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2041/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2041&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817260,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB940/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=940&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1817261,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1470/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1470&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817262,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"Relating To Culture And The Arts.","description":"Short form bill relating to culture and the arts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB173/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=173&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1817263,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB779/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=779&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1817264,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB433/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=433&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1817265,"bill_number":"HB1635","title":"Relating To Construction.","description":"Limits to six years the period of time to commence an action to recover damages based on construction to improve real property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1635/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1635&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1817266,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB738/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=738&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1817267,"bill_number":"SB2033","title":"Relating To Excited Delirium.","description":"Prohibits excited delirium from being recognized as a valid medical diagnosis or cause of death in the State. Prohibits a local health officer or local agent of the Department of Health from stating on a certificate of death or in any report that the cause of death was excited delirium. Prohibits law enforcement officers from using the term excited delirium to describe an individual in an incident report. Establishes a new rule of evidence that deems evidence that a person experienced or suffered an excited delirium inadmissible in a civil action.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2033/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2033&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817268,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB463/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=463&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1817269,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB202/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=202&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1817270,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB12/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=12&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1817271,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB990/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=990&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817272,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"Relating To Nurses.","description":"Effective 1/1/2025, allows the Board of Nursing to issue temporary permits to out-of-state licensed registered nurses and practical nurses and nurses who hold a multistate license issued by another state, territory, or country, under certain circumstances. Beginning 7/1/2025, allows an out-of-state licensed practical nurse or registered nurse to apply for a temporary permit simultaneously with an application for a license to practice in the State. Excepts from license requirements nurses who are licensed in another state, territory, or country accompanying a patient from out-of-state for a period of less than two weeks and not employed or affiliated with a health care entity in the State. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (CD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 095, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1196).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB63/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=63&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1817275,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1264/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1264&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817276,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB215/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=215&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817277,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB908/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=908&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817278,"bill_number":"SB2026","title":"Relating To Deposits Of Public Funds.","description":"Requires the Director of Finance to consider, before 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. Takes effect 7/1/2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2026/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2026&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817279,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB677/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=677&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1817280,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB235/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=235&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1817281,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1251/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1251&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1817282,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1061/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1061&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817283,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB786/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=786&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1817284,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB816/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=816&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817285,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB250/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=250&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1817286,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB994/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=994&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817287,"bill_number":"HB154","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Exempts state residents from the transient accommodations tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB154/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=154&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1817288,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB287/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=287&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817289,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB308/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=308&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1817290,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB884/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=884&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1817291,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB848/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=848&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1817292,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1170/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1170&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1817293,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB738/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=738&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1817294,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB383/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=383&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817295,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB312/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=312&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1817296,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB685/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=685&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1817297,"bill_number":"SB1010","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Amends the definition of \"restricted use pesticide\" to include malathion. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1010/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1010&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1817298,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB720/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=720&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1817299,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB956/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=956&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817300,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB819/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=819&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817301,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1253/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1253&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1817302,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB862/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=862&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1817303,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB500/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=500&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1817304,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1137/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1137&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1817305,"bill_number":"SB2077","title":"Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.","description":"Establishes an Interim Construction Subaccount within the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to be used for the interim financing of new construction projects under section 201H-43, HRS, prioritizing projects located on state- or county-owned lands; provided that, for units in for-sale projects, the units shall be made available only to qualified residents. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2077/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2077&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817306,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB801/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=801&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817307,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB314/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=314&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1817308,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB626/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=626&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1817309,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB608/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=608&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1817310,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB854/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=854&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1817311,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB764/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=764&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1817312,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1589/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1589&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1817313,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB243/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=243&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1817314,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB427/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=427&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1817315,"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":"Re-referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB183/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=183&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1817316,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB78/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=78&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1817317,"bill_number":"SB2008","title":"Relating To University Of Hawaii Tuition.","description":"Allows certain lawful permanent residents, asylees, and refugees, and certain DACA aliens who are not lawfully present in the United States to be eligible for the resident tuition fee at any University of Hawaii campus under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2008/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2008&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817318,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB154/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=154&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817319,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB702/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=702&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817320,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1613/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1613&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1817321,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB777/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=777&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1817322,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1388/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1388&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817323,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB924/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=924&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817324,"bill_number":"SB574","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Relating To Economic Development. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB574/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=574&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817325,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1114/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1114&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817326,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1185/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1185&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1817327,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB190/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=190&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817328,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB663/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=663&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1817329,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB183/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=183&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817330,"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":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB467/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=467&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1817331,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB758/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=758&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817332,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1283/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1283&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1817333,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB648/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=648&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1817334,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1273/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1273&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1817335,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB804/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=804&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817336,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1188/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1188&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1817337,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1412/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1412&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817338,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1484/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1484&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817339,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB400/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=400&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1817340,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1415/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1415&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1817341,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB604/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=604&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1817342,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1238/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1238&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1817343,"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":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1011/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1011&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817344,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB904/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=904&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1817345,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB737/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=737&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1817346,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB81/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=81&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817347,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB859/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=859&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817348,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB337/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=337&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1817349,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1434/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1434&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1817350,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB23/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=23&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1817351,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB87/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=87&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1817352,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1547/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1547&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817353,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1043/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1043&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817354,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1322/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1322&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817355,"bill_number":"SB976","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Increases minimum liability coverage of motor vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB976/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=976&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817356,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB701/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=701&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817357,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB445/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=445&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1817358,"bill_number":"HB1609","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires the Office of Elections to apply to be a member of the Electronic Registration Information Center, Inc. (ERIC), by 6/30/2025. Requires the Office of Elections and counties to use information and services made available by ERIC to verify their respective voter registration rolls. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia, Kong, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1609/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1609&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1817359,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB475/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=475&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1817360,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB893/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=893&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1817361,"bill_number":"HB1551","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Specifies that fire safety use is a beneficial use of fresh water in the State Water Code. 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. Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1551/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1551&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1817362,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB120/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=120&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817363,"bill_number":"SB2140","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits any person from charging any fees on a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation interest, plan, or unit that were not disclosed before the time of purchase. Requires a person to clearly and conspicuously display in each advertisement for a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation interest, plan, or unit a rate or price that includes all fees to be charged at the time of purchase. Requires any taxes and fees that are displayed as a percentage of the cost on a booking transaction also be displayed as a dollar amount at the time of purchase.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2140/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2140&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817365,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB129/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=129&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817366,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB750/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=750&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817367,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB293/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=293&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1817368,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB704/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=704&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817369,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB200/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=200&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817370,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB21/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=21&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817371,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB338/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=338&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817372,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1448/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1448&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1817373,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB802/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=802&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1817374,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1388/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1388&year=2024","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1817376,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB735/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=735&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1817377,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1245/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1245&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1817378,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1236/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1236&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1817379,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB465/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=465&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1817380,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB591/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=591&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1817381,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1219/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1219&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817382,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1331/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1331&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817383,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB452/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=452&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817384,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1379/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1379&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817385,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB232/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=232&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817386,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB218/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=218&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817387,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Systems.","description":"Removes the exemption that allowed owners of multiple parking facilities within the State to designate and electrify fewer parking spaces than required in one or more of the properties if the requirement for the total number of aggregate spaces on all of their owned properties was met. Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to regulate electric vehicle charging systems for places of public accommodation with fewer than one hundred parking spaces. Requires the Clean Ground Transportation Working Group to develop plans for public electric vehicle charging stations on each neighbor island and develop an expedited permitting process for electric vehicle charges and related supporting infrastructure. Requires a report to the Legislature and counties. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB370/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=370&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817388,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB969/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=969&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1817389,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-20-24 9:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB73/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=73&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817390,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1343/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1343&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1817391,"bill_number":"SB1260","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to support collaboration between the Department of Agriculture and the aquaculture industry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1260/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1260&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1817392,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB50/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=50&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817393,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB457/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=457&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817394,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1490/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1490&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817395,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB628/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=628&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1817396,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB255/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=255&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1817397,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1399/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1399&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1817398,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1202/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1202&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1817399,"bill_number":"SB2094","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) to establish a one-year pilot program to allow inmates incarcerated at the Women's Community Correctional Center to foster pets while incarcerated. Requires DCR to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-16","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) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2094/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2094&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817400,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB510/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=510&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1817401,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1246/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1246&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1817402,"bill_number":"SB2064","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Grants the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the right of first refusal for the development of property for all development on state lands, excluding the Stadium Development District and lands under the Hawaii Public Housing 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 lands. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2064/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2064&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817403,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1157/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1157&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817404,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"Relating To Disasters.","description":"Short form bill relating to disasters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB63/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=63&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1817406,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB25/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=25&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1817407,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB912/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=912&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817408,"bill_number":"HB1632","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the counties to adopt an ordinance allowing licensed architects and professional engineers to self-certify that plans accompanying a building permit application are in compliance with all applicable state and county building codes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HSG/WAL/JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1632/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1632&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1817409,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB114/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=114&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817410,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1456/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1456&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817411,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1546/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1546&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817412,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB608/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=608&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1817413,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB892/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=892&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1817414,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB337/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=337&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817415,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB597/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=597&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1817416,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB988/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=988&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817417,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB356/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=356&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1817418,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1330/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1330&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1817419,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Relating To Gifts From Lobbyists.","description":"Prohibits lobbyists from making gifts that are prohibited under state ethics law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB189/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=189&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817420,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB723/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=723&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817421,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB852/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=852&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1817422,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1077/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1077&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817423,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1539/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1539&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817424,"bill_number":"SB676","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Establishes a three-year surcharge on the liquor tax. Repeals 06/30/2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB676/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=676&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1817425,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB386/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=386&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817426,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB469/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=469&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1817427,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB100/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=100&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817428,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB173/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=173&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817429,"bill_number":"HB1590","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the repair, maintenance, and demolition of buildings at the Poamoho Research Station.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1590/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1590&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1817430,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB951/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=951&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817431,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1300/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1300&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817432,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB387/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=387&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1817433,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1306/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1306&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1817434,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1607/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1607&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1817435,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB291/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=291&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817436,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB262/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=262&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1817437,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1201/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1201&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1817438,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB749/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=749&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817439,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1524/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1524&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1817440,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB414/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=414&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1817441,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB196/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=196&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1817442,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1426/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1426&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817443,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Short form bill relating to Labor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB20/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=20&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1817444,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1474/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1474&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817445,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB517/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=517&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1817446,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB328/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=328&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1817447,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB388/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=388&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817448,"bill_number":"SB2053","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Appropriates funds for the installation, maintenance, management, and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches. Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract or form a partnership with private parties to assist with the maintenance and management of sunscreen dispensers at all state beaches, as well as publicize that the mineral-based sunscreen in these dispensers is more protective of the coral reefs of the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2053/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2053&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817449,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB578/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=578&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1817450,"bill_number":"HB1605","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires that each vote cast for a question on a ballot for the ratification of a constitutional amendment be counted in the negative only if the ballot properly indicates that the vote is in the negative.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1605/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1605&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1817451,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB479/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=479&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1817452,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1457/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1457&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817453,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB52/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=52&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1817454,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB914/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=914&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1817455,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB85/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=85&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1817456,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1328/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1328&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1817458,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1163/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1163&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817459,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1077/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1077&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817460,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB981/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=981&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817461,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-17","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB75/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=75&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817462,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1075/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1075&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817463,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB127/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=127&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817464,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB80/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=80&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1817465,"bill_number":"HB1520","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Short form bill relating to water.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1520/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1520&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1817466,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB984/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=984&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817467,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB57/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=57&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817468,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1052/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1052&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817469,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB223/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=223&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1817470,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB296/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=296&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817471,"bill_number":"SB1537","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for fiscal biennium 20232025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1537/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1537&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817472,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1305/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1305&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817473,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB656/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=656&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1817474,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB927/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=927&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1817475,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1508/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1508&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1817476,"bill_number":"HB1536","title":"Relating To School Buses.","description":"Requires all school bus contracts to require contractor's vehicles to be propelled by electric power or a non-fossil fuel by January 1, 2035.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDN/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1536/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1536&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1817477,"bill_number":"SB536","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Relating To Tourism. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB536/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=536&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817478,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB761/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=761&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1817479,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB493/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=493&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1817480,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB273/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=273&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1817481,"bill_number":"HB1337","title":"Relating To Psilocybin.","description":"Establishes the Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1337/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1337&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1817482,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1242/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1242&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817483,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB303/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=303&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1817484,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1149/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1149&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1817485,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB265/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=265&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1817486,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB580/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=580&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817487,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB826/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=826&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1817488,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB77/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=77&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817489,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB157/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=157&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817490,"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":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1373/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1373&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1817491,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB142/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=142&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817492,"bill_number":"HB1621","title":"Relating To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation to allow helicopter operations during daylight hours at Kapalua airport.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 02-06-24 10:00AM in conference room 312 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1621/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1621&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1817493,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1510/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1510&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817494,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1078/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1078&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817495,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1526/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1526&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1817496,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1287/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1287&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817497,"bill_number":"SCR2","title":"Endorsing The Participation Of Taiwan As An Observer In The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, And International Criminal Police Organization.","description":"Endorsing The Participation Of Taiwan As An Observer In The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, And International Criminal Police Organization.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-03","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR2/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=2&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817498,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1500/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1500&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1817499,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1355/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1355&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1817500,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1349/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1349&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1817501,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1348/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1348&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1817502,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1191/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1191&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817503,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1237/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1237&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1817504,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB224/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=224&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1817505,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1135/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1135&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1817506,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB705/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=705&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817507,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1328/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1328&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817508,"bill_number":"SB2107","title":"Relating To Special Counsel.","description":"Allows the Attorney General to appoint a special counsel to assume the Attorney General's powers and responsibilities over an investigation of a person or matter when the investigation or prosecution of, or any other legal or administrative action against the person or matter by the Department of the Attorney General, may present a conflict of interest. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2107/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2107&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1817509,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1493/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1493&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817510,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB588/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=588&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1817511,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB808/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=808&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817512,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1487/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1487&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817513,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1252/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1252&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1817514,"bill_number":"SB1129","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Amends the procurement threshold for small purchases. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1129/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1129&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1817515,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB831/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=831&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817516,"bill_number":"HB1544","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Adds a minimum penalty and amends the maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code, expands the types of potential violations 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 consider certain factors when imposing penalties. Makes the setting, charging, and collecting of administrative fines by the Commission on Water Resource Management mandatory, rather than discretionary. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1544/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1544&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1817517,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB758/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=758&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1817518,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1350/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1350&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1817519,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB394/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=394&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817520,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Recognizing The Day Of The Second New Moon After The Winter Solstice Of Every Year As The Lunar New Year In The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Recognizing The Day Of The Second New Moon After The Winter Solstice Of Every Year As The Lunar New Year In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR1/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=1&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817521,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1600/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1600&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1817522,"bill_number":"HB1633","title":"Relating To Contractors.","description":"Repeals the leasing restriction on owner-builders who obtain an owner-builder exemption to act as their own contractor and who build or improve residential or farm buildings or structures on property they own or lease and do not offer the buildings or structures for sale. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Vetoed on 07-09-24 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1358).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1633/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1633&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1817523,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1368/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1368&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817524,"bill_number":"HB1595","title":"Relating To Expungement.","description":"Creates a pilot project, to be administered by the Department of the Attorney General, for a state-initiated expungement process of arrest records concerning certain marijuana offenses under section 712-1249, HRS. Requires the Hawai?i Criminal Justice Data Center to submit reports to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 062, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1163).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1595/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1595&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1817525,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB664/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=664&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1817526,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1376/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1376&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817527,"bill_number":"SB2075","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 an 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":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2075/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2075&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817528,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1093/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1093&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817529,"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. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB849/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=849&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1817530,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB30/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=30&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1817531,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB260/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=260&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1817532,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1141/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1141&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1817533,"bill_number":"SB545","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Amends the definition of \"community care foster family home\" to allow one additional Medicaid individual to be cared for in the same community care foster family home. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB545/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=545&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817534,"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":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1295/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1295&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817536,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB856/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=856&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1817537,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1314/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1314&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1817538,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1101/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1101&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817539,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB633/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=633&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1817540,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB480/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=480&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1817541,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1275/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1275&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817542,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB311/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=311&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1817543,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1147/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1147&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1817544,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1203/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1203&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1817545,"bill_number":"SB2072","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. Prohibits the Department of Health from requiring the Department of Education to provide personally identifiable information in any report pursuant to the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Authorizes the Department of Education to provide personally identifiable information only after it has determined that a health or safety emergency exists. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-12","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, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2072/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2072&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1817546,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB793/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=793&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1817547,"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 discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB693/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=693&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817549,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB447/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=447&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1817550,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB548/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=548&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1817551,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB865/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=865&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1817552,"bill_number":"SB958","title":"Relating To School Psychology.","description":"Establishes a working group to research and explore the idea of establishing a regulatory framework and licensure requirements for school psychologists. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect on 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":"2024-02-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB958/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=958&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1817553,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1458/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1458&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817554,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Requires employers with five or more employees to provide rest breaks under certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB207/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=207&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1817555,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1235/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1235&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1817556,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1415/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1415&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1817557,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB883/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=883&year=2024","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":1817558,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB964/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=964&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1817559,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB665/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=665&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1817560,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1073/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1073&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817561,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1085/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1085&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817562,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1212/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1212&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1817563,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1032/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1032&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817564,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB211/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=211&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1817565,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1257/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1257&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1817566,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB115/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=115&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817567,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB644/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=644&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1817568,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1258/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1258&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1817569,"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":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB691/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=691&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1817570,"bill_number":"SB2038","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. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2038/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2038&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817571,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB108/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=108&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817572,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB523/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=523&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1817573,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB730/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=730&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817574,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB385/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=385&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817575,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB121/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=121&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817576,"bill_number":"SB2022","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Exempts certain housing developments from assessments of school impact fees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2022/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2022&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817577,"bill_number":"SB549","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB549/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=549&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817578,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB456/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=456&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817579,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB646/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=646&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1817580,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB139/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=139&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817581,"bill_number":"HB1581","title":"Relating To Wildfire Prevention.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to develop a native plant nurseries and seed bank initiative program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1581/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1581&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1817582,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"Relating To Military Affairs.","description":"Short form bill relating to military affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB294/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=294&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1817583,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB656/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=656&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817584,"bill_number":"HB558","title":"Relating To Contractors.","description":"Defines \"incidental and supplemental work\" for purposes of specialty contractors under the contractors law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB558/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=558&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1817585,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB502/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=502&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1817586,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1335/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1335&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817587,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB190/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=190&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1817588,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1517/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1517&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1817589,"bill_number":"SB556","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Relating To Elections. Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB556/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=556&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817590,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB697/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=697&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1817591,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1347/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1347&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1817592,"bill_number":"SB2050","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 and adopt administrative rules. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2050/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2050&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817593,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1196/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1196&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1817594,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1249/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1249&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1817595,"bill_number":"HB1527","title":"Relating To Veterinary Medicine.","description":"Prohibits animal owners and their employees from performing any surgical procedures on the owner's pet animal or pet animals. Provides that a violation of the prohibition is a misdemeanor. Clarifies that the offense of cruelty to animals in the first degree does not apply to accepted veterinary practices when the practices are performed by a licensed veterinarian. Repeals exemption of cropping and docking as customarily practiced under the offense of cruelty to animals in the first degree. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 221, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1322).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1527/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1527&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1817596,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB569/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=569&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1817597,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB593/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=593&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1817598,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB969/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=969&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817599,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1478/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1478&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817600,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1361/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1361&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817601,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB216/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=216&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1817602,"bill_number":"HB1600","title":"Relating To Open Meetings.","description":"Requires boards to schedule a meeting for deliberation and decision-making on a report by an investigative group at least six business days after the board meeting in which the investigative group presented the findings and recommendations of its investigation to the board. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-03","last_action":"Act 013, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113).","last_action_date":"2024-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1600/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1600&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1817603,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1298/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1298&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1817604,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB810/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=810&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817605,"bill_number":"HB1630","title":"Relating To Urban Development.","description":"Part II: Prohibits county zoning ordinances from not allowing two or more additional dwelling units per residential lot within an urban district. Prohibits private covenants for residential lots within a state urban land use district from including certain limitations or restrictions on residential units. Part III: Requires the director of the county agency responsible for land use to review and act on any application for subdivision, consolidation, or resubdivision of certain parcels within the state urban land use district. Part IV: Amends the calculation of impact fees for certain developments. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1630/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1630&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1817606,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1512/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1512&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817607,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB717/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=717&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1817608,"bill_number":"HB1481","title":"Relating To Rural Districts.","description":"Allows up to one dwelling per quarter-acre in rural districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1481/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1481&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817609,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1176/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1176&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817610,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1253/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1253&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1817611,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB347/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=347&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817612,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1335/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1335&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1817613,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB52/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=52&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817614,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB613/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=613&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1817615,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1254/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1254&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1817616,"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":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB943/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=943&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1817617,"bill_number":"SB1580","title":"Relating To Labor Standards At Health Care Facilities.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Health, the Health Care Facilities Labor Standards Working Group to research, assess, and make recommendations on the best practices in labor standards that can be implemented at hospitals, care homes, and dialysis facilities in the State, including the establishment and enforcement of minimum staffing standards, hospital staffing committees, and mandatory meal breaks, rest breaks, and overtime standards. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 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":"2024-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1580/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1580&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1817618,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB103/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=103&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817619,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB809/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=809&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817620,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB131/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=131&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817621,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB719/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=719&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1817622,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1530/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1530&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1817623,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1506/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1506&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817624,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB26/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=26&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817625,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB169/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=169&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817626,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB620/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=620&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1817627,"bill_number":"SB2062","title":"Relating To County Housing Powers.","description":"Expands the housing powers of the counties to include the planning, development, construction, financing, and providing of housing projects, including low- and moderate-income housing and mixed-use developments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2062/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2062&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817628,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB81/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=81&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1817629,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB956/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=956&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1817630,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB165/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=165&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1817631,"bill_number":"SB2082","title":"Relating To The Labeling Of Products.","description":"Merges the Made in Hawaii with Aloha branding program with the Hawaii Made program under the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Specifies that the Department of the Attorney General shall be responsible for enforcement of the program. Repeals the Made in Hawaii with Aloha program. Clarifies that calculations to determine whether a non-perishable good labeled \"Hawaii Made\" or \"made in Hawaii\" 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2082/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2082&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817632,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1113/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1113&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817633,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1285/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1285&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1817634,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1498/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1498&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817635,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1233/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1233&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817636,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1217/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1217&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1817637,"bill_number":"SB2001","title":"Relating To Health Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of behavioral health, including mental health wellness, in grades kindergarten through twelve.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2001/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2001&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817639,"bill_number":"SB2017","title":"Relating To Financial Support Of A Child After Driving Under The Influence.","description":"Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child or an adult dependent child with disabilities by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2017/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2017&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817640,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB935/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=935&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1817641,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1345/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1345&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817642,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB742/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=742&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1817643,"bill_number":"HB1634","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"Prohibits the counties from levying minimum real property taxes upon property that would be greater than the real property tax levied under the county's standard tax rate for the property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1634/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1634&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1817644,"bill_number":"HB1468","title":"Relating To Electronic Citations.","description":"Establishes statewide electronic citation program under the Judiciary. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1468/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1468&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817645,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1429/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1429&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1817646,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB254/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=254&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1817647,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB286/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=286&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817648,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1193/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1193&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1817649,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB838/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=838&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1817650,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1243/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1243&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817651,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB585/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=585&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1817652,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB119/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=119&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817653,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB125/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=125&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817654,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB111/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=111&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1817655,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB511/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=511&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1817656,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB996/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=996&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817657,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB160/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=160&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817658,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-17","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1472/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1472&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1817659,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1501/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1501&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817660,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB820/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=820&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1817661,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1245/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1245&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1817662,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB89/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=89&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817663,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1615/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1615&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1817664,"bill_number":"SB2105","title":"Relating To Higher Education.","description":"Authorizes students who are individuals from a COFA nation, refugees, or special immigrant visa holders to qualify for the resident tuition fee within the University of Hawaii system, under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2105/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2105&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817665,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB985/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=985&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817666,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB763/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=763&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1817667,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Short form bill relating to the environment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1817668,"bill_number":"HB1542","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Between 7/1/2024 and 12/31/2026, authorizes each county planning commission to petition for the redistricting of lands from agricultural districts to rural districts through the Land Use Commission's declaratory ruling process. Sunsets 12/31/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1542/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1542&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1817669,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB880/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=880&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1817670,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB960/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=960&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1817671,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1193/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1193&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1817672,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB287/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=287&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1817673,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1199/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1199&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1817674,"bill_number":"HB436","title":"Relating To State Law.","description":"Short form bill relating to state law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB436/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=436&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1817675,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB93/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=93&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817676,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB484/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=484&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817677,"bill_number":"SB618","title":"Relating To A State Permitting Office.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to establish a five-year State Permit Pilot Program to process building and infrastructure permits for the construction of state-owned buildings, state roads and highways, and other construction on state lands in the wildfire disaster declaration area. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 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":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB618/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=618&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1817678,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1418/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1418&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1817679,"bill_number":"SB572","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Authorizes and specifies conditions under which the Department of Agriculture may declare a biosecurity emergency, during which the Department and Governor may take certain actions to prevent the establishment or spread of pests and prohibited or restricted organisms. Broadens the objectives and general actions of the Biosecurity Program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Vetoed on 07-09-24 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1360).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB572/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=572&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817680,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB765/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=765&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817681,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1460/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1460&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817682,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB301/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=301&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1817683,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1133/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1133&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1817684,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1106/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1106&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817685,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1127/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1127&year=2024","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1817686,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1496/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1496&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817687,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB856/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=856&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1817688,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Short form bill relating to government.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB62/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=62&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1817689,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1214/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1214&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1817690,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB374/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=374&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817691,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Short form bill relating to technology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB48/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=48&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1817692,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1219/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1219&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1817693,"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 under the various programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Sunsets 7/1/2031. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-29","last_action":"Act 031, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1131).","last_action_date":"2024-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1170/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1170&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817694,"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 all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB818/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=818&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1817695,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB683/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=683&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1817696,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1442/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1442&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1817697,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB955/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=955&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817698,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB551/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=551&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817699,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB812/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=812&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817700,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB770/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=770&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1817701,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB457/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=457&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1817702,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB510/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=510&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1817703,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB571/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=571&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1817704,"bill_number":"SB950","title":"Relating To Nonprofit Organizations.","description":"Clarifies the GET exemption for unrelated trade or business activities of nonprofit organizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB950/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=950&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1817705,"bill_number":"HB1577","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Towing Fees.","description":"Authorizes tow operators to charge a towing surcharge of no more than $35 if the tow involves overturned vehicles. Increases the statutory caps on certain towing charges. Requires that a towing company that charges fees to tow vehicles left unattended on private and public property to accept payment by the vehicle owner for charges by cash, credit card, and debit card and not direct an individual to use an on-site automated teller machine in lieu of accepting payment by credit card and debit card. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 060, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1161).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1577/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1577&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1817706,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1116/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1116&year=2024","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1817707,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB352/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=352&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1817708,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB998/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=998&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1817709,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1464/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1464&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817710,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB145/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=145&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817711,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB807/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=807&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1817712,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1359/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1359&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1817713,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB130/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=130&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1817714,"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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1609/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1609&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1817715,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB851/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=851&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1817716,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB427/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=427&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1817717,"bill_number":"HB1519","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority.","description":"Authorizes the deposit of general obligation bond funding into the convention center enterprise fund. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority board of directors to approve the use of any general obligation bond proceeds prior to expenditure. Clarifies that convention center enterprise fund moneys may be used for any ongoing or future major repair, maintenance, and improvement of the convention center facility. Declares that the general fund appropriation breaches the expenditure ceiling. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds. Appropriates funds to repair, maintain, and improve the Hawaii convention center.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1519/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1519&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1817718,"bill_number":"HB1401","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires public high school students to complete one financial literacy class before graduation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1401/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1401&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1817719,"bill_number":"SB694","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Makes financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult by a caregiver a Class A felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB694/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=694&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1817720,"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 Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 702).","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB458/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=458&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1817721,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB654/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=654&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1817722,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1026/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1026&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817723,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1195/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1195&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1817724,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB925/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=925&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1817725,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB181/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=181&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1817726,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB662/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=662&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1817727,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1499/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1499&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1817728,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2023-12-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1364/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1364&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1818571,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Relating To Recess Days For The Regular Session Of 2024.","description":"Relating To Recess Days For The Regular Session Of 2024.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR1/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=1&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1818908,"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":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR2/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=2&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1818922,"bill_number":"SB2174","title":"Relating To Meat And Poultry Inspection.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish, implement, and administer a Meat and Poultry Inspection Program and annually report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the establishment, implementation, and administration of the Meat and Poultry Inspection Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2174/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2174&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1818927,"bill_number":"SB2159","title":"Relating To Food Sustainability.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, to prepare a report on freshwater and saltwater aquatic organisms regarding their agricultural and economic impact on the State's food self-sufficiency. Requires the Governor to submit a report on the impacts of freshwater and saltwater aquatic organisms to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:30PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2159/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2159&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1818934,"bill_number":"SB2178","title":"Relating To Roads.","description":"Allows for a percentage of general excise and fuel taxes generated by the counties to be used for the maintenance of private roadways that are open to the public. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2178/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2178&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1818943,"bill_number":"HB1640","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Requires the employer to initiate negotiations on repricing of classes within a bargaining unit within thirty days of its receipt of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate. Establishes that the employer's failure to initiate the negotiation within the required time frame and the parties' failure to reach an agreement within one hundred fifty days 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, constitutes an impasse to which the impasse procedures shall apply, under certain conditions and limitations. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 234, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1339).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1640/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1640&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1818950,"bill_number":"SB2147","title":"Relating To Reuse Zones.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires nonpotable water users and developers of real property adjacent to or within reach of existing suitable infrastructure connected to a wastewater recycling facility that treats wastewater to R-1 standards to use R-1 water. Establishes positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2147/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2147&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1818961,"bill_number":"SB2172","title":"Relating To Boards And Commissions.","description":"Prohibits staff members from assuming the authority and duties of the chairperson of a board or commission. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2172/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2172&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1818969,"bill_number":"HB1653","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement negotiated for Bargaining Unit (5), provides annual salary step increases for public school teachers and educational officers who have completed a year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1653/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1653&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1818978,"bill_number":"HB1647","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires boards of directors of condominium associations to deposit at least ten per cent of all revenues for each fiscal year, except for estimated replacement reserve assessments, into the total replacement reserves fund of the association. Requires the Real Estate Commission to enforce the minimum deposit requirement and allows unit owners to file complaints with the Commission. Holds board members who fail to comply with the minimum deposit requirement personally liable and subject to a fine.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1647/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1647&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1818987,"bill_number":"HB1645","title":"Relating To State Position Vacancies.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to include information and data on the vacancies of the executive branch in its annual report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1645/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1645&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1818998,"bill_number":"SB2183","title":"Relating To Restoration Of Beach Lands.","description":"Amends the definition of \"beach restoration\" used in laws governing the Board of Land and Natural Resources' powers to engage in beach restoration to include activities undertaken to improve eroded beaches and degraded dune systems and to remove abandoned and remnant manmade materials that pose a risk to the health of the public and ecosystem. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2183/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2183&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819007,"bill_number":"HB1662","title":"Relating To A Child Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a refundable child tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1662/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1662&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1819015,"bill_number":"HB1651","title":"Relating To The Safety Of Educational Workers.","description":"Requires the Department of Education and public charter schools to take certain steps to report incidents of harassment and implement procedures for handling harassment of educational workers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1651/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1651&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1819024,"bill_number":"SB2158","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2158/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2158&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819032,"bill_number":"SB2150","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to amend its shellfish sanitation administrative rules based on the United States Department of Agriculture's 2019 National Shellfish Sanitation Program model ordinance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2150/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2150&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819043,"bill_number":"SB2171","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Provides a general excise tax exemption on gross proceeds received from the construction, sale, or installation of electrical vehicle charging infrastructure in certain circumstances. Repeals on 1/1/2030.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to EET/TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2171/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2171&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819050,"bill_number":"HB1656","title":"Relating To School Bus Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to assist individuals in obtaining a commercial driver's license for the purpose of becoming school bus drivers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","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, Takayama excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1656/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1656&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1819062,"bill_number":"SB2185","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. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS/JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2185/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2185&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819070,"bill_number":"SB2143","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Wildfire Management Branch of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Forestry and Wildlife to provide nonprofit organizations with grants for wildfire preparedness and mitigation programming. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 684).","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2143/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2143&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819078,"bill_number":"HB1660","title":"Relating To Capital Gains.","description":"Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1660/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1660&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1819091,"bill_number":"HB1637","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation Law.","description":"Clarifies that with controverted claims, an injured employee's private health care plan must by default pay for or provide medical care, services, and supplies pending acceptance of the claim or determination of compensability and may seek reimbursement from the employer if accepted or compensable. Establishes a penalty. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","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) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1637/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1637&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1819096,"bill_number":"SB2153","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to utilize the current taxed assessed value for lease extensions. Requires all applications to the Board 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. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2153/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2153&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819107,"bill_number":"SB2151","title":"Relating To Revocable Permits.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to obtain approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources before taking any action on a revocable permit. Prohibits tenant eviction in the year of renewal or during the renewed year. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2151/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2151&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819116,"bill_number":"SB2164","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 of Land and Natural Resources 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\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2164/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2164&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819126,"bill_number":"HB1663","title":"Relating To Expungement Of Criminal Records.","description":"Expands eligibility for, and automates, the expungement of conviction records if certain criteria are met. Beginning 12/1/2026, requires the Attorney General to issue automatic expungement orders and the Judiciary to seal or remove information from publicly accessible databases.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1663/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1663&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1819132,"bill_number":"SB2182","title":"Relating To Ocean Stewardship.","description":"Amends the persons required to collect the Ocean Stewardship User Fee. Extends the sunset date of the Ocean Stewardship Special Fund to 1/1/2031. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 214, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1315).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2182/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2182&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819145,"bill_number":"HB1655","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the DOE to work with the BOE to create a public digital platform by the 2027-2028 school year that shows how schools are adopting high-quality instructional materials for K-12 English language arts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1655/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1655&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1819157,"bill_number":"HB1643","title":"Relating To Indebtedness.","description":"Establishes the time within which a disbursing officer must notify an employee of indebtedness to the government resulting from salary or wage overpayment after making a determination of the amount of indebtness. Amends the amount a disbursing officer shall deduct to begin immediate recovery of indebtedness based on an employee's gross income. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1643/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1643&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1819163,"bill_number":"SB2181","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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2181/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2181&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819173,"bill_number":"SB2180","title":"Relating To Chore Services.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services' program requirements for chore services to include an assessment of whether the applicant has a family member who is available and capable of providing necessary chore services for the applicant. Requires the Department of Human Services to improve access for disabled persons seeking chore services by taking certain actions and submitting a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2180/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2180&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819183,"bill_number":"HB1659","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":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1659/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1659&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1819189,"bill_number":"HB1652","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, a public charter school, the Hawaii State Public Library System, or as part of a head start program in a school. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1652/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1652&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1819199,"bill_number":"HB1664","title":"Relating To Public Corruption.","description":"Increases the penalties for bribery offenses under certain circumstances by establishing new offenses for bribery in the first and second degrees. Defines \"bribery\" for the purposes of these offenses. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1664/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1664&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1819209,"bill_number":"SB2184","title":"Relating To Adaptation Pathways Planning.","description":"Expands the authority of the State and counties to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate infrastructure away from critically threatened areas to locations outside sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure areas. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2184/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2184&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819217,"bill_number":"HB1648","title":"Relating To School Psychology.","description":"Creates a School Psychologists Working Group to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1648/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1648&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1819228,"bill_number":"SB2154","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2154/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2154&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819238,"bill_number":"SB2175","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes the counties to reclassify up to one hundred acres of land areas in certain rural, urban, and agricultural districts; provided that 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2175/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2175&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819245,"bill_number":"HB1642","title":"Relating To General Employee Orientation.","description":"Allows an employee or the exclusive representative, if applicable, to file a complaint with the Hawaii Labor Relations Board if the employer fails to comply with section 78-64, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to general employee orientation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 063, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1164).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1642/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1642&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1819256,"bill_number":"SB2173","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":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2173/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2173&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819264,"bill_number":"SB2141","title":"Relating To Electric Grid Resiliency.","description":"Establishes a Homeland Security and Resiliency Council to assess the resilience of the State's electric grid and other critical infrastructure to natural disasters and other emergencies and make recommendations. Requires the Council to report to Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2141/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2141&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819274,"bill_number":"HB1646","title":"Relating To Human Resources.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the state auditor to examine the feasibility of requiring certain human resources job classifications to be certified in human resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to LGO/LMG, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1646/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1646&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1819281,"bill_number":"HB1641","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Allows the exclusive representative to negotiate benefits of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Allows disputes relating to benefits of, and amounts of contributions to, the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to be resolved by arbitration.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1641/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1641&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1819291,"bill_number":"HB1644","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"For members of the Employees' Retirement System hired after June 30, 2012, includes overtime in the definition of compensation when an employee has been directed by their supervisor or an appropriate authority to work more than their normal hours of service to perform specific duties and tasks to serve the immediate well-being of the public due to a natural disaster under an active emergency proclamation. Specifies that overtime worked prior to July 1, 2024, shall not be included in pension calculations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","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, Takayama excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1644/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1644&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1819302,"bill_number":"SB2155","title":"Relating To Agricultural Land Use Potential.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to: (1) identify and evaluate each parcel of certain state-owned lands; and (2) contract a third-party entity to compile a report evaluating the agricultural land use potential of each parcel of state-owned lands greater than five acres, excluding commercial, residential, and department of education lands. Requires a report. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2155/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2155&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819308,"bill_number":"SB2162","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. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2162/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2162&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819317,"bill_number":"HB1661","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to include any individual or household whose monthly income is equal to or less than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1661/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1661&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1819328,"bill_number":"SB2169","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 12/31/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2169/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2169&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819338,"bill_number":"SB2149","title":"Relating To Permits.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to approve or deny an application related to aquaculture within 90 days from the date that it was submitted. Establishes two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions within the Division of Aquatic Resources to support the permit review process. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2149/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2149&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819344,"bill_number":"HB1639","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Base Composite Monthly Contribution.","description":"Increases the employer base composite monthly contribution effective 1/1/2025 by 5.2 per cent of the 2024 employer base. Provides that effective 1/1/2026, the employer base composite monthly contribution will be based on the change in medicare part B premiums from 2024 to 2025 and at a two-year lag thereafter. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 677).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1639/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1639&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1819356,"bill_number":"HB1638","title":"Relating To County Labor Standards.","description":"Authorizes the counties to require employers to disclose information regarding its employees' wages, benefits, hours, and employment status and deny, revoke, or suspend a building permit application for violating laws relating to wages, benefits, hours, and employment status, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to GVO/LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1638/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1638&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1819369,"bill_number":"SB2168","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 to adopt ordinances and the State Fire Council to adopt rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2168/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2168&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819375,"bill_number":"SB2157","title":"Relating To Vessels.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2025, 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2157/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2157&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819384,"bill_number":"SB2160","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2160/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2160&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819394,"bill_number":"SB2144","title":"Relating To The State Fire Marshal.","description":"Establishes the position and the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Establishes the duties of the State Fire Marshal. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2144/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2144&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819402,"bill_number":"HB1654","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes the qualified internship grant program within the Department of Education to provide grants to businesses and organizations that employ qualified interns participating in work-based learning through a qualified internship program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1654/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1654&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1819410,"bill_number":"SB2165","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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2165/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2165&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819423,"bill_number":"HB1657","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires all public schools to implement universal screenings for students in kindergarten through third grade to identify and support students who are at risk of dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1657/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1657&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1819431,"bill_number":"SB2145","title":"Relating To Fire Code.","description":"Requires the counties to submit annual reports on fire code enforcement updates and fire mitigation planning to the Legislature. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2145/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2145&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819437,"bill_number":"SB2170","title":"Relating To Combat Sports.","description":"Establishes a new regulatory framework for combat sports contests in Hawaii by establishing the Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii and repealing existing law governing mixed martial arts contests in Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 673).","last_action_date":"2024-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2170/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2170&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819450,"bill_number":"SB2156","title":"Relating To Port Infrastructure.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct maintenance dredging at state small boat harbors, boat launch ramp facilities, and waterways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2156/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2156&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819458,"bill_number":"SB2148","title":"Relating To Aquarium Fish Permits.","description":"Exempts persons engaging in aquaculture research from the aquarium fish permit requirement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2148/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2148&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819464,"bill_number":"SB2166","title":"Relating To A Visitor Impact Special Fund.","description":"Establishes the Visitor Impact Special Fund to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds for the Visitor Impact Special Fund and establishment of positions to develop the Visitor Impact Special Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2166/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2166&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819477,"bill_number":"HB1658","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":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1658/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1658&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1819486,"bill_number":"SB2177","title":"Relating To Schools.","description":"Lengthens the contracts for charter schools from five years to ten years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2177/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2177&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819491,"bill_number":"HB1650","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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Referred to EDU/LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1650/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1650&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1819502,"bill_number":"SB2167","title":"Relating To Natural Resource Protection.","description":"Appropriates additional operational funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to protect, manage, and restore Hawaii's natural resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2167/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2167&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819514,"bill_number":"SB2161","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2161/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2161&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819520,"bill_number":"SB2142","title":"Relating To Wildfire Mitigation.","description":"Establishes the Wildfire Mitigation Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to provide administrative support to the working group. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2142/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2142&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819532,"bill_number":"SB2152","title":"Relating To The Board Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Limits the discretion of the Land Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources by requiring the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve all revoked, limited, condemned, removed, or modified public land leases or revocable permits. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2152/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2152&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819540,"bill_number":"SB2163","title":"Relating To The Green Jobs Youth Corps.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the continuation of the Green Jobs Youth Corps.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2163/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2163&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819550,"bill_number":"SB2179","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 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to TCA/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2179/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2179&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819555,"bill_number":"HB1649","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 House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","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, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1649/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1649&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1819567,"bill_number":"SB2146","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2146/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2146&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819574,"bill_number":"SB2176","title":"Relating To Tort Liability.","description":"Clarifies that persons or minors that enter private property with or without charge by a landowner for recreational purposes have no cause of action, unless exempted under law. Requires a court to award attorneys' fees and costs to landowners if plaintiffs bring unreasonable claims. Establishes as a matter of law, persons or minors participating in outdoor recreational activities accept the inherent dangers in the activities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2176/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2176&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1819588,"bill_number":"HB1688","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to conduct a statewide needs assessment and establish an advisory council to determine what would be needed to transition to a more circular system with less waste generation, more reuse, and an extended producer responsibility program for packaging materials and paper products. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1688/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1688&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1819589,"bill_number":"HB1693","title":"Relating To Electronic Smoking Devices.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer an electronic smoking device disposal program for the collection and disposal of electronic smoking devices that contain rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Requires all retail tobacco stores that sell electronic smoking devices to participate in the program or be subjected to a fine.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1693/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1693&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1819590,"bill_number":"HB1672","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Removes the regulation of dancing on licensee premises from the jurisdiction of liquor commissions. Repeals the grant of police powers upon liquor commission investigators. Repeals a category for dispenser licenses in which employees sit with patrons. Repeals the prohibition on the issuance of cabaret licenses in certain areas. Limits the prohibition on the issuance of licenses to persons convicted of a felony to when the felony was committed within the preceding ten years. Repeals the condition for standard bars to provide music and dancing only if the business is located in a commercial district and obtains a temporary approval. Repeals language punishing obstruction of liquor investigators and authorizing investigators to forcibly enter licensee premises. Repeals the general right to inspection by liquor investigators.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1672/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1672&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1819591,"bill_number":"SB2210","title":"Relating To Partial Public Financing Of Elections.","description":"Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all state and county elective offices. Amends section 11-425, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), by increasing the maximum amount of public funds available for all offices by 50%. Increases the maximum amount of public funds available for a candidate for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from $1,500 to 10% of the expenditure limit established in section 11-423(d), HRS, for each election. Amends section 11-429(a), HRS, by increasing the amounts of qualifying contributions for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from more than $1,500 in the aggregate 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 member for the County of Maui. Provides for an unspecified appropriation to pay for the increase in the partial public financing program. Provides for an appropriation in the amount of $200,000 for the Commission to hire two additional staff members. Declares that general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2210/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2210&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819592,"bill_number":"HB1685","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 50 per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the U.S. 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. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to EEP, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1685/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1685&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1819594,"bill_number":"SB2193","title":"Relating To Computer Crime.","description":"Amends the offense of use of a computer in the commission of a separate crime to include violation of privacy in the first and second degrees. Repeals on 7/1/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 239, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1344).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2193/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2193&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819595,"bill_number":"SB2245","title":"Relating To The Child Protective Act.","description":"Adds a definition for \"exigent circumstances\" and amends the definitions of \"harm\" and \"imminent harm\" under the Child Protective Act. Clarifies when the police may take protective custody of a child and when the Department of Human Services may assume temporary foster custody of a child when exigent circumstances are present. Creates a judicial process for filing a petition for an order for protective custody, including the circumstances where such an order may be issued without notice and without a hearing. Effective July 1, 2025. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 144, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1245).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2245/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2245&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1819596,"bill_number":"HB1667","title":"Relating To Professional And Vocational Licensing.","description":"Requires a licensing authority to deny or suspend, or refuse to renew, reinstate, or restore, any license if the licensee or applicant is found to have been involved with unlawful fentanyl dealings.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1667/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1667&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1819597,"bill_number":"HB1666","title":"Relating To Smoking.","description":"Requires the department of health to establish designated smoking areas on public sidewalks by 12/31/2024. Beginning 1/1/2025, prohibits smoking on public sidewalks unless within a designated smoking area.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1666/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1666&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1819599,"bill_number":"SB2214","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Prohibits state or county grantees, officers and immediate family members of state or county contractors, and officers and immediate family members of state or county grantees, from contributing to candidate committees or noncandidate committees for the duration of the contract. Requires candidates, candidate committees, or noncandidate committees to return any unlawful contribution to the contributor within 30 calendar days of receipt. Provides that if any unlawful contribution is not returned to the contributor within 30 calendar days, the unlawful contribution shall escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2214/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2214&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819600,"bill_number":"SB2203","title":"Relating To Land Use Commission.","description":"Applies permissible uses within agricultural districts to all counties that have adopted ordinances regulating agricultural tourism. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2203/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2203&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819601,"bill_number":"HB1698","title":"Relating To Home Births.","description":"Short form bill relating to home births.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1698/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1698&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1819602,"bill_number":"SB2187","title":"Relating To The Labor Education Advisory Council.","description":"Specifies that the Labor Education Advisory Council shall be advisory to the President of the University of Hawaii on all activities and programs of the Center for Labor Education and Research. Requires written responses addressing the Council's advice and adoption of resolutions by the President and Chancellor of the University of Hawaii, West Oahu campus. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2187/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2187&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1819604,"bill_number":"SB2225","title":"Relating To Family Leave.","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. Establishes procedures for a health care provider to provide a certification to an employee requesting paid family leave. Requires the State and counties to establish the paid family leave program by 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2225/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2225&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819606,"bill_number":"SB2197","title":"Relating To Gambling Offenses.","description":"Amends the definition of \"advance gambling activity\" to repeal language that included making no effort to prevent the occurrence or continuation of gambling activity. Repeals on 7/1/2029. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 249, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2197/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2197&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819607,"bill_number":"HB1670","title":"Relating To Mobile Clinics.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to contract the services of qualified organizations for mobile treatment clinics that provide services throughout the night. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","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) Kila, Takayama excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1670/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1670&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1819608,"bill_number":"SB2200","title":"Relating To Administrate Procedure.","description":"Provides that a maximum time period to grant or deny a business or development-related permit, license, or approval shall only apply if a request for a contested case has not been filed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2200/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2200&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819609,"bill_number":"SB2217","title":"Relating To Reporting Periods.","description":"Establishes a phased process for adjusting the reporting period for gift disclosures filed with the State Ethics Commission to conform with the fiscal year. Provides for electronic filing of documents required by the State Ethics Commission. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-05","last_action":"Act 189, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1290).","last_action_date":"2024-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2217/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2217&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819611,"bill_number":"SB2207","title":"Relating To Family Leave.","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. Establishes procedures for a health care provider to provide a certification to an employee requesting paid family leave. Requires the State and counties to establish the paid family leave program by 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2207/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2207&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819612,"bill_number":"SB2218","title":"Relating To Standards Of Conduct.","description":"Clarifies disclosures required from members of the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2218/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2218&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819613,"bill_number":"SB2221","title":"Making Appropriations To The Department Of Land Management And The Department Of Design And Construction Of The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the City and County of Honolulu Department of Land Management and Department of Design and Construction for compliance with Act 210, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2221/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2221&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819614,"bill_number":"SB2220","title":"Relating To Vesting In The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Amends the vesting period to 5 years for tier 2 government employees of the Employees' Retirement System who are in service on the effective date of the Act or return to service after the effective date of the Act, and for employees who become a member on or after the effective date of the Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2220/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2220&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819616,"bill_number":"SB2239","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits any person from advertising, displaying, or offering a price for the rental or letting of a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation unit that does not include all taxes and fees imposed by a government entity that the renter or guest must pay. Requires a person to clearly and conspicuously display in each advertisement for the rental or letting of a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation unit a rate or price that includes all taxes and fees imposed by a government entity that the renter or guest must pay. Requires any taxes and fees that are displayed as a percentage of the cost on a booking transaction to also be displayed as a dollar amount at the time of purchase. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2239/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2239&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1819617,"bill_number":"HB1697","title":"Relating To Child And Adolescent Mental Health.","description":"Short form bill relating to child and adolescent mental health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1697/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1697&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1819618,"bill_number":"SB2248","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS/TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2248/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2248&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1819619,"bill_number":"SB2219","title":"Relating To Lobbying.","description":"Amends the definition of \"lobbying\" to include communications regarding procurement decisions with certain high-level government officials. Establishes certain presumptions regarding testimony when given by a paid person. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of lobbying law. Takes effect 1/1/2027. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2219/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2219&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819621,"bill_number":"HB1690","title":"Relating To Special Purpose Revenue Bonds For Electric Public Utilities.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries Maui Electric Company and Hawaii Electric Light Company for multi-project capital improvement programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to CPC/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1690/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1690&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1819623,"bill_number":"HB1679","title":"Relating To Public Utilities.","description":"Requires all telecommunications service providers to communicate relevant information relating to the deenergization of electrical lines to public safety or emergency response offices for the affected areas. Requires all electric utility companies to operate electrical lines and equipment in a manner that shall minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfire posed by the electrical lines and equipment. Requires each electric utility company to prepare a wildfire mitigation plan and protocols for deenergizing electrical lines.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Re-referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1679/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1679&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1819624,"bill_number":"HB1676","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriate funds to the University of Hawaii to fulfill the requirements of Act 141, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","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) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1676/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1676&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1819625,"bill_number":"HB1694","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1694/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1694&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1819626,"bill_number":"SB2230","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for use at cultural events.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2230/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2230&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819628,"bill_number":"SB2224","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals existing law that provides that all local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices are preempted and that existing local laws and regulations conflicting with the state law on smoking are void. Clarifies that counties retain the authority to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices, as long as the ordinances do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law on smoking.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2224/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2224&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819629,"bill_number":"HB1691","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Requires newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems that are near the shoreline, or likely to pollute groundwater, to include denitrification capacity. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1691/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1691&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1819630,"bill_number":"HB1695","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Short form bill relating to homelessness.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1695/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1695&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1819631,"bill_number":"SB2228","title":"Relating To Fire Protection.","description":"Authorizes the use of the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to support the State Fire Council and its programs and activities, including for the hiring of administrative personnel.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2228/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2228&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819633,"bill_number":"SB2194","title":"Relating To Unmanned Aircraft.","description":"Establishes the felony offenses of misuse of uncrewed aircraft in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degrees. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2194/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2194&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819634,"bill_number":"SB2189","title":"Relating To Workplace Safety.","description":"Allows a person who employs or contracts with a health care worker who suffers an act of violence to report the event to law enforcement and petition for a temporary restraining order and injunction under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS/LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2189/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2189&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1819635,"bill_number":"SB2191","title":"Making An Appropriation For The Victim Witness Assistance Program.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the victim witness assistance program. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 20242025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2191/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2191&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819637,"bill_number":"SB2202","title":"Relating To Small Purchases.","description":"Increases the minimum amount for purchases constituting small purchase procurements from $25,000 to $50,000. Sets a small purchase procurement minimum amount of $75,000 for federally declared disaster areas; provided that the procurements are reported to the State Procurement Office. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL/LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2202/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2202&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819638,"bill_number":"HB1689","title":"Relating To Parrotfish.","description":"Amends conservation and resources law to prohibit: (1) Commercial sales of parrotfish that have been caught by spearing; and (2) The spearing of parrotfish in state waters after sunset or before sunrise.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1689/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1689&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1819640,"bill_number":"HB1696","title":"Relating To Adult Mental Health.","description":"Short form bill relating to adult mental health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1696/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1696&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1819641,"bill_number":"SB2244","title":"Relating To Kupuna Housing.","description":"Expands the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna to provide homeowners insurance premium assistance to housing owners who rent or lease to qualified kupuna a mortgaged property located within certain lava zones, as identified by the United States Geological Survey. Makes permanent the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HOU, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2244/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2244&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1819642,"bill_number":"HB1686","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Increases the reimbursement rate for chiropractic treatments for personal injury protection benefits under motor vehicle insurance from $75 to $100. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 092, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1193).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1686/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1686&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1819643,"bill_number":"HB1682","title":"Relating To Pet Sales.","description":"Requires retail pet stores to maintain and provide certain records relating to the source and medical history of each pet animal obtained by the store. Authorizes retail pet stores to showcase dogs and cats owned by a nonprofit animal welfare organization. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CPN/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1682/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1682&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1819645,"bill_number":"SB2196","title":"Relating To Fraudulent Activity.","description":"Removes the possibility of probation or suspension of sentence for the offenses of fraud, false claims, and false statements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2196/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2196&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819646,"bill_number":"SB2241","title":"Relating To Labor Peace Agreements.","description":"Requires each cannabis dispensary to enter into a labor peace agreement that protects the State's proprietary interests by prohibiting the applicable labor organization from engaging in picketing, work stoppages, or boycotts against the establishment. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to review labor peace agreements. Authorizes the Department of Health to suspend or revoke the cannabis license of a licensee who does not maintain a valid labor peace agreement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Re-Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2241/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2241&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1819647,"bill_number":"SB2190","title":"Making An Appropriation For The Career Criminal Prosecution Program.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the career criminal prosecution unit. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 20242025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2190/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2190&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819648,"bill_number":"SB2226","title":"Relating To Traffic Regulation.","description":"Authorizes each county to adopt ordinances to regulate or restrict motor vehicle access to certain streets, highways, thoroughfares, or roads. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2226/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2226&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819650,"bill_number":"SB2232","title":"Relating To The Digital Voter Information Guide.","description":"Provides that certain information to be included in any digital voter information guide shall not be released to any requestor in whole or in part before the public release of the entire guide.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2232/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2232&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819651,"bill_number":"SB2222","title":"Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Emergency Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Appropriates moneys as a grant-in-aid to the Emergency Services Department of the City and County of Honolulu. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2222/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2222&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819653,"bill_number":"SB2212","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Amends section 11-357, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to prohibit state and county 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 or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2212/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2212&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819654,"bill_number":"SB2223","title":"Relating To Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permits.","description":"Prohibits the Director of Health from assessing any fees for the issuance of municipal separate storm sewer system permits to county governments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2223/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2223&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819655,"bill_number":"SB2235","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":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2235/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2235&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1819657,"bill_number":"SB2186","title":"Relating To Health Care Workers.","description":"Establishes heightened penalties for the assault and terroristic threatening of health care workers. Clarifies the definition of \"terroristic threatening\" to include the methods of contact. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2186/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2186&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1819658,"bill_number":"HB1675","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts from the general excise tax amounts received by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or a medical practitioner for health care related goods and services purchased under Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE. Takes effect 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2026. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1675/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1675&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1819659,"bill_number":"SB2209","title":"Relating To Thrill Craft.","description":"Amends the definition of \"thrill craft\" in the state boating law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2209/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2209&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819660,"bill_number":"SB2192","title":"Relating To Bribery.","description":"Increases penalties for bribery, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2192/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2192&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819662,"bill_number":"SB2206","title":"Relating To The County Transient Accommodations Tax.","description":"Repeals the maximum tax rate of the county transient accommodations tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to EET/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2206/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2206&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819663,"bill_number":"SB2213","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Amends section 11-364, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2213/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2213&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819664,"bill_number":"SB2249","title":"Relating To Dogs.","description":"Establishes additional penalties for dog owners whose dog destroys property while on land zoned for agricultural use.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2249/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2249&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1819665,"bill_number":"SB2236","title":"Related To Law Enforcement.","description":"Requires law enforcement to post notice that a warranted or warrantless search has been conducted on a property. Requires a law enforcement officer to secure any entrance used by an officer in the search. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2236/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2236&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1819667,"bill_number":"HB1683","title":"Relating To The Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Clarifies the rights and duties of landlords and tenants in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1683/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1683&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1819668,"bill_number":"SB2240","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires the Office of Elections to file an application with Electronic Registration Information Center, Inc. (ERIC), by 6/30/2025, for the State to be admitted as a member of that organization. Requires the Office of Elections to share with each county the information and services made available by ERIC pursuant to the State's membership agreement with that organization. Requires the Office of Elections and each county office that administers elections to use information and services made available by ERIC to verify their respective voter registration rolls. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-05","last_action":"Act 190, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1291).","last_action_date":"2024-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2240/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2240&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1819670,"bill_number":"HB1677","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Tuition And Fees Special Fund.","description":"Specifies conditions for exemptions for the University of Hawaii from sections 87A-39(a) and 88-125(a), HRS. Amends the formulation of general fund budget appropriation in proportion to the amount of regular tuition and related fee revenues estimated for the respective fiscal year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1677/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1677&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1819671,"bill_number":"HB1681","title":"Relating To Motor Carriers.","description":"Repeals the regulation of motor carriers by the Public Utilities Commission. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1681/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1681&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1819672,"bill_number":"SB2250","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Health To Implement Quality Improvement Recommendations For The Hawaii State Hospital.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation to provide funds for the Department of Health to implement quality improvement recommendations at the Hawaii State Hospital. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2250/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2250&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1819674,"bill_number":"SB2247","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 who assumes protective custody of a child who is subject to immediate harm while in the custody of the child's family to provide a written report detailing the observations justifying the immediate removal to the Department of Human Services within twenty-four hours of assuming custody of the child.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2247/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2247&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1819675,"bill_number":"HB1668","title":"Relating To Privacy.","description":"Establishes provisions allowing for consumers to request data brokers that maintain their personal information to delete any personal information related to the consumer.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1668/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1668&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1819676,"bill_number":"SB2211","title":"Relating To Candidate Committee Expenditures.","description":"Amends section 11-381, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to eliminate the use of campaign funds to purchase up to 2 tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2211/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2211&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819677,"bill_number":"HB1678","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Designates all University of Hawaii system campuses as voter registration agencies as defined in the National Voter Registration Act. Requires the Chief Election Officer to use data concerning voter registration and election participation to study voter registration, absentee voting, and provisional voting trends by age, race, and class to improve youth voter registration and election participation. Allows student identification cards issued by the University of Hawaii system to be used to register to vote. Designates all University of Hawaii campuses as voter service centers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1678/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1678&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1819679,"bill_number":"SB2227","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Authorizes the Governor to suspend the mortgage foreclosure provisions of chapter 667, HRS, for properties having substantial damage resulting from a Governordeclared state of emergency. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC/JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2227/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2227&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819680,"bill_number":"SB2234","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Adjusts and requests appropriations for fiscal biennium 2023-2025 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2234/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2234&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819681,"bill_number":"HB1673","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Requires employers to be liable for medical care, services, and supplies when a workers' compensation claim filed by a solid waste worker suffering from cancer is accepted or determined to be compensable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","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) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1673/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1673&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1819682,"bill_number":"SB2188","title":"Relating To Unemployment Benefits.","description":"Allows striking workers to be eligible for unemployment benefits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2188/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2188&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1819684,"bill_number":"SB2195","title":"Relating To Crimes Against Elders.","description":"Establishes strict liability for crimes against elders with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was 60 years of age or older.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2195/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2195&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819686,"bill_number":"HB1671","title":"Relating To Animal Endangerment.","description":"Prohibits intentionally leaving or confining pet animals in a vehicle under conditions that endanger their health, safety, or well-being. Permits law enforcement officers, animal control officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left or confined in an unattended vehicle. Allows private citizens to rescue a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1671/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1671&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1819687,"bill_number":"SB2229","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Repeals section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the counties to determine the proper requirements for fire sprinkler systems in residences.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2229/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2229&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819688,"bill_number":"SB2205","title":"Relating To Commercial Use Permits.","description":"Amends state boating law policy to include a provision to promote and attain every person's right to a clean and healthful environment. Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from renewing a commercial use permit if renewal would cause nearshore water overcrowding or harm, or potential threats to, the environment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2205/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2205&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819689,"bill_number":"SB2204","title":"Relating To The Land Use Commission.","description":"Authorizes a county to initiate a land use boundary amendment to implement the county's general plan. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2204/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2204&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819691,"bill_number":"SB2215","title":"Relating To Administrative Fines.","description":"Updates the maximum administrative fines allowed for violations of chapters 84 and 97, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2215/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2215&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819692,"bill_number":"HB1680","title":"Relating To Public Utilities.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to direct each electric and gas utility company in the State to file proposals for programs to provide certain benefits to residential property owners in fire-prone areas to reduce or eliminate the impacts of wildfires on residential properties or to purchase emergency equipment or supplies for use in deenergization events.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Re-referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1680/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1680&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1819693,"bill_number":"SB2251","title":"Relating To Indecent Exposure.","description":"Increases the criminal penalty for the offense of indecent exposure from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor if the person to whom the genitals were exposed is less than 16 years of age. Provides that the state of mind requirement is not applicable to the fact that the person to whom the genitals were exposed is less than 16 years of age and that the actor is strictly liable with respect to the attendant circumstance that the person to whom the genitals were exposed was less than 16 years of age. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2251/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2251&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819694,"bill_number":"HB1692","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Allows condominiums to be eligible for commercial property assessed financing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1692/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1692&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1819696,"bill_number":"SB2242","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2025, requires homeowners insurers to establish a loss-control program aimed at reducing the risk of the loss or mitigating damage to the insured property caused by the peril of fire, including fire caused by wildfire, lava, or both, with discounted premium rates for policyholders who implement certain loss-control measures. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2242/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2242&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1819697,"bill_number":"SB2231","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation Medical Benefits.","description":"Expands workers' compensation medical benefits for firefighters to include coverage for breast cancer and cancer of the female reproductive organs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2231/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2231&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819698,"bill_number":"HB1687","title":"Relating To Energy Resiliency.","description":"Requires full retail crediting for energy exports enrolled in grid services programs, whereby energy exported to the electrical grid past a participating customer-generator's point of common coupling from photovoltaic solar systems paired with battery storage as part of a utility-controlled grid service program would be credited at the full retail rate of electricity for the relevant time period. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Kong voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1687/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1687&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1819699,"bill_number":"SB2208","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Amend the procurement code to require County Council approval for contracts awarded by a county under its statutory authorization for sole source procurement if the contract amount exceeds $30,000.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to GVO/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2208/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2208&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819701,"bill_number":"SB2199","title":"Relating To Public Agency Meetings.","description":"Authorizes any board that is subject to state open meetings law to hold a closed meeting for the purpose of providing training to new and current board members.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2199/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2199&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819703,"bill_number":"SB2216","title":"Relating To The State Ethics Commission.","description":"Clarifies and modernizes the way the State Ethics Commission provides advice and conducts investigations. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-05","last_action":"Act 188, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1289).","last_action_date":"2024-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2216/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2216&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819704,"bill_number":"SB2243","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Establishes 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":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2243/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2243&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1819705,"bill_number":"SB2233","title":"Relating To The Electoral College.","description":"Reschedules the post-election assembly of presidential electors to the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December next following their election.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2233/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2233&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819706,"bill_number":"HB1665","title":"Relating To Warning Sirens.","description":"Requires the Hawaii emergency management agency to prepare and develop a plan to upgrade all-hazard warning sirens to be capable of transmitting voice instructions and directions and capable of voice activation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1665/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1665&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1819708,"bill_number":"HB1669","title":"Relating To Controlled Substances.","description":"Except under certain circumstances, makes it unlawful for a person to possess, purchase, deliver, sell, or intend to sell an encapsulating machine or tabulating machine when the person knows, or reasonably should know, that the machine will be used to manufacture, compound, convert, produce, prepare, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1669/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1669&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1819709,"bill_number":"SB2238","title":"Relating To Sexual Exploitation.","description":"Establishes safe harbor protections for survivors of sexual exploitation who seek medical or law enforcement assistance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2238/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2238&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1819710,"bill_number":"SB2237","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Establishes statewide vehicular pursuit policies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2237/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2237&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1819711,"bill_number":"HB1684","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":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1684/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1684&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1819713,"bill_number":"SB2198","title":"Relating To Public Agency Meetings.","description":"Provides that supplemental information received within 48 hours of a meeting of a board subject to state opening meetings law may be added to the board packet; provided that the public is promptly provided access to the supplemental information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2198/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2198&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1819714,"bill_number":"HB1674","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 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1674/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1674&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1819715,"bill_number":"SB2246","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 intervention officer\". Authorizes a person believed to be imminently dangerous to self or others by a law enforcement officer to be transported to a facility designated by the Director of Health. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations for the Expanded Crisis Intervention and Diversion Activities Program and certification of law enforcement officers in mental health first aid and crisis intervention team model. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2246/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2246&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1819716,"bill_number":"SB2201","title":"Relating To Number Plates.","description":"Requires license plates to include okinas. Authorizes the use of all uppercase letters, all lowercase letters, or initial capital letters in motor vehicle license plates. Limits special number plates for environmental conservation to apply to electric vehicles. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2201/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2201&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1820958,"bill_number":"SB2288","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Requires that travel reports submitted by state employees, officers, or other representatives of state departments or agencies, in connection with out-of-state or intra-state travel for purposes of official state business, be made available for public review on the Comptroller's website, subject to certain exceptions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2288/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2288&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1820963,"bill_number":"SB2295","title":"Relating To Burial Sites.","description":"Establishes an inter-division program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources consisting of the State Historic Preservation Division, Land Division, Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands, Island Burial Councils, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and Aha Moku that addresses the location, movement, and restoration of Hawaiian burial sites or iwi, exposed or likely to be exposed to coastal erosion. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2295/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2295&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1820970,"bill_number":"SB2261","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Relating To Human Services. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2261/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2261&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1820976,"bill_number":"SB2290","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2290/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2290&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1820985,"bill_number":"HB1733","title":"Relating To Registered Voters.","description":"Requires county clerks to update the general register of voters according to death certificates and other disqualifying records upon receipt from department of health or another informing agency.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1733/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1733&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1820992,"bill_number":"SB2285","title":"Relating To The State Health Planning And Development Agency.","description":"Amends the functions and duties of the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Clarifies the definition of \"health care\". Establishes a task force known as the Hui Hoomana. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2285/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2285&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1821000,"bill_number":"SB2297","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; provided that the Board of Land and Natural Resources upholds its affirmative and non-transferable duty to protect the traditional and customary rights of native Hawaiians as articulated in Article 7 of the Hawaii State Constitution. Clarifies that the natural resource management enforcement and emergency response of Mauna Kea lands shall remain the responsibility of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Takes effect 07/01/25. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2297/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2297&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1821007,"bill_number":"HB1705","title":"Relating To Emergency Powers.","description":"Clarifies that emergency powers must comply with the Constitution and the needs of the circumstances. Specifies parameters for when a state of emergency is terminated and how proclamations may be extended. Requires a two-thirds vote of each house of the legislature for a proclamation extension.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1705/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1705&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1821014,"bill_number":"SB2256","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Relating To The Environment. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2256/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2256&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821022,"bill_number":"SB2289","title":"Relating To Kalaupapa.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to include in its annual report regarding Kalaupapa Settlement details and updated information, as available, regarding the permanent transfer to other governmental or qualified non-governmental entities of the powers and duties of the Department over Kalaupapa Settlement. Requires the Department of Health to report on its community engagement efforts with community stakeholders and the Molokai community. Sunsets on the first 6/30 after the Revisor of Statutes receives a written gubernatorial proclamation that the referenced transfer is complete. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-01","last_action":"Act 118, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1219).","last_action_date":"2024-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2289/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2289&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1821030,"bill_number":"SB2253","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Relating To Agriculture. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2253/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2253&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821036,"bill_number":"HB1706","title":"Relating To Government Transparency.","description":"Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study comparing other state's financial databases with Hawaii's current systems to assess the feasibility of adopting a single, more transparent and efficient statewide system. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1706/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1706&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1821047,"bill_number":"SB2302","title":"Relating To Long-term Care Facilities.","description":"Requires the Director of the Executive Office on Aging to work with health care providers to ensure that there are sufficient long-term care facilities on each island of the State. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2302/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2302&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1821052,"bill_number":"SB2275","title":"Relating To International Affairs.","description":"Relating To International Affairs. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2275/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2275&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821061,"bill_number":"SB2274","title":"Relating To The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation.","description":"Relating To The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2274/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2274&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821070,"bill_number":"SB2286","title":"Relating To Internships.","description":"Permits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enter into contracts with eligible employers or registered apprenticeship programs in the private sector to provide on-the-job training to eligible interns. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to collaborate with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations for certain portions of the on-the-job-training work experience program. Provides that the State shall be the responsible employer for purposes of workers' compensation coverage for students or recent graduates in the on-the-job-training work experience program, subject to certain limitations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2286/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2286&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1821076,"bill_number":"SB2255","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Relating To The Environment. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2255/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2255&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821087,"bill_number":"HB1703","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 4, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Term Limits For Legislators.","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 already in office.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1703/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1703&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1821094,"bill_number":"SB2283","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the school facilities authority to work with the Department of Education to prioritize projects for the construction of educator workforce housing that will house teachers and other staff of the Department. Requires the School Facilities Authority to include in its annual report to the Governor, Board of Education, and Legislature the actions the Authority will take within the next year, three years, and five years toward increasing educator workforce housing. Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Maui County, Kauai County, and other appropriate state departments and agencies to submit a preliminary report to the Legislature on the status of lands designated to be transferred to the Department of Education pursuant to Act 307, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2283/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2283&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1821100,"bill_number":"HB1734","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Requires any campaign advertisement that contains any image, video footage, or audio recording that is created with the use of generative artificial intelligence to include a disclosure statement regarding the use of that technology. Subjects violators to administrative fines.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1734/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1734&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1821109,"bill_number":"SB2257","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to consider qualified individuals with at least an associate's degree or high school diploma with comparable education and coursework, industry experience, and content expertise to teach career and technical education courses. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 151, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1252).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2257/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2257&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821115,"bill_number":"SB2273","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2273/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2273&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821122,"bill_number":"SB2293","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2293/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2293&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1821132,"bill_number":"SB2269","title":"Relating To Exoneration.","description":"Relating To Exoneration. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2269/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2269&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821140,"bill_number":"SB2264","title":"Relating To University Of Hawaii Community Colleges.","description":"Relating To University Of Hawaii Community Colleges. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HRE.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2264/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2264&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821146,"bill_number":"SB2278","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Relating To Land Use. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2278/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2278&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821154,"bill_number":"SB2281","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 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2281/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2281&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1821163,"bill_number":"SB2265","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents.","description":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HRE.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2265/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2265&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821172,"bill_number":"SB2277","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Relating To Economic Development. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2277/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2277&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821178,"bill_number":"SB2300","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Extends the sunset date for the Historic Preservation Tax Credit to December 31, 2030, and incrementally increases the cap on the total tax credits from $1,000,000 in the 2025 taxable year to $4,000,000 in the 2030 taxable year. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2300/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2300&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1821185,"bill_number":"SB2268","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Relating To The Judiciary. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2268/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2268&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821192,"bill_number":"SB2254","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Relating To Agriculture. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2254/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2254&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821199,"bill_number":"SB2294","title":"Relating To Native Hawaiian Sailing Canoes.","description":"Amends requirements for an owner or lessee of a native Hawaiian sailing canoe to moor at a small boat harbor. Defines \"native Hawaiian sailing canoe\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HWN/WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2294/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2294&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1821205,"bill_number":"HB1707","title":"Relating To Income Tax Credits.","description":"Amends the amount of total income tax credits available. Provides the State with alternative marketing opportunities in lieu of a shared-card, end-title screen credit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1707/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1707&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1821222,"bill_number":"HB1731","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Provides that within lands under Department of Hawaiian Home Lands jurisdiction, no down payment shall be required for any mortgage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1731/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1731&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1821228,"bill_number":"SB2262","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Relating To Homelessness. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2262/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2262&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821235,"bill_number":"HB1700","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Eliminates state income tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1700/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1700&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1821241,"bill_number":"HB1704","title":"Relating To Election Integrity.","description":"Amends provisions in Chapter 11 to improve the integrity and accuracy of voter rolls, ballot security, increases the number of voter service centers, and requires ballots be sent by mail only upon voter request.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1704/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1704&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1821250,"bill_number":"SB2267","title":"Relating To Sentencing.","description":"Relating To Sentencing. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2267/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2267&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821256,"bill_number":"HB1730","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 on an island with a population of more than 150,000, but less than 175,000. Exempts those accessory dwelling units from general excise tax for the first 4 years of rental. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAL/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1730/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1730&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1821265,"bill_number":"HB1701","title":"Relating To The Individual Housing Account Program.","description":"Updates the Individual Housing Account statute to more accurately reflect the current cost of housing down-payments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1701/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1701&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1821274,"bill_number":"SB2301","title":"Relating To Insurance For Motor Vehicle Renters.","description":"Requires motor vehicle lessors to provide additional insurance coverage options.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2301/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2301&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1821282,"bill_number":"HB1732","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for employers to hire state residents who have been living, working, or studying on the mainland for three or more years and agree to return to Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1732/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1732&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1821288,"bill_number":"SB2266","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Relating To Crime. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2266/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2266&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821296,"bill_number":"SB2258","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Relating To Education. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2258/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2258&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821306,"bill_number":"SB2280","title":"Relating To Financing.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the State. Requires funding to be through a publicprivate partnership that meets certain requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2280/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2280&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821313,"bill_number":"HB1699","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts food and medical services from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1699/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1699&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1821318,"bill_number":"SB2291","title":"Relating To Advisory Boards.","description":"Establishes advisory boards, focused on workforce development, for the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, and Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2291/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2291&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1821328,"bill_number":"SB2276","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Relating To Government. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2276/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2276&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821334,"bill_number":"SB2292","title":"Relating To Boards And Commissions.","description":"Clarifies that the procedures for selecting members of boards and commissions also apply to ex officio members.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2292/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2292&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1821341,"bill_number":"SB2263","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Relating To Housing. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HOU.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2263/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2263&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821352,"bill_number":"SB2260","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Relating To Health. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2260/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2260&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821358,"bill_number":"SB2272","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Relating To Technology. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2272/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2272&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821367,"bill_number":"SB2287","title":"Relating To The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services.","description":"Requires the Information Technology Steering Committee to assist the Chief Information Officer to develop a plan to enhance the mobile application developed to enable the public to access the State's website. Requires the Chief Information Officer's annual report of the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to include updates on the mobile application. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 082, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1183).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2287/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2287&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1821376,"bill_number":"SB2284","title":"Relating To A Wildfire Forecast System For Hawaii.","description":"Establishes a two-year program at the University of Hawaii to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence. Makes an appropriation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 200, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2284/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2284&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1821381,"bill_number":"SB2282","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. Amends the definition of \"provider\" as it relates to entities eligible to provide no cost emergency shelter and related services to consenting minors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2282/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2282&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1821392,"bill_number":"SB2299","title":"Relating To Aquatic Life.","description":"Establishes that it shall be unlawful for any person to use nets made of or using netting with a stretched mesh of less than two inches, except that aquarium fish collectors with a valid aquarium fish permit may use traps and nets for aquarium fish and other aquatic life in conformance with the permit; provided that non-commercial aquarium fish collectors shall be limited to a combined total of five fish or aquatic life specimens per person per day. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2299/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2299&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1821397,"bill_number":"SB2252","title":"Relating To The Board Of Education.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Education to consider qualified individuals with at least an associate's degree or high school diploma with comparable education and coursework, industry experience, and content expertise to teach career and technical education courses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2252/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2252&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1821406,"bill_number":"SB2259","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires each employer group health policy, contract, plan, or agreement and each individual and group hospital or medical service plan, policy, contract, or agreement issued or renewed by health insurers in the State after December 31, 2024, that provides coverage, to provide coverage for dental and vision preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment. Requires every insurer and mutual benefit society to provide written notice to policyholders and members no later than December 31, 2025. Requests the Auditor to conduct a sunrise analysis for the mandatory health insurance coverage and submit a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2259/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2259&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821414,"bill_number":"SB2298","title":"Relating To The Hilo Economic District.","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, the lease form must be included in the rules of the Board. Defines \"lease of public lands\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2298/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2298&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1821421,"bill_number":"SB2279","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Requires qualified tuition reduction for graduate assistants enrolled in graduate level coursework to be considered taxable income. Restricts the qualified tuition reduction for graduate assistants enrolled in graduate level coursework to be equal to a certain percentage of the resident tuition fee. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2279/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2279&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821428,"bill_number":"SB2270","title":"Relating To Redress For Wrongful Conviction And Imprisonment.","description":"Relating To Redress For Wrongful Conviction And Imprisonment. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2270/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2270&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821436,"bill_number":"HB1729","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Adjusts annually for tax years beginning on or after 1/1/2025, the income tax brackets, personal exemption amounts, standard deduction amounts, and the overall limitation on itemized deductions by a cost-of-living adjustment factor linked to the Urban Hawaii Consumer Price Index.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1729/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1729&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1821443,"bill_number":"HB1702","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Reduces zoning restrictions for affordable housing development.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1702/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1702&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1821452,"bill_number":"SB2271","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Relating To Labor. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2271/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2271&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1821458,"bill_number":"SB2296","title":"Relating To Fishponds.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to restore and restock fishponds by procuring fingerlings and limu and establishing one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Aquaculture Coordinator Biologist VI position. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2296/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2296&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1821465,"bill_number":"HB1708","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a K-12 curriculum-to-career pipeline initiative. Appropriates funds to develop and implement the program. Declares the general fund expenditure ceiling exceeded.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1708/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1708&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1821479,"bill_number":"SB2364","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group to report on how best to grow plants and develop plant-based building materials in Hawaii and provide economic development and green jobs while sequestering greenhouse gases to help achieve the State's climate target.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2364/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2364&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1821480,"bill_number":"SB2322","title":"Relating To Water Quality.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to continue water sampling and analysis of Tier 1 beaches during brown water advisories, with certain exceptions and under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 4:25 PM; CR 329.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2322/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2322&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1821481,"bill_number":"HB1890","title":"Relating To Noise Pollution.","description":"Prohibits retailers from selling or offering for sale certain combustion engine-powered mopeds beginning 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1890/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1890&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1821483,"bill_number":"HB1825","title":"Relating To Out-of-state Prescriptions.","description":"Authorizes out-of-state pharmacists to transfer prescription information for the initial fill of an out-of-state prescription. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1825/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1825&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1821484,"bill_number":"SB2343","title":"Relating To Long-term Care.","description":"Requires the Executive Office on Aging to create a comprehensive long-term care master plan to accomplish long-term care policy goals that, when implemented, ensure the availability of a full continuum of institutional and community-based services. Establishes a long-term care planner position within the EOA to oversee the development and implementation of the long-term care master plan. Requires the EOA to submit a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2343/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2343&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1821485,"bill_number":"HB1878","title":"Relating To Thrill Craft.","description":"Amends the definition of \"thrill craft\" in the state boating law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC/JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1878/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1878&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821486,"bill_number":"HB1764","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Amends the priority for which moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund are to be used.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1764/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1764&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1821488,"bill_number":"HB1808","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Expands the counties' authorization to exercise the same powers as the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for purposes of developing, constructing, financing, refinancing, or providing mixed-use developments. Applies to bond proceeds expended by a county after 12/31/23. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1808/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1808&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1821489,"bill_number":"HB1767","title":"Relating To School Bus Services.","description":"Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services if certain conditions are met. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1767/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1767&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1821490,"bill_number":"HB1794","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Language.","description":"Requires that each Department of Education public school student earn 2 credits in Hawaiian language as a graduation requirement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDN/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1794/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1794&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1821491,"bill_number":"HB1883","title":"Relating To Reporting Periods.","description":"Adjusts the reporting period for gift disclosures filed with the state Ethics Commission to conform with the fiscal year. Provides for electronic filing of documents required by the Ethics Commission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1883/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1883&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821493,"bill_number":"HB1822","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Short form bill relating to human services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HUS, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1822/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1822&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1821494,"bill_number":"HB1714","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article X, Section 2 And Article Xviii, Section 12, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Local Elected School Boards.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment that would establish local school boards throughout the State to be elected from at least 7 school districts as provided by law and to serve no more than twelve years as a member.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1714/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1714&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1821495,"bill_number":"HB1820","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Short form bill relating to human services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HUS, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1820/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1820&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1821496,"bill_number":"HB1839","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for long-term monitoring of air quality for certain communities impacted by the August 2023 Maui wildfire, as well as support for research efforts to better understand the environmental concerns linked to urban fires, including funding for the establishment of permanent environmental health specialist IV positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1839/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1839&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821498,"bill_number":"HB1782","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Makes a conforming amendment to allow the Department of Health, or its designee, to conduct criminal history record checks on applicants for hemp processor permits. Sunsets 7/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1782/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1782&year=2024","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":1821499,"bill_number":"HB1893","title":"Relating To Cesspool Conversions.","description":"Amends Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to increase the cesspool compliance pilot grant project grant amount and update a reference. Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 and to establish positions to implement the pilot grant project.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1893/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1893&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1821501,"bill_number":"HB1887","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Repeals section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the counties to determine the proper requirements for fire sprinkler systems in residences.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA/CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1887/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1887&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821502,"bill_number":"HB1771","title":"Relating To The Hawai'i Health Aging Partnership.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1771/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1771&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1821503,"bill_number":"HB1874","title":"Relating To Commercial Use Permits.","description":"Amends state boating law policy to include a provision to promote and attain every person's right to a clean and healthful environment. Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from renewing a commercial use permit if renewal would cause nearshore water overcrowding or harm, or potential threats to, the environment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA/CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1874/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1874&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821504,"bill_number":"HB1773","title":"Relating To Dementia.","description":"Requires the law enforcement standards board to develop training materials related to the recognition and signs of Alzheimer's disease and related types of dementia. Requires law enforcement officers to review training materials for at least one hour per year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1773/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1773&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1821506,"bill_number":"HB1833","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Appropriates funds into and out of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to provide loans or grants for mixed-income rental projects or units in mixed-income rental projects for qualifying individuals and families. Appropriates funds for an unspecified number of finance specialist positions to assist with these loans and grants. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1833/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1833&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821507,"bill_number":"HB1747","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Mandates that any qualified applicant shall be granted a license to carry a pistol or revolver and ammunition unconcealed on the applicant's person.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1747/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1747&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1821508,"bill_number":"HB1836","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Allows registered pharmacists during declared states of emergency to refill prescriptions for persons directly impacted by the emergency for up to a thirty-day supply if the practitioner is unavailable or cannot be contacted to authorize the refill and if, in the pharmacist's professional judgment, failure to refill the prescription might interrupt the patient's ongoing care and have a significant adverse effect on the patient's well-being. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 100, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1201).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1836/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1836&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821509,"bill_number":"HB1889","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation Medical Benefits.","description":"Expands workers' compensation medical benefits for firefighters to include coverage for breast cancer and cancer of the female reproductive organs. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 101, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1889/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1889&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821511,"bill_number":"HB1750","title":"Relating To Ranked Choice Voting.","description":"Prohibits the use of ranked choice voting for any election. Repeals the provision allowing for ranked choice voting for certain positions and circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1750/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1750&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1821512,"bill_number":"HB1799","title":"Relating To Preferred Names.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement a process to allow students to use preferred names to strengthen inclusivity in public schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1799/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1799&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1821513,"bill_number":"HB1881","title":"Relating To Administrative Fines.","description":"Updates the maximum administrative fines allowed for violations of chapters relating to standards of conduct and lobbyists. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-03","last_action":"Act 015, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1115).","last_action_date":"2024-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1881/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1881&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821514,"bill_number":"SB2319","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.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato, Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ganaden, Souza voting no (2) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2319/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2319&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1821516,"bill_number":"HB1775","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in department schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1775/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1775&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1821517,"bill_number":"HB1870","title":"Relating To Crimes Against Elders.","description":"Establishes strict liability for crimes against elders with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was sixty years of age or older. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1870/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1870&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821518,"bill_number":"HB1867","title":"Relating To Bribery.","description":"Increases penalties for bribery, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1867/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1867&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821520,"bill_number":"SB2334","title":"Relating To Election Audits.","description":"Reduces the number of randomly selected precincts employing an electronic voting system that the Chief Election Officer is required to conduct a post-election, pre-certification audit of from ten per cent to five per cent. Clarifies that the Chief Election Officer must audit all elections in the randomly selected precincts as a condition of using an electronic voting system to create an electronic tally of ballots. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2334/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2334&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1821521,"bill_number":"HB1746","title":"Relating To Home-schooled Children.","description":"Allows a home-schooled child to become a member of the sports teams of the public school that the child would otherwise be required to attend.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1746/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1746&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1821522,"bill_number":"HB1841","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds to DLNR for operating expenses, equipment, the establishment of positions, and capital improvement projects to support wildfire emergency response. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1841/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1841&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821523,"bill_number":"HB1851","title":"Making Appropriations To The Department Of Land Management And The Department Of Design And Construction Of The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the City and County of Honolulu Department of Land Management and Department of Design and Construction for compliance with Act 210, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1851/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1851&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821525,"bill_number":"HB1789","title":"Relating To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to identify any roadways other than Makakilo Drive that may be used as emergency egress routes in Makakilo. Requires the Department of Transportation to plan for, design, and construct an emergency egress route in Makakilo under certain circumstances. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1789/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1789&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1821526,"bill_number":"SB2327","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in department schools. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2327/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2327&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1821527,"bill_number":"HCR3","title":"Urging Each County To Establish An Emergency Zoning Code For Post-disaster Use.","description":"Urging Each County To Establish An Emergency Zoning Code For Post-disaster Use.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR3/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=3&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821528,"bill_number":"HB1857","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Authorizes the Governor to suspend the mortgage foreclosure provisions of chapter 667, HRS, for properties having substantial damage resulting from a disaster under a Governordeclared state of emergency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1857/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1857&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821530,"bill_number":"HB1853","title":"Relating To Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permits.","description":"Prohibits the Director of Health from assessing any fees for the issuance of municipal separate storm sewer system permits to county governments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1853/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1853&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821531,"bill_number":"SB2369","title":"Related To Toxic Chemicals.","description":"Establishes a working group to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and related chemicals. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2369/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2369&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1821532,"bill_number":"HB1860","title":"Relating To Administrate Procedure.","description":"Provides that a maximum time period to grant or deny a business or development-related permit, license, or approval shall only apply if a request for a contested case has not been filed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1860/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1860&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821533,"bill_number":"HB1728","title":"Relating To Condominium Insurance.","description":"Establishes tax credits for insurers providing full property coverage to owners and associations of condominiums in the amount equal to twenty per cent of the insurance premium. Provides additional ten per cent tax credits to insurers incorporated in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1728/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1728&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1821535,"bill_number":"HB1882","title":"Relating To The State Ethics Commission.","description":"Clarifies and modernizes the way the State Ethics Commission provides advice and conducts investigations pursuant to sections 84-31 and 97-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1882/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1882&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821536,"bill_number":"SB2372","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Redefines power-generating facility to include those that rely on the combustion of any fuel source which exceeds 5.0 megawatts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EET, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2372/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2372&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1821537,"bill_number":"SB2348","title":"Relating To Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems.","description":"Provides that any photo red light imaging detector system's clear and unobstructed recorded image of a motor vehicle license plate shall be prima facie evidence that the motor vehicle to which the license plate is attached is the motor vehicle for which the license plate was issued. Requires the State, the county, or the State's or county's third party contractor to implement a process to record the date on which the summons or citation was submitted to the post office, which shall be prima facie evidence of the date the summons or citation was submitted to the post office. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2348/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2348&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1821538,"bill_number":"HB1831","title":"Relating To Crisis Intervention.","description":"Establishes the Behavioral Health Crisis Center Pilot Program. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish or contract with behavioral health crisis centers in each county. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program, including a triage center for medically monitored detoxification and the treatment of substance abuse disorders and mental illnesses. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1831/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1831&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821540,"bill_number":"HB1859","title":"Relating To Public Agency Meetings.","description":"Authorizes any board that is subject to state open meetings law to hold a closed meeting for the purpose of providing training to new and current board members.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1859/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1859&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821541,"bill_number":"HB1726","title":"Relating To Medical Exemptions.","description":"Standardizes medical exemptions from vaccination and immunization requirements. Allows one medical exemption form to remain valid.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1726/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1726&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1821542,"bill_number":"HB1766","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Prohibits the distribution of synthetic media messages in advertisements before an election that a person knows or should have known are deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes of a candidate. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1766/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1766&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1821544,"bill_number":"SB2313","title":"Relating To Fire Prevention.","description":"Requires certain owners and occupants of properties located in hazardous fire areas to maintain effective firebreaks within thirty feet of the property and to practice other fire prevention activities. Establishes the Community Fuels Reduction Project to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2313/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2313&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1821545,"bill_number":"HB1835","title":"Relating To Distribution Management.","description":"Establishes the distribution management advisory board to develop and advise on the statewide distribution management plan. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1835/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1835&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821546,"bill_number":"HB1793","title":"Relating To Hospitals.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish rules requiring all licensed hospitals to develop and maintain a security management plan that is to be shared with the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","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) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1793/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1793&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1821547,"bill_number":"HB1811","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Renames the Department of Law Enforcement to the \"Department of the State Sheriff\". Renames the Director of Law Enforcement to \"State Sheriff\" and deputy directors to \"undersheriffs\". Establishes an assistant position to be designated by the State Sheriff.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1811/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1811&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1821549,"bill_number":"HB1786","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Prohibits the sharing of personal information of clerks, election officials, and election workers for the purposes of intimidation, threats, harassment, or abuse. Amends the offense of assault in the second degree to include causing bodily injury to any clerk, election official, or election worker. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","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, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1786/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1786&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1821550,"bill_number":"HB1823","title":"Relating To Fire Prevention.","description":"Requires certain owners and occupants of properties located in hazardous fire areas to maintain effective firebreaks within thirty feet of the property and to practice other fire prevention activities. Establishes the Community Fuels Reduction Project to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation 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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1823/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1823&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1821551,"bill_number":"SB2328","title":"Relating To Surfing.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Education to establish surfing competitions at a minimum of eight Oahu Interscholastic Association member schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2328/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2328&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1821552,"bill_number":"HB1735","title":"Relating To Offender Reentry Programs.","description":"Expands programming and training for the comprehensive offender reentry program under the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to reduce the rate of recidivism and increase inmate marketability and work-force-readiness. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1735/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1735&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1821554,"bill_number":"SB2346","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct a voluntary firearm buyback program in each county of the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2346/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2346&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1821555,"bill_number":"HB1740","title":"Relating To Sex-specific Student Athletic Teams.","description":"Creates the requirement that the Department of Education designate sexspecific teams for the purpose of gender equality in school sports.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1740/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1740&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1821556,"bill_number":"HB1868","title":"Relating To Computer Crime.","description":"Amends the offense of use of a computer in the commission of a separate crime to include violation of privacy in the first and second degrees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1868/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1868&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821557,"bill_number":"HB1738","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Directs the Department of Taxation, in consultation with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to study the feasibility of replacing the income and general excise taxes with a new retail sales tax or other tax. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including proposed implementing legislation, to the Legislature prior to the 2025 Regular Session.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1738/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1738&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1821559,"bill_number":"SB2329","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Appropriates funds for mullet production for fishponds and stock enhancement, including for new positions, equipment, maintenance, and operating costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:30PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2329/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2329&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1821560,"bill_number":"SB2357","title":"Relating To Green Environmental Fees.","description":"Establishes a Green Environmental Fee Program that requires certain users to purchase an annual license for the use of a state beach, park, forest, trail, or other natural area on state land, to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes a Green Environmental Fee Special Fund, into which shall be deposited fees, penalties, appropriations, and gifts and donations for the program; allows moneys deposited into the fund to be used for the marketing and publication of the program and for transfers to the Beach Restoration Special Fund, State Parks Special Fund, and Hawaii Statewide Trail and Access Program, known as Na Ala Hele. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation to establish positions within the Department of Land and Natural Resources in support of the program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EET/WTL, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2357/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2357&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1821561,"bill_number":"HB1846","title":"Relating To Candidate Committee Expenditures.","description":"Amends section 11-381, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to eliminate the use of campaign funds to purchase up to 2 tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1846/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1846&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821563,"bill_number":"SB2337","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Expands the counties' authorization to exercise the same powers as the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for purposes of developing, constructing, financing, refinancing, or providing mixed-use developments. Applies to bond proceeds expended by a county after 12/31/2023. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-31","last_action":"Act 045, 05/30/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1145).","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2337/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2337&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1821564,"bill_number":"HB1769","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a refundable Family Caregiver Tax Credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to report to the Legislature before the convening of each Regular Session. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1769/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1769&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1821565,"bill_number":"HB1837","title":"Relating To School Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to create emergency access plans for each Department school. Requires each Department school to have a comprehensive school evacuation communication plan for use during emergencies. Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with the Department of Transportation to assess all Department school campuses to determine if there are sufficient emergency evacuation routes for each campus and report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1837/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1837&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821566,"bill_number":"SB2360","title":"Relating To Cesspool Conversions.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to submit a report to the Legislature on the cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Establishes three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) positions to implement the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project established by Act 153, SLH 2022. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2360/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2360&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1821568,"bill_number":"SB2371","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Establishes the PFAS Testing Grant Program within the Department of Health to provide funding to assist communities, businesses, and residents throughout the State in obtaining testing services and biological sampling to identify and detect perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/AEN, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2371/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2371&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1821569,"bill_number":"HB1772","title":"Relating To Fall Prevention.","description":"Appropriates funds to support the Department of Health's Senior Fall Prevention Campaign. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 20242025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 738).","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1772/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1772&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1821570,"bill_number":"SB2342","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Increases the penalties for violations of repeated driving without motor vehicle insurance and, beginning 1/1/2026, increases required motor vehicle insurance minimums. Clarifies the required coverage for shared cars that are made available through a peer-to-peer car-sharing program during the car-sharing period. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to solicit rate filings from motor vehicle insurers. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 138, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1239).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2342/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2342&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1821571,"bill_number":"HB1832","title":"Relating To Hiring.","description":"Authorizes a state department, division, or agency, rather than the Department of Human Resources Development, to conduct a minimum qualification review of applicants for vacant positions within the department, division, or agency. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to provide state departments, divisions, and agencies the applications received for vacancies under certain circumstances. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-05","last_action":"Act 186, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1287).","last_action_date":"2024-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1832/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1832&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821573,"bill_number":"HB1788","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. Excludes research funded by any grant, forgivable loan, or other amounts not included in gross income from qualified research expenses. 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 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","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) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1788/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1788&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1821574,"bill_number":"HB1834","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to increase the base budget of the Department of Human Services' Homeless Programs Office. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1834/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1834&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821575,"bill_number":"HB1826","title":"Relating To Education For Mental Health Professionals.","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of temporary positions to support the statewide expansion of the University of Hawaii Windward Community College's mental health-related programs. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1826/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1826&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821576,"bill_number":"HB1760","title":"Relating To State Finances.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, subject to legislative approval, to secure a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness for the bond volume cap recycling program. Authorizes the Corporation or a county to establish a bond volume cap recycling program authorized by federal law. Allows the Department of Budget and Finance and Corporation to enter into an agreement with a county for bond volume cap recycling. Establishes a volume cap recycling program subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Requires a county or issuer to submit a report to the Department of Budget and Finance and Corporation on the status or use of its portion of the volume cap that is being recycled. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-29","last_action":"Act 035, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1135).","last_action_date":"2024-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1760/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1760&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1821578,"bill_number":"HB1757","title":"Relating To Government Services.","description":"Clarifies the office of the legislative analyst.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1757/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1757&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1821579,"bill_number":"SB2352","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Resources Development.","description":"Repeals the requirement that the Director of Human Resources Development must submit a report to the Legislature before reclassifying and abolishing vacant positions within State departments and agencies that are under the jurisdiction of DHRD. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2352/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2352&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1821580,"bill_number":"SB2331","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Clarifies that the Governor may waive historic preservation requirements in an emergency proclamation only when there is an imminent or presently occurring emergency which threatens health and safety.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2331/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2331&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1821581,"bill_number":"SB2321","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Establishes the public employee health benefits working group to investigate the feasibility of establishing and offering a fully self-insured health benefits plan with no deductible or monthly premium cost to state and county public employees. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2321/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2321&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1821583,"bill_number":"HB1765","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires certain projects meeting the criteria of section 201H-38(a)(1), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to be exclusively for sale or rent to occupants who are Hawaii residents who own no other real property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1765/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1765&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1821584,"bill_number":"HB1875","title":"Relating To The County Transient Accommodations Tax.","description":"Repeals the maximum tax rate of the county transient accommodations tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TOU, LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1875/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1875&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821585,"bill_number":"HB1864","title":"Relating To The Land Use Commission.","description":"Authorizes a county to initiate a land use boundary amendment to implement the county's general plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1864/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1864&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821587,"bill_number":"SB2307","title":"Relating To Identification.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with various agencies and upon request of the inmates, to assist inmates in obtaining the inmates' civil identification card, birth certificate, social security card, and other relevant identification necessary for successful reentry into society, as soon as practicable. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to initiate the process of obtaining identifying documents for inmates released to work furlough, extended furlough, or community placement programs, by providing the forms necessary for the inmate to obtain civil identification cards and other identifying documents to the inmate as soon as practicable.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2307/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2307&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1821588,"bill_number":"SB2365","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a recognition program to incentivize schools to submit to the Department a plan for the school to reach the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Requires public high schools under the Department of Education to provide plantbased meals as an option under the school meals program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2365/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2365&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1821589,"bill_number":"HB1787","title":"Relating To Beach Protection And Coastal Access.","description":"Amends the beach protection policy of the coastal zone management program to recognize that unauthorized structures, materials, armoring, or hardening structures, including seawalls and revetments, sandbags, geotextile fabrics, and sand burritos, placed in the shoreline are a nuisance per se. Strengthens state and county abatement and cost recovery authority of, and allows citizen suits for, this type of nuisance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1787/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1787&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1821590,"bill_number":"HB1821","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Short form bill relating to human services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HUS, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1821/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1821&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1821592,"bill_number":"HB1783","title":"Relating To Identification Cards.","description":"Authorizes and establishes a regulatory framework for the issuance, use, and acceptance of electronic credentials.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1783/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1783&year=2024","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":1821593,"bill_number":"SB2333","title":"Relating To Election Audits.","description":"Allows the Chief Election Officer to use accurate copies of paper ballots, rather than the originals, when conducting a precinct audit of an electronic voting system's tally. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-24","last_action":"Act 027, 05/23/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1127).","last_action_date":"2024-05-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2333/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2333&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1821594,"bill_number":"HB1840","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to support long-term water quality monitoring and pollution source detection. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1840/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1840&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821595,"bill_number":"SB2347","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Establishes the offense of habitual violent crime. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to submit a report to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2025 and 2026. Requires the prosecuting attorney of each county to submit data to the Department of the Attorney General for the purposes of the reports. Repeals 6/30/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 213, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1314).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2347/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2347&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1821597,"bill_number":"HB1709","title":"Relating To Office Of Entrepreneurship.","description":"Establishes the office of entrepreneurship. Creates a program in partnership with the Hawaii film and creative industries development special fund. Declares the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1709/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1709&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1821598,"bill_number":"HB1854","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals existing law that provides that all local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices are preempted and that existing local laws and regulations conflicting with the state law on smoking are void. Clarifies that counties retain the authority to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices, as long as the ordinances do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law on smoking.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1854/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1854&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821599,"bill_number":"HB1741","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii Constitution To Allow Construction Of A Nuclear Power Plant Or Disposal Of Radioactive Material In The State Without Prior Legislative Approval.","description":"Repeals the provision of the state constitution that prohibits the construction of nuclear fission power plants unless approved by a two-thirds vote in each house of the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1741/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1741&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1821600,"bill_number":"SB2370","title":"Relating To Wastewater Management.","description":"Requires a wastewater treatment plant to test sewage sludge and any other residual material for the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Requires the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules for the safe disposal and sequestration of sewage sludge and other residual material that contain any amount of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Prohibits the issuance or renewal of permits if testing yields perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in sewage sludge or other residual material on land used for agronomic purposes, on land where drainage tiles have been installed, on land that drains into waters of the State, or land in a five hundred-year floodplain.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2370/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2370&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1821602,"bill_number":"HB1810","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Prohibits a person from selling ammunition to a person under the age of twenty-one. Prohibits a person under the age of twenty-one from owning, possessing, or controlling ammunition.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1810/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1810&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1821603,"bill_number":"SB2317","title":"Relating To State Capitol Tours.","description":"Requires the Governor to implement a State Capitol Tour Program for volunteer docents to conduct tours of the capitol building and grounds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2317/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2317&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1821604,"bill_number":"SB2340","title":"Relating To Construction Defects.","description":"Provides a timeframe for a claimant to accept a contractor's proposal to inspect an alleged construction defect. Provides a timeframe for a claimant and contractor to agree to the date of the inspection. Provides a timeframe for a claimant to accept a contractor's offer to repair or settle. Limits the remedies for a claimant who unreasonably rejects a contractor's proposal to inspect or offer to repair or settle, or both.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2340/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2340&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1821606,"bill_number":"HB1744","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii State Constitution To Clarify Legislative Voting Procedures.","description":"Proposes an amendment to article III of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to clarify that a legislator who is present to vote on any bill, resolution, confirmation of an appointment, or adoption of a report of a committee, whether in a floor session or in committee, shall vote either \"aye\" or \"no\" on the matter, unless the member is recused. Prohibits the practice of voting \"aye with reservations\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1744/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1744&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1821607,"bill_number":"HB1780","title":"Relating To World Peace Day.","description":"Designates September 21 of each year as World Peace Day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1780/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1780&year=2024","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1821608,"bill_number":"HB1819","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Short form bill relating to human services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HUS, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1819/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1819&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1821609,"bill_number":"HB1717","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":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1717/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1717&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1821611,"bill_number":"HB1722","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits the imposition of cost-sharing requirements for certain diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1722/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1722&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1821612,"bill_number":"HB1725","title":"Relating To Medical Liability.","description":"Ensures that any mandated medical products are subject to standard liability.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1725/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1725&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1821613,"bill_number":"SB2362","title":"Relating To Ornamental Ginger.","description":"Appropriates funds 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 producers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 3:30PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2362/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2362&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1821614,"bill_number":"SB2315","title":"Relating To Licensed Professionals.","description":"Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to post the business address and business phone number of each licensed professional on its public website.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2315/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2315&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1821616,"bill_number":"HB1768","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":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1768/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1768&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1821617,"bill_number":"HB1872","title":"Relating To Gambling Offenses.","description":"Amends the definition of \"advance gambling activity\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1872/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1872&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821618,"bill_number":"HB1863","title":"Relating To Land Use Commission.","description":"Applies permissible uses within agricultural districts to counties having specific population levels.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TOU/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1863/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1863&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821619,"bill_number":"HB1817","title":"Relating To Tax Amnesty.","description":"Establishes a one-time amnesty program for liabilities for taxable years beginning on or transactions occurring on or after 01/01/2000 through taxable periods ending on or transactions occurring on 12/31/2023. Specifies that the amnesty period begins 01/01/2025 and completes no later than 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1817/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1817&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1821621,"bill_number":"HB1781","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Establishes the Panaewa Community Development District to allow for planning, development, and maintenance of public lands in Panaewa, Hawaii. Amends membership of the Hawaii Community Development Authority to include representatives of the Panaewa Community Development District. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1781/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1781&year=2024","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1821622,"bill_number":"SB2367","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"power-generating facility\" for the purposes of environmental impact assessments to include new combustion electricity-generating facilities operating beginning January 1, 2024, that were not previously operational. Includes power-generating facilities that are converting from one source of energy to another source, where the new source requires combustion and the electrical output rating of the converted facility exceeds 5.0 megawatts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EET, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2367/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2367&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1821623,"bill_number":"SB2366","title":"Relating To Neonicotinoids.","description":"Classifies neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides and establishes a list of chemicals that belong to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2366/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2366&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1821624,"bill_number":"SB2332","title":"Relating To The Penal Code.","description":"Requires the Judicial Council to conduct a comprehensive review of the Hawaii Penal Code and to recommend proposed changes. Requires the Judicial Council to appoint an advisory committee to assist in the review, and allows the Council to also appoint a reporter and other staff as necessary. Requires the advisory committee to report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2332/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2332&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1821626,"bill_number":"SB2309","title":"Relating To Online Safety For Children.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Age-Appropriate Design Code to promote privacy protections for children and ensure that online products, services, or features that are likely to be accessed by children are designed in a manner that recognizes the distinct needs of children at different age ranges. Establishes a Children's Data Protection Working Group, administratively attached to the Department of the Attorney General, to assess and develop recommendations on the best practices for the implementation of the Hawaii Age-Appropriate Design Code. Establishes the Consumer Privacy Special Fund. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2309/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2309&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1821627,"bill_number":"HB1848","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Amends section 11-364, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1848/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1848&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821628,"bill_number":"SB2330","title":"Relating To Student Transportation.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to strengthen student transportation services for Hawaii's public school system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2330/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2330&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1821630,"bill_number":"SB2303","title":"Relating To School Bus Services.","description":"Establishes comprehensive standards for the department of education related to school bus services to ensure reasonable accommodation, equitable access, timely communication, and accountability.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2303/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2303&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1821631,"bill_number":"SB2305","title":"Relating To Missing Persons.","description":"Establishes a Silver Alert Program within the Department of Law Enforcement to help locate and safeguard missing persons who are sixty-five years of age or older, cognitively impaired, or developmentally disabled. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 158, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1259).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2305/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2305&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1821632,"bill_number":"HB1804","title":"Relating To Tax Credits.","description":"Requires that income tax credits established or renewed after 12/31/2024 include a five-year sunset or an annual one-third reduction, beginning with the sixth year of the credit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1804/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1804&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1821633,"bill_number":"SB2336","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires that condominium renters who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code be awarded reasonable attorneys' fees, costs, and the greater of $1,000 or threefold damages. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2336/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2336&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1821635,"bill_number":"HB1796","title":"Relating To Climate Resilience.","description":"Requires the Hawaii clean energy initiative program to design and implement a plan to increase jobs that strengthen emergency preparedness and climate resilience. Authorizes the use of the energy security special fund to advance the State's goals of strengthening emergency preparedness and climate mitigation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EEP/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1796/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1796&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1821636,"bill_number":"HB1802","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Revenue Bonds.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing capital improvement projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1802/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1802&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1821637,"bill_number":"SB2341","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Increases certain traffic fines and required motor vehicle insurance minimums.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC/CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2341/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2341&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1821638,"bill_number":"HB1816","title":"Relating To Tour Guides.","description":"Establishes the Tour Guide Licensing Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Requires tour guides to complete the Professional Standards Tour Certification program by the University of Hawaii or another program approved by the Director.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1816/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1816&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1821640,"bill_number":"SB2306","title":"Relating To Automated External Defibrillators.","description":"No later than January 1, 2025, requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to install and maintain automated external defibrillators in all state buildings. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide trainings on the use of automated external defibrillators for certain state employees and security staff. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2306/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2306&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1821641,"bill_number":"HB1856","title":"Relating To Traffic Regulation.","description":"Authorizes each county to adopt ordinances to regulate or restrict access to streets, highways, thoroughfares, or roads under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to TCA/WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1856/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1856&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821642,"bill_number":"HB1748","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Authorizes condominiums to invest funds in excess of their estimated replacement reserves into medium grade or high grade obligations, as specified by the Securities Valuation Office.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1748/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1748&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1821643,"bill_number":"HB1852","title":"Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Emergency Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Emergency Services Department of the City and County of Honolulu to expand Community Outreach Response and Engagement Program services outside of urban Honolulu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","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) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1852/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1852&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821645,"bill_number":"SB2350","title":"Relating To Noise Pollution.","description":"Establishes a separate prohibition on driving motor vehicles with noisy mufflers on public highways in high density population areas. Establishes separate fines for violations of motor scooter and motor vehicle muffler laws. Defines \"high density population areas\". (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 171, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1272).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2350/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2350&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1821646,"bill_number":"HB1885","title":"Relating To Lobbying.","description":"Amends the definition of \"lobbying\" to include certain communications regarding procurement decisions, staffing or appointment decisions, the development of an administrative agencys written report or statement of policy, and ex parte communications regarding contested case hearings. Includes among lobbyists certain persons who submit testimony 10 or more times in any calendar year. Establishes certain presumptions regarding testimony when given by a paid person. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of lobbying law. Effective 1/1/2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1885/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1885&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821647,"bill_number":"HB1770","title":"Relating To Social Services.","description":"Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. 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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1770/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1770&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1821649,"bill_number":"HB1753","title":"Relating To Mandatory Recount Of Votes.","description":"Lowers the threshold for a mandatory recount of votes. Requires that a recount be conducted in a different method than the original vote.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1753/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1753&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1821650,"bill_number":"HB1807","title":"Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.","description":"Specifies that the works of art special fund's one per cent transfer requirement shall apply only to capital improvement appropriations for the original construction of state buildings. Appropriates funds for performing arts initiatives and expanded arts programing in schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1807/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1807&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1821651,"bill_number":"HB1876","title":"Relating To Family Leave.","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. Establishes procedures for a health care provider to provide a certification to an employee requesting paid family leave. Requires the State and counties to establish the paid family leave program by 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1876/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1876&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821652,"bill_number":"HB1715","title":"Relating To Parental Rights.","description":"Establishes the Ohana Bill of Rights for parents and legal guardians of minor children to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their minor child.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT, EDN, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1715/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1715&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1821654,"bill_number":"SB2355","title":"Relating To Vehicle Titles.","description":"Allows a letter of attestation to the Director of Finance to act as an endorsed certificate for motor vehicle transfer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2355/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2355&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1821655,"bill_number":"HB1849","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Prohibits state or county grantees, officers and immediate family members of state or county contractors, and officers and immediate family members of state or county grantees, from contributing to candidate committees or noncandidate committees for the duration of the contract. Requires candidates, candidate committees, or noncandidate committees to return any unlawful contribution to the contributor within 30 calendar days of receipt. Provides that if any unlawful contribution is not returned to the contributor within 30 calendar days, the unlawful contribution shall escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1849/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1849&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821656,"bill_number":"HB1713","title":"Relating To Family Leave.","description":"Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to twelve 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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1713/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1713&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1821657,"bill_number":"HB1777","title":"Relating To Dental Hygienists.","description":"Authorizes dental hygienists who are under the general supervision of a licensed dentist to perform preventive dental sealant screenings and apply dental sealants on certain individuals in a school-based oral health program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to EDU, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1777/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1777&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1821659,"bill_number":"HB1892","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Part II: Amends the deadlines for required upgrades conversions, or connections for certain priority level 1 and priority level 2 cesspools. Part III: Authorizes and appropriates funds to the Department of Health to retain qualified consultants as necessary to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and website to educate homeowners and wastewater industry professionals about information and resources regarding the State's cesspool upgrade, conversion, and connection requirements and deadlines. Part IV: Appropriates funds and establishes positions for the implementation of the cesspool compliance pilot grant project. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:15PM in Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1892/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1892&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1821660,"bill_number":"SB2351","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Amends the Hawaii Workforce Development Council law to be consistent with the General Appropriations Act of 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. Amends provisions related to the selection of the Chairperson, duties, and powers of the Hawaii Workforce Development Board. 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 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2351/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2351&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1821661,"bill_number":"HB1814","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on how certain other states approach certain subjects as they relate to condominiums. Extends the final report deadline and dissolution date of the Condominium Property Regime Task Force to 6/30/2026. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1814/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1814&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1821662,"bill_number":"HB1752","title":"Relating To Election Integrity.","description":"Requires that ballot signatures be verified by employees in the presence of at least two official observers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1752/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1752&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1821664,"bill_number":"SB2325","title":"Relating To Capital Gains.","description":"Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2325/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2325&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1821665,"bill_number":"HB1829","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.","description":"Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services, 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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1829/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1829&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821666,"bill_number":"SB2353","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Facilities.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to adopt rules for facility maintenance. Requires that the condition of Department of Education facilities be periodically evaluated.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2353/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2353&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1821667,"bill_number":"HB1784","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, temporarily reinstates the Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit and expands the definition of \"technology-enabled infrastructure\" to include data servers. Sunsets the tax credit for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2027. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1784/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1784&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1821669,"bill_number":"HB1842","title":"Relating To Fire Prevention.","description":"Increases the maximum fine for violations of the fire protection laws. Specifies that each day a violation exists or continues to exist shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. Raises the criminal penalty for the offense of arson in the fourth degree to a class C felony if the offense was committed during the time period and within the geographic area in which a red flag warning was in effect. Provides that the state of mind requirement with respect to the attendant circumstance that the red flag warning was in effect is negligence. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 201, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1842/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1842&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821670,"bill_number":"HB1790","title":"Relating To Disabled Veterans.","description":"Exempts qualified disabled veterans from various annual motor vehicle fees and taxes, including vehicle weight taxes and beautification fees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1790/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1790&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1821671,"bill_number":"HB1818","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Short form bill relating to human services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HUS, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1818/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1818&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1821673,"bill_number":"HB1888","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for use at cultural events.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1888/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1888&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821674,"bill_number":"SB2368","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to conduct a statewide needs assessment to inform the future establishment of an extended producer responsibility program for packaging waste. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2368/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2368&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1821675,"bill_number":"HB1712","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":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1712/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1712&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1821676,"bill_number":"HB1891","title":"Related To Climate Change.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop strategies for vehicle miles traveled reduction in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EEP/CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1891/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1891&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1821678,"bill_number":"SB2323","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 while the person was a minor under the age of eighteen years, or against the person's parent or guardian. Discharges all related debt obligations assessed prior to the effective date of the Act. Limits court ordered community service for minors to seventy-two hours. Repeals the statewide curfew for minors. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2323/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2323&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1821679,"bill_number":"HB1755","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Short form bill relating to the state budget.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1755/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1755&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1821680,"bill_number":"HB1803","title":"Relating To Pass-through Entity Taxation.","description":"For pass-through entities electing to pay Hawaii taxes at the entity level, reduces the pass-through entity level tax rate and allows the tax credit to be carried forward to subsequent years. Takes effect 7/1/2040. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1803/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1803&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1821681,"bill_number":"HB1756","title":"Relating To State Programs.","description":"Short form bill relating to state programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1756/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1756&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1821683,"bill_number":"HB1727","title":"Relating To Growth And Development In Sexuality Health Education Curriculum.","description":"Requires that student health and sexuality health education programs include discussion of fetal growth and development. Outlines specific content to be included.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HLT, EDN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1727/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1727&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1821684,"bill_number":"HB1850","title":"Relating To Vesting In The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Amends the vesting period to 5 years for tier 2 government employees of the Employees' Retirement System who are in service on the effective date of the Act or return to service after the effective date of the Act, and for employees who become a member on or after the effective date of the Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1850/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1850&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821685,"bill_number":"HB1862","title":"Relating To Small Purchases.","description":"Increases the minimum amount for purchases constituting small purchase procurements from $25,000 to $50,000.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1862/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1862&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821686,"bill_number":"HB1828","title":"Relating To Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards.","description":"Extends the State's deadline to achieve its energy-efficiency portfolio standards target from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals for electricity use reduction to be achieved by 2030, 2035, and 2040. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adjust the 2045 and interim standards. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1828/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1828&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821688,"bill_number":"HB1762","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Prohibits a county's legislative body from approving an affordable housing project with modifications that impose stricter income requirements than the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","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) Hussey-Burdick, Kapela, Perruso voting no (3) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1762/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1762&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1821689,"bill_number":"HB1843","title":"Relating To Fire Protection.","description":"Establishes the State Fire Marshal within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to direct fire protection efforts statewide. Appropriates funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1843/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1843&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821690,"bill_number":"SB2314","title":"Relating To Digital Identification.","description":"Requires the Director of Transportation to establish and implement a Digital Identification Pilot Program. In coordination with the counties and various agencies, requires the Director of Transportation to submit a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2314/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2314&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1821692,"bill_number":"HB1884","title":"Relating To Standards Of Conduct.","description":"Clarifies disclosures required from members of the Legislature. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-24 1:45PM; CR 325.","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1884/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1884&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821693,"bill_number":"HB1812","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 develop written policies and procedures regarding solitary confinement by 7/1/2025. Requires the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to review certain housing placements. Requires the Department to develop policies and procedures to review committed persons placed in solitary confinement and develop a plan for committed persons currently in solitary confinement by 4/1/2025. Requires a report to the Legislature and Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1812/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1812&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1821694,"bill_number":"HB1724","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Exempts the sale of precious metal bullion from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1724/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1724&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1821695,"bill_number":"SB2335","title":"Relating To The State Building Code Council.","description":"Amends the membership, authority, and duties of the State Building Code Council. Gives the counties the sole discretion to amend, adopt, and update the Hawaii state building codes as they apply within each county's respective jurisdiction.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2335/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2335&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1821697,"bill_number":"HB1710","title":"Relating To Leases.","description":"Requires leases used in the conveyance of available lands as","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1710/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1710&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1821700,"bill_number":"SB2358","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Invasive Species Council.","description":"Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure its long-term viability and prevent future problems. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2358/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2358&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1821704,"bill_number":"HB1720","title":"Relating To Medical Services For Firefighters.","description":"Provides cancer screening for full-time state firefighters every three years to cover twelve types of cancer. Appropriates funds exceeding the ceiling.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1720/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1720&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1821709,"bill_number":"HB1879","title":"Relating To The Digital Voter Information Guide.","description":"Provides that certain information to be included in any digital voter information guide shall not be released to any requestor in whole or in part before the public release of the entire guide. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-03","last_action":"Act 014, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1114).","last_action_date":"2024-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1879/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1879&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821714,"bill_number":"HB1800","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Adjusts and requests appropriations for fiscal biennium 2023-2025 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 230, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1335).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1800/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1800&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821718,"bill_number":"SB2373","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2373/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2373&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1821723,"bill_number":"HB1873","title":"Relating To Indecent Exposure.","description":"Increases the criminal penalty for the offense of indecent exposure from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor if the victim is less than 16 years of age. Provides that the state of mind requirement is not applicable to the fact that the victim is less than 16 years of age and that the actor is strictly liable with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was less than 16 years of age.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1873/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1873&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821727,"bill_number":"HB1754","title":"Relating To Election Ballots.","description":"Requires that post-election pre-certification audits rely on physical ballots.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1754/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1754&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1821741,"bill_number":"SB2359","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Appropriates funding for the Hawaii Ant Lab to support little fire ant mitigation and eradication efforts.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2359/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2359&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1821742,"bill_number":"HB1776","title":"Relating To The Household And Dependent Care Services Tax Credit.","description":"Amends income tax brackets. Temporarily amends the applicable percentage of the employment-related expenses for which the child and dependent care income tax credit may be claimed and permanently provides for a disallowance period when there is a final administrative or judicial decision finding that the claim was due to fraud or disallowing the credit. Amends state conformity with certain federal deductions. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1776/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1776&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821743,"bill_number":"HB1869","title":"Relating To Unmanned Aircraft.","description":"Establishes the felony offenses of misuse of uncrewed aircraft in the first, second, and third degrees. Requires uncrewed aircraft to be operated by a human operator at all times. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 161, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1869/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1869&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821744,"bill_number":"SB2318","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":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2318/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2318&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1821746,"bill_number":"HB1855","title":"Relating To Family Leave.","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. Establishes procedures for a health care provider to provide a certification to an employee requesting paid family leave. Requires the State and counties to establish the paid family leave program by 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1855/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1855&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821747,"bill_number":"HB1759","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Requires cesspools attached to or used by housing or lodging that provides transient accommodations to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035 for priority level 1 cesspools and before 1/1/2040 for priority level 2 cesspools. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1759/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1759&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1821748,"bill_number":"SB2361","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes two permanent full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) grant specialist positions within the Department of Agriculture. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2361/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2361&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1821750,"bill_number":"HB1792","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, requires each public, private, and charter school in the State to establish a program within the health education curriculum for high school students to provide instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Specifies instruction requirements. Waives liability for instruction under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1792/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1792&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1821751,"bill_number":"SB2345","title":"Relating To Crisis Intervention.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to coordinate crisis intervention training for state and county law enforcement agencies. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 4:45 PM; CR 016.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2345/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2345&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1821752,"bill_number":"SB2320","title":"Relating To Windshield Tinting.","description":"Lowers the level of light transmittance allowed on sun screening glazing on motor vehicle windows from thirty-five per cent to twenty per cent.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2320/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2320&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1821753,"bill_number":"HB1838","title":"Relating To Zoning.","description":"Expands the zoning powers of counties. Expands the scope of the transient accommodations tax law to include certain shelters and vehicles with sleeping accommodations. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 780).","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1838/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1838&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821755,"bill_number":"HB1805","title":"Relating To The Procedure For Payment Under Protest Lawsuits.","description":"Allows for the interest earned on payments under protest in the litigated claims fund to be paid in nontaxation cases if the claimant prevails. Establishes a procedure for the disposition of moneys and refiling of actions when a payment under protest suit is filed prematurely. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1805/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1805&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1821756,"bill_number":"HB1813","title":"Relating To Agricultural Lands.","description":"Requires a property owner of agricultural land to obtain a special permit from the respective county prior to conducting public and private open area types of recreational use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 02-09-24 10:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1813/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1813&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1821757,"bill_number":"SB2344","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. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2344/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2344&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1821758,"bill_number":"HB1871","title":"Relating To Fraudulent Activity.","description":"Removes the possibility of probation or suspension of sentence for the offenses of fraud, false claims, and false statements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1871/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1871&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821760,"bill_number":"HB1736","title":"Relating To Maui Wildfire Victims.","description":"Establishes a program to provide no interest and no fee loans for down payments to Maui wildfire victims who lost their homes in the wildfire. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the State general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1736/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1736&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1821761,"bill_number":"HB1798","title":"Relating To Minimum Wage.","description":"Beginning September 30, 2028, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate to within the nearest twenty-five cents using the Urban Hawaii Consumer Price index to take effect on January 1 of the following year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1798/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1798&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1821762,"bill_number":"HB1737","title":"Relating To Capital Punishment.","description":"Provides for a sentence of death or life imprisonment without possibility of parole upon conviction for sex trafficking of a minor. Requires separate sentencing proceedings after conviction before a jury.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1737/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1737&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1821763,"bill_number":"SB2304","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 governs smoking.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2304/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2304&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1821765,"bill_number":"SB2338","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"For policies, contracts, plans, agreements, and plan contracts issued or renewed after 12/31/2024, requires the insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2338/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2338&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1821766,"bill_number":"HB1830","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2026, establishes provisional or associate-level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances; authorizes psychologist license applicants who possess a provisional license to sit for the licensing examination before completing certain supervised experience requirements; and authorizes insurance reimbursements for services provided by a supervised social work intern in certain circumstances. Appropriates funds out of the Compliance Resolution Fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 093, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1194).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1830/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1830&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821767,"bill_number":"HB1806","title":"Relating To The Procedure For Tax Appeals.","description":"Removes language specifying that an appeal from the Tax Appeal Court be filed with the Tax Appeal Court. Allows an appeal from the Tax Appeal Court to be filed within thirty days of entry of a final judgment. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1806/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1806&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1821769,"bill_number":"HB1716","title":"Relating To Theft.","description":"Creates the offense of organized retail theft. Provides penalties for organized retail theft. Creates an organized retail theft task force.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1716/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1716&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1821770,"bill_number":"HB1758","title":"Relating To Professional Engineers.","description":"Clarifies that code compliance review of plans for construction applicable to the specific engineering field is considered lawful experience in engineering work for employees of municipalities. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 04-23-24 2:30PM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1758/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1758&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1821771,"bill_number":"SB2339","title":"Relating To State Finances.","description":"Allows HHFDC or a county to establish a bond recycling program authorized by federal law. Allows HHFDC or a county to secure a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness for the bond recycling program. Allows the Department of Budget and Finance and HHFDC to enter into an agreement with a county for bond recycling. Requires a county or issuer to submit a report to the Department of Budget and Finance and HHFDC on the status or use of its portion of the volume cap that is being recycled. Requires a reserve to be maintained for the unsecured portion of debt incurred for the bond recycling program and establishes a reserve for HHFDC as a subaccount of the rental housing revolving fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2339/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2339&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1821772,"bill_number":"HB1847","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Amends section 11-357, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to prohibit state and county 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 or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1847/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1847&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821774,"bill_number":"HB1797","title":"Relating To Student Transportation.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to strengthen student transportation services for Hawaii's public school system.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1797/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1797&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1821775,"bill_number":"HB1791","title":"Relating To Employment.","description":"Requires certain employers in the State to offer reproductive loss leave for employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1791/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1791&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1821776,"bill_number":"HB1761","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes HHFDC to issue bonds for housing project infrastructure and finance the development of regional state infrastructure projects. Exempts bonds issued by HHFDC for improvements by assessments, and the interest thereon, from state, county, and municipal taxation, with certain exceptions. Includes proceeds from bonds issued for regional state infrastructure projects as a source of revenue for regional state infrastructure subaccounts. Authorizes regional state infrastructure subaccount revenues to be used to repay regional state infrastructure project bond holders. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 04-03-24 10:30AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2024-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1761/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1761&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1821777,"bill_number":"HB1827","title":"Relating To Healthcare Workforce Development.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and Department of Education to support health care workforce development programs, specifically the public high school health care workforce certificate program and glidepath program for certified nurse aides. Appropriates funds to renovate and equip certain public high school classrooms to be used for health care training. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 089, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1827/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1827&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821779,"bill_number":"HB1809","title":"Relating To Ocean Recreation Commercial Permits.","description":"Requires that any newly established ocean recreation management area include the same or greater number of commercial use permits as the number of permits applicable to the area before the establishment of the ocean recreation management area.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1809/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1809&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1821780,"bill_number":"HB1824","title":"Relating To Defamation.","description":"Protects individuals who make claims of sexual misconduct from defamation lawsuits unless the claims were proven to be made with malice.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1824/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1824&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1821781,"bill_number":"HB1743","title":"Relating To Regulation By The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs.","description":"Requires that if a broker-dealer is subject to a more restrictive standard than under the federal Regulation Best Interest standard, the more restrictive standard shall apply. Allows certain investment advisor representatives to use other continuing education hours to satisfy continuing education requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1743/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1743&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1821782,"bill_number":"HB1742","title":"Relating To Marriage.","description":"Raises the minimum age for marriage from 16 to 18 years of age. Allows a person to marry at 17 years of age with the written consent of the person's parent, guardian, or a family court judge.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1742/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1742&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1821784,"bill_number":"HB1711","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Allows designation of eligible homestead lots as enterprise zones for a period of twenty years. Provides state and local incentives to qualified businesses on homestead lots.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1711/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1711&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1821785,"bill_number":"SB2349","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. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2349/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2349&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1821786,"bill_number":"HB1763","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Prohibits the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation from forgiving any loan made from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund unless the Corporation forecloses on the project. Amends the permitted uses of and priority for which moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund are to be used. Repeals the authorization to use Rental Housing Revolving Fund to provide grants. Requires the Corporation to submit a report to the Legislature on plans to revolve funds back into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Applies to Rental Housing Revolving Fund applications submitted after 6/30/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 235, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1340).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1763/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1763&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1821787,"bill_number":"HCR4","title":"Requesting The Current Members Of The Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement To Amend The Agreement To Allow Hawaii To Join As A Member.","description":"Requesting The Current Members Of The Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement To Amend The Agreement To Allow Hawaii To Join As A Member.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR4/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=4&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821789,"bill_number":"SB2324","title":"Relating To First Responders.","description":"Requires the State to share in the cost of county first responder personnel fulfilling state-imposed new mandates or increases in the level of service under existing programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2324/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2324&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1821790,"bill_number":"SB2311","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Batteries.","description":"Establishes an electric vehicle battery recycling and disposal program. Prohibits disposal of propulsion batteries as solid waste. Prohibits producers of propulsion batteries from refusing propulsion batteries for reuse, remanufacturing, repurposing, or recycling. Establishes producer responsibility for propulsion batteries embedded into vehicles or sold separately in the State or through remote sale. Authorizes the Department of Health to inspect any place, building, or premise and issue warnings and citations for failure to comply. Establishes requirements for a battery management plan. Establishes fines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2311/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2311&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1821791,"bill_number":"SB2363","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a two-year agricultural crime pilot project to examine the effectiveness of prosecuting agricultural crimes, including agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism, in the City and County of Honolulu and County of Kauai. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2363/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2363&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1821793,"bill_number":"HB1718","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Amends the definition of \"dangerous to self\". Defines the terms \"gravely disabled\" and \"psychiatric deterioration\". Broadens the term of \"imminently dangerous to self and others\". Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1718/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1718&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1821794,"bill_number":"HB1815","title":"Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.","description":"Includes agritourism in the definition of \"enterprise\" to authorize the Agribusiness Development Corporation to financially support businesses engaged in agritourism. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1815/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1815&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1821795,"bill_number":"HB1719","title":"Relating To Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.","description":"Requires birthing facilities to screen newborns for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and to report data to the Department of Health. Provides a screening exemption when parents or guardians object on religious grounds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1719/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1719&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1821796,"bill_number":"HB1886","title":"Relating To Fire Protection.","description":"Authorizes moneys in the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to be used to defray the cost of statewide fire prevention, education, life safety, and preparedness programs, and hiring of administrative personnel. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1886/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1886&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821798,"bill_number":"HB1880","title":"Relating To The Electoral College.","description":"Reschedules the post-election assembly of presidential electors to the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December next following their election.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Act 006, 04/18/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1106).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1880/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1880&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821799,"bill_number":"HB1845","title":"Relating To Partial Public Financing Of Elections.","description":"Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective 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. Appropriates funds for the program and staff. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1845/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1845&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821800,"bill_number":"HB1723","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 recall of elected officials and appointed justices and judges.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1723/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1723&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1821801,"bill_number":"HB1745","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. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1745/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1745&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1821803,"bill_number":"HB1785","title":"Relating To Unemployment Benefits.","description":"Allows striking workers to be eligible for unemployment benefits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1785/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1785&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1821804,"bill_number":"HB1844","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of temporary adjunct faculty positions at the University of Hawaii Maui College. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1844/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1844&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821805,"bill_number":"HB1865","title":"Making An Appropriation For The Career Criminal Prosecution Program.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the career criminal prosecution unit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","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) Ganaden, Perruso voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1865/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1865&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821806,"bill_number":"HB1877","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Amend the procurement code to require County Council approval for contracts awarded by a county under its statutory authorization for sole source procurement if the contract amount exceeds $30,000.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1877/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1877&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821808,"bill_number":"HB1749","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Restores in-person voting at polling places as the principal method of voting in this State. Repeals the establishment of voter service centers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1749/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1749&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1821809,"bill_number":"SB2326","title":"Relating To Teachers.","description":"Increases the bonus for teachers who achieve and maintain a current national board certification from $5,000 to $15,000. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2326/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2326&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1821810,"bill_number":"HB1739","title":"Relating To Product Labeling.","description":"Establishes labeling requirements for products that were developed or tested using human cells.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPC/JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1739/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1739&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1821812,"bill_number":"HB1778","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2026, amends existing law regarding preemption of local ordinances and regulations regulating the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices as a matter of statewide concern to clarify that the State's preemption power extends solely to the taxation of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and allows counties to adopt ordinances and regulations that regulate smoking or the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that governs smoking. Prohibits the counties from enacting an ordinance or a regulation that imposes a fee or tax on the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, or electronic smoking devices. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1778/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1778&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1821813,"bill_number":"HB1861","title":"Relating To Number Plates.","description":"Requires each number plate issued on or after 1/1/2025 to include an 'okina in the word \"Hawai'i\". Authorizes the use of all uppercase letters, all lowercase letters, or initial capital letters for the words \"Hawai'i\" and \"Aloha State\" in motor vehicle number plates. Limits application of special number plates for environmental conservation to electric vehicles. Specifies that the design for special number plates for environmental conservation does not require the words \"Aloha State\". (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 064, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1165).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1861/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1861&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821814,"bill_number":"HB1795","title":"Relating To Community College.","description":"Establishes a working group within the University of Hawaii to evaluate possibilities for making community college free for Hawaii residents. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","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, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1795/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1795&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1821815,"bill_number":"HB1774","title":"Relating To Missing Persons.","description":"Establishes a silver alert program within the Department of Law Enforcement to help locate and safeguard missing persons who are sixty years of age or older, cognitively impaired, or developmentally disabled. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1774/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1774&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1821817,"bill_number":"SB2310","title":"Relating To Harassment.","description":"Prohibits a person from using a location tracker to harass, stalk, or perpetuate a crime against another person without their knowledge. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2310/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2310&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1821818,"bill_number":"SB2354","title":"Relating To Alcohol.","description":"Expands the definition of \"beer\" under the intoxicating liquor law to mean any alcoholic beverage containing not less than 0.5% 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. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Act 009, 04/19/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1109).","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2354/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2354&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1821819,"bill_number":"HB1866","title":"Making An Appropriation For The Victim Witness Assistance Program.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the victim witness assistance program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","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) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1866/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1866&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821820,"bill_number":"SB2308","title":"Relating To Speeding.","description":"Authorizes additional fines and penalties for convictions of speeding in a school zone. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2308/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2308&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1821822,"bill_number":"HB1858","title":"Relating To Public Agency Meetings.","description":"Provides that supplemental information received within 48 hours of a meeting of a board subject to state opening meetings law may be added to the board packet; provided that the public is promptly provided access to the supplemental information.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1858/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1858&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1821823,"bill_number":"SB2356","title":"Relating To Wildfires.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Defense the position and duties of State Wildfire Marshal, the position and duties of State Wildfire Chief, the State Wildfire Corps, and the State Wildfire Fuel Reduction Task Force. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2356/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2356&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1821824,"bill_number":"SB2316","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Prohibits a health insurer from requiring an insured diagnosed with stage two through stage five cancer to undergo step therapy prior to covering the insured for certain drugs prescribed by the insured's health care provider, under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2316/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2316&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1821825,"bill_number":"HB1721","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Requires the Med-QUEST Division of the Department of Human Services to adopt rules authorizing reimbursements for remote ultrasound procedures and remote fetal nonstress tests.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1721/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1721&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1821827,"bill_number":"HB1751","title":"Relating To Transparency Of Elections.","description":"Requires election information to be publicly available either through website access or public records request.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1751/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1751&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1821828,"bill_number":"HB1801","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":"2024-07-10","last_action":"Act 253, 07/10/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1365).","last_action_date":"2024-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1801/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1801&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1821829,"bill_number":"SB2312","title":"Relating To School Security.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to assign school security personnel at all schools and facilities where students are present and determine the appropriate number of security personnel for each school. Requires the Department of Education to establish and adopt hiring and training requirements for school security personnel.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2312/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2312&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1821830,"bill_number":"HB1779","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Establishes a three-year summer tuition pilot program to provide funding to UH community colleges to offset the costs aligning the resident tuition rates for the summer semester with the resident tuition rates for the spring and fall semesters at the community colleges. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1779/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1779&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1821835,"bill_number":"HB1894","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Authorizes and appropriates funds to the Department of Health to retain qualified consultants as necessary to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and website to educate homeowners and wastewater industry professionals about information and resources regarding the State's cesspool upgrade, conversion, and connection requirements and deadlines. Requires that mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions include whether the property has a cesspool, including the date by which state law mandates that the cesspool be upgraded, converted, or connected, and the priority level of the cesspool according to the Hawaii cesspool hazard assessment and prioritization tool.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1894/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1894&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1821840,"bill_number":"HB1895","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Prohibits the installation of septic systems for any development or structure constructed on a subdivision of land in the agricultural district on or after January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1895/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1895&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1821846,"bill_number":"HB1897","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 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EET/AEN, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1897/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1897&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1821852,"bill_number":"HB1896","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, 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. Takes effect 1/1/2027. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Deferred one day.","last_action_date":"2024-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1896/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1896&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1822407,"bill_number":"SB2381","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 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit a progress and final report to the Legislature. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2381/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2381&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822408,"bill_number":"SB2407","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in grades nine through twelve. Requires students in grades nine through twelve to complete one course in financial literacy before graduation. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers who are teaching financial literacy courses. Requires the Board of Education to adopt administrative rules to implement financial literacy education curriculum and regularly review the financial literacy curricula plan. Authorizes the Board of Education to consult with other state and county agencies, private entities, and nonprofit organizations to disseminate information on financial literacy education resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2407/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2407&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1822409,"bill_number":"SB2437","title":"Relating To Construction Waste.","description":"Requires the State Building Codes to incorporate the International Green Construction Code. Sets specified targets for the recycling, reuse, donation, and resale of nonhazardous construction waste.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2437/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2437&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822410,"bill_number":"HB1943","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Requires the health benefits plan or plans established by the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund board to meet or exceed the requirements of the Prepaid Health Care Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1943/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1943&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1822412,"bill_number":"HB1941","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Health To Implement Quality Improvement Recommendations For The Hawaii State Hospital.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation from the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Special Fund to the Department of Health to implement quality improvement measures recommended in the 2024 consultant report for the Hawaii State Hospital. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1941/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1941&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1822413,"bill_number":"SB2412","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Establishes the Aquaculture Advisory Committee within the Department of Agriculture. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2412/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2412&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822416,"bill_number":"SB2388","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Prohibits the Employees' Retirement System from acquiring securities of companies that have active business operations with Russia or Belarus.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT/TCA, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2388/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2388&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822417,"bill_number":"SB2413","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Board of Agriculture to submit a report to the Legislature on the percentage of agricultural lands that are suitable for farming and actively farmed and certain dollar amounts relating to lease transfers between lessees. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 181, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1282).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2413/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2413&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822418,"bill_number":"SB2405","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Allows campaign funds to be used for a candidate's child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 690).","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2405/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2405&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1822419,"bill_number":"HB1922","title":"Relating To Wildlife.","description":"Expands the department of land and natural resources' rulemaking authority to include any rule deemed necessary to protect certain wildlife. Expands the board of land and natural resources' authority to timely adopt, amend, or repeal certain rules if the board finds that the action is necessary to implement effective and adaptive management measures in response to impacted natural resources or in light of newly available technology or data. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 223, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1324).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1922/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1922&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822420,"bill_number":"HB1904","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Provides a process for school placement for a child whose parent or guardian 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 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDU/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1904/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1904&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1822421,"bill_number":"SB2460","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to address the mental health and wellness needs of youth in the State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2460/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2460&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1822424,"bill_number":"HB1950","title":"Relating To Kimchi Day.","description":"Designates November 22 of each year as \"Kimchi Day\" in the State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Act 008, 04/19/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1108).","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1950/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1950&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822425,"bill_number":"SB2396","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Prohibits the distribution of electioneering communications before an election that a person knows or should have known are deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes of a candidate or party.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2396/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2396&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822426,"bill_number":"SB2383","title":"Relating To Credits For Fuel Taxes Paid By Commercial Fishers.","description":"Repeals the fuel tax credit for commercial fishers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2383/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2383&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822427,"bill_number":"HB1956","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes a business revitalization task force to identify methods to improve Hawaii's general economic competitiveness and business climate, including by mitigating regulatory and tax burdens. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1956/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1956&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1822428,"bill_number":"SB2481","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Establishes a timeline by which roasted coffee, instant coffee, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages that use a geographic origin in labeling or advertising are required to contain a certain per cent coffee by weight from that geographic origin.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2481/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2481&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1822430,"bill_number":"HB1934","title":"Relating To Driving While Intoxicated.","description":"Requires the Director of Transportation to convene an intoxicated driving reduction working group, under the leadership of Hawaii's strategic highway safety plan, to make recommendations for amendments to existing laws to reduce incidents of intoxicated driving. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1934/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1934&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1822431,"bill_number":"SB2428","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program within the Agribusiness Development Corporation to support local agricultural producers. Requires annual reports. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds for program and two positions. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2428/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2428&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822432,"bill_number":"SB2482","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. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2482/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2482&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1822433,"bill_number":"SB2406","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. Amends the frequency with which the Hawaii Tourism Authority is required to submit a report of contracts and agreements it enters into. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Garcia, Hussey-Burdick, Matsumoto, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela, Kong, Perruso, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2406/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2406&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1822434,"bill_number":"SB2448","title":"Relating To Indebtedness To The State.","description":"Reduces the time requirement when a disbursing officer shall inform the employee of indebtedness. Reduces the minimum amount owed per pay period from $100 to $50 or 5% of the new employee's wages.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2448/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2448&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1822435,"bill_number":"SB2424","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a program specialist position. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2424/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2424&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822437,"bill_number":"SB2389","title":"Relating To Beverage Containers.","description":"Allows for the establishment of additional regional centers for the redemption of refillable beverage containers. Repeals exemptions for certain beverage dealers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2389/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2389&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822438,"bill_number":"HB1960","title":"Relating To An Economic Development District Planning Organization.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for temporary positions within OPSD to support the activities of a district organization for a statewide economic development district. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EET/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1960/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1960&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1822440,"bill_number":"SB2466","title":"Relating To Crisis Services.","description":"Establishes a Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program within the Department of Health to expand existing services to divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. Defines \"mental health emergency worker\". Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation for the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2466/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2466&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822441,"bill_number":"HB1907","title":"Relating To Stream Maintenance.","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to establish and implement a two-year Manoa stream maintenance reimbursement pilot program to reimburse homeowners adjacent to Manoa stream for clearing debris in Manoa stream. Appropriates funds and establishes positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1907/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1907&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1822442,"bill_number":"HB1959","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes the Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1959/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1959&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1822444,"bill_number":"HB1938","title":"Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts.","description":"Permits the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to sell artwork purchased with moneys from the works of art special funds as long as the artist or artists who created the work has died and the work is sold at a fair market value as determined by a third-party appraiser. Requires the proceeds of any sale of artwork purchased using moneys from the works of art special fund to be deposited into the works of art special fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1938/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1938&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1822445,"bill_number":"HB1903","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Expands access of early learning programs to other state properties and public lands besides public school campuses. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"The committee on WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 04-04-24 10:15AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2024-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1903/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1903&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1822446,"bill_number":"SB2400","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. Makes certain amendments to membership eligibility. 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":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2400/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2400&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1822447,"bill_number":"HB1931","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Sciences Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Akamai Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies for the Maunakea Scholars Program and Akamai Internship Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1931/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1931&year=2024","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1822448,"bill_number":"HB1921","title":"Relating To Mobile Vaccinations.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for mobile vaccination services for populations with reduced access to vaccines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1921/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1921&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822449,"bill_number":"SB2387","title":"Relating To Owners Of Land.","description":"Corrects erroneous references in chapters 520 and 520A, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-11","last_action":"Act 003, 04/11/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1103).","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2387/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2387&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822451,"bill_number":"SB2462","title":"Relating To The State Health Planning And Development Agency.","description":"Amends the functions of the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Establishes positions. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2462/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2462&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822453,"bill_number":"HB1915","title":"Relating To The Uniform Probate Code.","description":"Updates the Uniform Probate Code by reducing the number of required publications of a notice to creditors by a trustee to once a week for two successive weeks, consistent with amendments made by Act 158, SLH 2023, to publication requirements applicable to probate matters generally.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Act 007, 04/18/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1107).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1915/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1915&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1822454,"bill_number":"SB2423","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2423/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2423&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822456,"bill_number":"HB1912","title":"Relating To Judges For The District Court Of The First Circuit.","description":"Establishes one additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 721).","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1912/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1912&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1822457,"bill_number":"HB1924","title":"Relating To A Wildfire Forecast System For Hawaii.","description":"Requires UH to establish a program to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1924/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1924&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822458,"bill_number":"HB1898","title":"Relating To Cesspool Conversions.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for two full-time positions to implement the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project established by Act 153, SLH 2022, and makes an appropriation for the project for FY 2024-2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1898/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1898&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1822460,"bill_number":"HB1937","title":"Relating To The Department Of Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the preparation of an environmental impact statement to drill non-potable water wells on individual parcels at Panaewa and Pahoa agricultural parks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1937/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1937&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1822461,"bill_number":"SB2463","title":"Related To Mental Health.","description":"Authorizes examination of defendants via telehealth. Amends conditions for a defendant's release or examination of fitness to proceed. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2463/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2463&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822462,"bill_number":"SB2422","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects per the agricultural infrastructure of the State, a food and product innovation network, and outstanding debt on the Waiahole water system. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2422/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2422&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822463,"bill_number":"SB2426","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Part II: Requires certain priority level 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035, and priority level 2 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2045, rather than before 1/1/2050. Part III: Appropriates funds to implement the cesspool compliance pilot grant project established pursuant to Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Part IV: 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. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2426/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2426&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822465,"bill_number":"HB1932","title":"Relating To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation to acquire, including by condemnation, any real, personal, or mixed property for immediate or future use and own, hold, improve, rehabilitate, sell, assign, exchange, transfer, convey, lease, or dispose of the property acquired. Amends the definition of \"public lands\" to exclude lands set aside for the Department of Transportation, leased by the Department of Transportation, or to which the Department of Transportation holds title. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to directly acquire any real property for its purposes. Authorizes the Director of Transportation to expend funds for the acquisition, management, or maintenance of property for projects relating to climate mitigation and adaptation and visual and noise buffer zones and barriers. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 109, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1210).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1932/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1932&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1822467,"bill_number":"HB1946","title":"Relating To Process Improvement.","description":"Establishes a three-year pilot program in the Department of Health for hiring process improvement. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1946/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1946&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1822468,"bill_number":"HB1900","title":"Relating To Hydrologic Data Collection.","description":"Appropriates funds to improve the State's water resource management and hydrologic data collection. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1900/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1900&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822469,"bill_number":"SB2442","title":"Relating To Burial Sites.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"burial site\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2442/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2442&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822470,"bill_number":"SB2457","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Provides that the Liquor Commission or other licensing agency of each county shall deny the renewal of certain current liquor licenses upon receipt of sufficient protests.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2457/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2457&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822471,"bill_number":"SB2478","title":"Relating To Imu Infrastructure.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish imu infrastructure in state parks. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2478/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2478&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822473,"bill_number":"SB2377","title":"Relating To Compensation For Court-appointed Counsel.","description":"Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel in criminal proceedings. Appropriates funds. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2377/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2377&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1822476,"bill_number":"HB1918","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Extends the sunset date for the historic preservation tax credit to December 31, 2030, and adjusts the cap on the total tax credits for future taxable years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1918/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1918&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822477,"bill_number":"HB1933","title":"Relating To Sobriety Checks.","description":"Establishes a sobriety checkpoint special fund to provide funding to county law enforcement agencies for staffing for sobriety checks and processing of persons arrested at sobriety checkpoints. Increases the state vehicle registration fee and establishes the amount to be deposited into the sobriety checkpoint special fund. Appropriates funds into the sobriety checkpoint special fund and out of the special fund as grants-in-aid for the counties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","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) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1933/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1933&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1822478,"bill_number":"SB2404","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Repeals the requirement that a standard proxy form authorized by the unit owners' association contain a box wherein an owner may indicate that the proxy is given to the board as a whole and that the vote is to be made on the basis of the preference of the majority of the directors present at the meeting. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2404/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2404&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1822479,"bill_number":"SB2395","title":"Relating To A Probation Compliance Credits Program.","description":"Requires the Judiciary to establish a Compliance Credits Pilot Program for probationers that comply with their conditions of supervision. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2395/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2395&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822480,"bill_number":"SB2443","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Establishes the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program, to be implemented by the State in only those locations where a photo red light imaging detector system has been implemented. Creates a new offense of noncompliance with maximum speed limit under an automated speed enforcement system. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 112, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1213).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2443/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2443&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1822483,"bill_number":"SB2473","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a refundable tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to report to the Legislature before the convening of each Regular Session. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2473/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2473&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822484,"bill_number":"SB2397","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 4/14/2112. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2397/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2397&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822485,"bill_number":"SB2384","title":"Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.","description":"Lowers the blood alcohol concentration threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from 0.08 to 0.05.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Re-referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2384/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2384&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822487,"bill_number":"HB1942","title":"Relating To Corporations.","description":"Permits real property assets of a dissolved corporation to escheat to the State, upon approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, if the assets were not transferred to a creditor, claimant, or shareholder of the corporation; real property taxes and any state tax liens have remained unpaid for five years; and the State makes a showing that attempts to locate creditors, claimants, and shareholders of the dissolved corporation have been unsuccessful. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1942/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1942&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1822488,"bill_number":"SB2378","title":"Relating To The Uniform Probate Code.","description":"Updates the Uniform Probate Code by reducing the number of required publications of a notice to creditors by a trustee to once a week for two successive weeks, consistent with amendments made by Act 158, SLH 2023, to publication requirements applicable to probate matters generally.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2378/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2378&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1822489,"bill_number":"SB2410","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 prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2410/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2410&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822493,"bill_number":"SB2420","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires all public, private, and charter schools in the State to include thirty minutes of instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and training in the proper performance of the Heimlich maneuver in their health education curriculum required for graduation for students in grades 9-12. Specifies instruction requirements. Waives liability for instruction under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2420/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2420&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822494,"bill_number":"HB1911","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Judiciary Supplemental Budget for the 2023-2025 biennium. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 233, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1338).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1911/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1911&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1822495,"bill_number":"HB1953","title":"Relating To The Penal Code.","description":"Requires the Judicial Council to conduct a comprehensive review of the Hawaii Penal Code and to recommend proposed changes. Requires the Judicial Council to appoint an advisory committee to assist in the review, and allows the Judicial Council to also appoint a reporter and other staff as necessary. Requires the advisory committee to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 245, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1953/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1953&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1822496,"bill_number":"SB2441","title":"Relating To Burial Sites.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend the definition of \"lineal descent\", in HAR, to allow applicants to better claim lineal descent status to remains found at burial sites.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2441/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2441&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822497,"bill_number":"SB2394","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, expands the types of potential violations 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 consider certain factors when imposing penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2394/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2394&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822498,"bill_number":"SB2430","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Board of Agriculture to submit a report on the percentage of agricultural lands that are suitable for farming and actively farmed and certain dollar amounts relating to lease transfers between lessees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2430/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2430&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822501,"bill_number":"SB2447","title":"Relating To The Board Of Agriculture.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to the Board of Agriculture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2447/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2447&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1822502,"bill_number":"SB2432","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 12/31/2024. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2432/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2432&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822504,"bill_number":"SB2408","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2408/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2408&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822505,"bill_number":"SB2455","title":"Related To Graffiti.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish the Graffiti Task Force within the Department of Law Enforcement to identify ways to reduce graffiti in Hawaii. Declares that the general services fund ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2455/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2455&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822506,"bill_number":"HB1952","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Specifically authorizes a medical cannabis dispensary to purchase cannabis and manufactured cannabis products from another dispensary. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules regarding medical cannabis products within a certain time. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1952/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1952&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1822507,"bill_number":"HB1905","title":"Relating To Public Housing.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep 1 or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that the Authority may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows the Authority to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1905/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1905&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1822510,"bill_number":"SB2449","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Requires employers 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 this time frame and the parties' failure to reach an agreement within 90 days of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate, or by January 31 of the year in which the collective bargaining agreement is due to expire, whichever is earlier, constitute an impasse and the dispute shall be subject to the impasse procedures in section 89-11, HRS. Takes effect of 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2449/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2449&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1822512,"bill_number":"SB2431","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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2431/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2431&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822513,"bill_number":"SB2414","title":"Relating To Sustainable Food Systems.","description":"Establishes the Sustainable Food Systems Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Establishes an unspecified number of positions within the Department of Agriculture. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2414/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2414&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822514,"bill_number":"SB2458","title":"Relating To Community Care Foster Family Homes.","description":"Allows the primary caregiver to be absent from the community care foster family home; provided that the substitute caregiver is present during the absence.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2458/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2458&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1822515,"bill_number":"HB1954","title":"Relating To The Community Outreach Court.","description":"Permanently establishes and appropriates funds for the Community Outreach Court as a division of the District Court of the First Circuit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1954/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1954&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1822518,"bill_number":"SB2434","title":"Relating To Fire Prevention.","description":"Establishes the position of the State Fire Marshal. Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to employ seven fire enforcement officers to issue citations to and remove persons creating fire risks on state lands. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2434/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2434&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822519,"bill_number":"HB1949","title":"Relating To The Generation Of Wildfire Susceptibility Maps For Hawaii.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to establish and implement a two-year program to develop web-GIS wildfire susceptibility and vulnerability maps for the State of Hawaii to determine which communities, landscapes, buildings, and infrastructure are most vulnerable to future wildfires. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1949/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1949&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822520,"bill_number":"SB2459","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Requires the employer to initiate negotiations on repricing of classes within a bargaining unit within thirty 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 days 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":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2459/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2459&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1822521,"bill_number":"SB2392","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Specifies that election ballots issued by the Chief Election Officer or county clerk shall exclude any candidate who is disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. Provides for a process for challenging an inclusion or exclusion of a candidate from a ballot. Includes a candidate's disqualification as grounds for an election contest complaint. Specifies that electors of presidential and vice presidential candidates shall not be individuals who are disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. Prohibits electors from voting for any presidential or vice presidential nominee who has been disqualified pursuant to section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; article XVI, section 3, of the Hawaii State Constitution; or another constitutional or statutory provision as determined by a federal court or the Supreme Court. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2392/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2392&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822522,"bill_number":"SB2474","title":"Relating To Family Leave.","description":"By 1/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2028, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2474/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2474&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822523,"bill_number":"SB2419","title":"Relating To Agricultural Biosecurity.","description":"Appropriates funds for the biosecurity program of the Department of Agriculture to develop and implement projects for clean plant material, agricultural treatments, diagnostics, and pest management. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2419/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2419&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822526,"bill_number":"HB1920","title":"Relating To Owners Of Land.","description":"Corrects erroneous references in chapters 520 and 520A, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1920/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1920&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822527,"bill_number":"SB2375","title":"Relating To Judges For The District Court Of The First Circuit.","description":"Establishes one additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2375/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2375&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1822531,"bill_number":"SB2468","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":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2468/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2468&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1822532,"bill_number":"HB1957","title":"Relating To Research Activities.","description":"Repeals the provision that made references to the base amount in the Internal Revenue Code inapplicable to the research activities tax credit and allowed credits for all qualified research expenses to be taken without regard to previous years expenses. Narrows the qualifying criteria for research activities tax credits to applicants who are small businesses registered in the State. Increases the maximum amount of tax credits that can be certified per year. Extends the sunset date of the research activities tax credit by five years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1957/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1957&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1822533,"bill_number":"HB1951","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":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1951/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1951&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1822536,"bill_number":"HB1926","title":"Relating To Wildfire Safety And Prevention.","description":"Establishes the Wildfire Safety Advisory Board within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to advise and make recommendations to state agencies concerning the State's wildfire safety and prevention efforts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1926/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1926&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822537,"bill_number":"HB1923","title":"Relating To Camps.","description":"Authorizes overnight camps in operation prior to January 1, 1961, to be regulated via the special permit process. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 182, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1283).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1923/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1923&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822538,"bill_number":"SB2386","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Establishes presidential preference primary elections for the 2028 election cycle. Takes effect 6/1/2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2386/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2386&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822539,"bill_number":"SB2401","title":"Relating To Feral Chickens.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to work with each county to implement feral chicken control programs and feeding of feral animals education campaign. Requires each county to match the funds expended by the Department of Agriculture for the implementation of the feral chicken control program and feeding of feral animals education campaign in that county. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 185, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1286).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2401/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2401&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1822540,"bill_number":"HB1935","title":"Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.","description":"Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offenses of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Makes eligible for a deferred acceptance of guilty plea or nolo contendere plea persons with a blood alcohol concentration between .05 and .08, under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds from the State Highway Special Fund for a public education campaign. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Re-referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 11","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1935/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1935&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1822541,"bill_number":"SB2429","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a recognition program to incentivize schools to submit to the Department a plan for the school to reach the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Requires public high schools under the Department of Education to provide plantbased meals as an option under the school meals program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2429/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2429&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822543,"bill_number":"HB1901","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Amends the definition of \"historic property\" for purposes of the historic preservation program. Exempts state projects on state-owned buildings from state historic preservation division review unless the affected property is more than one hundred years old or on or being added to the Hawaii register of historic places or national register of historic places. Requires the department of accounting and general services to conduct a comprehensive survey and inventory of all state-owned buildings within five years to evaluate and nominate potentially eligible buildings for listing on the Hawaii register of historic places or national register of historic places. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1901/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1901&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822544,"bill_number":"SB2452","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Restricts the use of solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with certain specified exceptions. Prohibits the use of solitary confinement and requires the use of appropriate alternatives for committed persons who are members of a vulnerable population. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to develop written policies and procedures regarding solitary confinement by 7/1/2025. Requires the Department to develop policies and procedures to review committed persons placed in solitary confinement and develop a plan for committed persons currently in solitary confinement by 4/1/2025. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2452/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2452&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822546,"bill_number":"SB2451","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 an interim and final strategy report to the Legislature for the construction of at least one atmospheric carbon capture plant in the State by      . Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2451/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2451&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822547,"bill_number":"SB2436","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2436/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2436&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822549,"bill_number":"HB1910","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":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1910/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1910&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1822550,"bill_number":"SB2446","title":"Relating To Ohana Zones.","description":"Appropriates funds to the governor for the ohana zones pilot program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2446/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2446&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822551,"bill_number":"SB2456","title":"Relating To Licensing.","description":"Includes the prevention of activities within an applicant's premises and adjacent areas that are potentially injurious to the health, safety, and welfare of the public and neighborhood as a factor for determining whether a controlled substances registration is in the public interest.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2456/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2456&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822553,"bill_number":"SB2439","title":"Relating To Limitation Of Actions.","description":"Extends the statute of limitations for civil actions brought by persons subjected to sexual offenses as an adult against the person who committed the act. Allows a claim to be brought against legal entities during the two-year window period if there is a finding of gross negligence. Authorizes a court to award attorney's fees to a defendant when an accusation of sexual abuse was made with no basis in fact and with malicious intent. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 238, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1343).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2439/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2439&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822554,"bill_number":"HB1948","title":"Relating To Aquatic Resources.","description":"Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from establishing restrictions on the type of gear used for subsistence fishing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1948/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1948&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822555,"bill_number":"SB2399","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Exempts the gross proceeds received after 12/31/2023 by a farmer for the sale of produce from the general excise tax. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2399/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2399&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822557,"bill_number":"SB2425","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Authorizes and appropriates funds to the Department of Health to retain qualified consultants as necessary to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and website to educate homeowners and wastewater industry professionals about information and resources regarding the State's cesspool upgrade, conversion, and connection requirements and deadlines. Requires that mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions include whether the property has a cesspool, including the date by which state law mandates that the cesspool be upgraded, converted, or connected, and the priority level of the cesspool according to the Hawaii cesspool hazard assessment and prioritization tool.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2425/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2425&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822558,"bill_number":"SB2479","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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii Food Assistance Program Special Fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2479/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2479&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822559,"bill_number":"SB2465","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 DOH to respond to reports about persons having severe mental illness who are in need of assistance, assess whether those persons fulfill 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 DOH that the person should be evaluated for assisted community treatment. Makes permanent sections 334-161 and 334-162, HRS. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2465/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2465&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822560,"bill_number":"SB2472","title":"Relating To Social Services.","description":"Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. 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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2472/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2472&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822561,"bill_number":"SB2421","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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2421/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2421&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822565,"bill_number":"SB2476","title":"Relating To Dental Hygienists.","description":"Authorizes licensed dental hygienists to perform preventive dental sealant screenings and apply dental sealants on individuals, under certain conditions, in a school-based oral health program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 097, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2476/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2476&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1822566,"bill_number":"SB2393","title":"Amending Article Xvi, Section 3, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Prevent Certain Individuals From Serving In Public Office Or Employment.","description":"Proposes to amend article XVI, section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to more closely reflect the language of Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. (ConAm)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2393/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2393&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822567,"bill_number":"SB2411","title":"Relating To The Two-lined Spittlebug.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to mitigate and control the spread of the two-lined spittlebug and to fund recovery efforts for areas affected by it. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2411/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2411&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822568,"bill_number":"SB2398","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2398/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2398&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822569,"bill_number":"SB2379","title":"Relating To The Disclosure Of Personal Information Associated With Certain Public Servants.","description":"Prohibits government agencies, persons, and organizations from publicly disclosing the personal information of certain public servants and their families upon receiving a written request. Establishes a misdemeanor offense for individuals who post personal information on the Internet in reckless disregard of the risk of harm to certain public servants and their families. Authorizes the display of personal information that is relevant to and displayed as part of a news story, commentary, editorial, or other speech on a matter of public concern. Effective 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2379/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2379&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1822571,"bill_number":"HB1916","title":"Relating To The Disclosure Of Personal Information Associated With Certain Public Servants.","description":"Prohibits, upon written request from certain public servants or their representative, any government agency, person, or organization from making certain personal information publicly available on the Internet. Effective 10/1/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-05","last_action":"Act 187, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1288).","last_action_date":"2024-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1916/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1916&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1822572,"bill_number":"SB2402","title":"Relating To Kimchi Day.","description":"Designates November 22 of each year as \"Kimchi Day\" in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2402/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2402&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1822575,"bill_number":"SB2467","title":"Relating To The Hawaii State Hospital.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to implement quality improvement measures recommended in the comprehensive safety review for the Hawaii State Hospital. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2467/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2467&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822576,"bill_number":"SB2435","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to administer an undivided interest Lease Award Program for beneficiaries on the homestead lease waiting list who are sixty years old or older or terminally ill, under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to adopt rules by a certain date. Takes effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification that congressional approval of this Act is unnecessary, or on the date of consent by the United States Congress. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2435/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2435&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822577,"bill_number":"SB2433","title":"Relating To Menstrual Equity.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on all campuses, including community colleges and education centers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HRE/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2433/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2433&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822578,"bill_number":"SB2418","title":"Related To Toxic Chemicals.","description":"Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Allows any State resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2418/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2418&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822579,"bill_number":"SB2477","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Includes single-ingredient products as a purchasing option for certain state departments and entities to fulfill their local food purchasing requirements. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2477/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2477&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822583,"bill_number":"SB2427","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2427/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2427&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822584,"bill_number":"SB2403","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 chairs of the appropriate subject matter committee of each house of the State Legislature. Requires a public hearing or informational briefing to be held within one year of receipt of the report, except under certain circumstances. Requires a public hearing or informational briefing to be held within one 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 newly enacted, funded state programs within one year of the date on which the program's enabling Act became law. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2403/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2403&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1822585,"bill_number":"HB1940","title":"Making An Appropriation 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 major capital improvement projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1940/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1940&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1822586,"bill_number":"SB2471","title":"Relating To Fall Prevention.","description":"Makes an appropriation to support the Department of Health's Senior Fall Prevention Campaign. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2471/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2471&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822587,"bill_number":"SB2445","title":"Relating To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to identify an emergency egress route other than Komo Mai Drive from Pacific Palisades or, if no other route can be found, determine the feasibility of constructing an alternate emergency egress route. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2445/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2445&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1822588,"bill_number":"HB1902","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 and local state of emergency, respectively. Shortens the duration of price control periods from ninety-six hours to seventy-two hours. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 206, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1307).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1902/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1902&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822591,"bill_number":"HB1930","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for planning, design, and construction for a warehouse to expand the Hawaii emergency management agency's ability to store and deploy supplies and equipment to all counties within the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1930/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1930&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822593,"bill_number":"HB1928","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Requires the state historic preservation division to approve or make a determination within forty-five days on a properly completed and submitted application for public and private work. Deems the application to be approved if state historic preservation division does not make a determination within forty-five days. If the application is rejected, requires state historic preservation division to explain in writing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1928/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1928&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822594,"bill_number":"HB1908","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 not be subject to negotiation under Chapter 89, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Makes appropriations to establish six full-time equivalent positions and to cover the costs of converting to a predicted payroll schedule. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1908/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1908&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1822595,"bill_number":"SB2470","title":"Relating To The Hawai'i Health Aging Partnership.","description":"Makes an appropriation to the Executive Office on Aging of the Department of Health for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2470/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2470&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822596,"bill_number":"HB1945","title":"Relating To A Leave Cash-out Program.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a leave cash-out pilot program for eligible department of corrections and rehabilitation employees who work in any state correctional facility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1945/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1945&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1822599,"bill_number":"HB1927","title":"Relating To Indecent Exposure.","description":"Raises the criminal penalty for the offense of indecent exposure from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor if the person to whom the genitals were exposed is less than sixteen years of age at the time of the offense. Provides that the state of mind requirement is not applicable to the fact that the person exposed is less than sixteen years of age and that the actor is strictly liable with respect to the attendant circumstance that the person exposed was less than sixteen years of age. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 738).","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1927/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1927&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822600,"bill_number":"HB1947","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Reduces the minimum number of years of credited service from ten years to five years qualified Tier 2 employee's retirement system members must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1947/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1947&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1822602,"bill_number":"SB2438","title":"Relating To Burial Sites.","description":"Requires, rather than allows, any person who violates chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to appear before the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Requires, rather than allows, the Board of Land and Natural Resources to impose fines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2438/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2438&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822603,"bill_number":"SB2390","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Defines \"isolated wetlands\" and \"wetlands\". Clarifies the definition of \"state waters\" to include wetlands and isolated wetlands. Requires the Director of Health to determine all wetlands in the State, including whether a wetland is an isolated wetland or is included in the waters of the United States. Prohibit persons from discharging any water pollutant into or at any location that enters state waters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/WTL/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2390/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2390&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822604,"bill_number":"HB1914","title":"Relating To Compensation For Court-appointed Counsel.","description":"Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel in criminal proceedings. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1914/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1914&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1822605,"bill_number":"SB2444","title":"Relating To Emergencies.","description":"Appropriates funds for the installation of a new outdoor emergency siren in the Pacific Palisades area of Oahu. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2444/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2444&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1822608,"bill_number":"SB2382","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Requires the Department of the Attorney General to assist with the preparation and filing of petitions for assisted community treatment and with the presentation of the case, unless declined by the petitioner.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2382/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2382&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822609,"bill_number":"HB1913","title":"Relating To Compensation For Court-appointed Representation.","description":"Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel and guardians ad litem in family court proceedings. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 20242025. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1913/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1913&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1822610,"bill_number":"HB1925","title":"Relating To The Hawaii State Planning Act.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii State Planning Act Phase II Task Force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Makes an appropriation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-29","last_action":"Act 036, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1136).","last_action_date":"2024-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1925/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1925&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822611,"bill_number":"HB1917","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for judiciary employees and their excluded counterparts. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1917/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1917&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1822612,"bill_number":"SB2415","title":"Relating To Election Integrity.","description":"Imposes new security requirements for voting systems. Deems certain acts relating to election tampering or security breaches as acts of election fraud. Appropriates moneys for video security surveillance recording equipment for the state's voting system. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2415/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2415&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822613,"bill_number":"SB2454","title":"Relating To Mail.","description":"Prohibits certain entities from distributing unsolicited mail that is reasonably likely to cause the recipient to believe that a governmental agency has approved of the distribution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2454/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2454&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822616,"bill_number":"HB1929","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Defines \"isolated wetlands\" and \"wetlands\". Clarifies the definition of \"state waters\" to include wetlands and isolated wetlands. Requires the Director of Health to determine all wetlands in the State, including whether a wetland is an isolated wetland or is included in the waters of the United States. Prohibit persons from discharging any water pollutant into or at any location that enters state waters.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1929/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1929&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822617,"bill_number":"HB1955","title":"Relating To The Special Land And Development Fund.","description":"Authorizes the use of special land and development fund moneys to eradicate or mitigate invasive species and install and maintain safety improvements on improved lands that provide lease revenue to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and that have significant cultural or historic value. Appropriates moneys out of the special land and development fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela, Perruso voting no (2) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1955/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1955&year=2024","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1822619,"bill_number":"SB2461","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Authorizes medical cannabis dispensaries to purchase cannabis and manufactured cannabis products from other dispensaries without showing that such purchase is necessary for a qualifying patient's continuous access for medical use, or for medical, scientific, or other legitimate purposes. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 172, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1273).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2461/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2461&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822620,"bill_number":"SB2385","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Vi, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Place Procedural Restrictions On The Timing Of Judicial Appointments And Confirmations.","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the Judicial Selection Commission from presenting a list of judicial nominees to the Governor or Chief Justice between August 1 and November 30. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2024-03-07","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":"2024-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2385/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2385&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822621,"bill_number":"SB2483","title":"Relating To Community Health Workers.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to administer a three-year pilot program to authorize community health workers to provide outreach, education, training, and navigation of services to address the social determinants of health in Kau, Hawaii County. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2483/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2483&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1822624,"bill_number":"HB1958","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a three-year child care pilot grant program to provide grants to employers to assist in offering child care or caregiving support for their employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1958/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1958&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1822625,"bill_number":"HB1919","title":"Relating To State Boating Facilities.","description":"Establishes a state boating facility lease program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to lease 1 state small boat harbor for private development, management, maintenance, and operation. Repeals provisions related to the leasing of fast lands and submerged lands of the Ala Wai boat harbor. Appropriates moneys out of the boating special fund. Repeals on 6/30/2044. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 823).","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1919/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1919&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822626,"bill_number":"SB2480","title":"Relating To Coral.","description":"Repeals the designation of black coral as the official gem of the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2480/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2480&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822627,"bill_number":"SB2409","title":"Relating To An Environmental Toxins Laboratory.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to construct, establish, and operate an environmental toxins testing laboratory to test samples submitted by the public for diseases; water, air, and soil quality; and complex testing. Allows the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2409/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2409&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822628,"bill_number":"SB2391","title":"Relating To Child Labor Law.","description":"Removes the exemption of the State, political subdivisions, and United States from the child labor law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2391/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2391&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822629,"bill_number":"HB1944","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Authorizes certain types of radiographical coverage and specialist consultations without a treatment plan within the context of workers' compensation coverage for employees with cervical and lumbar spinal injuries, or suspected cervical and lumbar spinal injuries. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 094, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1195).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1944/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1944&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1822632,"bill_number":"HB1906","title":"Relating To Making An Appropriation For The Department Of Education To Promote Student Mental Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to enhance its Panorama platform and Trust Circle mobile application or create a new platform. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1906/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1906&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1822633,"bill_number":"SB2469","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Adds credit enhancement for construction loans to the list of permitted uses of moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2469/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2469&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1822634,"bill_number":"SB2464","title":"Relating To Health Care Provider Credentialing.","description":"Authorizes health care organizations to accept a health care provider's credentialing that was conducted by certain health care organizations or state agencies. Establishes a Health Care Credentialing Clearinghouse Pilot Program within the Department of Health. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation for the Health Care Credentialing Clearinghouse Pilot Program, including for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Program Specialist VI position to implement the pilot program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2464/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2464&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822635,"bill_number":"HB1936","title":"Relating To Harbor Safety.","description":"Mandates that the Department of Transportation require the securing of mooring lines from vessels to commercial docks, wharves, piers, quays, and landings to be performed by labor subject to collective bargaining. Sunsets 7/1/2028. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 236, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1341).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1936/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1936&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1822637,"bill_number":"SB2453","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Requires certain solicitations that reference disasters to include a disclosure. Deems violators guilty of a class C felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2453/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2453&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822640,"bill_number":"SB2450","title":"Relating To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation to weigh any ocean transport container offloaded at any harbor in the State and fine any company that offloads an ocean transport container having an excessive gross weight. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2450/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2450&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1822641,"bill_number":"SB2416","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the repair, maintenance, and demolition of buildings at the Poamoho Research Station.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2416/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2416&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822642,"bill_number":"SB2380","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Appropriates moneys for collective bargaining cost items for judiciary employees and their excluded counterparts. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2380/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2380&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1822643,"bill_number":"SB2417","title":"Related To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to establish a Foreign Agriculture Small Equipment Pilot Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HRE/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2417/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2417&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822644,"bill_number":"HB1939","title":"Relating To The Arts.","description":"Appropriates funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to provide greater access to the arts for children and communities in need, with a focus on those affected by the August 2023 Maui wildfires. Authorizes the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to accept gifted property for certain purposes. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1939/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1939&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1822645,"bill_number":"SB2475","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a harm to students registry, for all early learning programs or schools and K-12 educational institutions within the State, that contains information on school employees, contractors, or volunteers for whom, as result of an investigation, a final finding has been issued that the individual has inflicted harm on a student. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 156, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1257).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2475/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2475&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1822648,"bill_number":"HB1909","title":"Relating To Small Business.","description":"Establishes the Maui small business rent subsidization grant program to assist small businesses displaced by the 2023 Maui wildfires to pay rent at new locations on Maui. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to ECD,FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1909/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1909&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1822649,"bill_number":"HB1899","title":"Relating To State Snails.","description":"Designates certain snail species as official state snails.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"Act 004, 04/12/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1104).","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1899/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1899&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822650,"bill_number":"SB2440","title":"Relating To Burial Sites.","description":"Requires the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to compile a list of approved archaeologists to ensure the quality and integrity of archaeological services contracted by developers. Specifies information to be included in an archaeological inventory survey.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2440/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2440&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822651,"bill_number":"SB2374","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Judiciary Supplemental budget for the 2023-2025 biennium. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2374/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2374&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1822652,"bill_number":"SB2376","title":"Relating To Compensation For Court-appointed Representation.","description":"Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel and guardian ad litem in family court proceedings. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2376/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2376&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1822659,"bill_number":"SB2565","title":"Related To Public Parks.","description":"Prohibits counties from prohibiting leashed dogs in public parks. Prohibits persons from leaving dog excrement on public or private property. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2565/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2565&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1822660,"bill_number":"SB2611","title":"Relating To Care Homes.","description":"Beginning on 7/1/2024: (1) requires that 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 a certain amount, and (2) requires that the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed a certain amount.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2611/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2611&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1822661,"bill_number":"SB2637","title":"Relating To Public Agency Meetings.","description":"Require the third meeting of a board to deliberate and act on a matter investigated by a group of its members to be held at least six days after the second meeting. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2637/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2637&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1822662,"bill_number":"HB1993","title":"Relating To Beverage Containers.","description":"Allows for the establishment of additional regional centers for the redemption of refillable beverage containers. Repeals certain exemptions for beverage dealers from the requirement to operate redemption centers and amends the types of containers they must accept for redemption. Requires the Department of Health to establish a reverse vending machine pilot program to use the deposit beverage container deposit special fund to provide grants to deploy reverse vending machines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1993/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1993&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1822663,"bill_number":"SB2623","title":"Relating To Legislators.","description":"Authorizes state legislators to use state-owned or stateoperated equipment for bona fide community initiatives within their respective districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2623/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2623&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1822664,"bill_number":"HB2009","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2009/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2009&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1822665,"bill_number":"SB2489","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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Board of Psychology to implement prescriptive authority privilege for certain clinical psychologists.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2489/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2489&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822666,"bill_number":"HB1985","title":"Relating To Telework.","description":"Requires the Director of the Department of Human Resources Development to revise rules, policies, and guidelines to limit state employees' telework to a maximum of two days per week, and set forth supervision and accountability standards to ensure appropriate state services to the public.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1985/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1985&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1822667,"bill_number":"HB2019","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":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2019/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2019&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1822668,"bill_number":"SB2501","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Invasive Species Council.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to prioritize the protection of exceptional trees from invasive species. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2501/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2501&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1822669,"bill_number":"SB2638","title":"Relating To Board Packets.","description":"Requires boards to make available for public inspection board packets, if created, at the time the board packet is distributed to the board members but no later than two business days before the meeting. Carves out an exception by allowing public testimony to be distributed to board members within two business days before the meeting. Requires boards to provide notice that includes a list of the documents that were compiled by the board and distributed to board members before a meeting. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2638/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2638&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1822670,"bill_number":"SB2548","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires employees, applicants, and contracted vendors of condominium associations in employment positions that grant access to security cameras and footage to undergo a background check and be licensed consistent with the requirements in chapter 463, HRS. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2548/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2548&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822671,"bill_number":"HB2086","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Excludes xylazine testing strips from the definition of \"drug paraphernalia\". Requires the administrator of the narcotics enforcement administration to make an emergency scheduling by placing xylazine into schedule III on an emergency basis.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2086/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2086&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1822672,"bill_number":"HB2068","title":"Relating To Psychologists.","description":"Authorizes the director of health to appoint psychologists to fill staff positions for the state mental health program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2068/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2068&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1822673,"bill_number":"HB2007","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Allows religious institutions, educational institutions, and medical institutions to build dwelling units on lands within the state urban land use district, under certain conditions. Sunsets 1/1/2034. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/GVO/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2007/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2007&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1822674,"bill_number":"HB2020","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Expands the definition of \"renewable energy producer\" that is used to determine the Board of Land and Natural Resources' disposition of public lands to renewable energy producers. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-21","last_action":"Act 053, 06/20/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1153).","last_action_date":"2024-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2020/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2020&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822675,"bill_number":"SB2607","title":"Relating To Construction.","description":"Revises the construction defect claims process. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2607/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2607&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1822676,"bill_number":"HB2004","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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2004/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2004&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1822677,"bill_number":"HB2065","title":"Relating To Excessive Noise.","description":"Amends the appropriation for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Noise Traffic Pilot Program of the Department of Transportation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2065/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2065&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1822678,"bill_number":"SB2590","title":"Relating To Burial Sites.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend the definitions of \"inadvertent discovery\" and \"previously identified\" in the HAR, to better protect burial sites.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on HWN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2590/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2590&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822679,"bill_number":"SB2527","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, temporarily reinstates the Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit and expands the definition of \"technology-enabled infrastructure\" to include data servers. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2527/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2527&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822680,"bill_number":"HB2116","title":"Relating To Driver's Licenses.","description":"Requires the examiner of drivers of a county to conduct the testing of an applicant for a driver's license to demonstrate the ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of a motor vehicle in English or in certain other languages at the request of the applicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","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) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2116/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2116&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1822681,"bill_number":"SB2571","title":"Relating To Solid Waste.","description":"Requires the safe disposal of toxic and incinerator ash. Prohibits the reuse of toxic and incinerator ash for any purpose.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2571/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2571&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822682,"bill_number":"HB2059","title":"Relating To Traffic Safety.","description":"Requires vehicles to securely fasten loads when at transfer stations, except when actively unloading.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2059/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2059&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822683,"bill_number":"HB2051","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires that the Hawaii Property Insurance Association include in its plan of operation insurance coverage for commercial properties, greenhouses, shade houses, and mixed-use properties, such as transient accommodations or residences in which a commercial enterprise operates on the property. Effective 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2051/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2051&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822684,"bill_number":"HB2073","title":"Relating To Mail.","description":"Prohibits certain entities from distributing unsolicited mail that is reasonably likely to cause the recipient to believe that a governmental agency has approved of the distribution.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2073/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2073&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1822685,"bill_number":"SB2564","title":"Relating To Pet Animals.","description":"Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue, refusing to renew, canceling, or establishing higher rates for a homeowners insurance policy or dwelling fire insurance policy based on the breed of any dog that is kept on the premises. Requires any pet animal found on the premises during an eviction to be given to the owner or taken in by an animal control agency. Limits the monetary amount of pet deposits and pet rent. Clarifies that a provision allowing a lien on an animal to secure payment for caring for or feeding the animal does not apply to pet animals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HOU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2564/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2564&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1822686,"bill_number":"HB1989","title":"Relating To Raw Milk.","description":"Authorizes and decriminalizes the sale of raw milk, raw milk products, and raw milk dairy products directly from producers to consumers for human consumption, subject to certain restrictions. Authorizes the direct 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 7/1/2025. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1989/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1989&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1822687,"bill_number":"HB2000","title":"Relating To The Natural Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority.","description":"Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2000/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2000&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1822688,"bill_number":"HB2024","title":"Relating To Access To Treatment For Terminally Ill Patients.","description":"Beginning on January 1, 2025, 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":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2024/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2024&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1822689,"bill_number":"HB2115","title":"Relating To Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers or guards to serve at each department school and charter school. Requires the Department of Education to seek funding from federal grants. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2115/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2115&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1822691,"bill_number":"SB2581","title":"Relating To Privacy.","description":"Establishes provisions allowing for consumers to request data brokers that maintain their personal information to delete any personal information related to the consumer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2581/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2581&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1822692,"bill_number":"HB1994","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Includes hydrogen vehicles as a priority for state agencies when purchasing or leasing light-, medium-, and heavy-duty motor vehicles.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EEP, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1994/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1994&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1822693,"bill_number":"HB2108","title":"Related To Electronic Information Technology.","description":"Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology to develop multilingual accessibility standards. Appropriates funds to establish one full-time position to develop multilingual accessibility standards within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HET/LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2108/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2108&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822695,"bill_number":"SB2628","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Renames the Department of Law Enforcement to the \"Department of the State Sheriff\". Renames the Director of Law Enforcement to \"State Sheriff\" and deputy directors to \"undersheriffs\". Establishes an assistant position to be designated by the State Sheriff.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2628/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2628&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822696,"bill_number":"HB1978","title":"Relating To Vacancies In The House Of Representatives.","description":"Establishes that House of Representative members of the same political party as the prior incumbent, not the Governor, shall make appointments for vacancies in the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1978/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1978&year=2024","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1822697,"bill_number":"SB2516","title":"Relating To The Department Of Accounting And General Services.","description":"Clarifies that centralized computer information management and processing services shall be provided through the Chief Information Officer. Specifies that the Chief Information Officer shall be appointed by the Governor and report to the Comptroller. Provides that the salary of the Chief Information Officer shall be established by the Governor. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 140, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2516/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2516&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1822698,"bill_number":"HB2101","title":"Relating To Construction Waste.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Department of Health to make recommendations for increasing the recycling of construction and demolition debris. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2101/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2101&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1822699,"bill_number":"HB1999","title":"Relating To Blue Carbon Ecosystem Projects.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a market analysis study to identify the optimum mix of private sector, public sector, and philanthropic funding sources and mechanisms needed to support blue carbon ecosystem projects in the State and Pacific region. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to AGR/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1999/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1999&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1822700,"bill_number":"SB2566","title":"Relating To Infrastructure Maintenance In Housing Subdivisions.","description":"Requires lot owners to pay for the repair and maintenance of subdivision roads where the applicable deed does not specify that requirement. Authorizes counties to assess and collect fees for repair and maintenance of subdivision roads if no court-appointed or deed-designated entity is appointed. Requires counties to provide training to associations on their responsibilities; services for certain subdivision assessments; and arbitration and mediation services to resolve disputes between a lot owner and the entity responsible for assessment. Restricts provisions to counties with a population greater than two hundred thousand, but not more than five hundred thousand. Extends the reporting date for the working group established pursuant to Act 200, SLH 2022, to examine and address housing subdivision infrastructure repair and maintenance for planned housing subdivisions that do not have compulsory homeowner associations in certain counties prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Extends the sunset date of the working group to 6/30/2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2566/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2566&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822701,"bill_number":"HB1979","title":"Relating To Prescription Drugs.","description":"Establishes the Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program to be implemented and administered by the Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to obtain federal approval, make reports, and adopt rules. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1979/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1979&year=2024","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1822702,"bill_number":"SB2511","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider the short-term and long-term retention and creation of local jobs in its review of electric utility performance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2511/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2511&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1822703,"bill_number":"SB2487","title":"Relating To Marijuana.","description":"Exempts drug paraphernalia for marijuana from certain penalties under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Lowers the penalties for the possession and transfer without remuneration of certain amounts of marijuana, marijuana concentrate, and marijuana-infused products. Makes smoking marijuana in a public place a violation under the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Failed to pass Final Reading. Ayes, 9. Noes, 15 (Senator(s) Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Fevella, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, McKelvey, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Lee).","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2487/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2487&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822704,"bill_number":"HB2091","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Exempts from the school impact fees the development of certain housing developments with income restrictions and additional or accessory dwelling units. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2091/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2091&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1822705,"bill_number":"HB1966","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services. Applies this coverage to health benefits plans under the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Effective 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1966/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1966&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1822706,"bill_number":"SB2624","title":"Relating To Agricultural Lands.","description":"Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in agricultural lands. Establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL/TCA, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2624/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2624&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1822707,"bill_number":"SB2512","title":"Relating To Emergency Management Powers.","description":"Establishes notice and reporting requirements for the expenditure or use of public resources by the Governor, pursuant to the Governor's emergency powers. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Vetoed on 07-09-24 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2512/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2512&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1822708,"bill_number":"SB2584","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds for prefabricated, modular, or kauhale-type housing for homeless individuals and low-income households.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2584/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2584&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1822709,"bill_number":"SB2618","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Provides that within lands under Department of Hawaiian Home Lands jurisdiction, the Department shall have the nonexclusive authority to enforce state statutes and rules and county ordinances and rules in the same manner as state sheriffs and county police officers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HWN/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2618/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2618&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1822710,"bill_number":"HB1968","title":"Relating To Sexual Abuse Of Minors.","description":"Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse committed on or after July 1, 2024, may be initiated. Authorizes a court to require personnel of legal entities to undergo training on trauma-informed response. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-04-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1968/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1968&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822711,"bill_number":"SB2549","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","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 or to directors present at the meeting. Requires a disclosure statement on the standard condominium proxy form informing unit owners that an association may direct elections by electronic, machine, or mail voting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2549/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2549&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822712,"bill_number":"HB2109","title":"Related To Care Homes.","description":"Beginning on 7/1/2024, 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 $1,136. Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed $1,334.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2109/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2109&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822713,"bill_number":"HB2107","title":"Related To Disaster Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish a Limited English Proficiency Language Access Coordinator position and for programming support for LEP community projects within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 210, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1311).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2107/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2107&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822714,"bill_number":"SB2635","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for operational expenses, including the hiring of staff. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2635/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2635&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1822715,"bill_number":"SB2561","title":"Relating To Animal Endangerment.","description":"Prohibits intentionally leaving or confining pet animals in a vehicle under conditions that endanger their health, safety, or well-being. Permits law enforcement officers, animal control officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left or confined in an unattended vehicle. Allows private citizens to rescue a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle under certain circumstances. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2561/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2561&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1822716,"bill_number":"SB2551","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2025, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for biomarker testing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2551/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2551&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822717,"bill_number":"HB1971","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Board of Agriculture to submit a report on the percentage of agricultural lands that are suitable for farming and actively farmed and certain dollar amounts relating to lease transfers between lessees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 02-09-24 9:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1971/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1971&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1822718,"bill_number":"SB2510","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires all public schools to implement universal screenings for students in kindergarten through third grade to identify and support students who are at risk of dyslexia and other learning disabilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2510/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2510&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1822719,"bill_number":"SB2574","title":"Relating To Renewable Fuel.","description":"Establishes a tax credit for the import of renewable fuel, including sustainable aviation fuel. Expands the provisions of the renewable fuels production tax credit. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2574/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2574&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1822720,"bill_number":"HB2006","title":"Relating To Invasive Pests.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for an invasive species placard program. Requires the department of agriculture to inspect certain establishments that are at risk of spreading invasive pests. Establishes correction and quarantine procedures.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2006/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2006&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1822721,"bill_number":"SB2596","title":"Relating To Important Agricultural Lands.","description":"Clarifies that the Land Use Commission's decision-making for the adoption of county maps for the designation of important agricultural lands shall be through a rulemaking proceeding. Establishes an incentive that allows farm cluster housing on important agricultural lands under certain conditions and requires permitting agencies to establish a priority processing procedure for the farm cluster housings. Repeals existing law that governs farm dwellings and employee housing on important agricultural lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2596/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2596&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822722,"bill_number":"HB2082","title":"Relating To School Bus Services.","description":"Establishes comprehensive standards for the department of education related to school bus services to ensure equitable access, timely communication, and accountability. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2082/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2082&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1822723,"bill_number":"HB1977","title":"Relating To Braille Literacy.","description":"Establishes state policy to promote braille literacy for blind students. Requires the individualized education programs of eligible blind students to include the instruction of Braille and provision of Braille instructional materials under certain circumstances. Requires the Department of Education to establish a Braille literacy resource center. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1977/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1977&year=2024","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1822724,"bill_number":"HB1970","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. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1970/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1970&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1822725,"bill_number":"SB2578","title":"Relating To Climate Resilience.","description":"Requires the Hawaii clean energy initiative program to design and implement a plan to increase jobs that strengthen emergency preparedness and climate resilience. Authorizes the use of the energy security special fund to advance the State's goals of strengthening emergency preparedness and climate mitigation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2578/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2578&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1822726,"bill_number":"HB1974","title":"Relating To Social Services.","description":"Increases the monthly needs allowance for individuals living in certain long-term care facilities from $50 to $75. 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. Clarifies the individuals who are eligible to receive the needs allowance. Takes effect 10/1/2024. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-13","last_action":"Act 018, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118).","last_action_date":"2024-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1974/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1974&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1822727,"bill_number":"SB2642","title":"Relating To Clean And Sober Homes.","description":"Requires mandatory registration for all clean and sober homes. Requires the Department of Health to ensure there is equitable distribution of clean and sober homes throughout a county. Requires an applicant to obtain written approval from the appropriate county showing compliance with all land use and zoning ordinances and rules. Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing a certificate of registration: unless, in certain counties, a public informational meeting is first held before a neighborhood board in the affected community; and if there are more than a certain number of registered clean and sober homes within a certain mile radius in the affected community.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2642/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2642&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822728,"bill_number":"SB2492","title":"Relating To The Nurse Licensure Compact.","description":"Allows the Governor to enter the State into the multistate 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, effective 1/1/2026. Beginning 1/1/2026, allows the State Board of Nursing to charge different fees for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HLT/LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2492/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2492&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822729,"bill_number":"HB2098","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Authorizes independent generators of renewable energy to wheel the renewable electricity they produce to users of renewable energy under policies and procedures established by the Public Utilities Commission. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong voting no (1) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2098/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2098&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1822731,"bill_number":"SB2636","title":"Relating To Remote Meetings.","description":"Requires a board to offer remote testifiers an option to be seen and heard by the board and the public when offering remote testimony. Authorizes a board to remove or block any persons who intentionally disrupt or compromise the conduct of a meeting.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2636/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2636&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1822732,"bill_number":"HB2087","title":"Relating To The Executive Office On Aging.","description":"Establishes a two-year elder access pilot program in the Executive Office on Aging, to improve access to essential services and reduce wait times for seniors seeking public services through state and county government offices. Authorizes the Executive Office on Aging to enter into memorandums of agreement with the counties and other state agencies to implement the pilot program. Requires the Auditor to evaluate the pilot program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela, Nakashima, Ward excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2087/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2087&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1822733,"bill_number":"HB2117","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":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CMV/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2117/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2117&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1822734,"bill_number":"SB2594","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Authorizes qualified successors of at least twenty-five percent Hawaiian blood quantum of beneficiaries on the waiting list who died before receiving a lease to file a claim for a lease award within four years of the effective date. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to adopt rules within two years of the effective date. Takes effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification that congressional approval of this Act is unnecessary, or on the date of consent by the United States Congress. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2594/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2594&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822735,"bill_number":"HB1983","title":"Relating To The Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Amends the landlord-tenant code to provide for a process to dispense of property and return the premises to a landlord when there is a death of a tenant.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1983/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1983&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1822736,"bill_number":"HB1986","title":"Relating To County Building Codes.","description":"Requires each county to allow a developer undertaking an adaptive reuse office conversion project to comply with the International Building Code with respect to provisions concerning ventilation and lighting.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1986/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1986&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1822737,"bill_number":"SB2589","title":"Relating To Burial Sites.","description":"Increases the penalty for the desecration of Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian burial sites from a misdemeanor to a felony for second or subsequent offenses. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2589/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2589&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822738,"bill_number":"SB2599","title":"Relating To Public Employee Compensation.","description":"Prohibits a board or commission from authorizing a base salary for a position and prohibits an employee from receiving a base salary, in excess of the amount designated in the budget enacted by the Legislature or other legislative enactment, unless approved by the Legislature. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2599/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2599&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1822739,"bill_number":"SB2608","title":"Relating To Pension Calculations.","description":"Includes overtime pay earned during an emergency proclamation as part of the pension calculation for individuals who became a member of the Employees' Retirement System after 6/30/2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2608/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2608&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1822740,"bill_number":"SB2536","title":"Relating To Procurement Preferences And Reciprocity.","description":"Establishes a new accounting services procurement preference for certain Hawaii accounting service businesses and adds it to the list of selection criteria for the procurement of professional services. Clarifies that the existing reciprocity procurement preference includes offerors under sections 103D-302 and 103D303, HRS. Repeals 6/30/2028. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 113, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2536/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2536&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822741,"bill_number":"SB2496","title":"Relating To Gray Water Income Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a gray water income tax credit to encourage the installation of qualified gray water systems certified by the Department of Health on existing residential properties and new housing developments. Effective for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. Repeals 1/1/2035.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2496/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2496&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822742,"bill_number":"SB2520","title":"Relating To The Defense Of State Employees.","description":"Requires the State to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, under certain circumstances. Clarifies that the employee may employ their own attorney at the employee's own expense. Establishes a process for the Attorney General to transfer or withdraw representation if the Attorney General declines to defend the employee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 4:35 PM; CR 325.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2520/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2520&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822743,"bill_number":"SB2493","title":"Relating To Condominium Associations.","description":"Prohibits condominium associations from assessing, demanding, or seeking reimbursement from a unit owner for the association's total and final legal fees in excess of 25% of the original debt amount sought by the association. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2493/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2493&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822744,"bill_number":"SB2575","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Prohibits the mining, extraction, and removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters, with certain exemptions. 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. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 228, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1329).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2575/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2575&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1822745,"bill_number":"HB2042","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to contract for the provision of youth mental health and wellness services to address the mental health and wellness needs of youth in the State. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 102, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2042/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2042&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1822746,"bill_number":"SB2625","title":"Relating To Opportunity Zones.","description":"Permanently excludes businesses within a federally designated opportunity zone from required unemployment insurance contributions and temporarily excludes those businesses from general excise and income tax for five years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EET/LBT, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2625/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2625&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1822747,"bill_number":"HB1992","title":"Relating To Licensed Professionals.","description":"Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to post the business address and business phone number of each licensed professional on its public website.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1992/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1992&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1822748,"bill_number":"HB2008","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2008/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2008&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1822749,"bill_number":"HB2050","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Property Insurance Association.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to modernize and expand technology systems and software for new and existing policies and programs in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2050/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2050&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822750,"bill_number":"SB2597","title":"Relating To Boards And Commissions.","description":"Clarifies that the prohibition against board and commission holdover members from holding office beyond the end of the second regular legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office takes precedence over any conflicting statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2597/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2597&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1822751,"bill_number":"HB1996","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Authorizes independent generators of renewable energy to wheel the renewable energy generated to be used to produce hydrogen, subject to certain conditions determined by the public utilities commission. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1996/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1996&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1822752,"bill_number":"HB2089","title":"Relating To The State Building Code.","description":"Requires the State Building Code Council to adopt, amend, or update the International Building Code and International Residential Code within two years of every other official publication date of the applicable code or standard. Provides that if a county does not amend the Hawaii State Building Codes within the required two-year time frame, the Hawaii State Building Codes will become applicable as the interim county building code, until superseded by the adoption of an amended version of the Hawaii State Building Codes or standards by the county. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2089/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2089&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1822753,"bill_number":"SB2499","title":"Relating To A Program To Characterize Carbon Sequestration Potential And Underground Water Resources Statewide.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to implement a Slim-hole Resource Characterization Program that identifies the location and characteristics of underground water and carbon sequestration resources across the State under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii. Requires the Office to prepare an environmental assessment or, if required, an environmental impact statement for the program. Requires the Office to engage with the counties and nearby communities to understand community needs, priorities, and concerns relating to the program before and during the environmental assessment and the program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2499/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2499&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822754,"bill_number":"SB2592","title":"Relating To Burial Sites.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend the definition of \"cultural descendant\", in HAR, to more accurately capture relationships between individuals and families.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on HWN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2592/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2592&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822755,"bill_number":"HB2106","title":"Relating To Fire Prevention.","description":"Establishes the position of the State Fire Marshal. Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to employ seven fire enforcement officers to issue citations to and remove persons creating fire risks on state lands. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAL/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2106/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2106&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822756,"bill_number":"SB2505","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Establishes system resilience as a metric to be monitored and considered by the Public Utilities Commission. Authorizes the use of amounts collected through the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge by the Commission to perform certain duties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 729).","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2505/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2505&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1822758,"bill_number":"SB2576","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":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EET/AEN, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2576/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2576&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1822759,"bill_number":"SB2614","title":"Relating To The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations Rules.","description":"Modifies penalties for violations of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations rules from a fixed fine to a fine proportional to the yearly income of the violator.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2614/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2614&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1822760,"bill_number":"SB2524","title":"Relating To Algorithmic Discrimination.","description":"Prohibits users of algorithmic decision-making from utilizing algorithmic eligibility determinations in a discriminatory manner. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to send corresponding notices to individuals whose personal information is used. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to submit annual reports to the Department of the Attorney General. Provides for appropriate means of civil enforcement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2524/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2524&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822761,"bill_number":"HB2022","title":"Relating To A Legislative Budget Office.","description":"Establishes the legislative budget office to produce fiscal analyses and reports on bills impacting state or county finances. Repeals the joint legislative budget committee and the office of the legislative analyst. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2022/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2022&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1822762,"bill_number":"HB2014","title":"Relating To Harassment.","description":"Prohibits a person from using a location tracker to harass, stalk, or perpetuate a crime against another person without their knowledge.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2014/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2014&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1822763,"bill_number":"SB2617","title":"Relating To Real Property.","description":"Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study and report on the forty-one states in the country that have enacted laws limiting the sale of real property to foreign individuals or entities, and how those laws and related constitutional precedents could inform demand-side regulations for the real estate market in Hawaii in favor of resident ownership, specifically owner-occupied resident ownership. Makes an appropriation. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2617/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2617&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1822764,"bill_number":"SB2500","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, Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui and staff. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2500/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2500&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822765,"bill_number":"SB2515","title":"Relating To School Bus Services.","description":"Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services if certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2515/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2515&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1822766,"bill_number":"SB2595","title":"Relating To Food Sustainability.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, to prepare and periodically update the State Agriculture Functional Plan to include updates on seafood sustainability and other agricultural economic updates that expand the State's priority on food, including recognizing wild seafood as a viable food source. Requires the Governor to submit an updated state agriculture functional plan to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2595/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2595&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822768,"bill_number":"SB2517","title":"Relating To Public Agency Meetings.","description":"Requires appointments and selections of heads of state divisions and agencies that require a board approval to be made through a publicly established process and timeline. Requires the approval of the process and timeline to appoint or select a new head of a division or agency to be determined in an open meeting. Requires that votes to appoint or select a head of state divisions and agencies to be conducted in an open meeting. Provides that any vote to appoint or select a head of a state division or agency cast in violation of the foregoing shall be invalid. Requires that a vote by a board to appoint or select hire a head of a division or agency be conducted in an open meeting. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2517/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2517&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1822769,"bill_number":"SB2535","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Removes the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism from membership on the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on EET deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-30-24 1:30PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2535/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2535&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822770,"bill_number":"SB2530","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Board Of Trustees.","description":"Amends the composition of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund board of trustees. Clarifies vacancy procedures. Amends quorum requirements and voting powers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2530/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2530&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822771,"bill_number":"HB2113","title":"Relating To Pharmacy.","description":"Establishes the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund to support pharmacist workforce assessment and planning efforts. Establishes the pharmacist workforce assessment fee. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to HRE/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2113/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2113&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1822772,"bill_number":"SB2486","title":"Relating To Missing Persons.","description":"Establishes a silver alert program within the Department of Law Enforcement to help locate and safeguard missing vulnerable adults with developmental disabilities or mental impairments who pose a credible threat to the health and safety to themselves or others.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2486/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2486&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822773,"bill_number":"SB2543","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for search and rescue expenses from persons who require rescue after ignoring warning signs, leaving a hiking trail to enter a prohibited area, or hiking on a trail closed to the public. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2543/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2543&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822774,"bill_number":"HB2046","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 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Re-Referred to WTL/AEN/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2046/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2046&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1822775,"bill_number":"HB2076","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Amends the appropriation of Act 279, SLH 2022, to conform its lapsing provision by 1 year, to conform to constitutional limitations. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for fiscal year 2024-2025 to give practical effect to the legislative intent behind Act 279. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2076/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2076&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1822776,"bill_number":"SB2631","title":"Relating To Arrest Photographs.","description":"Prohibits commercial website operators from publishing mugshots. Establishes exemptions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2631/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2631&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822777,"bill_number":"HB2096","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":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2096/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2096&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1822778,"bill_number":"SB2514","title":"Relating To Attorneys.","description":"Requires petitions or motions for a pro hac vice appearance for a court proceeding or arbitration proceeding to be supported by evidence of local counsel's Hawaii business registration, the applicant's Hawaii general excise tax license number, an affirmation that both the applicant and local counsel shall pay all state income tax due for Hawaii business activities, and all other information or documentation required by the rules of the supreme court. Effective 4/15/2112. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2514/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2514&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1822779,"bill_number":"SB2506","title":"Relating To The Board Of Trustees Of The Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund.","description":"Decreases the number of board members of the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund from 10 trustees to 9. Changes the composition of board members to include 2 citizens of the State who are not employees, among other things. Limits the trustee's service after the end of the term to until the trustee's successor is appointed or 120 days after the trustee's term ends, whichever comes first.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2506/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2506&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1822780,"bill_number":"SB2491","title":"Relating To Dogs.","description":"Establishes the offense of negligent failure to control a dog.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2491/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2491&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822781,"bill_number":"SB2580","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Establishes a task force to identify 1 or more parcels of alienable state land and propose a plan for a public-private partnership to develop that land for affordable housing. Requires a report to the Legislature prior to the convening of the 2025 Regular Session.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2580/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2580&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1822782,"bill_number":"HB2015","title":"Relating To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Requires DOT to identify an emergency egress route other than Komo Mai drive from Pacific Palisades or, if no other route can be found, determine the feasibility of constructing an alternate emergency egress route. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2015/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2015&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1822783,"bill_number":"SB2586","title":"Relating To Neighborhood Security Watch Programs.","description":"Requires planned community associations to either develop and adopt program rules for a neighborhood security watch program within the association's planned community or allocate a portion of the association's regular assessments to fund a neighborhood security watch program offered by a qualified third-party organization, no later than one year after the effective date of this Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN/PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2586/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2586&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1822784,"bill_number":"HB2016","title":"Relating To Emergencies.","description":"Appropriates funds for the installation of a new outdoor emergency siren in the Pacific Palisades area of Oahu. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2016/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2016&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1822785,"bill_number":"SB2494","title":"Relating To The Employee's 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2494/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2494&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822786,"bill_number":"HB2038","title":"Relating To Poverty Reduction.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish state goals for poverty reduction and socio-cultural advancement that support the principles of the Hawaii State Planning Act by reducing by 50% by 2050 the number of families in the State that are employed but asset limited and income constrained.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2038/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2038&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1822787,"bill_number":"SB2529","title":"Relating To Provider Orders For Life Sustaining Treatment Form.","description":"Amends the definition of \"patient's provider\" in State law governing Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment by removing language that requires the provider to examine the patient. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 098, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1199).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2529/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2529&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822788,"bill_number":"HB2053","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes a cap on insurance premiums for residential properties located in lava zones on Hawaii island based on premiums of comparable residential properties not located in lava zones on Hawaii island.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2053/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2053&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822789,"bill_number":"HB1998","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes a goal to transition all state-owned, non-road vehicles to be zero-emission vehicles by the end of 2045. Defines non-road vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 02-15-24 11:00AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1998/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1998&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1822791,"bill_number":"HB2064","title":"Relating To Licensing.","description":"Includes the prevention of activities within an applicant's premises and adjacent areas that are potentially injurious to the health, safety, and welfare of the public and neighborhood as a factor for determining whether a controlled substances registration is in the public interest. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2064/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2064&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1822792,"bill_number":"SB2641","title":"Related To Traffic Violations.","description":"Limits moving violations arising from the operation of a motor vehicle that appear on traffic abstracts to those that resulted in convictions. Requires the Traffic and Emergency Period Violations Bureaus to remove all alleged moving violations not resulting in a conviction from certified abstracts. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2641/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2641&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822793,"bill_number":"SB2609","title":"Relating To Minimum Wage.","description":"Increases from $2,000 to $2,240, the minimum amount of guaranteed compensation required for an individual employed by and an employer who is exempt from the State's Wage and Hour Law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2609/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2609&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1822794,"bill_number":"SB2484","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Appropriates funds for the continued implementation of the return-to-home pilot program, established pursuant to Act 94, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, to provide eligible homeless individuals with assistance in reuniting with family and relatives in their home state.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2484/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2484&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822795,"bill_number":"SB2522","title":"Relating To Expungement.","description":"Allows persons convicted of certain criminal violations to apply to the court for an expungement order under certain circumstances. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2522/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2522&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822796,"bill_number":"HB2002","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":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2002/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2002&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1822797,"bill_number":"HB2075","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to further reduce its homestead program applicant waitlist.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2075/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2075&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1822798,"bill_number":"HB2013","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes personal property insurance coverage, home inventory, and claims and appeals requirements for insurers issuing homeowners policies in cases where a policyholder experiences total loss of an owner-occupied resident, including its contents, as a result of an event that has been declared a disaster by the governor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAL/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2013/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2013&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1822799,"bill_number":"SB2558","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Imposes a penalty for knowingly selling invasive plants or plants containing invasive species.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2558/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2558&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1822800,"bill_number":"SB2556","title":"Relating To The Community Outreach Court.","description":"Permanently establishes and appropriates funds for the Community Outreach Court as a division of the District Court of the First Circuit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 5:40 PM; CR 325.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2556/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2556&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822801,"bill_number":"SB2587","title":"Relating To Burial Sites.","description":"Requires the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to compile a list of approved archaeologists to ensure the quality and integrity of archaeological services contracted by developers. Specifies information to be included in an archaeological inventory survey.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2587/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2587&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822802,"bill_number":"SB2616","title":"Relating To High School Athletics.","description":"Authorizes student-athletes attending public and private high schools to earn compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness, and to obtain related professional representation. Repeals on 1/1/30.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU/CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2616/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2616&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1822803,"bill_number":"HB2001","title":"Relating To Restorative Aquaculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture's Aquaculture Development Program to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for restorative aquaculture activities. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2001/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2001&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1822804,"bill_number":"HB1965","title":"Relating To Abusive Litigation.","description":"Establishes a court's authority to issue an order restricting abusive litigation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1965/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1965&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1822806,"bill_number":"HB1969","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Establishes the shade tree program in the Department of Education to support educational activities and encourage propagation of native shade trees for planting in department schools. Appropriates funds for the program and to establish arborist positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1969/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1969&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1822807,"bill_number":"SB2619","title":"Relating To The Medical Use Of Cannabis.","description":"Establishes a licensing system for medical cannabis cultivation. Facilitates the transport of medical cannabis. Expands the scope of authorized actions for medical cannabis patients. Provides that qualifying out-of-state patients need not register with the Department of Health. Protects medical cannabis patients and cultivation licenses from undue discrimination.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2619/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2619&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1822808,"bill_number":"HB2063","title":"Relating To The Enrichment Of Diversity In The University Of Hawaii System.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a three-year pilot program to enrich diversity across the University of Hawaii System.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2063/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2063&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822809,"bill_number":"SB2621","title":"Relating To Endangered Species.","description":"Amends the definition of \"endangered species\". Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to designate as an endangered species any species of land plant as required by legislative act. Directs the department to designate certain species of coconut palms as endangered species.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2621/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2621&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1822810,"bill_number":"SB2526","title":"Relating To Information Technology.","description":"Requires the Technology Services Consolidation Working Group to assist the Office of Enterprise Technology Services in working with certain state agencies to inventory and categorize the business criticality of each major state information technology system or data set and determine the appropriate data center or hosting facility requirements. Requires a report to the Legislature. Extends the working group's dissolution date to 6/30/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 173, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1274).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2526/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2526&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822811,"bill_number":"HB2048","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Property Insurance Association.","description":"Increases the number of public members on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Property Insurance Association from three to an unspecified number. Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Senate President, rather than the Insurance Commissioner, to appoint the public members. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2048/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2048&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822812,"bill_number":"SB2538","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to fully fund programs and services under its jurisdiction and fill vacant positions on the island of Molokai. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2538/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2538&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822813,"bill_number":"HB1982","title":"Relating To Alcohol.","description":"Defines \"low alcohol by volume spirits beverage\". Establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $1.98 per wine gallon.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1982/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1982&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1822814,"bill_number":"HB2067","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Repeals 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 or to directors present at the meeting. Requires a disclosure statement on the standard condominium proxy form informing unit owners that an association may conduct direct elections by electronic, machine, or mail voting. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2067/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2067&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1822815,"bill_number":"SB2583","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds for prefabricated, modular, or kauhale-type housing for individuals impacted by the Lahaina wildfire.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2583/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2583&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1822816,"bill_number":"SB2554","title":"Relating To Air Pollution.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2028, prohibits the operation of leaf blowers or string trimmers that are powered using two-stroke engines. Establishes penalties to be enforced by the Department of Health.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2554/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2554&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822817,"bill_number":"SB2640","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act to authorize the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to provide cash awards to beneficiaries on the waiting list in lieu of a lease. Amends the Hawaiian Home Loan Fund to be allow for the use of cash award payments. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to remove those beneficiaries from the waiting list. Specifies that beneficiaries who accept a cash reward shall lose their right to return to the waiting list, but remain entitled to other rights provided by the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 690).","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2640/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2640&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822818,"bill_number":"HB2055","title":"Relating To Mortgage Foreclosures.","description":"Establishes a moratorium on foreclosure actions for property located in lava zones 1 and 2.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2055/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2055&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822819,"bill_number":"HB1990","title":"Relating To Travel Insurance.","description":"Establishes a regulatory framework for the sale of travel insurance in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos, Kitagawa excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1990/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1990&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1822820,"bill_number":"SB2531","title":"Relating To Health Benefits.","description":"Amends the state and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund for employees hired after 6/30/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2531/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2531&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822821,"bill_number":"SB2588","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of four full-time equivalent (4.0 FTE) archaeologist positions and one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) historic preservation specialist position within the State Historic Preservation Division; provided that the State Historic Preservation Division collaborates with the Department of Accounting and General Services. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2588/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2588&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822822,"bill_number":"HB2021","title":"Relating To The Legislature.","description":"Removes the Legislature's exemption from the State's sunshine law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2021/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2021&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1822824,"bill_number":"SB2546","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 of the private land, or occupier or holder, where appropriate. Requires hunting guides to provide copies of the written permissions obtained to hunt on private lands as part of their annual reports to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2546/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2546&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822825,"bill_number":"HB1997","title":"Relating To The Interisland Transport Of Hydrogen.","description":"Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish a discounted rate by tariff for water carriers that engage in the interisland transport of renewable hydrogen. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 727).","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1997/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1997&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1822826,"bill_number":"HB2034","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":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2034/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2034&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1822827,"bill_number":"SB2612","title":"Relating To Child Endangerment.","description":"Establishes the offense of habitual runaway.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2612/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2612&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1822828,"bill_number":"HB2061","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Allows a public charter school student who wishes to participate in a sport for which there is no athletic program at the student's charter school the ability to participate in a comparable program at any department school in the complex area where the student resides. Specifies that if the department school in the student's service area offers the student's desired athletic program, the student must participate in that athletic program and may not participate in an athletic program at a different department school in the same complex area.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2061/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2061&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822829,"bill_number":"SB2644","title":"Relating To A Legislative Budget Office.","description":"Establishes the legislative budget office to produce fiscal analyses and reports on bills impacting state or county finances. Repeals the joint legislative budget committee and the office of the legislative analyst. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2644/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2644&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822830,"bill_number":"SB2523","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Requires the Judiciary to conduct a study to determine how to implement a program that provides free child care services to minor children of parties and witnesses who are attending court hearings in the First Circuit Family Court. Requires the Judiciary to submit a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2523/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2523&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822831,"bill_number":"SB2552","title":"Relating To Dementia.","description":"Requires the law enforcement standards board to develop training materials related to the recognition and signs of Alzheimer's disease and related types of dementia. Requires law enforcement officers to review training materials for at least 1 hour per year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2552/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2552&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822832,"bill_number":"SB2643","title":"Relating To Child Protection.","description":"Amends the definition of \"imminent harm\" in the Child Protective Act. Clarifies the due process required for child removals, including removals by a police officer without a court order.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2643/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2643&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822833,"bill_number":"SB2545","title":"Relating To Recycling.","description":"Authorizes manufacturers of electronic devices to coordinate collection activities for the purpose of recycling electronic devices. Allows manufacturers of electronic devices to be considered to have satisfied its recycling goals by providing only collection service locations for recycling at no cost to the owner in each county and zip code tabulation area with a population greater than twenty-five thousand, under certain circumstances. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2545/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2545&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822834,"bill_number":"SB2559","title":"Relating To Invasive Pests.","description":"Establishes a pest placard program. Requires the Department of Agriculture to inspect certain establishments that are at risk of spreading pests. Establishes correction and quarantine procedures. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2559/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2559&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1822835,"bill_number":"SB2570","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Requires a protest based on the content of the solicitation to be submitted a minimum of one day business before the date set for the receipt of offers, and all other protests be submitted within seven calendar days after the posting of award of the contract. Establishes that a party is not aggrieved until official action, adverse to that party, has been taken. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2570/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2570&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1822836,"bill_number":"SB2534","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Prohibits a condominium unit owner, resident, tenant, or their guests, or any person acting on behalf of the unit owner, from harassing or interfering with board members, managing agents, resident managers, association employees, or vendors contracted by the association, in the performance of any duty or in the exercise of any right or power granted under chapter 514B, HRS, or the governing documents of the association.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2534/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2534&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822837,"bill_number":"HB1995","title":"Relating To State Vehicles.","description":"Mandates that fifty per cent of all heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet be hydrogen vehicles by an unspecified date. Mandates that one hundred per cent of all heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet be hydrogen vehicles by December 31, 2035. Defines heavy-duty motor vehicle and hydrogen vehicle.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EEP/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1995/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1995&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1822838,"bill_number":"SB2540","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Reinstates income tax credit for cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection for eligible taxpayers and eligible expenses. Applies retroactively to 12/31/2020.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2540/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2540&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822839,"bill_number":"SB2542","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Maui College, Molokai Education Center.","description":"Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii for the relocation and expansion of the University of Hawaii Maui College, Molokai Education Center.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2542/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2542&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822840,"bill_number":"HB2078","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to ensure that inclusive curricula are available to all students at public schools. Makes it a discriminatory practice to refuse to approve, remove, or prohibit the use or access of inclusive or diverse materials in schools and public libraries on the basis of materials featuring or written by LGBTQ+ individuals.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2078/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2078&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1822842,"bill_number":"SB2503","title":"Relating To Equity.","description":"Requires all places of public accommodation and state building constructions constructed after 7/31/2025, to provide universal changing accommodations that are equally accessible regardless of gender. Beginning 7/1/2025, requires bids for state building construction projects to include universal changing accommodations, when doing so is feasible and cost effective. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 694).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2503/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2503&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1822843,"bill_number":"SB2498","title":"Relating To Financing.","description":"Establishes the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. Directs green energy market securitization loan repayments and interest to be deposited into the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. Requires the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to administer the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2498/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2498&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822844,"bill_number":"SB2508","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Revenue Bonds.","description":"Authorizes the University of Hawaii to issue $300,000,000 in revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the construction, maintenance, and modernization of qualifying capital improvement projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2508/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2508&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1822845,"bill_number":"SB2555","title":"Relating To State Boating Facilities.","description":"Establishes a state boating facility lease pilot program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to lease one state small boat harbor for private development, management, maintenance, and operation in a county with a population of less than 900,000. Repeals provisions related to the leasing of fast lands and submerged lands of the Ala Wai boat harbor. Repeals on 6/30/2044.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2555/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2555&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822846,"bill_number":"HB2054","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to offer additional types of homeowners insurance policy options that exclude lava coverage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2054/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2054&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822847,"bill_number":"HB2094","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Requires landlords to change or rekey all locks to a residential property before the tenant's date of initial occupancy for any lease with a term of six months or longer. Provides a grace period of thirty days after the tenant's date of initial occupancy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2094/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2094&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1822848,"bill_number":"SB2490","title":"Relating To Property Development.","description":"Requires each county to adopt, no later than June 30, 2025, ordinances applicable to subdivisions not approved by July 1, 2025, 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 the subdivision before the sale or lease thereof. Requires condominium maps recorded in the Bureau of Conveyances or registered in the Land Court after June 30, 2025, to include a mailbox plan for the condominium property regime, showing the location of all mailboxes for all units in the regime.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO/WTL/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2490/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2490&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822849,"bill_number":"SB2488","title":"Relating To Rent-to-own Contracts.","description":"Subjects certain rent-to-own contracts for real property in the State to state and federal foreclosure procedures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2488/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2488&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822850,"bill_number":"HB2081","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Imposes a per-day penalty for nonpayment of TAT. Amends the transient accommodation tax rate. Requires a $20 transient accommodation tax to be levied per night for each furnishing of transient accommodations in exchange for points, miles, or other amounts provided through a membership, loyalty, or rewards program. Appropriates funds to DLNR for protection, management, and restoration of the State's natural resources. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EET/WTL, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2081/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2081&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1822851,"bill_number":"HB2036","title":"Relating To Life-safety Systems.","description":"Establishes the Fire-free Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to provide interest-free loans to condominiums for the installation of fire sprinklers or alternative life safety improvements. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2036/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2036&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1822852,"bill_number":"HB2044","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office.","description":"Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 02-07-24 2:00PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2044/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2044&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1822853,"bill_number":"HB2058","title":"Relating To Dangerous Dogs.","description":"Establishes the offense of negligent failure to control a dangerous dog. Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes provisions regarding the designation of dangerous dogs, requirements for owners of dangerous dogs, and impoundment of dangerous dogs. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 224, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1325).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2058/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2058&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822854,"bill_number":"SB2560","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Provides that each lease that the Department of Agriculture enters into, renews, or extends shall authorize DOA to enter the leased premises with prior notification to survey for, identify, investigate, control, or eradicate pests; work cooperatively with a lessee to seek funding and develop a plan to maintain control of any pests on the leased premises; and terminate the lease if the lessee refuses entry to DOA or refuses to work cooperatively with DOA toward the control or eradication of pests. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 774).","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2560/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2560&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1822855,"bill_number":"HB1962","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals provisions relating to the unlawful shipping of tobacco products.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1962/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1962&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1822856,"bill_number":"SB2567","title":"Relating To Dementia.","description":"Requires the law enforcement standards board to develop training materials related to the recognition and signs of Alzheimer's disease and related types of dementia. Requires law enforcement officers to review training materials for at least 1 hour per year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2567/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2567&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822858,"bill_number":"HB2070","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Requires cash or protest bonds paid or filed by parties initiating an administrative appeal for protests of solicitations or award of contracts under the Hawaii Public Procurement Code to be returned to the initiating parties, minus administrative costs except in cases where the party does not prevail and the Office of Administrative Hearing of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs finds that the appeal was frivolous or made in bad faith. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 162, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1263).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2070/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2070&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1822859,"bill_number":"HB2095","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Specifies some of the measures the Director of Health may take in response to emergency circumstances affecting the availability of safe drinking water or the discovery of contamination in a public water source.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2095/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2095&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1822860,"bill_number":"HB2005","title":"Relating To Taxes.","description":"Requires taxpayers be given notice of and an opportunity to cure any failure to meet the requirements for the tax credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2005/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2005&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1822861,"bill_number":"HB2025","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Establishes the nursery license program for the regulation of the sale and movement of nursery stock.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2025/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2025&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1822862,"bill_number":"SB2497","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Repeals the provision that made references to the base amount in the Internal Revenue Code inapplicable to the research activities tax credit and allowed credits for all qualified research expenses to be taken without regard to previous years' expenses. Narrows the qualifying criteria for research activities tax credits to applicants who are small businesses registered in the State. Extends the sunset date of the research activities tax credit to 12/31/2029. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 139, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1240).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2497/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2497&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822863,"bill_number":"SB2568","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Authorizes pharmacists to order and administer immunizations and vaccinations to children three years of age and older under state law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2568/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2568&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822864,"bill_number":"HB2017","title":"Related To Care Homes.","description":"Beginning on 7/1/2024, 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 $1,136. Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed $1,334.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2017/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2017&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1822865,"bill_number":"SB2582","title":"Relating To Professional And Vocational Licensing.","description":"Requires a licensing authority to deny or suspend, or refuse to renew, reinstate, or restore, any license if the licensee or applicant is found to have been involved with unlawful fentanyl dealings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2582/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2582&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1822866,"bill_number":"HB2026","title":"Relating To Construction.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2025, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new construction unless the structure's roof is painted in white or uses white colored material and requires roofs on residential and commercial buildings constructed before 1/1/2025, if repainting, to repaint the roof in white or use white colored materials.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2026/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2026&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1822867,"bill_number":"HB2040","title":"Relating To Permitting.","description":"Establishes the building permit expeditionary improvement force to eliminate inefficiencies in the permitting process. Appropriates funds exceeding the ceiling.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2040/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2040&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1822868,"bill_number":"SB2605","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services. Applies this coverage to health benefits plans under the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Requires the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to submit a report to the Legislature. Establishes a Reproductive Health Care Working Group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 722).","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2605/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2605&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1822869,"bill_number":"HB2079","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Relaxes the requirements for prescribing certain controlled substances as part of gender-affirming health care services. Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services. Clarifies jurisdiction under the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act for cases involving children who obtain gender-affirming health care services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2079/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2079&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1822870,"bill_number":"SB2626","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Provides that a project may not proceed under an emergency proclamation relating to housing or affordable housing if that project includes any construction, development, redevelopment, or adaptive reuse that results in a new luxury housing unit or the conversion of an existing residential unit to a luxury housing unit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HOU/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2626/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2626&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1822871,"bill_number":"HB2085","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a criminal background check or credit report. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2085/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2085&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1822872,"bill_number":"SB2513","title":"Relating To Wastewater Systems.","description":"Establishes a 3-year new wastewater system and individual wastewater system technology demonstration and implementation 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, 2021 Report and Technical Appendices; and establish similar prioritization categories for the islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau. Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resource Research Center to submit annual interim reports and a final report to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Makes appropriations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:15PM in Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2513/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2513&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1822873,"bill_number":"SB2601","title":"Relating To Sexual Abuse Of Minors.","description":"Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse committed on or after July 1, 2024, may be initiated. Authorizes a court to require personnel of legal entities to undergo training on trauma-informed response. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 250, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1355).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2601/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2601&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1822874,"bill_number":"SB2519","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Requires persons under the age of seventeen to wear a helmet while riding a skateboard. Clarifies that the Act does not infringe on county ordinances prohibiting skateboards on streets and roadways.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2519/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2519&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822875,"bill_number":"SB2613","title":"Relating To Information Technology.","description":"Amends the duties and sunset date of the Technology Services Consolidation Working Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2613/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2613&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1822876,"bill_number":"SB2615","title":"Relating To County Labor Standards.","description":"Authorizes the counties to require contractors to disclose information regarding its employees' wages, benefits, hours, and employment status and deny, revoke, or suspend a building permit application for violating laws relating to wages, benefits, hours, and employment status, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 5:20 PM; CR 016.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2615/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2615&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1822878,"bill_number":"SB2573","title":"Relating To Air Pollution Control.","description":"Requires an owner or operator of a solid waste electric generating facility to ensure that each incinerator operating as part of the facility has implemented air pollution controls sufficient to limit the emissions of nitrogen oxides, mercury, dioxins, and other air pollutants specified by the Director of Health to not more than 45 parts per million for each air pollutant, measured on an average daily basis. Authorizes the Director of Health to specify lower emission limits by rule.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/HHS, CPN/EET.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2573/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2573&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1822879,"bill_number":"SB2541","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Clarifies that the Director of Human Resources Development shall not hold the position of Chief Negotiator of the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2541/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2541&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822880,"bill_number":"SB2610","title":"Relating To Overtime.","description":"Prohibits employers from employing employees for a workday longer than eight hours for more than 6 days in a workweek unless the employer pays the employee overtime pay at 1.5 times the employee's regular rate for hours worked in excess of 8 hours, and double the employee's regular pay rate for hours worked in excess of 12 hours in a workday. Extends the overtime pay requirements to certain minors who are sixteen and seventeen years of age.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2610/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2610&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1822881,"bill_number":"SB2600","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Authorizes the use of electronic mail to deliver certain documents when purchasing a condominium. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-31","last_action":"Act 044, 05/30/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1144).","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2600/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2600&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1822882,"bill_number":"HB2060","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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2060/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2060&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822883,"bill_number":"HB1976","title":"Relating To The Office Of Elections.","description":"Requires the Office of Elections to annually request funding for the Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee. Appropriates funds to the Office of Elections Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee to gather information and provide outreach and voter education services for individuals with accessibility needs. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1976/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1976&year=2024","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1822884,"bill_number":"HB2030","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Makes permanent the exemption from school impact fees of housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2030/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2030&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1822885,"bill_number":"HB2032","title":"Relating To Shopping Carts.","description":"Establishes a shopping carts task force, to be chaired by the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness, to develop a system of regulatory controls for shopping carts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2032/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2032&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1822886,"bill_number":"HB2037","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Ix Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii Relating To Recreational Cannabis.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment that would legalize the possession and use of recreational cannabis by adults who are at least 21 years of age, as provided by law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2037/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2037&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1822887,"bill_number":"HB2029","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review 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. Establishes certain written notice requirements for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2029/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2029&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1822888,"bill_number":"HB2071","title":"Relating To Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems.","description":"Provides that any photo red light imaging detector system's clear and unobstructed recorded image of a motor vehicle license plate shall be prima facie evidence that the motor vehicle to which the license plate is attached is the motor vehicle for which the license plate was issued. Requires the State, the county, or the State's or county's third party contractor to implement a process to record the date on which the summons or citation was submitted to the post office, which shall be prima facie evidence of the date the summons or citation was submitted to the post office. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 163, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1264).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2071/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2071&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1822890,"bill_number":"SB2602","title":"Relating To The Human Trafficking Victim Services Fund.","description":"Changes the administration of the human trafficking victim services fund from the department of labor and industrial relations to the department of the attorney general.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2602/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2602&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1822891,"bill_number":"SB2525","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time. Establishes a refundable tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on taxpayers. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2525/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2525&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822892,"bill_number":"HB1981","title":"Relating To Traffic Violations.","description":"Specifies that a portion of the revenues collected from traffic violations shall be disbursed to the county that enforced the violation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1981/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1981&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1822893,"bill_number":"HB2069","title":"Relating To The Department Of Accounting And General Services.","description":"Permits Department of Accounting and General Services to employ certain persons within the Comptroller's office who are exempt from state laws governing civil service and collective bargaining for certain purposes, as part of the State's information technology modernization efforts. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-13","last_action":"Act 019, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1119).","last_action_date":"2024-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2069/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2069&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1822894,"bill_number":"SB2633","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, 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 12/31/2029.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2633/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2633&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822895,"bill_number":"SB2632","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Requires insurers that issue motor vehicle insurance to notify the Insurance Commissioner when the insured or insurer cancels or fails to renew a policy or that the insurer issues a policy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2632/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2632&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822896,"bill_number":"HB2080","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article 1, Section 23, Of The Hawaii Constitution Relating To Marriage.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the basis to marriage shall not be denied or abridged on the basis of race or sex.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2080/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2080&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1822897,"bill_number":"HB2084","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Establishes a vacated homeless encampment clean up task force to identify parcels of land that require intergovernmental coordination to clean up vacated homeless encampments located on lands managed by government agencies, including but not limited to the United States Army Garrison Hawaii, and execute a memorandum of understanding to clean up vacated homeless encampments located on the identified parcels. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriate funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2084/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2084&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1822898,"bill_number":"HB2045","title":"Relating To Automatic Renewals.","description":"Expands the law governing automatic renewal clauses to contracts with specified terms of one month or more and that renew for specified terms of one month or more. Requires that a notice of any material change be sent to the consumer no less than thirty days before the effective date of any material change. Exempts affiliates of insurers, providers of service contracts, and affiliates of those providers from the law governing automatic renewal clauses and continuous service clauses. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2045/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2045&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1822899,"bill_number":"HB1988","title":"Relating To County Housing Powers.","description":"Expands the counties' authorization to exercise the same powers as the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation for purposes of developing, constructing, financing, refinancing, or providing mixed-income projects and mixed-use developments. Authorizes units in low- and moderate-income housing projects to be made available to households with higher incomes if there is an insufficient number of persons or families who meet income qualifying requirements. Applies to bond proceeds expended by a county after 12/31/23. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1988/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1988&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1822900,"bill_number":"HB2062","title":"Relating To Judicial Proceedings.","description":"Increases the exemption from attachment or execution for homesteads to $150,000 for heads of family and persons sixty-five years of age or older and to $100,000 for everyone else.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2062/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2062&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822901,"bill_number":"SB2532","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Clarifies that the definition of \"dwelling\", as it relates to offenses against property rights, includes multi-unit buildings and connected parking or storage areas that are restricted to residents. Allows the owner of a multi-unit building, an owner of an individual unit, a property manager, or an authorized representative of the condominium association to act as a complainant for the purpose of investigating and prosecuting an offense of burglary in the first degree in a multi-unit building. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 240, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1345).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2532/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2532&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822902,"bill_number":"HB1980","title":"Relating To Animal Cruelty.","description":"Establishes the separate offense and applicable penalties relating to the fighting of birds in the first and second degrees. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Failed to pass Third Reading. Ayes, 9; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 16 (Senator(s) Aquino, Awa, Chang, DeCoite, Fevella, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, Kouchi, McKelvey, Richards, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro). Excused, 0 (none).","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1980/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1980&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1822903,"bill_number":"SB2528","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Disallows dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts, except for real estate investment trusts that provide affordable housing in the State. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. Sunsets 12/31/2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2528/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2528&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822904,"bill_number":"SB2507","title":"Relating To Civil Service.","description":"Excludes from civil service requirements employees performing services in University of Hawaii student or employee housing and certain personal services in privately financed leased or owned buildings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2507/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2507&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1822905,"bill_number":"HB2039","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 exceeding the ceiling.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2039/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2039&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1822906,"bill_number":"SB2539","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 1/1/2025. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2539/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2539&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822907,"bill_number":"HB2112","title":"Relating To Moped Insurance.","description":"Requires that moped operators carry an insurance policy by incorporating mopeds into the insurance laws governing motorcycles and motor scooters, including with respect to provisions concerning required licensure, the relationship with tort law, proof of insurance card, penalties, rate regulation, and minimum coverage levels. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2112/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2112&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1822908,"bill_number":"SB2502","title":"Relating To The Generation Of Wildfire Susceptibility Maps For Hawaii.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to establish and implement a two-year program to develop web-GIS wildfire susceptibility and vulnerability maps for the State to determine which communities, landscapes, buildings, and infrastructure are most vulnerable to future wildfires. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-25-24 3:30PM; Conference Room 229.","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2502/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2502&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1822909,"bill_number":"SB2495","title":"Relating To Water Metering.","description":"Requires the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture or their designee to annually notify all irrigation users by mail and conduct in-person visits on procedures to remove unused irrigation system water meters and stop acreage assessments. By an unspecified date, requires the Board of Agriculture to amend its administrative rules to require the Department of Agriculture to: maintain an active record of land occupiers within the boundaries of an irrigation district that have not applied for water service or water service connections as prospective consumers and have not drawn water without authorization; immediately discontinue service to a land occupier for non-use if there are no water toll charges for a period of more than two years; maintain records of all weir, water meter, and water flow measuring instrument readings taken; make individualized reading records available to land occupiers upon request; provide written notice to land occupiers whenever a weir, water meter, or water flow measuring instrument is removed by the Department for any reason and to cease any associated water toll charges and acreage assessments; establish a formal process for certain land occupiers to contest erroneous water toll charges and acreage assessments; and establish a formal process for land occupiers with outstanding water toll charges and acreage assessments to enter into a reasonable payment plan with the Department. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2495/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2495&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822910,"bill_number":"HB1961","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Clarifies that the powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be inconsistent with the Hawaii State Constitution. Provides parameters for the duration of suspension of laws and requires justification for the suspension. Authorizes the Governor to require the counties to obtain approval prior to issuing any emergency order, rule, or proclamation. Clarifies that a state of emergency may be extended or terminated by a separate or supplementary proclamation. Authorizes the legislature to terminate a state of emergency, in whole or in part, by an affirmative two-thirds vote of each legislative house. Defines \"severe warning\". Specifies that prohibitions on price increases of essential commodities during a severe warning expire seventy-two hours after the effective date and time of the initial declaration or any supplemental proclamation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1961/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1961&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1822911,"bill_number":"HB1972","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Batteries.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Hawaii State Energy Office to make recommendations for the reuse and recycling of electric vehicle batteries and report to the Legislature. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1972/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1972&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1822912,"bill_number":"HB2066","title":"Relating To Financing.","description":"Establishes a cesspool conversion on-bill financing program to be administered by the Hawaii green infrastructure authority to provide low-interest loans to eligible homeowners for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2066/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2066&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1822913,"bill_number":"SB2550","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires the Real Estate Commission (Commission) to receive and investigate complaints by condominium unit owners against associations that are subject to chapter 514B, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires the Ombudsman to issue findings within an unspecified number of days after a complaint is filed with the Ombudsman against the Commission regarding the Commission's foregoing duties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to GVO, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2550/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2550&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822914,"bill_number":"HB2056","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs the State Reinsurance Exploratory Working Group to gather information to assist the Legislature in generating innovative solutions that address increasing insurance costs to consumers in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2056/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2056&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822916,"bill_number":"HB2088","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires that condominium renters who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs and threefold damages. Requires the Real Estate Commission to establish a Condominium Association Board Oversight Task Force to ensure transparency and consistency in the management of condominiums. Requires a report to the Legislature. Dissolves the Task Force on an unspecified date.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2088/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2088&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1822917,"bill_number":"SB2603","title":"Relating To Early Child Care.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement a Child Care Provider Subsidy and Bonus Program to provide subsidies to retain the existing child care workforce in licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers and bonuses to registered family child care homes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2603/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2603&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1822918,"bill_number":"SB2562","title":"Relating To Veterinary Medicine.","description":"Prohibits animal owners and their employees from performing any surgical procedures on the owner's animal or animals. Provides a violation for unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine is a misdemeanor subject to a fine of no more than $1,000, or imprisonment of no more than one year, or both. Clarifies that the offense of cruelty to animals in the first degree does not apply to accepted veterinary practices when the practices are performed by a licensed veterinarian. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 728).","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2562/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2562&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1822919,"bill_number":"SB2537","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Clarifies that the Chief Energy Officer is responsible for supporting the renewable portfolio standards and reporting on certain energy matters. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-21","last_action":"Act 055, 06/20/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1155).","last_action_date":"2024-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2537/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2537&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822920,"bill_number":"HB1991","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Establishes primary and optional coverage requirements for U-drive motor vehicle insurance policies. Establishes disclosure requirements for U-drive motor vehicle insurance policies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1991/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1991&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1822921,"bill_number":"SB2630","title":"Relating To Pedestrians.","description":"Authorizes pedestrians to cross roadways in a manner contrary to the statewide traffic code under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 670).","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2630/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2630&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822922,"bill_number":"SB2544","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":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2544/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2544&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822924,"bill_number":"SB2521","title":"Relating To The Office Of The Public Defender.","description":"Appropriates moneys for 4.0 FTE deputy public defender III positions within the Office of the Public Defender (BUF151). Requires the Office of the Public Defender to assign one deputy public defender II to the family court section. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2521/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2521&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822925,"bill_number":"HB2028","title":"Relating To The Labeling Of Products.","description":"Merges the Made in Hawaii with Aloha branding program with the Hawaii Made program under the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Specifies that the Department of the Attorney General shall be responsible for enforcement of the program. Clarifies that calculations to determine whether a non-perishable good labeled \"Hawaii Made\" or \"made in Hawaii\" has met the requirement that at least fifty-one per cent 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2028/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2028&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1822926,"bill_number":"SB2557","title":"Relating To Legal Representation.","description":"Allows a court to appoint an attorney for the subject of a petition for assisted community treatment if the interests of justice require one be appointed. Repeals language that entitles the subject of a petition for assisted community treatment to legal representation by a public defender. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Vetoed on 07-09-24 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1363).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2557/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2557&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822927,"bill_number":"HB2035","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Codifies program modification requirements for demonstration projects established by child care facilities that are licensed by the Department of Human Services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2035/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2035&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1822928,"bill_number":"HB2092","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education to develop and implement a Holocaust and genocide curricula. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2092/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2092&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1822929,"bill_number":"HB1975","title":"Relating To The Sunshine Law.","description":"Establishes accessibility standards for the distribution of public documents and media presentations by boards as defined in section 92-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1975/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1975&year=2024","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1822930,"bill_number":"SB2563","title":"Relating To Public Housing.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep one or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that the Authority may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows the Authority to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property. Creates Positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2563/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2563&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1822931,"bill_number":"HB2043","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a harm to students registry for all early learning programs or schools and K-12 educational institutions within the State that contains information on school employees, contractors, or volunteers for whom, as result of an investigation, a final finding has been issued that the individual has inflicted harm on a student. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2043/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2043&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1822932,"bill_number":"HB2100","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Provides rebates for eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Re-referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 14","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2100/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2100&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1822933,"bill_number":"SB2604","title":"Relating To Abusive Litigation.","description":"Establishes a court's authority to issue an order restricting abusive litigation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2604/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2604&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1822934,"bill_number":"HB2093","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2025, requires rental watercraft to be registered and numbered with the Department of Land and Natural Resources before being provided or offered to be used by the public for transiting the navigable waters of a state park. Sunsets 12/31/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","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) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2093/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2093&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1822935,"bill_number":"HB2003","title":"Relating To Menstrual Products.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide menstrual products at no cost in specified restrooms in public buildings maintained by the department. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to post signage in each restroom identifying the location of the free menstrual products. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LGO with Representative(s) Holt, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gates, Pierick, Quinlan voting no (5) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2003/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2003&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1822936,"bill_number":"SB2572","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Establishes the Office of Artificial Intelligence Safety and Regulation within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence technologies in the State. Prohibits the deployment of artificial intelligence products in the State unless affirmative proof establishing the product's safety is submitted to the Office. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2572/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2572&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1822937,"bill_number":"HB2099","title":"Relating To An Environmental Toxins Laboratory.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to construct, establish, and operate an environmental toxins testing laboratory to test samples submitted by the public for diseases; water, air, and soil quality; and complex testing. Allows the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EEP/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2099/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2099&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1822938,"bill_number":"SB2606","title":"Relating To Construction.","description":"Establishes additional requirements for notices of claims of construction defects. Takes effect 7/1/24040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2606/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2606&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1822939,"bill_number":"HB2027","title":"Relating To Light Pollution.","description":"Establishes a dark night skies protection advisory committee to assist the Department of Land and Natural Resources in the development of a statewide dark night skies protection strategy to preserve dark night skies and reduce light pollution. Sunsets the existing advisory committee under the University of Hawaii on 7/1/2024. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2027/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2027&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1822940,"bill_number":"SB2598","title":"Relating To Telework.","description":"Requires the Director of Human Resources Development to revise rules, policies, and guidelines to limit state employees' telework to a maximum of uncertain number of days per week, and set forth supervision and accountability standards to ensure appropriate state services to the public. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2598/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2598&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1822941,"bill_number":"HB2041","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Xi Of The Hawaii Constitution To Require The State To Support And Facilitate The Expeditious Construction And Completion Of A Thirty Meter Telescope On The Summit Of Mauna Kea On The Island Of Hawaii.","description":"Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to require the State to support and facilitate the expeditious construction and completion of a 30 meter telescope on Mauna Kea on the Island of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2041/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2041&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1822942,"bill_number":"SB2569","title":"Relating To Workplace Safety.","description":"Allows a person who employs or contracts with a health care worker who suffers an act of violence at the health care facility to report the event to law enforcement and petition for a temporary restraining order and injunction under certain circumstances. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2569/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2569&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822943,"bill_number":"HB2052","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Prohibits insurers offering property insurance in the State from refusing to issue or failing to renew a homeowner's insurance policy solely on the basis that the applicant's or insured's real property is located in a lava-flow hazard zone.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2052/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2052&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822944,"bill_number":"SB2629","title":"Relating To Incarcerated Persons.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to make phone calls free for incarcerated persons who have been convicted or are detained and awaiting a verdict.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2629/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2629&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822945,"bill_number":"SB2622","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Exempts cigars from the prohibition of shipment of tobacco products to non-licensees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2622/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2622&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1822946,"bill_number":"HB2097","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"power-generating facility\" for the purposes of environmental impact assessments to include new combustion electricity-generating facilities operating beginning January 1, 2024, that were not previously operational. Includes power-generating facilities that are converting from one source of energy to another source, where the new source requires combustion and the electrical output rating of the converted facility exceeds 5.0 megawatts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2097/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2097&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1822947,"bill_number":"HB2090","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2025, allows residential uses in areas zoned for commercial use to be considered permitted under certain circumstances. Requires, no later than 1/1/2025, each county to adopt or amend its ordinances to allow for adaptive reuse of existing commercial buildings in the county's building codes. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-29","last_action":"Act 037, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1137).","last_action_date":"2024-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2090/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2090&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1822948,"bill_number":"SB2577","title":"Relating To Geothermal Energy.","description":"Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a state-wide blanket environmental impact statement for geothermal exploration and development.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2577/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2577&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1822949,"bill_number":"HB1967","title":"Relating To The Human Trafficking Victim Services Fund.","description":"Changes the administration of the Human Trafficking Victim Services Fund from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to the Department of the Attorney General. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1967/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1967&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1822950,"bill_number":"SB2533","title":"Relating To Commercial Property Assessed Financing.","description":"Allows condominiums to be eligible for commercial property assessed financing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2533/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2533&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822951,"bill_number":"HB1973","title":"Relating To Rooftop Solar Installation.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2025, 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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1973/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1973&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1822953,"bill_number":"HB2072","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Requires certain solicitations that reference disasters to include a disclosure. Deems violators guilty of a class C felony. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-03","last_action":"Act 016, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1116).","last_action_date":"2024-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2072/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2072&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1822954,"bill_number":"HB2057","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes an alternative routes general excise tax surcharge to be assessed on the sale of new motor vehicles. Establishes an alternative routes special fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2057/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2057&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822955,"bill_number":"HB1987","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Permits a contractor, developer, or owner of affordable housing to employ a construction crane or other machinery that temporarily intrudes into a neighboring landowner's airspace, under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1987/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1987&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1822956,"bill_number":"HB2031","title":"Relating To Geothermal Resources.","description":"Appropriates moneys for the continued exploration and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian Home Lands. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2031/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2031&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1822958,"bill_number":"SB2509","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the DOE to work with the BOE to create a public digital platform by the 2025-2026 school year that shows how schools are adopting high-quality instructional materials for K-6 English language arts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2509/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2509&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1822959,"bill_number":"HB2011","title":"Relating To Urban Development.","description":"Short form bill relating to urban development.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2011/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2011&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1822960,"bill_number":"SB2504","title":"Relating To State Programs.","description":"Repeals Part II of Act 66, SLH 2023, which 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 related aspects of the State's hydrogen energy industry. Repeals the appropriation to develop the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-21","last_action":"Act 056, 06/20/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1156).","last_action_date":"2024-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2504/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2504&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1822961,"bill_number":"HB2012","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Parking.","description":"Removes the exemption that allowed owners of multiple parking facilities within the State to designate and electrify fewer parking spaces than required in one or more of the properties if the requirement for the total number of aggregate spaces on all of their owned properties was met. Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to regulate electric vehicle charging systems for places of public accommodation with fewer than one hundred parking spaces. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2012/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2012&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1822962,"bill_number":"HB2010","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2010/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2010&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1822963,"bill_number":"SB2639","title":"Relating To Public Agency Meetings.","description":"Updates the enforcement mechanisms for the Uniform Information Practices Act and the Sunshine Law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2639/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2639&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1822964,"bill_number":"HB2077","title":"Relating To Watersheds.","description":"Establishes rights for watershed ecosystems to exist, flourish, and naturally evolve, in conjunction with native Hawaiian traditional and customary beliefs, practice, and values, for the benefit of present and future generations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2077/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2077&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1822965,"bill_number":"SB2585","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Appropriates funds for the rental housing revolving fund to be used for mixed-income rental projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2585/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2585&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1822966,"bill_number":"HB1964","title":"Relating To Early Child Care.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement a child care provider subsidy and bonus program to provide subsidies to retain the existing child care workforce in licensed infant and toddler child care centers, group child care centers, and group child care homes and bonuses to registered family child care homes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Makes appropriations. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 4:55 PM; CR 329.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1964/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1964&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1822967,"bill_number":"HB2114","title":"Relating To Sports Betting.","description":"Amends the definition of gambling to exclude digital sports betting on a platform licensed pursuant to state law. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to develop a pilot program to license businesses in the State to operate digital sports betting platforms. Provides an amended definition of gambling to be enacted when the pilot program ceases to exist.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2114/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2114&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1822968,"bill_number":"HB2047","title":"Relating To Lava Zone Insurance.","description":"Establishes a lava zone insurance fund to subsidize the cost of insurance premiums for properties in lava zones 1 and 2. Defines lava zones 1 and 2. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2047/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2047&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822969,"bill_number":"HB2083","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a recognition program to incentivize schools to submit to the Department a plan for the school to reach the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a plant-based meal pilot program at Mililani high school no later than the 2025-2026 school year. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:30PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2083/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2083&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1822970,"bill_number":"HB2018","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to achieve the full funding, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid home- and community-based services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2018/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2018&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1822971,"bill_number":"SB2627","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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2627/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2627&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1822972,"bill_number":"SB2593","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2593/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2593&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822973,"bill_number":"SB2553","title":"Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"covered employer\" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the employee chooses to opt out. Repeals and lapses the funds appropriated into and out of the Hawaii Retirement Savings Special Fund in Act 296, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2553/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2553&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1822974,"bill_number":"SB2634","title":"Relating To Health Care Education.","description":"Makes appropriations 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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2634/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2634&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822975,"bill_number":"HB2049","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Property Insurance Association.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to post information about its board members and an annual report on its website.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2049/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2049&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822976,"bill_number":"SB2518","title":"Relating To Geothermal Energy Exploration.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a geothermal resources characterization program under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-25-24 10:30AM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2518/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2518&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1822977,"bill_number":"HB2033","title":"Relating To Procurement Preferences And Reciprocity.","description":"Establishes a new accounting services procurement preference for certain Hawaii accounting service businesses. Clarifies that the existing reciprocity procurement preference includes offerors under section 103D-303, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2033/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2033&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1822978,"bill_number":"SB2591","title":"Relating To Burial Sites.","description":"Imposes a fine on any private landowner that fails to disclose or record with the Bureau of Conveyances, or in documents used to offer real property for sale, the existence of burial or archaeological sites on their property that the landowner knew or should have known of. Requires fines collected to be deposited into the Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-01","last_action":"Act 119, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1220).","last_action_date":"2024-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2591/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2591&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1822979,"bill_number":"SB2485","title":"Relating To The Military.","description":"Establishes the advisory council for sexual trauma in the Hawaii national guard. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2485/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2485&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822980,"bill_number":"HB2074","title":"Relating To Kaiapuni Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for Kaiapuni programs and the establishment of three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) Kaiapuni education curriculum specialist II positions and ten full-time equivalent (10.0 FTE) Kaiapuni classroom teacher positions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-01","last_action":"Act 126, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1227).","last_action_date":"2024-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2074/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2074&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1822981,"bill_number":"SB2620","title":"Relating To Water Conservation.","description":"Prohibits the use of potable water to irrigate golf courses subject to certain exceptions. Defines potable water.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2620/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2620&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1822982,"bill_number":"HB2110","title":"Relating To Social Services.","description":"Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires the Department of Human Services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2110/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2110&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822983,"bill_number":"HB1984","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Amends the deadlines related to the repair of conditions that constitute health or safety violations and the payment of past due rent. Increases the amount deducted from a tenant's rent for the tenant's actual expenditures to correct health or safety violations and defective conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1984/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1984&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1822984,"bill_number":"HB2023","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Limits the required payment of certain unpaid motor vehicle taxes and fees and accompanying financial penalties to those incurred during the first 5 consecutive years of delinquency.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2023/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2023&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1822985,"bill_number":"HB1963","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Expands the facilities or services that are exempt from certificate of need requirements to include psychiatric facilities, substance abuse treatment facilities, and certain bed change services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Kapela, Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1963/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1963&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1822986,"bill_number":"HB2111","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to achieve the full funding, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid home- and community-based services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2111/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2111&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1822987,"bill_number":"SB2579","title":"Relating To Bottle Filling Stations.","description":"Requires all state buildings being constructed on or after 7/1/2025 where a water fountain is required to have a water bottle filling station. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2579/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2579&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1822988,"bill_number":"SB2547","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes income tax credits for employers who offer employer-provided or employer-sponsored child care services for their employees. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2547/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2547&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822991,"bill_number":"HB2118","title":"Relating To Construction.","description":"Remove state-related construction projects from the permitting requirements of the counties. Establishes a permitting process and division within the Department of Accounting and General Services. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2118/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2118&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1822992,"bill_number":"SB2658","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2658/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2658&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1822993,"bill_number":"SB2867","title":"Relating To The Transfer Of Land.","description":"Temporarily transfers certain lands in West Maui to the Department of Accounting and General Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2867/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2867&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1822994,"bill_number":"HB2138","title":"Relating To Agricultural 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 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","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) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2138/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2138&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1822995,"bill_number":"SB2786","title":"Related To Care Homes.","description":"Beginning on 7/1/2024, 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 $1,136. Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed $1,334.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2786/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2786&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1822996,"bill_number":"HB2167","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects.","description":"Requires governmental bodies of the executive branch of the State to develop an online project management platform by a certain date.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2167/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2167&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1822997,"bill_number":"SB2775","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Establishes the Rural Health Task Force within the Department of Health to make recommendations on registered nurse recruitment and retention in rural areas of east Maui, Molokai, and Lanai.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2775/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2775&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1822998,"bill_number":"SB2651","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Makes permanent the exemption from school impact fees of housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HWN/EDU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2651/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2651&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1822999,"bill_number":"SB2717","title":"Relating To The Department Of Accounting And General Services.","description":"Allows the Department of Accounting and General Services to employ persons exempt from civil service and collective bargaining requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2717/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2717&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1823000,"bill_number":"HB2162","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Amends emergency management law to protect tenants, mortgagors, consumers, and residents for certain periods of time after the issuance of a gubernatorial or mayoral emergency proclamation. Classifies violations as unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2162/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2162&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1823001,"bill_number":"HB2102","title":"Relating To Electric Utilities.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to convene workshops to aid electric utilities in the development and implementation of best practices regarding wildfires. Requires electric utilities to design and operate in compliance with a risk-based wildfire protection plan. Establishes a civil penalty for violations. Requires public utilities to report wildfires caused by or occurring in connection with their operations. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to investigate certain wildfires. Prohibits the reports as admissible evidence in any judicial, administrative, or other governmental proceeding.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Re-referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2102/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2102&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1823002,"bill_number":"HB2136","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and implement a pesticide inspection program to increase compliance with the proper use of restricted use pesticides and ensure the continued prohibition on the use or application of pesticides containing chlorpyrifos. Requires the Department to post the inspection results on its website upon completion of a final order for a violation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:30PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2136/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2136&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823003,"bill_number":"HR1","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR1/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=1&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1823004,"bill_number":"SB2883","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to ensure that inclusive curricula are available to all students at public schools. Makes it a discriminatory practice to refuse to approve, remove, or prohibit the use or access of inclusive or diverse materials in schools and public libraries on the basis of materials featuring or written by LGBTQ+ individuals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2883/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2883&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823005,"bill_number":"SB2719","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Resources Development.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish      full-time equivalent (     .0 FTE) positions within the Employee Classification and Compensation Division of the Department of Human Resources Development to perform employee classification duties. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2719/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2719&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1823006,"bill_number":"SB2770","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":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2770/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2770&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823007,"bill_number":"SB2848","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the Liquor Commission of each county to adopt rules and regulations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2848/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2848&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823008,"bill_number":"SB2683","title":"Relating To Defamation.","description":"Protects individuals who make claims of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sex discrimination from defamation lawsuits unless the claims were made with malice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2683/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2683&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823009,"bill_number":"SB2706","title":"Relating To Expungement Of Criminal Records.","description":"Establishes the Clean Slate Expungement Task Force to develop a state-initiated record clearing program. Requires the Task Force to submit reports to the Legislature. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 241, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1346).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2706/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2706&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823010,"bill_number":"SB2648","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Hawaii Community Development Authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2648/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2648&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823011,"bill_number":"SB2857","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 gross income of the qualified taxpayer. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2857/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2857&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823012,"bill_number":"HB2154","title":"Relating To The Ellison Onizuka Space Center.","description":"Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Transportation to re-establish and operate the Ellison Onizuka Space Center. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2154/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2154&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1823013,"bill_number":"HB2158","title":"Relating To The Nurse Licensure Compact.","description":"Adopts the nurse licensure compact. Beginning 01/01/2026, requires nurses who hold multistate licenses issued by a state other than Hawaii to complete demographic data surveys. Authorizes the Board of Nursing to assess different fees for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT/LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2158/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2158&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1823014,"bill_number":"SB2647","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Increases the allowable loan term for direct loans provided by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to forty years, instead of thirty years, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. Takes effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification that congressional approval of this Act is unnecessary, or on the date of consent by the United States Congress.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2647/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2647&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823015,"bill_number":"SB2878","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Twentieth Senatorial District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects for the 20th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2878/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2878&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1823016,"bill_number":"SB2764","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Governor to select the Executive Director of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CAI, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2764/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2764&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823017,"bill_number":"SB2679","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to create and distribute to the parents and guardians of students a firearms access prevention and secure storage model notice.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2679/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2679&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823018,"bill_number":"SB2803","title":"Relating To The Kohala Ditch.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study on the Kohala Ditch System. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2803/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2803&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823019,"bill_number":"SB2859","title":"Relating To Land Court.","description":"Authorizes the use of a master certificate of title for new common interest communities to simplify and streamline the operation of the land court. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2859/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2859&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823020,"bill_number":"HB2135","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the repair, maintenance, and demolition of buildings at the Poamoho Research Station.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2135/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2135&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823021,"bill_number":"HB2161","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 transitional law enforcement officer activities in Lahaina. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2161/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2161&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1823022,"bill_number":"SB2861","title":"Relating To Exclusive Listing Agreements.","description":"Makes certain long-term exclusive listing agreements for the sale of residential real property void and unenforceable under the state law that governs unfair and deceptive practices. Prohibits the recording or filing of exclusive listing agreements of any duration with the Bureau of Conveyances. Establishes certain remedies. Takes effect 11/1/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 176, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1277).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2861/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2861&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823023,"bill_number":"SB2672","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":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2672/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2672&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823024,"bill_number":"HB2132","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Ant Lab to share data collected related to invasive ant surveys with the Department of Agriculture and Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Ant Lab to support little fire ant mitigation and eradication efforts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2132/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2132&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823025,"bill_number":"HB2127","title":"Relating To Meat Processing.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with other state agencies, to develop and implement a plan 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 non-profit food distribution services by 7/1/2025. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2127/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2127&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823026,"bill_number":"SB2855","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Clarifies U-drive motor vehicle insurance policy requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2855/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2855&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823027,"bill_number":"SB2649","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HOU/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2649/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2649&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823028,"bill_number":"SB2769","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Requires the state and counties to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2769/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2769&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823029,"bill_number":"HB2164","title":"Relating To Regenerative Tourism.","description":"Establishes the regenerative tourism program with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to increase regenerative tourism. Establishes a grant program. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TOU, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2164/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2164&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1823030,"bill_number":"SB2863","title":"Relating To Public Moneys.","description":"Requires that a portion of state moneys be deposited in a financial institution chartered or authorized to do business in the State. Takes effect 7/1/2040; provided that a financial institution chartered or authorized to do business in the State is established. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2863/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2863&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823031,"bill_number":"SB2811","title":"Relating To Agricultural Tourism.","description":"Makes state agricultural tourism requirements applicable to all counties, instead of only counties that have adopted an agricultural tourism ordinance. Requires Land Use Commission to adopt rules that establish requirements applicable to all farms implementing agricultural tourism.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2811/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2811&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823032,"bill_number":"SB2862","title":"Relating To Rent Control.","description":"Prohibits a landlord from renting or leasing, or offering to rent or lease, a dwelling unit in the district described in section 41(2)(D), HRS, at a rate that exceeds the rate for which that dwelling unit was rented or leased or offered for rent or lease on 8/7/2023. Sunsets on 7/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2862/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2862&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823033,"bill_number":"SB2787","title":"Relating To Immigration.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations' Office of Community Services the Immigration Services and Access Unit. Makes appropriations for the unit, including funding for new positions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 207, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1308).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2787/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2787&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1823034,"bill_number":"HB2119","title":"Relating To Criminal Littering.","description":"Amends the fine for individuals convicted of criminal littering to $1,000 instead of a range of $500 to $1,000.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2119/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2119&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823035,"bill_number":"HB2159","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Part I: requires the Department of the Attorney General to assist with the preparation and filing of petitions for assisted community treatment and with the presentation of the case, unless declined by the petitioner. Part II: repeals language entitling the subject of a petition for assisted community treatment to legal representation by a public defender. Part III: provides a mechanism for the automatic screening of certain nonviolent defendants for involuntary hospitalization or assisted community treatment. Part IV: authorizes courts to require certain probation violators to undergo a mental health evaluation and treatment program as a condition of continued probation. Part V: allows a court to appoint an attorney for the subject of a petition for assisted community treatment if the interests of justice require one be appointed and makes permanent the orders to treat over objection law in sections 334-161 and 334-162, HRS. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 087, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1188).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2159/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2159&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1823036,"bill_number":"HB2165","title":"Relating To Rent Control.","description":"Prohibits a landlord from renting or leasing, or offering to rent or lease, a dwelling unit in the district described in section 4-1(2)(D), HRS, at a rate that exceeds the rate for which that dwelling unit was rented or leased or offered for rent or lease on 8/7/2023. Sunsets on 7/1/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2165/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2165&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1823037,"bill_number":"SB2756","title":"Relating To Camps.","description":"Repeals the prohibition on overnight camps in agricultural districts.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2756/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2756&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1823038,"bill_number":"HB2126","title":"Relating To Income Tax Credits.","description":"Establishes a tax credit for small businesses who provide bonuses for their employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2126/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2126&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823039,"bill_number":"SB2724","title":"Relating To Victim Restitution.","description":"Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2724/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2724&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1823040,"bill_number":"HB2128","title":"Relating To Imu Infrastructure.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish imu infrastructure in state parks. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2128/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2128&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823041,"bill_number":"SB2653","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review 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; provided that the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands consult with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs during the review for certain sites. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2653/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2653&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823042,"bill_number":"SB2701","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Reduces the tax rate for pass-through entities electing to pay Hawaii income taxes at the entity level. Allows certain members of pass-through entities entitled to a tax credit to use the credit against the member's net income tax liability in subsequent years until exhausted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2701/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2701&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823043,"bill_number":"SB2872","title":"Relating To Counties.","description":"Authorizes the counties to regulate by ordinance the use of vehicles, campers, and mobile homes as alternative residential dwellings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO/HOU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2872/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2872&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823044,"bill_number":"SB2692","title":"Relating To Dangerous Dogs.","description":"Establishes requirements and penalties for owners of dangerous dogs. Allows for impounding of dangerous dogs under certain conditions. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2692/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2692&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823045,"bill_number":"SB2757","title":"Relating To Sex Trafficking.","description":"Aligns state sex trafficking laws with federal law by making the commercial sexual exploitation of a minor a form of sex trafficking. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 759).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2757/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2757&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1823046,"bill_number":"SB2868","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 Lahaina community recovery efforts. Exempts registered online fantasy sports contests from state gambling laws. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2868/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2868&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823047,"bill_number":"HB2122","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes a private roads task force to identify and facilitate the repair and transfer of certain private or disputed roads to the appropriate government agency.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2122/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2122&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823048,"bill_number":"SB2842","title":"Relating To Wildfire Safety And Prevention.","description":"Establishes the Wildfire Mitigation Working Group to develop a state wildfire mitigation plan and advise and make recommendations to state agencies concerning the State's wildfire safety and prevention efforts. Requires report to Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2842/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2842&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823049,"bill_number":"HB2139","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and implement an invasive species inspection placard program to enhance the control, removal, and eradication of invasive species on the premises of an agricultural producer and inform the public of the most recent invasive species inspection results for agricultural producers. Appropriates funds to mitigate the spread of the little fire ant and coconut rhinoceros beetle in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2139/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2139&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823050,"bill_number":"SB2838","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Between 7/1/2024 and 12/31/2026, authorizes each county planning commission to petition for the redistricting of land from the agricultural to the rural district through the land use commission's declaratory ruling process. Sunsets 12/31/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to WTL/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2838/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2838&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1823051,"bill_number":"HB2131","title":"Relating To The Two-lined Spittlebug.","description":"Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to mitigate and control the spread of the 2-lined spittlebug and to fund recovery efforts for areas affected by it. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2131/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2131&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823052,"bill_number":"SB2650","title":"Relating To Geothermal Resources.","description":"Appropriates moneys for the continued exploration and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian Home Lands. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2650/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2650&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823053,"bill_number":"SB2828","title":"Relating To The Conversion Of Positions In The Department Of Accounting And General Services.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to convert vacant Engineer (Buildings) V positions to Project Manager II positions and requires that the salaries of the converted positions be comparable to Project Manager II class, SR-26.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2828/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2828&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823054,"bill_number":"SB2874","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a non-refundable income tax credit for residential landlords who lease a unit to a tenant with a pet for at least six months. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2874/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2874&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823055,"bill_number":"SB2666","title":"Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.","description":"Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the employee chooses to opt out.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2666/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2666&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823056,"bill_number":"HB2103","title":"Relating To Long Duration Clean Energy Storage.","description":"Amends the Hawaii renewable hydrogen program and hydrogen investment capital special fund to include a broader focus on long duration clean energy storage. Transfers responsibility for the program to the Hawaii State Energy Office. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2103/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2103&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1823057,"bill_number":"SB2668","title":"Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","description":"Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2668/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2668&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823058,"bill_number":"SB2852","title":"Relating To The Executive Office On Aging.","description":"Establishes a two-year senior access pilot program in the Executive Office on Aging to improve access to essential services and reduce wait times for seniors seeking public services through state and county government offices. Requires the Auditor to evaluate effectiveness, impact, and feasibility of the pilot program. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2852/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2852&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823059,"bill_number":"SB2750","title":"Relating To Braille Literacy.","description":"Establishes state policy to promote braille literacy for blind students. Requires the individualized education programs of blind students to include the instruction of Braille and provision of Braille instructional materials under certain circumstances. Requires the Department of Education to establish a Braille Literacy Resource Center. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2750/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2750&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1823060,"bill_number":"SB2712","title":"Relating To Warehouse Workers.","description":"Establishes the Warehouse Worker Protection Act. Requires certain warehouse employers to provide written descriptions of quotas to employees and maintain records of quotas and employee work speed data. Protects employees from quotas that would prevent compliance with meal or rest periods or the use of bathroom facilities. Allows employees to request a written description of their quota and employee work speed data. Requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules to implement the provisions of the Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2712/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2712&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1823061,"bill_number":"SB2704","title":"Relating To Property Forfeiture.","description":"Prohibits civil asset forfeiture unless the covered offense is a felony for which the property owner has been convicted. Excludes the forfeiture proceedings for an animal pending criminal charges. Requires the Attorney General to deposit the net proceeds of the forfeited property to the credit of the state general fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2704/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2704&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823062,"bill_number":"SB2755","title":"Relating To The Special Land And Development Fund.","description":"Authorizes the use of special land and development fund moneys to eradicate or mitigate invasive species and install and maintain safety improvements on improved lands that provide lease revenue to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and that have significant cultural or historic value. Appropriates moneys out of the special land and development fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2755/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2755&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1823063,"bill_number":"SB2821","title":"Relating To The Department Of Accounting And General Services.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to directly hire persons exempt from civil service and collective bargaining requirements. Exempts DAGS employees from civil service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2821/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2821&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823064,"bill_number":"SB2707","title":"Relating To Incarcerated Persons.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to establish a three-year pilot program to employ and pay incarcerated individuals with fewer than five years left on their sentence the minimum wage. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to submit reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2707/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2707&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823065,"bill_number":"SB2794","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for a meat inspection program and for costs for meat inspection services, including one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) inspector program supervisor position and three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspectors. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2794/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2794&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823066,"bill_number":"HB2152","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Establishes a plan for the use of generative artificial intelligence in state agencies, departments, and government branches. Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to carry out risk assessments and to prepare guidelines for state uses. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HET/LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2152/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2152&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1823067,"bill_number":"HB2150","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. Appropriates moneys to the counties of Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai for the establishment of county medical examiner positions. Declares that the appropriations exceed the general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2150/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2150&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1823068,"bill_number":"SB2802","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program.","description":"Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture to increase the benefits of the Hawaii healthy food incentive program to a wider portion of the State's population and the provision of matching federal funds to the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2802/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2802&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823069,"bill_number":"SB2746","title":"Relating To Harbor Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to require that the securing of mooring lines from vessels to commercial docks, wharves, piers, quays, and landings be performed by labor subject to collective bargaining. Sunsets 7/1/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Kapela, Perruso, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2746/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2746&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823070,"bill_number":"SB2891","title":"Relating To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation to allow helicopter operations during daylight hours at Kapalua airport.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2891/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2891&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823071,"bill_number":"HB2156","title":"Relating To Lead Poisoning.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2025, requires physicians to perform or order test for lead poisoning in minor patients at certain intervals, and if the physician performs the test, the results to be included in the minor patient's record of immunization. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules. Provides certain exemptions for the mandatory lead poisoning testing of minors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2156/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2156&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1823072,"bill_number":"HB2144","title":"Relating To Value-added Production.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to amend the definition of \"homemade food products\" in its administrative rules on food safety and adopt certain rules regarding the sale and delivery of homemade food products. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-05","last_action":"Act 195, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1296).","last_action_date":"2024-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2144/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2144&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1823073,"bill_number":"SB2675","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy And Food Security.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Department of Land and Natural Resources, to facilitate the private sector's development of renewable energy projects that also support agricultural food production. Makes various amendments to the requirements of solar energy facilities on lands with certain soil classifications. Establishes within the Hawaii State Energy Office a three-year Phytoremediation Biofuels Pilot Program to be conducted by the Hawaii State Energy Office in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Department of Land and Natural Resources and requires a report to the Governor and Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations and establishes an Interagency Liaison position within the Hawaii State Energy Office. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2675/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2675&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1823074,"bill_number":"SB2721","title":"Relating To Ocean Recreation.","description":"Clarifies the penalties for violations of ocean recreation laws. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 215, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1316).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2721/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2721&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1823075,"bill_number":"SB2767","title":"Relating To The Natural Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority.","description":"Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2767/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2767&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823076,"bill_number":"SB2753","title":"Relating To Building Codes.","description":"Clarifies that no state or county building code shall prohibit the use of a substitute refrigerant allowed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency if the applicable equipment is listed and installed in compliance with the latest safety standards. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-21","last_action":"Act 057, 06/20/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1157).","last_action_date":"2024-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2753/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2753&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1823077,"bill_number":"SB2727","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Allows condominiums to be eligible for commercial property assessed financing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 791).","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2727/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2727&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1823078,"bill_number":"SB2762","title":"Relating To Rent Control.","description":"Prohibits a landlord from renting or leasing, or offering to rent or lease, a dwelling unit in a rent-controlled county at a rate that exceeds the rate established by resolution adopted by the appropriate county council, subject to certain exceptions. Applies to any county having a population greater than 120,000 but less than 180,000. Repeals 7/1/2029. Takes effect 7/1/2030. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2762/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2762&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1823079,"bill_number":"SB2773","title":"Relating To Seabed Mining.","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2773/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2773&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1823080,"bill_number":"SB2722","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; provided that the University of Hawaii shall obtain, at a minimum, matching federal funds to conduct the study. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2722/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2722&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1823081,"bill_number":"SB2894","title":"Related To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to incorporate bikeshare and micro-mobility devices into the Pre-tax Transportation Benefit Pilot Program's commuter benefits. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2894/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2894&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823082,"bill_number":"SB2871","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Authorizes a sheriff, deputy sheriff, or police officer to retire after twenty-five years of service and receive employment benefits through the Employees' Retirement System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2871/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2871&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823083,"bill_number":"SB2711","title":"Related To Worker Retention.","description":"In an event of a divestiture of a covered establishment, requires the successor employer to employ incumbent employees under certain circumstances. Establishes a penalty. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect of 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2711/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2711&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1823084,"bill_number":"SB2884","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article 1, Section 23, Of The Hawaii Constitution Relating To Marriage.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the basis to marriage shall not be denied or abridged on the basis of race or sex.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2884/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2884&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823085,"bill_number":"SB2677","title":"Relating To Energy Efficiency.","description":"Requires that a demand water heater device be approved by any nationally recognized testing laboratory, rather than just Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., for the acceptance of a variance application. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2677/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2677&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1823086,"bill_number":"SB2710","title":"Relating To Culture And Arts.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program to honor individuals who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to Hawaii and serve as inspirations to others. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2710/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2710&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823087,"bill_number":"SB2708","title":"Relating To Civic Engagement.","description":"Requires all public high schools statewide to select not more than two students to represent the interests of students at the public high school and young people in the community on the neighborhood board or regional community advisory board where the public high school is located, if any. Authorizes students to serve as voting members. Provides that students may contribute to existing quorum. Establishes terms for selected students.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2708/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2708&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823088,"bill_number":"SB2799","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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2799/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2799&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823089,"bill_number":"SB2895","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Permits a shipping container chassis that holds a valid out-of-state certificate of vehicle registration to obtain a certificate of safety inspection. Makes an out-of-state registration for a shipping container chassis valid in the State until its expiration in the other state or for one year after a vehicle safety inspection. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2895/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2895&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823090,"bill_number":"SB2898","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Clarifies the law on the detection and management of pests and invasive species.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2898/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2898&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823091,"bill_number":"SB2870","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to identify existing mixed-use developments in Maui County that could be acquired by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2870/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2870&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823092,"bill_number":"SB2741","title":"Relating To Noise Pollution.","description":"Prohibits retailers from selling or offering for sale certain combustion engine-powered mopeds beginning 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2741/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2741&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823093,"bill_number":"SB2752","title":"Relating To The Office Of Elections.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Office of Elections Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee to provide voter education and outreach services for individuals with accessibility needs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2752/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2752&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1823094,"bill_number":"SB2879","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for an artificial intelligence government services pilot program to provide certain government services to the public through an internet portal that uses artificial intelligence technologies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2879/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2879&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823095,"bill_number":"HB2166","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii environmental protection agency within the department of land and natural resources. Transfers jurisdiction of certain functions and employees of the department of agriculture and department of health to the Hawaii environmental protection agency. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2166/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2166&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1823096,"bill_number":"SB2810","title":"Relating To The Pololu Valley Management Efforts On Hawaii Island.","description":"Appropriates funds for Pololu Valley management, including for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop the trailhead; develop the infrastructure necessary to accommodate parking; install appropriate informational, historical, and educational signage; design and construct restroom facilities; and positions to manage the trailhead and site. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2810/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2810&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823097,"bill_number":"SB2656","title":"Relating To The Commission On Water Resource Management.","description":"Increases the number of Commission on Water Resource Management members from 7 to 8, with only 5 of the 8 members required to have substantial experience in water resource management. Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, or the Chairperson's designee, as a member of the Commission on Water Resource Management.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2656/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2656&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823098,"bill_number":"SB2836","title":"Relating To Maui's Permanent Housing Recovery.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism the Interagency Council for Maui Housing Recovery to coordinate and facilitate Maui's permanent housing recovery and facilitate consultation and collaboration between state and county agencies on housing recovery initiatives for the island of Maui. Designates the executive director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to serve as chair of the council. Makes an appropriation. Sunsets 6/30/2034. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2836/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2836&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1823099,"bill_number":"SB2702","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Specifies that the practice of election fraud intimidation includes carrying any firearm or weapon and photographing the face of any voter without permission from both the voter and an appropriate election official when those actions occur at or near a voter service center, place of deposit, or polling place.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2702/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2702&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823100,"bill_number":"HB2120","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Provides Hawaii residents with the option of paying for the registration of their motor vehicles and associated taxes and fees on a biannual basis. Restricts the amount of delinquency tax due to the current tax due plus one year. Removes language allowing storage costs and costs incident to seizure of a vehicle from inclusion in the amount the owner of a vehicle must pay in order to redeem the vehicle after seizure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2120/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2120&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823101,"bill_number":"SB2826","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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to GVO/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2826/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2826&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823102,"bill_number":"SB2737","title":"Relating To Pedestrian Duties.","description":"Prohibits any person from engaging in any activity that has the intent and effect of distracting drivers along streets, roadways, or other public property within 100 feet of an intersection.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2737/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2737&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823103,"bill_number":"HB2146","title":"Relating To Agricultural Tourism.","description":"Authorizes agricultural tourism activities, including certain overnight accommodations, under certain conditions and only in counties that have adopted ordinances regulating agricultural tourism activities. Requires the Land Use Commission to adopt rules that establish requirements applicable to all farming operations implementing agricultural tourism activities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2146/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2146&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1823104,"bill_number":"SB2896","title":"Relating To Public Parking Spaces.","description":"Effective 1/1/2026 requires each parking lot in the State having public paid parking spaces in the State to accept payment of parking fees by credit card and debit card; and each parking meter in the State that collects parking fees for any public paid parking space to be maintained in working order to accept payment by cash, credit card, and debit card. Requires each county to adopt ordinances to enforce these requirements. Requires each county and the State to submit annual reports. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2896/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2896&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823105,"bill_number":"SB2652","title":"Relating To The Budget.","description":"Expands items that may be contained in the state budget to include information related to vacant positions for reclassification or abolishment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 704).","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2652/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2652&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1823106,"bill_number":"SB2809","title":"Relating To The State Fire Council.","description":"Requires the State Fire Council to appoint the State Fire Marshal. Establishes that this measure only takes effect if another bill is passed that establishes a State Fire Marshal position.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2809/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2809&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823107,"bill_number":"SB2729","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Amends the definition of \"emergency\" for emergency management purposes to mean an acute occurrence, or imminent threat thereof, which results or may likely result in substantial injury or harm to the population or substantial damage to or loss of property or substantial damage to or loss of the environment, and the occurrence cannot be handled by laws adopted by the Legislature and signed by the Governor due to the time constraints.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2729/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2729&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1823108,"bill_number":"SB2776","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2776/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2776&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1823109,"bill_number":"SB2728","title":"Relating To Appraisal Management Companies.","description":"Reestablishes the Appraisal Management Company Registration Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conform with the minimum standards of the Appraisal Management Companies Final Rule and federal Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Reestablishes registration requirements, standards, and penalties for violations. Makes appropriations from the Compliance Resolution Fund. Effective / /2050, 7/1/2050, and 9/30/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2728/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2728&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1823110,"bill_number":"SB2694","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Requires each food establishment to clearly and conspicuously display, in each advertisement and when a price is first shown to a customer, the total price of the food or beverage provided, including any mandatory fees a customer would incur during the transaction, which shall not change during the purchase process. Prohibits a food establishment from imposing on a customer or advertising any mandatory fees that are excessive or deceptive for any food or beverage offered by the food establishment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2694/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2694&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823111,"bill_number":"SB2696","title":"Relating To Consumer Health Data.","description":"Establishes standards for the collection, sale, and destruction of consumer health data by regulated entities and small businesses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2696/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2696&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823112,"bill_number":"SB2697","title":"Relating To Professional Licensure.","description":"Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to revoke the licenses of architects who have been, or caused a government employee to be, convicted of a criminal offense involving the acceptance of a bribe. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2697/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2697&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823113,"bill_number":"SB2807","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an annual tax credit for qualified physicians who actively practice medicine in rural areas of the state.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2807/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2807&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823114,"bill_number":"HB2142","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for its meat inspection program, including positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2142/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2142&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823115,"bill_number":"SB2739","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes registration and driver's licensing requirements for the operation of electric rickshaws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2739/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2739&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823116,"bill_number":"HB2129","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Includes single-ingredient products as a purchasing option for certain state departments and entities to fulfill their local food purchasing requirements. Defines \"single-ingredient product\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2129/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2129&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823117,"bill_number":"SB2816","title":"Relating To The Office Of The Lieutenant Governor.","description":"Part I: Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to set a fee for the issuance of an apostille or a non-apostille certification by administrative rule. Establishes the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Authorizes the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to adopt rules for the administration of apostilles and non-apostilles certifications. Part II: Requires all state agencies to: (1) before adopting, amending, or repealing an administrative rule, provide electronic notice of the proposed rulemaking to certain persons; (2) when adopting, amending, or repealing an administrative rule, display changes to the rules in Ramseyer format; and (3) make the full text of their rules available on the Office of the Lieutenant Governor's internet website in a digitally accessible and searchable format. Establishes positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2816/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2816&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823118,"bill_number":"SB2654","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. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2654/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2654&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823119,"bill_number":"SB2853","title":"Relating To Mobile Vaccinations.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of health for mobile vaccination services for homebound individuals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2853/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2853&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823120,"bill_number":"SB2875","title":"Relating To Creative Industries.","description":"Establishes the Office of Streaming within the Creative Industries Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to help content creators increase the scale of their respective productions. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2875/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2875&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823121,"bill_number":"SB2669","title":"Relating To Gender Affirming Care.","description":"Excepts certain in-person consultation and examination requirements to establish a provider-patient relationship for the purposes of gender affirming treatment via telehealth. Excepts certain in-person consultation and examination requirements to establish a provider-patient relationship for issuing prescriptions for the purposes of gender affirming treatment. Prohibits certain boards from taking adverse action against individuals possessing or applying for a license to practice medicine and surgery or nursing for providing gender affirming treatments in the State in compliance with the laws of the State or being disciplined by another state for providing gender affirming treatments. Prohibits certain insurers from taking adverse actions against health care providers for providing gender affirming treatments. Prohibits court clerks from issuing subpoenas in connection with out-of-state subpoenas related to gender affirming treatments that are provided in compliance with the laws of the State. Requires the Department of Health to establish a public health campaign that educates the public on gender affirming treatment services statewide. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2669/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2669&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823122,"bill_number":"SB2795","title":"Relating To Meat Processing.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with other state agencies, to develop and implement a plan 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 non-profit food distribution services by 7/1/2025. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2795/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2795&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823123,"bill_number":"SB2713","title":"Relating To Paid Meal Periods.","description":"Requires certain employers to provide paid meal periods to certain employees under certain circumstances. Establishes conditions for waivers of the paid meal periods.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2713/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2713&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1823124,"bill_number":"HB2160","title":"Relating To Disability Health Disparity.","description":"Requires the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to submit a report to the Legislature that focuses on the health disparities experienced by persons in the State with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2160/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2160&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1823125,"bill_number":"SB2869","title":"Relating To Special Management Areas.","description":"Designates each county as the special management area authority within the county's respective jurisdiction. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2869/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2869&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823126,"bill_number":"SB2854","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Establishes a Vacated Encampment Clean Up Task Force to identify potential entities to enter into intergovernmental agreements to coordinate the clean up of vacated encampments located on lands managed by United States Army Garrison Hawaii. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2854/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2854&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823127,"bill_number":"SB2747","title":"Relating To Aircraft.","description":"Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that require tour aircraft operators to have aircraft liability insurance coverage no less than $20,000,000 per person per incident. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 722).","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2747/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2747&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823128,"bill_number":"SB2730","title":"Relating To Transparency.","description":"Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to disclose records, including but not limited to Supplemental Compensation Exhibits, submitted to the Insurance Commissioner that describe the name, title, or compensation of the directors, trustees, officers, or employees of insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, or dental insurers. Provides that the disclosure of the records shall not constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy under section 92F-13, HRS. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2730/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2730&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1823129,"bill_number":"SB2645","title":"Relating To Compliance On Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Establishes a compliance program within the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to investigate complaints, conduct investigations, and cooperate with law enforcement authorities to ensure compliance with laws. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2645/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2645&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823130,"bill_number":"SB2765","title":"Relating To The State Convention Center.","description":"Transfers oversight of the Hawaii Convention Center and the Hawaii Convention Center Enterprise Special Fund from the Hawaii Tourism Authority to the Department of Accounting and General Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2765/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2765&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823131,"bill_number":"SB2734","title":"Relating To Registration Of Vehicles.","description":"Amends the procedure of transferring the title or ownership interest in a vehicle. Requires the person whose title or interest is to be transferred, or their representative with the appropriate documentation, and the transferee to appear in person before the clerk of the respective county department of motor vehicles to execute the transfer of title. Exempts licensed dealers from appearing in person with the transferee to execute the transfer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to TCA/GVO, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2734/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2734&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823132,"bill_number":"SB2751","title":"Relating To The Sunshine Law.","description":"Establishes accessibility standards for the distribution of public documents and media presentations by boards as defined in section 92-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2751/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2751&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1823133,"bill_number":"SB2796","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Requires the Department of Health, to the extent allowable under federal law, to prioritize the use of water pollution control revolving fund moneys for projects by homeowners to upgrade cesspools to director-approved wastewater systems or connect homeowners' properties to sewerage systems, including projects for the installation of cluster systems or community package plants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2796/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2796&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823134,"bill_number":"HB2104","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Invasive Species Council.","description":"Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure its long-term viability and prevent future problems. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2104/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2104&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1823135,"bill_number":"SB2763","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Establishes the position of the Tourism Liaison Officer within the Office of the Governor. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2763/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2763&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823136,"bill_number":"SB2681","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Amends chapter 127A, HRS, to clarify State and local authority. Prohibits the Governor or Mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital specifics during a state of emergency. Clarifies that powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be construed as permitting actions inconsistent with the state constitution. Adds definition of the term \"severe warning\" as used in 127A-30, HRS. Allows the Legislature and city councils to terminate a state of emergency, in whole or in part, issued by the Governor or Mayor, respectively.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2681/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2681&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823137,"bill_number":"SB2748","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to develop and implement a statewide internet and mobile phone-based hazard tracking system that includes notifications, warnings, maps, weather, and related resources about various hazards in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2748/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2748&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823138,"bill_number":"SB2699","title":"Relating To Tip Apportionment.","description":"Requires food establishments to publicly disclose how tips are allocated among employees. Effective 1/1/25.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2699/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2699&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823139,"bill_number":"SB2674","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish a two-year Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide 50% matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the United States Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to adopt administrative rules to implement the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program. Establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2674/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2674&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1823140,"bill_number":"SB2700","title":"Relating To The Right To Repair.","description":"Requires manufacturers of certain products and appliances to make available to any applicable product or appliance owners, service and repair facilities, and service dealers, on fair and reasonable terms, the documentation, parts, and tools used to diagnose, maintain, and repair the product or appliance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2700/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2700&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823141,"bill_number":"SB2846","title":"Relating To Allowance On Service Retirements.","description":"Amends chapter 88, HRS, to include new definitions for certain law enforcement administrators and employees established in Act 278, SLH 2022, as class A members of the pension and retirement systems and provides guidance for the computation of retirement benefits similar to police officers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2846/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2846&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823142,"bill_number":"HB2133","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Establishes an invasive species grant pilot program to provide grants through DOA to individuals, businesses, and organizations for the eradication of invasive species on property located in Hawaii that is owned by the individual, business, or organization. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2133/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2133&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823143,"bill_number":"SB2766","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Establishes the Panaewa community development district to allow for planning, development, and maintenance of public lands in Panaewa, Hawaii. Amends membership of the Hawaii community development authority to include representatives of the Panaewa community development district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2766/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2766&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823144,"bill_number":"SB2731","title":"Relating To Special License Plates For Iraq And Afghanistan War Veterans.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to honor veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 083, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1184).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2731/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2731&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823145,"bill_number":"HB2157","title":"Relating To Employer Health Care Requirements.","description":"Requires all health insurers in the State, including medicaid managed care programs, to cover dental and vision treatment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2157/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2157&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1823146,"bill_number":"SB2851","title":"Relating To Death Benefits.","description":"Increases from $800 to $1,600 the amount of death benefits paid by the Department of Human Services to cover the cremation and disposition costs for a deceased person who was eligible for medical or financial assistance at the time of the person's death and whose body is unclaimed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2851/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2851&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823147,"bill_number":"SB2798","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Establishes the hike safe card program and search and rescue special fund to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Requires government entities to seek reimbursement 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. Exempts persons who possess a hike safe card from search and rescue cost reimbursement, under certain conditions. Requires counties and the State Fire Council to adopt ordinances or rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements. Raises the penalty for criminal trespass from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2798/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2798&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823148,"bill_number":"SB2743","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. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2743/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2743&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823149,"bill_number":"SB2657","title":"Relating To Makahiki Commemoration Day.","description":"Amends the date of Makahiki Commemoration Day. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-01","last_action":"Act 120, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1221).","last_action_date":"2024-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2657/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2657&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823150,"bill_number":"SB2844","title":"Relating To The Uniform Information Practices Act.","description":"Excludes critical infrastructure information from disclosure requirements under the Uniform Information Practices Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2844/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2844&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823151,"bill_number":"SB2733","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Requires transferors and transferees of used motor vehicles, mopeds, and trailers, including motor vehicles whose owners do not intend to drive the vehicle on public highways, to appear together before the county director of finance with governmentissued identification to finalize a transfer of ownership. Directs police officers to remove from public streets any motor vehicle, moped, or trailer not properly transferred. Requires transferees to present a valid certificate of ownership in order to claim a vehicle removed from a public street.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to TCA/GVO, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2733/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2733&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823152,"bill_number":"SB2781","title":"Related To Disaster Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish the position of a Limited English Proficiency Language Access Coordinator within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2781/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2781&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1823153,"bill_number":"SB2768","title":"Relating To Greenhouse Gas Emissions.","description":"Requires the state energy office to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2768/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2768&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823154,"bill_number":"SB2684","title":"Relating To Animal Cruelty.","description":"Creates penalties relating to the fighting of birds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2684/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2684&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823155,"bill_number":"HB2141","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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2141/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2141&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823156,"bill_number":"SB2705","title":"Relating To Civil Asset Forfeiture.","description":"Prohibits civil asset forfeiture unless the covered offense is a felony for which the property owner has been convicted. Excludes the forfeiture proceedings for an animal pending criminal charges. Requires the Attorney General to deposit the net proceeds of the forfeited property to the credit of the state general fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2705/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2705&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823157,"bill_number":"SB2817","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources.","description":"Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii to establish five full-time equivalent (5.0 FTE) faculty positions at the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2817/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2817&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823158,"bill_number":"SB2744","title":"Relating To Vehicles.","description":"Prohibits any person from parking a vehicle or constructing or installing any parking stall abutting the curb or edge of vehicle travel way near a marked crosswalk on a public right of way along a road or highway.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2744/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2744&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823159,"bill_number":"SB2676","title":"Relating To Digital Currency.","description":"Prohibits the State from requiring any person to adopt or use digital currency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2676/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2676&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1823160,"bill_number":"SB2725","title":"Relating To Pass-through Entity Taxation.","description":"For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023, adds a definition for \"qualified member\" and repeals the definitions for \"direct member\" and \"indirect member\" as used in the State's passthrough entity taxation election law. Amends the passthrough entity level tax rate to be the sum of all qualified member's distributive shares and guaranteed payments of Hawaii taxable income, as calculated under chapter 235, HRS, multiplied by 9%. For pass-through entities electing to pay Hawaii income taxes at the entity level, allows certain qualified members entitled to a tax credit to use the credit against the member's net income tax liability in subsequent years until exhausted. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Act 050, 06/19/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1150).","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2725/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2725&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1823161,"bill_number":"SB2667","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study to determine the cost and feasibility of establishing a heavy ion cancer therapy center in the State and using revenues derived from treating non-residents to subsidize cancer treatments of residents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2667/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2667&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823162,"bill_number":"SB2850","title":"Relating To Cemeteries.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to appoint an organization as the limited owner of a cemetery, under certain circumstances, for the purposes of filing complaints and engaging in certain security and perpetual care activities for the cemetery. Requires an appointed limited owner of a cemetery to submit annual progress reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2850/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2850&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823163,"bill_number":"SB2716","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Allows retirement benefits to be negotiated during collective bargaining negotiations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2716/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2716&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1823164,"bill_number":"SB2797","title":"Relating To Water Catchment.","description":"Creates a refundable water catchment income tax credit for a homeowner who installs, places in service, or maintains a water catchment system meeting certain requirements on residential property in the State owned by the taxpayer. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2024. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2797/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2797&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823165,"bill_number":"SB2738","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes a three-year pilot program within the Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the counties, to examine signalized intersections. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2738/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2738&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823166,"bill_number":"SB2882","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Relaxes the requirements for prescribing certain controlled substances as part of gender-affirming health care services. Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services. Clarifies jurisdiction under the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act for cases involving children who obtain gender-affirming health care services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2882/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2882&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823167,"bill_number":"HB2168","title":"Relating To Meetings.","description":"Amends the definitions of \"board\", \"board business\", and \"meeting\" within state open meetings law to expand the scope of the law to include state and county policymaking groups, including groups created by emergency proclamations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2168/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2168&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1823168,"bill_number":"SB2877","title":"Relating To The Tip Credit.","description":"Abolishes the tip credit. Effective 1/1/25.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2877/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2877&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1823169,"bill_number":"SB2660","title":"Relating To A Child Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a refundable child tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2660/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2660&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823170,"bill_number":"SB2804","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes large land owners to petition the Land Use Commission to allow the development of elderly housing on portions of agricultural lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2804/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2804&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823171,"bill_number":"SB2808","title":"Relating To Statewide Fire Helicopters.","description":"Establishes a Statewide Firefighting Helicopter Program, to be administered by the State Fire Marshal. Appropriates funds to obtain helicopters, facilities equipment, and supplies; hire and train staff; and do other things necessary to ensure that the Program is ready to begin providing aerial firefighting services on 7/1/2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2808/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2808&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823172,"bill_number":"SB2691","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products that contain nicotine. Repeals language making the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices a statewide concern and preempting county ordinances and regulations. Effective 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2691/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2691&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823173,"bill_number":"SB2790","title":"Related To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to hire two FTE positions to collect, manipulate, and graph data and to build an agricultural data dashboard for public consumption and a one year study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2790/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2790&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823174,"bill_number":"HCR6","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":"2024-03-27","last_action":"Referred to HHS/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-04-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR6/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=6&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1823175,"bill_number":"SB2827","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Requires cash or protest bonds to be returned to the initiating parties, minus administrative costs as determined by the Office of Administrative Hearings of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, except in cases where the appeal was frivolous or made in bad faith.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2827/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2827&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823176,"bill_number":"HB2155","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Forty-third Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 43rd Representative District.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2155/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2155&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1823177,"bill_number":"SB2785","title":"Relating To Social Services.","description":"Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires the Department of Human Services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2785/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2785&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1823178,"bill_number":"SB2845","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Prohibits a person from selling ammunition to a person under the age of twenty-one. Prohibits a person under the age of twenty-one from owning, possessing, or controlling ammunition, with exceptions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 248, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1353).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2845/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2845&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823179,"bill_number":"HB2153","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Establishes an air and space law program at the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2153/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2153&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1823180,"bill_number":"SB2720","title":"Relating To Residential Tenants.","description":"Establishes a process by which a neighbor of a tenant may seek relief from the tenant's landlord for acts of harassment by the tenant. Includes an alternative process for the eviction of tenants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2720/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2720&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1823181,"bill_number":"SB2715","title":"Relating To Unfair Labor Practices.","description":"Makes it unlawful for an employer to discharge, discipline, or otherwise penalize or threaten any adverse employment action against an employee because the employee declines to attend or participate in an employer-sponsored meeting that communicates the opinion of the employer about political matters, or declines to receive or listen to a communication from the employer that communicates the opinion of the employer about political matters. Defines \"employee\" and \"political matters\". (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 174, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1275).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2715/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2715&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1823182,"bill_number":"HB2147","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Authorizes pharmacists to order and administer immunizations and vaccinations to children three years of age and older under state law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2147/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2147&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1823183,"bill_number":"SB2698","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":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2698/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2698&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823184,"bill_number":"HB2123","title":"Relating To Air Pollution.","description":"Requires the owner or operator of each waste combustion facility or municipal solid waste landfill to develop a plan to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies for the purposes of collecting data regarding emissions. Requires a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health to track and display data collected on emissions. Requires the Department of Health to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on emissions data collected. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2123/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2123&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823185,"bill_number":"SB2779","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to consider all avenues and models that may satisfy the housing needs of native Hawaiian beneficiaries and facilitate the reduction of the waitlist, including compliance with the plan implemented in Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2779/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2779&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1823186,"bill_number":"SB2866","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects.","description":"By July 1, 2025, requires governmental bodies of the executive branch of the State to develop an online project management platform. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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":"2024-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2866/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2866&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823187,"bill_number":"SB2689","title":"Relating To Expungement.","description":"Creates a state-initiated process to expunge records of arrests and convictions pursuant to section 712-1249, Hawaii Revised Statutes, at no cost to the record holder. Requires the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to submit biannual reports to the legislature until all eligible records are expunged.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2689/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2689&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823188,"bill_number":"SB2825","title":"Relating To Energy Efficiency.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to conduct a study on the overall energy consumption by department facilities and associated fiscal costs to make the facilities more energy efficient. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to GVO/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2825/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2825&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823189,"bill_number":"SB2897","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":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2897/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2897&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823190,"bill_number":"HCR7","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":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR7/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=7&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1823191,"bill_number":"SB2813","title":"Relating To Meat Processing.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish industry standards for processing meat and conduct a survey on slaughterhouse operations. Establishes a tax credit for processing meat. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2813/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2813&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823192,"bill_number":"SB2673","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires that the authorized insurance benefits for chiropractic treatments for personal injury protection benefits under motor vehicle insurance be tied to the charges, and any subsequent increases in charges, permissible under the workers' compensation supplemental medical schedule. Takes effect 7/1/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2673/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2673&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1823193,"bill_number":"SB2778","title":"Relating To The Board Of Agriculture.","description":"Amends the composition of the Board of Agriculture by providing representation from the islands of Molokai and Lanai.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2778/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2778&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1823194,"bill_number":"SB2820","title":"Relating To The Department Of Accounting And General Services.","description":"Permits DAGS to employ persons exempt from civil service and collective bargaining.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2820/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2820&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823195,"bill_number":"SB2864","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to develop a safe parking program allowing unsheltered persons who sleep in their vehicles to park overnight on state lands. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2864/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2864&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823196,"bill_number":"SB2723","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":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2723/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2723&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1823197,"bill_number":"SB2873","title":"Relating To State Naming Commission.","description":"Establishes an advisory commission in the Department of Accounting and General Services to propose names or a change of names for state buildings, parks, facilities, and events. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2873/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2873&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823198,"bill_number":"SB2690","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Prohibits any person convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant from purchasing or publicly consuming alcohol for a certain period. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2690/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2690&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823199,"bill_number":"SB2686","title":"Relating To The Disclosure Of Personal Information Of Certain Public Servants.","description":"Establishes within the State's Address Confidentiality Program protection for public servants that prohibits upon written request from the public servant or representative any person or organization from disclosing certain personal information. Establishes the offense of unlawful publication of personal information that prohibits any person or organization from knowingly disclosing protected personal information of public officials with the intent to cause reputational harm, emotional injury, or bodily injury. Takes effect 9/1/2024. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA/CPC, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2686/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2686&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823200,"bill_number":"SB2784","title":"Relating To Tipped Employees.","description":"Repeals the authority of employers to pay tipped employees less than the minimum wage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2784/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2784&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1823201,"bill_number":"SB2837","title":"Relating To The Oahu Regional Health Care System, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.","description":"Requires the transfer of the Maui State Veterans Home to a state agency having a Maui affiliation, in a manner and to an extent that may be negotiated between the Oahu Regional Health Care System or state agency having a Maui affiliation and the Department of Defense. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 099, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1200).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2837/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2837&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1823202,"bill_number":"HB2125","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Requires a mandatory minimum period of imprisonment of one year without the possibility of parole for persons found in possession of an unregistered or prohibited firearm.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2125/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2125&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823203,"bill_number":"SB2893","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2893/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2893&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823204,"bill_number":"SB2682","title":"Relating To Lead Poisoning.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2025, requires physicians to perform or order lead screening tests for minor patients at certain intervals as recommended by the Department of Health and make an entry of the lead screening test in the minor patient's record. Requires the Department of Health to adopt recommendations for lead screening tests. Provides certain exemptions for the mandatory lead screening tests of minors for lead poisoning. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2682/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2682&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823205,"bill_number":"HB2170","title":"Relating To Business.","description":"Provides that no trade name, trademark, or service mark registration that relates or refers to a federally declared disaster shall be approved within 90 days of the disaster.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2170/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2170&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1823206,"bill_number":"SB2823","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Administrative Rules.","description":"Establishes a blue ribbon committee within the Department of the Attorney General to analyze the Hawaii Administrative Rules and identify any rules that are not supported by statutory authority. Requires each state agency to cooperate with the blue ribbon committee. Requires the blue ribbon committee to submit a report to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2823/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2823&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823207,"bill_number":"SB2735","title":"Relating To Driver Licensing.","description":"Requires the driver's license examination to test the applicant's knowledge of the dangers that larger motor vehicles present to pedestrians and bicyclists. Requires persons who commit the offense of excessively speeding or habitually driving while intoxicated to retake and pass the driver's license examination for each offense. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 814).","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2735/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2735&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823208,"bill_number":"SB2740","title":"Relating To Mopeds.","description":"Beginning 1/1/26, requires that every moped rented in the State be an electric moped.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2740/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2740&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823209,"bill_number":"SB2900","title":"Related To Vehicles.","description":"Establishes a ridesharing fee. Deposits taxes collected into the State Highway Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2900/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2900&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823210,"bill_number":"SB2685","title":"Relating To Abusive Litigation.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, establishes judicial procedures to prevent and remedy abusive litigation. Requires the courts to create new forms by 1/1/2025. Requires the Judiciary to provide training to judges by 7/1/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Ganaden, Garcia, Souza voting no (3) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2685/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2685&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823211,"bill_number":"HB2121","title":"Relating To State Buildings.","description":"Requires the Department of Law enforcement to provide security twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for all state buildings. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2121/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2121&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823212,"bill_number":"SB2899","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 2025 regular session. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2899/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2899&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823213,"bill_number":"SB2662","title":"Relating To Unemployment Compensation.","description":"Exempts unemployment compensation from state personal income tax beginning in the 2023 tax year. Increases the maximum weekly benefit a person may receive in unemployment compensation beginning on 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2662/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2662&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823214,"bill_number":"SB2890","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to develop or license cloud-based software for use by each state department or agency to track the status of its capital improvement projects and provide training for the software. Requires each department or agency to use the software to track the status of its capital improvement projects. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2890/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2890&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1823215,"bill_number":"SB2805","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to develop a program to educate and assist farmers and ranchers in the process of transitioning agricultural businesses to new owners. Requires the program to connect individuals interested in entering farming or ranching, or existing farmers or ranchers interested in expanding their business, with farmers and ranchers who have not yet identified a successor owner. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2805/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2805&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823216,"bill_number":"SB2812","title":"Relating To Sustainable Food Systems.","description":"Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the Department of Agriculture. Requires the working group to develop an interagency food systems plan and a state farm bill. Appropriates funds for the working group and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the Department of Agriculture. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 20242025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2812/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2812&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823217,"bill_number":"HB2124","title":"Relating To Geotagging.","description":"Prohibits geotagging on public lands in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2124/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2124&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823218,"bill_number":"SB2695","title":"Relating To Privacy.","description":"Adds definitions of \"identifier\" and \"specified data element\" and amends the definition of \"personal information\" for the purposes of notifying affected persons of data and security breaches under existing state law that governs the security breach of personal information. Includes licensees subject to the Insurance Data Security Law among the businesses deemed compliant with security breach notice requirements under existing state law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2695/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2695&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823219,"bill_number":"SB2887","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Prohibits health maintenance organizations from discriminating against certain health care providers that meet the terms and conditions for participation established by the health maintenance organization.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2887/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2887&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1823220,"bill_number":"SB2782","title":"Related To Electronic Information Technology.","description":"Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to develop multilingual accessibility standards. Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to develop multilingual accessibility standards within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 203, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1304).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2782/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2782&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1823221,"bill_number":"SB2889","title":"Relating To Excessive Noise.","description":"Allows the Department of Transportation to establish a Noise Traffic Pilot Program. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2889/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2889&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1823222,"bill_number":"SB2815","title":"Relating To Infrastructure.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study to assess the State's port and harbor system and the potential viability of each location in that system to support current and future agricultural product transportation methods and needs. Requires a report. Declares general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2815/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2815&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823223,"bill_number":"SB2718","title":"Related To Administrative Procedures.","description":"Allows the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to admit and consider hearsay evidence. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 141, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1242).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2718/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2718&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1823224,"bill_number":"HB2134","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish grant specialist positions within the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2134/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2134&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823225,"bill_number":"SB2814","title":"Relating To Water Infrastructure.","description":"Directs the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Agribusiness Development Corporation and the counties, to conduct an agricultural water infrastructure study for the State of Hawaii. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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, Ward excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2814/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2814&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823226,"bill_number":"SB2830","title":"Relating To Meetings.","description":"Amends the definitions of \"board\", \"board business\", and \"meeting\" within state open meetings law to expand the scope of the law to include state and county policymaking groups, including groups created by emergency proclamations. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2830/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2830&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823227,"bill_number":"SB2726","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on how certain other states approach the following subjects as they relate to condominiums: an ombudsman, licenses for management, alternative dispute resolution, governmental regulation, owner education, and owner access to documents. Extends the deadline for the final report and the cease date for the Condominium Property Regime Task Force to 6/30/2026. Makes appropriations. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-31","last_action":"Act 043, 05/30/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1143).","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2726/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2726&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1823228,"bill_number":"SB2819","title":"Relating To Traffic Safety.","description":"Requires vehicles traveling ten miles per hour or more below the posted speed limit on a two-lane highway, behind which five vehicles are formed in a line, to pull over where possible to let the trailing vehicles pass or overtake. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 175, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1276).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2819/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2819&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823229,"bill_number":"SB2801","title":"Relating To Food Supply.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify sites throughout the State that are suitable for the development of slaughterhouses. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to plan, design, construct, and operate certain animal slaughterhouses throughout the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2801/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2801&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823230,"bill_number":"SB2661","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Establishes the Homeless Employment Grant Program, a three-year pilot program, that provides homeless individuals with work opportunities and connects them with service providers. Requires the Department of Human Services to report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2661/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2661&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823231,"bill_number":"SB2818","title":"Relating To The Minimum Wage.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a study on the effect on businesses of increasing the minimum wage. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2818/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2818&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823232,"bill_number":"SB2876","title":"Relating To Healthcare.","description":"Establishes the Hui Hoomana task force to identify actionable priorities and financial resources to offer the State's residents universal access to affordable, high-quality healthcare and health insurance. Requires reports to the Legislature. Dissolves the task force on 7/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2876/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2876&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1823233,"bill_number":"SB2832","title":"Relating To The Traffic Code.","description":"Specifies that the counties may issue traffic infractions for violations of any law prohibiting or restricting the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on highways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2832/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2832&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1823234,"bill_number":"HB2105","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a slim-hole resource characterization program under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2105/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2105&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1823235,"bill_number":"SB2824","title":"Relating To The County Of Maui.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the upgrade of South and West Maui's R-1 water delivery systems, and the upgrade of certain water reservoirs located in the forest watershed areas of South and West Maui. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to collaborate with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, County of Maui, and private land owners, as necessary. Appropriates moneys. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2824/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2824&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823236,"bill_number":"SB2843","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Clarifies that the Governor's and mayors' emergency management powers shall be consistent with the Hawaii 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. Shortens the duration of price control periods from ninety-six hours to seventy-two hours. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2843/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2843&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823237,"bill_number":"SB2670","title":"Relating To Preferred Names.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement a process to allow students to use preferred names to strengthen inclusivity in public schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2670/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2670&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823238,"bill_number":"SB2680","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Rental Fees.","description":"Prohibits the charging of a fee for a lessee's spouse by a lessor under certain conditions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2680/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2680&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823239,"bill_number":"SB2659","title":"Relating To Regenerative Tourism.","description":"Incorporates a regenerative framework into the Hawaii State Planning Act by expanding objectives and policies for the visitor industry. Requires periodic updates to the Tourism Functional Plan, specifies elements to be included in the Tourism Functional plan, and requires an update to the Tourism Functional Plan to be submitted to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-01","last_action":"Act 128, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1229).","last_action_date":"2024-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2659/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2659&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823240,"bill_number":"SB2687","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Prohibits a person from recklessly distributing, or entering into an agreement with another person to distribute, materially deceptive media, subject to certain exceptions. Establishes criminal penalties for distributing materially deceptive media. Establishes remedies for parties injured by the distribution of materially deceptive media. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-05","last_action":"Act 191, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1292).","last_action_date":"2024-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2687/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2687&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823241,"bill_number":"SB2772","title":"Relating To Building Permits.","description":"Establishes a Uniform Building Permit Working Group to study the feasibility of creating a single statewide building permit application package and uniform review and approval process for building permits that can be used by all counties. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes Effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2772/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2772&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1823242,"bill_number":"HB2148","title":"Relating To Professional Land Surveyors.","description":"Establishes a ten year statute of repose for land surveyors, after which time a complaint for a civil action cannot be made. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2148/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2148&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1823243,"bill_number":"SB2774","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. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2774/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2774&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1823244,"bill_number":"SB2829","title":"Relating To Exempt Positions.","description":"Allows the Department of Accounting and General Services to employ persons exempt from chapters 76 and 89, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as part of the State's information technology modernization efforts. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2829/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2829&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823245,"bill_number":"SB2693","title":"Relating To States Of Emergency.","description":"Establishes the offense of charitable fraud during a state of emergency. Provides that a person commits charitable fraud during a state of emergency if that person, during a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor, performs certain deceptive acts or practices in connection with the solicitation of a contribution to assist persons affected by a disaster or emergency. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 211, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1312).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2693/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2693&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823246,"bill_number":"SB2880","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Expands the existing state exemption for United States Department of Defense-certified providers to those operating off federal property. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2880/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2880&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823247,"bill_number":"SB2663","title":"Relating To Unemployment Benefits.","description":"Authorizes employees who are not working due to a strike, lockout, or other labor dispute to receive unemployment benefits if the Hawaii Labor Relations Board determines that the employer has not made or is failing to make reasonable, timely, and good faith efforts to negotiate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2663/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2663&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823248,"bill_number":"SB2655","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission.","description":"Allows the Hawaiian Homes Commission to retain independent legal counsel. Authorizes the Hawaiian Homes Commission to use the services of the Attorney General as needed. Provides that funds owed to independent legal counsel shall be paid by the Hawaiian Homes Commission with general funds appropriated by the legislature. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2655/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2655&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823249,"bill_number":"HB2163","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Amends the definition of \"prospective loss costs\" to incorporate catastrophe modeling instead of historical aggregate losses. Prohibits insurers from basing certain insurance rates on past loss experience within or outside the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2163/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2163&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1823250,"bill_number":"HB2130","title":"Relating To Sustainable Food Systems.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the sustainable food systems working group and positions within the Department of Agriculture. Requires report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2130/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2130&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823251,"bill_number":"HB2169","title":"Relating To High-voltage Electric Transmission Lines.","description":"Prohibits the construction of overhead high-voltage electric transmission lines. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to submit to the Public Utilities Commission a report identifying the areas of the State having the highest risk of wildfires. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to direct certain public utilities to underground all existing overhead high-voltage electric transmission lines.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Re-referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2169/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2169&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1823252,"bill_number":"SB2888","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Increases penalties for certain offenses relating to the unauthorized driving or operation of motor vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2888/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2888&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1823253,"bill_number":"SB2754","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Sciences Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Akamai Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies for the Maunakea Scholars Program and Akamai Internship Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2754/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2754&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1823254,"bill_number":"SB2780","title":"Relating To Native Hawaiian Beneficiaries.","description":"Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to complete an interactive digitized beneficiary assessment and report on the feasibility of creating an interactive digital database software program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2780/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2780&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1823255,"bill_number":"SB2840","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Provides a new source of interim financing for affordable housing projects using housing programs under chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Sunsets 7/1/2029. Effective 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HOU/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2840/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2840&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1823256,"bill_number":"SB2664","title":"Relating To Earned Wage Access.","description":"Amends the law governing interest and usury by defining \"debt\" to include any amount that a consumer agrees to pay under certain conditions; requiring \"annual percentage rates\" to be calculated pursuant to the Truth in Lending Act and requiring certain charges, amounts, and fees to be deemed as \"finance charges\" in its calculation; clarifying the types of expected sources of funds to be included in the term \"credit\"; and repealing the stand-alone definition of \"finance charge\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2664/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2664&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823257,"bill_number":"SB2777","title":"Relating To Highways.","description":"Establishes the Highways Clean Energy Technology Pilot Program within the Department of Transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2777/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2777&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1823258,"bill_number":"SB2793","title":"Relating To The State Fire Marshal.","description":"Establishes the position and duties of the State Fire Marshal. Declares that the appropriation will cause the general fund expenditure ceiling to be exceeded. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2793/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2793&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823259,"bill_number":"SB2847","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Transfers the investigators of the Criminal Investigation Division, Narcotics Enforcement Division, Office of Homeland Security Division, Office of the Inspector General Division, and Sheriff Division of the Department of Law Enforcement who are subject to the statutory law enforcement standards for the state law enforcement officers from collective bargaining unit (13) into collective bargaining unit (14).","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2847/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2847&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823260,"bill_number":"SB2886","title":"Relating To State Employment.","description":"Prohibits the State or any of its branches, political subdivisions, or agencies from requiring a bachelor's degree as a condition of eligibility for hire to a position in state employment. Establishes exemptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2886/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2886&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1823261,"bill_number":"SB2736","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Clarifying that persons whose driver's licenses have been revoked for certain alcohol-related offenses are required to undergo reexamination before the examiner of drivers may relicense the person.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2736/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2736&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823262,"bill_number":"SB2688","title":"Relating To Information Accessibility.","description":"Establishes the Access Hawaii Advisory Committee to advise the Access Hawaii Committee on how to improve accessibility to government information for people with diminished access to government information arising from disabilities. Requires the Access Hawaii Committee to review the recommendations of the Access Hawaii Advisory Committee, implement appropriate action to improve access to the government, and include in its annual report the Access Hawaii Advisory Committee's recommendations and the Access Hawaii Committee's actions relative to the Access Hawaii Advisory Committee's recommendations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2688/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2688&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823263,"bill_number":"SB2835","title":"Relating To Historic Property.","description":"Amends the definition of \"historic property\" to include buildings and structures that are registered on the Hawaii Register of Historic places or object, district, area, or site that predate 8/21/1959. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2835/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2835&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1823264,"bill_number":"SB2831","title":"Relating To The County Transient Accommodations Tax.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Taxation, under certain circumstances, to assist a county in levying, assessing, collecting, and otherwise administering the county transient accommodations tax, including delinquencies and penalties, for a 6-year period beginning 1/1/2025. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 704).","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2831/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2831&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1823265,"bill_number":"SB2771","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the county emergency management agencies, to conduct a study researching the effectiveness of using distinct sounds or tones emitted by outdoor warning sirens to warn the public of different types of emergencies and indicate whether evacuation is necessary. Requires a report to the Legislature before the 2025 Regular Session.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2771/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2771&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1823266,"bill_number":"HB2137","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Farm To Food Bank Program.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii farm to food bank program to alleviate food shortages in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2137/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2137&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823267,"bill_number":"HB2151","title":"Relating To Airport Visitors.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to establish and implement at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport a non-traveler visitor pass program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2151/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2151&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1823268,"bill_number":"SB2671","title":"Relating To Sustainable Schools.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish zero-emission vehicle goals as part of the sustainable schools initiative. Requires annual report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2671/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2671&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823269,"bill_number":"SB2732","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Limits the payment of any delinquent tax and penalty required by the Director of Finance of a county as a condition precedent to the registration, renewal, or transfer of ownership of a vehicle more than 25 years old to the aggregate amount of delinquent taxes and penalties accumulated over the preceding three-year period. Requires the respective counties to amend any applicable ordinances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to TCA/GVO, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2732/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2732&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823270,"bill_number":"SB2646","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Increases the loan limit for direct loans provided by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to 75% of the maximum single residence loan amount allowed in Hawaii by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Federal Housing Administration, instead of 50%, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. Takes effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification that congressional approval of this Act is unnecessary, or on the date of consent by the United States Congress.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2646/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2646&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823271,"bill_number":"SB2834","title":"Relating To The Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Amends the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to provide for a process to dispose of the tenant's personal property and surrender the dwelling unit to a landlord when there is a death of a tenant. Takes effect 11/1/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-29","last_action":"Act 033, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1133).","last_action_date":"2024-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2834/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2834&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1823272,"bill_number":"HB2140","title":"Relating To Ornamental Ginger.","description":"Appropriates funds 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 producers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2140/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2140&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1823273,"bill_number":"HB2145","title":"Relating To The Board Of Agriculture.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to the Board of Agriculture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2145/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2145&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1823274,"bill_number":"SB2759","title":"Relating To Land Leases.","description":"Prohibits the State from leasing any public lands, or extending the lease of any public lands, to any individual, corporation, or federal agency that is in arrears in the payment of certain moneys to the State, noncompliant with a consent decree or memoranda of agreement with the State that requires environmental maintenance or remediation with regard to the subject public lands, or convicted of a crime. Requires certification by the Office of the Governor before the issuance or extension of any federal lease that the individual, corporation, or federal agency is in good standing with the State. Provides that, if any existing lessee of public lands is found not to be in good standing with the State as of the effective date of this Act, the lessee shall have three years, or until the end of the lease term, whichever is sooner, to correct the violation or the lease shall be terminated. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2759/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2759&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1823275,"bill_number":"SB2881","title":"Relating To Intoxication.","description":"Prohibits any person from intentionally encouraging or coercing any other person to consume alcohol or any other intoxicant for the purpose of enabling the other person to operate a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Provides that a person guilty of this offense shall be subject to the same penalties imposed on a person convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on TCA deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-30-24 3:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2881/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2881&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823276,"bill_number":"SB2749","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Excludes xylazine testing strips from the definition of \"drug paraphernalia\". Requires the administrator of the narcotics enforcement administration to make an emergency scheduling by placing xylazine into schedule III on an emergency basis.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2749/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2749&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823277,"bill_number":"SB2742","title":"Relating To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Establishes three greener highway corridors pilot projects to improve the Interstate H-1, H-2, and H-201 freeway corridors with greenery. Establishes a working group. Requires reports. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2742/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2742&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823278,"bill_number":"SB2806","title":"Relating To Vehicles.","description":"Allows all-terrain vehicle to drive on streets with posted speed limits of not more than 45 miles per hour. Allows all-terrain vehicles to drive in the evening and night if they are equipped with headlights and tail lights. Allows drivers of all-terrain vehicles to wear a safety helmet with a securely fastened chin strap. Includes in the definition of \"utility-terrain vehicle\" a motor vehicle that accommodates one driver and one passenger sitting side-by-side, and up to 6 people in seat belts. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2806/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2806&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823279,"bill_number":"SB2678","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to increase the funding for medicaid in-home services, conditioned on the Department of Human Services obtaining the maximum federal matching funds and pursuing all other funding sources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2678/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2678&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1823280,"bill_number":"SB2783","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services for Medicaid coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program for income-qualified pregnant persons and children, regardless of immigration status. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2783/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2783&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1823281,"bill_number":"SB2841","title":"Relating To Water Safety Day.","description":"Designates May 15 of each year as Water Safety Day. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-15","last_action":"Act 024, 05/15/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1124).","last_action_date":"2024-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2841/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2841&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823282,"bill_number":"SB2758","title":"Relating To Sex Trafficking.","description":"Authorizes civil claims to be made against a business, owner of a business, or operator of a business that profits from sexual exploitation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 759).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2758/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2758&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1823283,"bill_number":"SB2789","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Permits film production on lands that are zoned for agricultural use. Establishes the Agricultural Film Production Land Use Oversight Committee to monitor and enforce compliance with regulations on film permit activities on agricultural zoned lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2789/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2789&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823284,"bill_number":"SB2892","title":"Relating To Mopeds.","description":"Establishes a fee on the sale of new combustion engine-powered mopeds. Requires that all fees collected from the sale of combustion engine-powered mopeds be deposited into the Electric Moped Rebate Program Special Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2892/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2892&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823285,"bill_number":"SB2885","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Establishes a working group to develop a Homeless Triage and Treatment Center Program within the Statewide Office of Homelessness and Housing Solutions in the Department of Human Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 4:55 PM; CR 329.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2885/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2885&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1823286,"bill_number":"SB2865","title":"Relating To Laura Blears Day.","description":"Designates November 19 of each year as Laura Blears Day in Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2865/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2865&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823287,"bill_number":"SB2761","title":"Relating To The Mauna Kea Stewardship And Oversight Authority.","description":"Authorizes 2 or more members of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to meet during the transition period described in section 195H-6, HRS, regarding any matter relating to the Authority's business; provided that no commitment to vote is made or sought and no decision-making action is taken. Clarifies that the Authority is subject to state sovereign immunity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2761/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2761&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1823288,"bill_number":"SB2788","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to achieve the full funding, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid home- and community-based services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2788/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2788&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1823289,"bill_number":"SB2791","title":"Relating To The Establishment Of A Hemp Task Force.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health to jointly convene a Hawaii Hemp Task Force to inform public policy and identify methods and actions to best support agriculture and build a hemp industry to support rural economic development in the State. Repeals 7/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2791/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2791&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823290,"bill_number":"HB2143","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 appropriations on the County of Hawaii's contribution of matching funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2143/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2143&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1823291,"bill_number":"HB2149","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":"2024-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2149/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2149&year=2024","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1823292,"bill_number":"SB2833","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing Development.","description":"Makes an appropriation to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for the establishment and hiring of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) project manager III position to aid in the development of affordable housing options in the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2833/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2833&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1823293,"bill_number":"SB2849","title":"Relating To The Tip Credit.","description":"Beginning January 1, 2025, increases the tip credit to be twenty per cent of the minimum wage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2849/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2849&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823294,"bill_number":"SB2822","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"By 8/1/24, requires the Public Utilities Commission to open a docket and set a procedural schedule to determine whether and by which rules the Department of Accounting and General Services may engage in wheeling of electricity that is produced by renewable energy sources from their own facilities over existing transmission lines, subject to certain restrictions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2822/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2822&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823295,"bill_number":"SB2760","title":"Relating To Legislative Employees.","description":"Specifies that the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each have one vote if they have employees in a particular bargaining unit for the purposes of negotiating a collective bargaining agreement. Repeals staff of the legislative branch of the State from the list of individuals not included in any appropriate bargaining unit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2760/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2760&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823296,"bill_number":"SB2709","title":"Relating To Government Innovation Shadows.","description":"Establishes a Government Innovation Shadow Program that allows the State's governmental units to temporarily assign employees to shadow employees of other governmental agencies and private organizations and businesses to observe and report innovations, process improvements, and best practices that can be adopted by the State. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2709/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2709&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823297,"bill_number":"SB2839","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education to develop and implement a Holocaust and genocide curricula. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2839/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2839&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1823298,"bill_number":"SB2856","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Increases the Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge from $2 to $7. Includes the operation and maintenance costs of the Lahaina Bypass North as a permissible use of the State Highway Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2856/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2856&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823299,"bill_number":"SB2714","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Amends the period for an employer and an individual or labor organization that has been newly organized or certified as a representative to meet and commence to bargain collectively.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2714/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2714&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1823300,"bill_number":"SB2792","title":"Relating To Meat Processing.","description":"Establishes a working group to develop a plan that creates an educational pathway in the University of Hawaii community college system that equips interested students with the necessary entry level knowledge, skill set, expertise, and advancement potential in the field of meat processing. Requires a report to the Legislature twenty days before the Regular Sessions of 2025 and 2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2792/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2792&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823301,"bill_number":"HCR5","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":"2024-04-04","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR5/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=5&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1823302,"bill_number":"SB2858","title":"Relating To Motion Picture, Digital Media, And Film Production Income Tax Credit.","description":"Requires qualified productions claiming the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit to submit call sheets and payroll information. Specifies that individuals listed on a qualified production's call sheet who are hired or classified as independent contractors shall not be considered a local hire. Exempts from the definition of \"qualified production costs\" wages or salaries paid to individuals listed on a qualified production's call sheet who are paid as independent contractors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EET/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2858/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2858&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823303,"bill_number":"SB2800","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to require the teaching of financial literacy to be included in the existing personal transition plan requirement for each student.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2800/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2800&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1823304,"bill_number":"SB2745","title":"Relating To Towing.","description":"Provides that the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation shall not tow vehicles operated by persons found to have committed certain traffic infractions unless a citation was issued no less than 24 hours before the towing. Provides that a vehicle parked without authorization on land owned or operated by the State shall not be towed without first being issued a citation no less than 3 hours before the towing. Provides that the citation shall not be more than $100.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2745/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2745&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823305,"bill_number":"SB2860","title":"Relating To Correctional Institutions.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of using artificial intelligence technology to assist the Department with improving safety at correctional institutions. Authorizes the Department to contract with consultants to conduct the study. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2860/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2860&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823306,"bill_number":"SB2665","title":"Relating To Public Employees.","description":"Require the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to convene a Four-Day Workweek Task Force. Requires the taskforce to submit a report to the Legislature. Dissolves the taskforce on 6/30/25.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2665/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2665&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823307,"bill_number":"SB2703","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Requires a person selling ammunition to require the buyer to provide proof of a valid firearm registration together with a government-issued identification. Prohibits sellers of ammunition from selling ammunition to a buyer of a caliber not compatible with a buyer's registered firearm.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2703/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2703&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1823309,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Urging The Prompt Implementation Of The Hawaii Electronic Information Technology Accessibility Act On Or Before December 31, 2024.","description":"Urging The Prompt Implementation Of The Hawaii Electronic Information Technology Accessibility Act On Or Before December 31, 2024.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR5/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=5&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1823310,"bill_number":"SB2905","title":"Relating To Fire Alarms.","description":"Requires the DOE to submit an annual report to the legislature on the installation, repair, and maintenance of fire alarm systems in Hawaii's public schools. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2905/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2905&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823311,"bill_number":"SB2924","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for planning, design, and construction for a warehouse to expand the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency's ability to store and deploy supplies and equipment to all counties within the State. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2924/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2924&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1823312,"bill_number":"SB2902","title":"Relating To Fire Emergencies.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to purchase a Striker fire truck to be housed on a Department of Defense facility on Maui. Declares that the general funds expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2902/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2902&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823313,"bill_number":"SB2913","title":"Relating To Travel Insurance.","description":"Establishes a new regulatory framework for the sale of travel insurance in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 2:05PM; Conference Room 224.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2913/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2913&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823314,"bill_number":"SB2906","title":"Relating To Landowners Of Numerous Acres.","description":"Establishes an annual fee on landowners who own more than 500 acres to be collected by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Uses the revenue for firefighting and fire prevention.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2906/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2906&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823315,"bill_number":"SB2908","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Clarifies the powers of the Governor and mayors to extend or terminate a state of emergency. Clarifies when proclamations take effect. Prohibits residential rent increases in areas subject to emergency declarations or severe weather warnings. Shortens and clarifies the duration of price control periods and the prohibition against residential-tenancy terminations. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 759).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2908/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2908&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823316,"bill_number":"SB2911","title":"Relating To State Snails.","description":"Designates certain snail species as official state snails.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CAI, JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2911/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2911&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823317,"bill_number":"SB2901","title":"Relating To Public Access.","description":"Provides that where public access is required as a condition of a subdivision, the county shall either accept dedication of and maintain the access or identify an entity to own and maintain the access. Authorizes the county to require the subdivider to establish a stewardship fund for maintenance purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2901/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2901&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823318,"bill_number":"SB2915","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 light of newly available technology, or in light of newly available data.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2915/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2915&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823319,"bill_number":"SB2920","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission shall consider the effect of the State's reliance on fossil fuels on generation-based greenhouse gas emissions and may require a greenhouse gas emissions analysis for certain energy projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN/AEN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2920/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2920&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823320,"bill_number":"SB2910","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement for an additional fifteen full-time equivalent deputy sheriff positions for law enforcement officer activities in Lahaina and Maui. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2910/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2910&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823321,"bill_number":"SB2903","title":"Relating To Wildfire-affected Areas.","description":"Prohibits public entry into wildfire-affected areas for the purpose of habitation until the Department of Health provides notice that the wildfire-affected area is safe to enter for this purpose.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2903/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2903&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823322,"bill_number":"SB2922","title":"Relating To Public Utilities.","description":"Creates a process for electric utilities to develop and submit wildfire protection plans to the Public Utilities Commission for approval and allow the recovery of related costs and expenses through securitization, while avoiding a disproportionate impact on a specific ratepayer or county. Requires public utilities to report wildfires potentially caused by or occurring in connection with their operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 790).","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2922/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2922&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823323,"bill_number":"SB2917","title":"Relating To Electric Utility Lineman.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes licensing requirements, including minimum standards and qualifications, for journey worker electric utility linemen and expands the board of electricians and plumbers to include members engaged in electric utility work. Sunsets the original limited exemption from licensing requirements for qualified electricians that was originally enacted by Act 65, SLH 2013, and extended pursuant to Act 60, SLH 2018.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2917/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2917&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823324,"bill_number":"SB2923","title":"Relating To Water Quality.","description":"Clarifies the level of environmental restoration owners and operators of underground storage tanks or tank systems that had a confirmed release must satisfy by requiring the removal of all jet fuel, including fuel additives and all compounds resulting from the degradation of jet fuel or jet fuel additives or the reaction of jet fuel or jet fuel additives with water or other chemicals. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that the detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2923/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2923&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823325,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"Urging The Prompt Implementation Of The Hawaii Electronic Information Technology Accessibility Act On Or Before December 31, 2024.","description":"Urging The Prompt Implementation Of The Hawaii Electronic Information Technology Accessibility Act On Or Before December 31, 2024.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR5/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=5&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1823326,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Public Library System To Establish A Hawaii Deaf Culture Digital Library For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Community.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Public Library System To Establish A Hawaii Deaf Culture Digital Library For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Community.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR4/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=4&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1823327,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Urging The United States Geological Survey To Conduct Topographical Surveys, Particularly Within Lava-flow Hazard Zones 1 And 2, To Update Its Long-term Lava-flow Hazard Map Of Hawaii Island.","description":"Urging The United States Geological Survey To Conduct Topographical Surveys, Particularly Within Lava-flow Hazard Zones 1 And 2, To Update Its Long-term Lava-flow Hazard Map Of Hawaii Island.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-02","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR3/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=3&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1823328,"bill_number":"SB2918","title":"Relating To The State Health Planning And Development Agency.","description":"Appropriates the function of the State Health Planning and Developmental Agency with the Department of Health. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Establishes positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2918/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2918&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823329,"bill_number":"SB2909","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to lead the State's emergency management activities in a federally declared disaster.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2909/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2909&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823330,"bill_number":"SB2912","title":"Relating To Wildlife.","description":"Expands the department of land and natural resources' rulemaking authority to include any rule deemed necessary to protect certain wildlife. 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 impacted natural resources or in light of newly available technology or data.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2912/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2912&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823331,"bill_number":"SB2916","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to amend its rules, policies, and plan amendments necessary to ensure that medically necessary services, including applied behavior analysis services, for individuals twenty-one years of age or older with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder are covered under the state's medical program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2916/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2916&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823332,"bill_number":"SB2921","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Amends the appropriation of Act 279, SLH 2022, to conform its lapsing provision by 1 year, to conform to constitutional limitations. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for fiscal year 2024-2025 to give practical effect to the legislative intent behind Act 279. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2921/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2921&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823333,"bill_number":"SCR4","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Public Library System To Establish A Hawaii Deaf Culture Digital Library For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Community.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Public Library System To Establish A Hawaii Deaf Culture Digital Library For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Community.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR4/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=4&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1823334,"bill_number":"SCR3","title":"Urging The United States Geological Survey To Conduct Topographical Surveys, Particularly Within Lava-flow Hazard Zones 1 And 2, To Update Its Long-term Lava-flow Hazard Map Of Hawaii Island.","description":"Urging The United States Geological Survey To Conduct Topographical Surveys, Particularly Within Lava-flow Hazard Zones 1 And 2, To Update Its Long-term Lava-flow Hazard Map Of Hawaii Island.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR3/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=3&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1823335,"bill_number":"SB2919","title":"Relating To Property.","description":"Clarifies the counties' authority to regulate the time, place, manner, and duration in which uses of land and structures may take place. Clarifies that uses that include the provision of transient accommodations are not considered residential uses and may be phased out or amortized by the counties. Beginning 1/1/2025, expands the scope of the transient accommodations tax law to include certain shelters and vehicles with sleeping accommodations. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-03","last_action":"Act 017, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1117).","last_action_date":"2024-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2919/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2919&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823336,"bill_number":"SB2914","title":"Relating To Hydrologic Data Collection.","description":"Appropriates funds to improve the State's water resource management and hydrologic data collection.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2914/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2914&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1823337,"bill_number":"SB2907","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlordtenant Code.","description":"Requires a landlord to remediate a residential premises to a habitable standard in compliance with certain national standards upon receiving notice from a tenant of a condition due to an environmental public health event. Establishes conditions for a tenant to terminate their lease or agreement if a landlord fails to remediate the residential premises fit for habitability following an environmental public health event. Prohibits agreements between a landlord and tenant to perform specified repairs, maintenance tasks, and minor remodeling when the work to be performed by the tenant is necessary to cure the landlord's noncompliance with environmental public health event remediation standards. Prohibits certain retaliatory actions by a landlord when a tenant requests in good faith the remediation of the property following an environmental public health event.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2907/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2907&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823338,"bill_number":"SB2904","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Amends emergency management law to protect tenants, mortgagors, consumers, and residents for certain periods of time after the issuance of a gubernatorial or mayoral emergency proclamation. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2904/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2904&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1823926,"bill_number":"HB2183","title":"Relating To Sexual Exploitation.","description":"Establishes safe harbor protections for survivors of sexual exploitation who seek medical or law enforcement assistance. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 806).","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2183/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2183&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1823931,"bill_number":"HB2214","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Provides a new source of interim financing for affordable housing projects using housing programs developed under a Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing program. Sunsets 7/1/2029. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Alcos, Gates, Kila, Nakashima excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2214/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2214&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1823934,"bill_number":"HB2203","title":"Relating To Hawaii Emergency Home Sales Moratorium.","description":"Establishes a temporary restriction that only current and former residents of Hawaii may purchase residential property. Prohibits real estate brokers and real estate salespersons from buying, offering to buy, or negotiating the purchase of residential real estate for someone who is not a current or former resident without disclosing the temporary restriction. Repeals the moratorium when the Governor's last proclamation on affordable housing expires.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2203/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2203&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1823937,"bill_number":"SB2928","title":"Relating To Minimum Wage.","description":"Beginning September 30, 2028, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate to within the nearest twenty-five cents using the Urban Hawaii Consumer Price index to take effect on January 1 of the following year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2928/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2928&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823942,"bill_number":"HB2209","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Authorizes liquor sold through a class 10 license to be consumed on or off the premises.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC/JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2209/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2209&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1823946,"bill_number":"HB2173","title":"Relating To Care Homes.","description":"Increases the amount of 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 to $767 and the amount of the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes to $875.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2173/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2173&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1823950,"bill_number":"SB2925","title":"Relating To Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to hold at least one application period each year to receive applications from parties interested in applying for financing of projects to develop or improve infrastructure that is or will be used solely for certain housing projects. Requires HHFDC to adopt certain administrative rules. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation into and out of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2925/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2925&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1823954,"bill_number":"HB2216","title":"Relating To Care Homes.","description":"Increases the state supplemental payment ceilings for type I adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, certified adult foster homes, and type II adult residential care homes. Effective 10/1/2024. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-13","last_action":"Act 020, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1120).","last_action_date":"2024-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2216/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2216&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1823960,"bill_number":"HB2189","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes ratemaking regulations for insurers who base their rates on a policyholder or applicant's wildfire risk.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2189/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2189&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1823964,"bill_number":"HB2185","title":"Relating To Maternal Health.","description":"Establishes a Perinatal Implicit Bias Task Force within the Department of Human Services to examine the existing implicit bias training programs and make recommendations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2185/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2185&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1823969,"bill_number":"HB2221","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund.","description":"Appropriates a percentage of the tobacco settlement moneys to the Hawaii cancer research special fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2221/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2221&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1823978,"bill_number":"HB2179","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2179/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2179&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1823982,"bill_number":"HB2204","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Provides that a project may not proceed under an emergency proclamation relating to housing or affordable housing if that project includes any construction, development, redevelopment, or adaptive reuse that results in a new luxury housing unit or the conversion of an existing residential unit to a luxury housing unit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/HSG, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2204/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2204&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1823988,"bill_number":"SB2930","title":"Relating To Employee Benefits.","description":"Extends, under certain conditions, the family leave period that employees are entitled to under state law for up to eight additional 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 whenever certain phrases are used. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2930/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2930&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1823992,"bill_number":"SB2936","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of Agriculture for the planning and construction of a new inspection, quarantine, and incineration facility on the island of Maui. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2936/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2936&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1823997,"bill_number":"HB2217","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires the Departments of Health, Human Services, and Education to research and make recommendations on any rules, policies, and amendments to the Medicaid State Plan or Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver that are necessary to ensure provision of clinically appropriate treatments and services for individuals twenty-six years of age or younger with autism spectrum disorder or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder are covered under certain Medicaid programs. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2217/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2217&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1824001,"bill_number":"HB2210","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Clarifies that powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be inconsistent with the state constitution. Clarifies that emergency powers shall not be used to address issues arising out of existing economic pressures. Provides for greater clarity and specificity regarding the scope of suspensions of law. Authorizes the Governor to require the counties to obtain approval before issuing any emergency order, rule, or proclamation. Clarifies the legal framework governing the extension and termination of emergency periods. Allows the Legislature to terminate a state of emergency or local state of emergency. Clarifies that the Governor may re-declare a state of emergency that has been terminated. Specifies when certain prohibitions during an emergency or a severe warning expire. Defines \"severe warning\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2210/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2210&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1824006,"bill_number":"SB2943","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes a commercial drivers workforce working group within the Department of Transportation to address the workforce shortage of commercial drivers in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 177, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1278).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2943/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2943&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1824009,"bill_number":"HB2220","title":"Relating To Gambling.","description":"Provides that a defendant may not assert social gambling as an affirmative defense if the gambling activity occurred at the defendant's residence and gambling activities have resulted in multiple recent documented noise complaints.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2220/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2220&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1824012,"bill_number":"HB2178","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time. Establishes a refundable tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on taxpayers. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2178/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2178&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1824018,"bill_number":"SB2938","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HRE/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2938/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2938&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1824021,"bill_number":"SB2939","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Language College Revolving Fund And The Hawaiian Early Learning Trust Fund.","description":"Provides that the Hawaiian language college revolving fund may include moneys from any revenue source. Provides that the fund and the Hawaiian early learning trust fund shall support the Imiloa astronomy center. Establishes a cap on individual deposits into the Hawaiian language college revolving fund and the Hawaiian early learning trust fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HRE/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2939/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2939&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1824027,"bill_number":"HB2205","title":"Proposing To Amend The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii With Respect To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Proposes to amend the Constitution of the State of Hawaii by: (1) Providing that the Department of Law Enforcement shall be headed by an elected Sheriff; (2) Applying to the Sheriff the same constitutional impeachment and removal provisions that apply to the Governor and Lieutenant Governor; (3) Providing that vacancies shall be filled as provided by law; and (4) Removing the Department from the supervision of the Governor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2205/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2205&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1824031,"bill_number":"HB2182","title":"Relating To Community Health Workers.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to administer a three-year rural community health worker pilot program that enables community health workers to provide outreach, education, training, and navigation to individuals residing in rural communities in the State and address social determinants of health. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2182/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2182&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1824042,"bill_number":"HB2202","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Takes effect only upon ratification of constitutional amendment requiring the election of the Sheriff as the single executive of the Department of Law Enforcement. Effective 1/1/2025, amends elections law to accommodate the election of the Sheriff. Effective 12/1/2026, makes statutory amendments to make administrative changes to the Department.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2202/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2202&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1824044,"bill_number":"HB2172","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 homeless families or individuals. 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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HSG/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2172/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2172&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1824049,"bill_number":"SB2933","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2933/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2933&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1824052,"bill_number":"HB2207","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Authorizes persons to apply for a permit to act as solicitors or representatives of licensed wineries, brewpubs, and small craft producer pubs any county of the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC/JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2207/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2207&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1824058,"bill_number":"SB2935","title":"Relating To Composting.","description":"Makes an appropriation to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the creation of a composting program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2935/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2935&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1824062,"bill_number":"HB2226","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to establish a two-year pilot program to allow inmates incarcerated at the women's community correctional center to foster pets while incarcerated. Requires DCR to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CMV, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2226/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2226&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1824067,"bill_number":"HB2175","title":"Relating To The Kaaawa-hauula Community-based Long-range Transportation Plan.","description":"Appropriates funds for and requires the involvement of community members and organizations in the development of a community-based, long-range transportation plan for the Kaaawa, Punaluu, and Hauula communities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2175/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2175&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1824071,"bill_number":"HB2187","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a non-refundable income tax credit for residential landlords who lease a unit to a tenant with a pet for at least six months.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 14","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2187/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2187&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1824076,"bill_number":"HB2196","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Removes requirement of a college degree for any state position, unless the degree is relevant to licensing or certification as it relates to the duties and responsibilities of the position or when the position requires specialized knowledge, skills, or subject-matter expertise relevant to the degree. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2196/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2196&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1824078,"bill_number":"HB2223","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2025, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health plans under the State's Medicaid managed care program to provide coverage for biomarker testing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2223/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2223&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1824083,"bill_number":"HB2171","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2171/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2171&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1824087,"bill_number":"HB2213","title":"Relating To The Contractor Repair Act.","description":"Expands the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Requires the claimant to provide actual evidence of the nature and cause of the construction defect and extent of necessary repairs along with the notice of claim. Amends the process and time frame for a claimant to accept a contractor's proposal to inspect and authorize the contractor to proceed with repairs. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant unreasonably rejects a contractor's proposal to inspect or an offer to remedy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2213/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2213&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1824092,"bill_number":"HB2215","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to increase the funding of certain Medicaid home and community-based services, including adult day programs and residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes. Requires the Department of Human Services to obtain matching funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2215/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2215&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1824099,"bill_number":"HB2176","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Establishes the Artificial Intelligence Working Group to develop acceptable use policies and guidelines for the regulation, development, deployment, and use of artificial technologies in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2176/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2176&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1824104,"bill_number":"SB2940","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Establishes provisions for minimum pay for employees who have canceled shifts or reduced work hours at a business establishment with fifty or more employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LBT, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2940/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2940&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1824108,"bill_number":"SB2926","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Requires that housing projects financed by funds from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund remain affordable in perpetuity, regardless of redevelopment. Allows the RHRF to be used to finance and guarantee loans for the development of rental projects that are income blind; provided that they are made available exclusively to Hawaii residents who are renter-occupants who own no other real property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HOU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2926/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2926&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1824113,"bill_number":"SB2929","title":"Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.","description":"Lowers the blood alcohol concentration threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from 0.08 to 0.05.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2929/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2929&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1824115,"bill_number":"HB2208","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2208/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2208&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1824121,"bill_number":"HB2191","title":"Relating To Feral Animals.","description":"Appropriates funds to the City and County of Honolulu for the expansion of the feral chicken project and the Vector Control Branch of the Department of Health for a statewide education campaign for the feeding of feral animals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2191/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2191&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1824124,"bill_number":"HB2206","title":"Relating To Liquor Insurance.","description":"Removes the requirement that establishments holding specific classes of liquor licenses maintain liquor liability insurance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC/JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2206/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2206&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1824130,"bill_number":"SB2944","title":"Relating To Residential Tenants.","description":"Establishes a process by which a neighbor of a tenant may seek relief from the tenant's landlord for acts of harassment by the tenant. Includes an alternative process for the eviction of tenants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2944/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2944&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1824133,"bill_number":"HB2224","title":"Relating To Long-term Care.","description":"Requires the Executive Office on Aging, in coordination with the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to create a comprehensive long-term care plan to accomplish certain long-term care policy goals that ensure the availability of a full continuum of institutional and community-based services. Establishes and appropriates funds for one long-term care planner position within the Executive Office on Aging to oversee the development and implementation of the long-term care plan. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to submit a report to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 159, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1260).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2224/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2224&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1824139,"bill_number":"HB2225","title":"Relating To Veterans Rights And Benefits.","description":"Establishes provisions governing any person who receives compensation for advising or assisting another person with veterans benefits. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2225/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2225&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1824142,"bill_number":"HB2180","title":"Relating To Coastal Zone Management.","description":"Prohibits development in special management areas unless the development is first found to not be located in a sea level rise exposure area.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2180/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2180&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1824147,"bill_number":"HB2190","title":"Relating To The Right To Garden.","description":"Prohibits any articles of incorporation, declaration, bylaws, administrative rules, house rules, or association documents of a condominium property regime, planned community association, or homeowners' association from prohibiting or restricting the cultivation of vegetable gardens within any of its units.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2190/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2190&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1824149,"bill_number":"HB2194","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Prohibits a health insurer from requiring an insured diagnosed with stage two through stage five cancer to undergo step therapy prior to covering the insured for certain drugs prescribed by the insured's health care provider, under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2194/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2194&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1824160,"bill_number":"HB2211","title":"Relating To Public Employee Compensation.","description":"Prohibits a board or commission from authorizing a base salary for a position and prohibits an employee from receiving a base salary, in excess of the amount designated in the budget enacted by the Legislature or other legislative enactment, unless approved by the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2211/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2211&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1824163,"bill_number":"SB2934","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources.","description":"Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation for the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish eight full-time equivalent (8.0 FTE) agricultural technician positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2934/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2934&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1824167,"bill_number":"HB2188","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Prohibits residential rent increases in affected areas for an unspecified period after a severe storm warning or issuance of an emergency proclamation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2188/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2188&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1824171,"bill_number":"SB2941","title":"Relating To Unemployment Benefits Rights.","description":"Establishes provisions for unemployment benefit rights when claimants are unemployed due to a strike or industrial controversy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2941/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2941&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1824176,"bill_number":"HB2195","title":"Relating To Building Industry Professionals.","description":"Repeals the discretion for public officials to require work in respect to any structure or improvement, regardless of the cost valuation of the work, to be subject to the requirements of professional engineers, architects, surveyors, and landscape architects licensing laws. Maintains that work in respect to structures within special management areas, flood hazard areas, and special design districts and in respect to improvements resulting from conditional use or other discretionary zoning permits, code compliances or variances, and building permit expediting procedures, are subject to the licensing laws.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2195/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2195&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1824180,"bill_number":"HB2181","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipient advisory committee to assist the Department of Human Services in strengthening the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for working families. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2181/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2181&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1824183,"bill_number":"SB2942","title":"Relating To The Employment Of A Minor.","description":"Allows minors under the age of sixteen to work in theatrical employment provided that the employer procures a valid certificate of employment and the minor is accompanied by a parent, guardian, or a certain responsible adult. Requires a nurse certified in basic life support to accompany, supervise, and advocate on behalf of a minor who is under the age of one. Requires a set teacher to be on set to teach a minor who has attained the age of five years and is required to but has been excused from attending school. Defines \"nurse\" and \"set teacher\". Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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":"2024-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2942/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2942&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1824188,"bill_number":"HB2184","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Prohibits contributions from persons convicted of various campaign finance, ethical, or lobbying offenses. Requires unlawful contributions to escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. Authorizes the Campaign Spending Commission and State Ethics Commission to notify a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee that a contributor has been prohibited from making political contributions pursuant to chapter 11, part XIII, Hawaii Revised Statutes Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 806).","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2184/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2184&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1824192,"bill_number":"SB2932","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects per the agricultural infrastructure of the State, a food and product innovation network, and outstanding debt on the Waiahole water system. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2932/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2932&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1824196,"bill_number":"HB2197","title":"Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"covered employer\" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the employee chooses to opt out. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Nakashima, Ward excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2197/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2197&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1824201,"bill_number":"SB2937","title":"Relating To Access To Learning.","description":"Repeals the sunset date for the exemption of laboratory school programs of the Hawaiian language college at the University of Hawaii at Hilo from state English-medium standards, assessments, performance ratings, staff qualifications, and staff training requirements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-01","last_action":"Act 127, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1228).","last_action_date":"2024-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2937/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2937&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1824206,"bill_number":"HB2218","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, as amended, to increase the loan limit for direct loans provided by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from fifty percent to seventy-five percent of the maximum single residence loan amount allowed in Hawaii by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Federal Housing Administration. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to provide financial literacy education for all borrowers. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-01","last_action":"Act 130, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1231).","last_action_date":"2024-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2218/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2218&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1824214,"bill_number":"HB2201","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Generally prohibits the removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters. Prohibits the issuance of permits for the mooring, docking, or operation of any vessel designed or intended for removal of minerals from the seabed. Provides for exceptions relating to beach replenishment, research purposes, and native Hawaiian cultural practices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EEP, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2201/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2201&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1824219,"bill_number":"HB2222","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to convene a staggered school start times task force to study and evaluate the issues and implications of instituting a staggered school start times program, including effects on school bus schedules. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2222/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2222&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1824222,"bill_number":"HB2200","title":"Relating To Student Loan Forgiveness For The Elderly.","description":"Establishes a student loan forgiveness program within the University of Hawaii to forgive outstanding student loans of elders who have graduated from an institution of higher education in the United States and have worked for at least 10 years in public service. Requires the Employees' Retirement System to assist applicants with demonstrating proof of public employment. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HET, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2200/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2200&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1824226,"bill_number":"SB2927","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Vi, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Make The Senate Confirmation Process For Judicial Appointments More Uniform.","description":"Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii relating to the appointment of justices and judges. Makes the appointment and senate consent procedure for district court judges the same as the appointment and senate consent procedure for supreme court justices and intermediate court of appeals and circuit court judges. (CD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830).","last_action_date":"2024-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2927/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2927&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1824230,"bill_number":"HB2199","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Amends the Hawaii Workforce Development Council law to be consistent with the General Appropriations Act of 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. Amends provisions related to the selection of the Chairperson, duties, and powers of the Hawaii Workforce Development Board. 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 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Kila, Takayama excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2199/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2199&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1824235,"bill_number":"HB2212","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Allows religious, educational, and medical institutions to build residential units on lands zoned for residential or commercial use within the urban state land use district, under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2212/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2212&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1824239,"bill_number":"HB2174","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Repeals the existing conditions under which government entities may seek reimbursement for search or rescue expenses and instead requires a government entity of the State to impose and collect a fee for 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. Requires a report or documentation of the search and rescue to be submitted to the Department of the Attorney General. Takes effect 7/1/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2174/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2174&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1824243,"bill_number":"HB2219","title":"Relating To The Commission On Water Resource Management.","description":"Increases the number of Commission on Water Resource Management members from 7 to 8, with only 5 of the 8 members required to have substantial experience in water resource management. Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, or the Chairperson's designee, as a member of the Commission on Water Resource Management.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2219/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2219&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1824247,"bill_number":"SB2931","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Establishes the Sheriff Division within the Department of Law Enforcement. Specifies the responsibility of the Department of Law Enforcement's Sheriff Division regarding judicial and legislative security.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2931/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2931&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1824253,"bill_number":"HB2192","title":"Relating To Cemeteries.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to appoint an organization as the limited owner of a cemetery, under certain circumstances, for the purposes of filing complaints and engaging in certain security and perpetual care activities for the cemetery. Requires an appointed limited owner of a cemetery to submit annual progress reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-05","last_action":"Act 193, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1294).","last_action_date":"2024-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2192/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2192&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1824255,"bill_number":"HB2198","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Allows public employee organizations to negotiate retirement benefits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2198/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2198&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1824258,"bill_number":"HB2177","title":"Relating To Menstrual Equity.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on all campuses, including community colleges and education centers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2177/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2177&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1824263,"bill_number":"HB2186","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to develop a safe parking program allowing unsheltered persons who sleep in their vehicles to park overnight on state lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriations funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2186/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2186&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1824265,"bill_number":"HB2193","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Authorizes law enforcement and fire officers to enter and inspect any licensee's or permittee's premises, under certain conditions, to verify compliance with the State's Fireworks Control Law. Establishes procedures for the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct administrative inspections of controlled premises. Requires certain licensees and permittees to keep records and maintain inventories. Requires licensees and permittees to report any stolen fireworks or articles pyrotechnic. Authorizes a law enforcement agency or county fire department to safely dispose of confiscated fireworks and articles pyrotechnic. Requires violators to be held liable for storage and disposal costs. Specifies that each type of prohibited firework constitutes a separate violation. Authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement, in addition to the counties, to enforce the Fireworks Control Law. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 208, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1309).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2193/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2193&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1824275,"bill_number":"SB2995","title":"Relating To Attorneys.","description":"Requires petitions or motions for a pro hac vice appearance for a court proceeding or arbitration proceeding to be supported by evidence of the applicant's and local counsel's Hawaii business registrations, the applicant's and local counsel's Hawaii general excise tax license numbers, an affirmation that both the applicant and local counsel will pay all state income tax due for Hawaii business activities, and all other information or documentation required by the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2995/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2995&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1824276,"bill_number":"HB2248","title":"Relating To Beach Management On The North Shore Of Oahu.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to develop a North Shore Beach Management Plan for the North Shore of Oahu from Sunset Point to the Kapoo (Sharks Cove) area. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 226, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1327).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2248/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2248&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1824277,"bill_number":"SB2994","title":"Relating To The State Building Code.","description":"Requires the State Building Code Council to adopt, amend, or update the International Building Code and the International Residential Code within two years of its official publication date. Clarifies that the Hawaii State Building Code acts as the interim county building code until superseded by the county. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2994/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2994&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1824278,"bill_number":"SB3006","title":"Relating To The Convention Center.","description":"Exempts the Convention Center from certain requirements regarding concessions on public property. Authorizes the Hawaii Tourism Authority to sell or lease naming rights of the Hawaii Convention Center Facility. Facilitates advertising and marketing in and on the Hawaii Convention Center Facility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato, Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3006/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3006&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1824279,"bill_number":"HB2265","title":"Relating To Public Utilities.","description":"Establishes and implements the Catastrophic Wildfire Securitization Act, to allow public utilities to securitize rates in order to raise capital that can be used to pay for costs and expenses arising out of catastrophic wildfires.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Re-referred to WAL/EEP, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2265/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2265&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1824280,"bill_number":"SB3008","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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2024-03-07","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; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3008/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3008&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1824281,"bill_number":"SB2965","title":"Relating To The Interisland Transport Of Hydrogen.","description":"Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish a discounted rate by tariff for water carriers that engage in the interisland transport of hydrogen produced from renewable sources. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2965/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2965&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1824282,"bill_number":"SB3003","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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Budget and Finance to fund the incentive payments. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position within the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to provide statewide outreach, advocacy, and relationship management for the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3003/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3003&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1824283,"bill_number":"SB3009","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Specifies the responsibilities of the Department of Law Enforcement's Sheriff Division regarding judicial and legislative security. Requires the Sheriff Division to pursue, obtain, and maintain accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3009/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3009&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1824284,"bill_number":"HB2267","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 1/1/2025 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2267/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2267&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1824285,"bill_number":"SB2998","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Establishes processes and requirements during a state of emergency or local state of emergency related to eviction moratoriums, foreclosure moratoriums, mortgage deferments, loan deferment, adverse information reported to consumer reporting agencies, and insurance requirements for planned community associations and condominium associations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to PSM, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2998/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2998&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1824286,"bill_number":"SB2945","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes a Task Force to conduct a statewide study on the accessibility of ignition interlock devices and any national best practices. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2945/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2945&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1824287,"bill_number":"HB2264","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Establishes a three-year new wastewater system demonstration and implementation pilot program within the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2264/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2264&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1824288,"bill_number":"HB2300","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Establishes a Search and Rescue Division within the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct search or rescue operations. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2300/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2300&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1824289,"bill_number":"HB2326","title":"Relating To Ohana Zones.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to purchase, staff, and operate two mobile clinics to serve homeless persons residing in ohana zones. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2326/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2326&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824290,"bill_number":"HB2282","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2282/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2282&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1824291,"bill_number":"SB2980","title":"Relating To Historic And Cultural Preservation.","description":"Establishes the Cultural Corridor Authority to develop plans to redevelop areas affected by disaster while maintaining historic and cultural preservation. Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the voluntary relinquishment of real property located in areas affected by disaster. Directs the Attorney General to commence eminent domain proceedings for certain purposes. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 20242025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EET/PSM/WTL, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2980/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2980&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1824292,"bill_number":"HB2290","title":"Relating To Landscaping.","description":"Prohibits planned community associations from planting yellow oleander or causing or allowing yellow oleander to be planted on their real property. Effective 7/1/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2290/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2290&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1824293,"bill_number":"HB2293","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to recognize the University of Hawaii Cancer Center.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on CAI recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2293/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2293&year=2024","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1824294,"bill_number":"SB2991","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining Unit Creation.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to adopt rules establishing criteria and procedures for the creation of new bargaining units. Requires certain employees or any employer or exclusive representative proposing a new bargaining unit to submit an application to the Board. Allows certain employees or any employer or exclusive representative to petition the Board to determine the appropriateness of a new bargaining unit. Requires the Board to consider certain criteria in determining the appropriateness of a new bargaining unit. Requires the Board to, upon its approval of the application, submit a report to the Legislature, including proposed legislation to create the new bargaining unit, accompanied by a decision and order issued by the Board. Makes an appropriation. Repeals 7/1/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 143, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1244).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2991/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2991&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1824295,"bill_number":"SB2952","title":"Relating To Wastewater.","description":"Requires each county to develop and maintain a wastewater management plan. Specifies the requirements of the wastewater management plan. Authorizes the Director of Health to exempt a county from creating a wastewater management plan if the county has an existing plan that substantially meets certain requirements. Requires the counties to identify specific priority areas in which the county sewerage system or other centralized treatment system will be expanded or constructed to reduce or eliminate cesspools before 1/1/2050. Provides for the designation of these priority areas as sewer improvement districts. Authorizes each county to assess a monthly cesspool pollution fee beginning in 7/1/2025 on real properties containing a cesspool. Authorizes the counties to use fee revenues for certain activities that eliminate, reduce, or mitigate the impacts of cesspools, including the expansion of county sewerage systems and the issuance of grants and lowinterest loans to property owners. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/HHS/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2952/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2952&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824296,"bill_number":"SB2974","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes a Business Revitalization Task Force within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify methods to improve Hawaii's general economic competitiveness and business climate, including the mitigation of regulatory and tax burdens. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 142, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1243).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2974/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2974&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1824297,"bill_number":"HB2314","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Prohibits a condominium unit owner, resident, tenant, or their guests, or any person acting on behalf of the unit owner, from harassing or interfering with board members, managing agents, resident managers, association employees, or vendors contracted by the association, in the performance of any duty or in the exercise of any right or power granted under chapter 514B, HRS, or the governing documents of the association.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2314/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2314&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824298,"bill_number":"SB2951","title":"Relating To The East Kauai Irrigation System.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish positions to maintain and improve the East Kauai irrigation system and for maintenance of and improvements to the system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-24-24 10:50AM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2951/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2951&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824299,"bill_number":"SB2966","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes a goal to transition all state-owned, non-road vehicles to be zero-emission vehicles by the end of 2045. Defines non-road vehicle.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TCA/AEN, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2966/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2966&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1824300,"bill_number":"HB2229","title":"Relating To Special Management Area Permits.","description":"Amends the definition of \"development\", in section 205A-22, HRS, to clarify that \"development\" does not include construction or reconstruction of a single-family residence that is less than 7,500 square feet of floor area and is not part of a larger development, even if the residence is located on a shoreline parcel or a parcel that is impacted by waves, storm surges, high tide, or shoreline erosion.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2229/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2229&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1824301,"bill_number":"HB2315","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Repeals provisions governing the use of electronic voting devices at condominium association meetings. Clarifies the procedure for electronic meetings, electronic voting, and mail voting. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-31","last_action":"Act 042, 05/30/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1142).","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2315/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2315&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824302,"bill_number":"HB2294","title":"Relating To The Oahu Regional Health Care System, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.","description":"Requires the transfer of the Maui State Veterans Home to the Oahu Regional Health Care System and then to the Department of Health, as part of the Oahu Regional Health Care System transfer pursuant to Act 212, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2294/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2294&year=2024","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1824303,"bill_number":"HB2263","title":"Relating To The East Kauai Irrigation System.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish positions to maintain and improve the East Kauai irrigation system and for maintenance of and improvements to the system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2263/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2263&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1824304,"bill_number":"HB2257","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 scholarships 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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HET/EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2257/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2257&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1824305,"bill_number":"SB3015","title":"Relating To Special Purpose Revenue Bonds For Electric Public Utilities.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries Maui Electric Company, Limited, and Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc., for multiproject capital improvement programs. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3015/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3015&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1824306,"bill_number":"SB3011","title":"Relating To Noise.","description":"Makes it unlawful for any person to operate a weed whacker in or within one hundred feet of a residential zone, subject to certain exceptions. Extends the time for the use of leaf blowers and weed whackers within or near residential zones. Provides exceptions for government entities and agents acting on behalf of government entities during emergencies. Defines weed whacker. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 179, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1280).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3011/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3011&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1824307,"bill_number":"SB2960","title":"Relating To Farmers.","description":"Requires that lessees and purchasers of farm lots and ranch lots use that land for farming and producing food, under certain conditions. Authorizes certain agricultural cooperative associations to apply for farm lots. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-05","last_action":"Act 194, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1295).","last_action_date":"2024-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2960/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2960&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1824308,"bill_number":"HB2259","title":"Relating To Gaming.","description":"Authorizes a 10-year license for one entity to operate online poker and sportsbook betting. Establishes the Hawaii gaming control commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates the state gaming fund and compulsive gambler assistance program. Allocates 70% of profits received by the State to certain wildfire victims with the percentage decreasing 5% each year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2259/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2259&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1824309,"bill_number":"SB2948","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2025, permits residential uses in certain areas zoned for commercial use under certain circumstances. Requires, no later than 1/1/2026, each county to adopt or amend ordinances to allow for adaptive reuse of existing commercial buildings in the county's building codes. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 803).","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2948/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2948&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1824310,"bill_number":"HB2243","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2243/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2243&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1824311,"bill_number":"HB2291","title":"Relating To Sustainable Aviation Fuel.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii sustainable aviation fuel program within the State Energy Office to work with the Department of Transportation and fuel suppliers in order to establish a sustainable fuel portfolio standard for the use of sustainable aviation fuels.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EEP, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2291/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2291&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1824312,"bill_number":"SB3010","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to work with utility companies and other renewable energy developers on leasing processes to expedite the development of renewable energy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 822).","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3010/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3010&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1824313,"bill_number":"HB2329","title":"Relating To Rose-ringed Parakeets.","description":"Establishes a 1-year pilot program to reduce the population of rose-ringed parakeets on Kauai and Oahu using past research and on-the-ground experience to guide future strategies. Appropriates funds. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Sunsets 6/30/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2329/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2329&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1824314,"bill_number":"SB2947","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to submit annual reports to the Legislature on prior attendance at early learning programs for students entering kindergarten. Repeals standardized assessment requirements for students entering kindergarten.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2947/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2947&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1824315,"bill_number":"HB2239","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Reclassifies or abolishes certain non-general funds of the Department of Budget and Finance, pursuant to the recommendations made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 2401. Transfers to the general fund the excess balances of various non-general funds from various state departments and agencies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-04-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2239/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2239&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1824316,"bill_number":"HB2258","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Transfers the rights, powers, functions, duties, resources, and individual budget of the Department of Education relating to workers' compensation for its employees from the Department of Education to the Department of Human Resources Development. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2258/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2258&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1824317,"bill_number":"SB3000","title":"Relating To Menstrual Products.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide menstrual products at no cost in specified restrooms in public buildings maintained by the department. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3000/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3000&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1824318,"bill_number":"HB2231","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Establishes as a goal of the State the increased representation of female law enforcement officers in the State by 2030 and nonbinary law enforcement officers in the State. Requires each law enforcement agency to recruit law enforcement officers from diverse backgrounds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 251, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1356).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2231/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2231&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1824319,"bill_number":"HB2333","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2333/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2333&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1824320,"bill_number":"HB2331","title":"Relating To Infrastructure.","description":"Establishes a dam and reservoir working group to ensure and enhance the continued availability and safe 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 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2331/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2331&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1824321,"bill_number":"HB2244","title":"Relating To Trespassing.","description":"Authorizes the court to elevate the offense of criminal trespass in the first degree from a misdemeanor to a class C felony if the court deems the trespassing to be egregious or repeated.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2244/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2244&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1824322,"bill_number":"SB2997","title":"Relating To Public Utilities.","description":"Creates a process for electric utilities to develop and submit risk-based wildfire protection plans to the Public Utilities Commission for approval. Requires public utilities to report wildfires potentially caused by or occurring in connection with their operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC/JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2997/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2997&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1824323,"bill_number":"SB3013","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation for the coordinated removal of albizia and other invasive trees. Requires matching funds from public utilities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3013/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3013&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1824324,"bill_number":"SB2986","title":"Relating To Energy Resiliency.","description":"Requires retail crediting for energy exports enrolled in grid services programs, whereby energy exported to the electrical grid past a participating customer-generator's point of common coupling from photovoltaic solar systems paired with battery storage as part of a utility-controlled grid service program would be credited at the full retail rate of electricity for the relevant time period.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2986/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2986&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1824325,"bill_number":"SB2996","title":"Relating To Accessory Dwelling Units.","description":"Establishes the accessory dwelling unit loan program under HHFDC to provide loans for the development of accessory dwelling units.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2996/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2996&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1824326,"bill_number":"HB2298","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2027, requires roasted coffee, instant coffee, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages that contain Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed coffee blended with coffee of another regional origin to contain no less than fifty-one per cent coffee by weight from the Hawaii geographic origin. Exempts retailers that do not package roasted coffee, instant coffee, or ready-to-drink coffee beverages from liability for the sale of roasted coffee, instant coffee, or ready-to-drink coffee beverages that use a label or advertisement in violation of the coffee labeling law. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-05","last_action":"Act 198, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1299).","last_action_date":"2024-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2298/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2298&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1824327,"bill_number":"HB2305","title":"Relating To Air Pollution.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2028, prohibits the operation of leaf blowers or string trimmers that are powered using two-stroke engines. Establishes penalties to be enforced by the Department of Health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2305/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2305&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824328,"bill_number":"SB3018","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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3018/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3018&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1824329,"bill_number":"SB2981","title":"Relating To Contractors.","description":"Establishes as a class B felony the unlicensed performance of contractor work, during or within 5 years following a national emergency, state of emergency, or disaster proclamation, in an affected political subdivision.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2981/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2981&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1824330,"bill_number":"SB2970","title":"Relating To Access To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to Leeward community college Waianae Moku to support and assist students who are twenty-four years old or younger and ineligible to apply for federal financial assistance through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application because they are unable to access their parents' tax information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2970/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2970&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1824331,"bill_number":"HB2238","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Reclassifies certain non-general funds of the Department of Accounting and General Services, pursuant to the recommendations made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 23-17. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2238/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2238&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1824332,"bill_number":"SB3004","title":"Relating To School-based Health Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to maintain seventy-five health technician positions within the Department of Education for the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3004/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3004&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1824333,"bill_number":"HB2236","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Reclassifies, repeals, or abolishes certain non-general funds of the Department of Agriculture, pursuant to the recommendations made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 23-13. Transfers any unencumbered balance of any repealed or abolished fund to another fund. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2236/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2236&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1824334,"bill_number":"SB2977","title":"Relating To Unlicensed Contractors.","description":"Authorizes the imposition of a penalty for unlicensed individuals performing certain work that requires a contractor license, including the offering or performing of repairs or improvements to existing structures and property and tearing down or rebuilding structures and property that were damaged or destroyed due to a natural disaster. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2977/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2977&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1824335,"bill_number":"HB2281","title":"Relating To Public Utilities.","description":"Allows the Public Utilities Commission to convene community outreach workshops to aid electric utilities in the development and implementation of best practices regarding wildfires. Requires electric utilities to design and operate in compliance with a risk-based wildfire protection plan approved by the Public Utilities Commission. Shields electric utilities from civil liability for acts taken in accordance with a risk-based wildfire protection plan and failing to act in accordance with an item in the draft plan but removed by the Public Utilities Commission. Shields the State, Public Utilities Commission, and its agents from liability for actions taken in the performance of their duties with respect to risk-based wildfire protection plans.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Re-referred to EEP/WAL, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2281/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2281&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1824336,"bill_number":"HB2317","title":"Relating To Planned Community Associations.","description":"Clarifies that the deadline for proxy votes to be delivered to the secretary of the planned community association or the managing agent 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 773).","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2317/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2317&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824337,"bill_number":"HB2270","title":"Relating To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Establishes a task force to develop and explore alternate routes into and out of the Waianae Coast, including through Kolekole pass and opening Waianae Coast emergency access road. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2270/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2270&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1824338,"bill_number":"SB2975","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes the qualified internship grant program within the Department of Education to provide grants to businesses and organizations that employ qualified interns participating in work-based learning through a qualified internship program. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2975/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2975&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1824339,"bill_number":"SB3023","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, first served 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3023/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3023&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1824340,"bill_number":"HB2280","title":"Relating To Student Transportation.","description":"Mandates Department of Education school bus contracts to require contractors to consider the use of smaller vehicles that do not require drivers to hold a commercial driver's license for routes with low ridership or specific geographical limitations, as determined by the Department, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2280/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2280&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1824341,"bill_number":"HB2227","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Expands the existing exemption from state law governing child care for United States Department of Defense-certified child care providers on federal property to those operating off federal property. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 146, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1247).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2227/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2227&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1824342,"bill_number":"HB2301","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Increases the Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge from $2 to $7. Includes the operation and maintenance costs of the Lahaina Bypass North as a permissible use of the State Highway Fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2301/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2301&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1824343,"bill_number":"HB2309","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Establishes a Homeless Triage Center Program within the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Health. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2309/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2309&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824344,"bill_number":"SB2978","title":"Relating To Water Resources.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the voluntary relinquishment of private water systems. Directs the Attorney General to commence eminent domain proceedings in certain counties. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceed. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2978/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2978&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1824345,"bill_number":"HB2287","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds for prefabricated, modular, or kauhale-type housing for individuals impacted by the Lahaina wildfire.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2287/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2287&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1824346,"bill_number":"SB2968","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Includes hydrogen vehicles as a priority for state agencies when purchasing or leasing light-, medium-, and heavy-duty motor vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TCA/AEN, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2968/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2968&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1824347,"bill_number":"HB2256","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to students enrolled in a public school who meet certain requirements. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2256/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2256&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1824348,"bill_number":"HB2322","title":"Relating To Vehicle Titles.","description":"Allows a letter of attestation to the Director of Finance to act as an endorsed certificate for motor vehicle transfer.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2322/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2322&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824349,"bill_number":"HB2320","title":"Relating To The Disclosure Of Personal Information Of Certain Public Servants.","description":"Exempts certain personal information of public servants from government records that are subject to disclosure under the State's Uniform Information Practices Act. Establishes within the State's Address Confidentiality Program protection for public servants that prohibits upon written request from the public servant or representative any person or organization from disclosing certain personal information. Establishes the offense of unlawful publication of personal information that prohibits any person or organization from knowingly disclosing protected personal information of public officials with the intent to cause reputational harm, emotional injury, or bodily injury. Takes effect 9/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA/CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2320/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2320&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824350,"bill_number":"HB2285","title":"Relating To Provider Orders For Life Sustaining Treatment Form.","description":"Amends the definition of \"patient's provider\" in state law governing Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment by removing language that requires the provider to examine the patient.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2285/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2285&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1824351,"bill_number":"HB2284","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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Budget and Finance to fund the incentive payments. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position within the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to provide statewide outreach, advocacy, and relationship management for the Hawaii ABLE savings program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2284/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2284&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1824352,"bill_number":"HB2328","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to acquire and renovate parcels and buildings located between Bethel Street, Pauahi Street, Fort Street, and Chaplain Lane in Honolulu, Oahu, for affordable housing purposes. Requires units to be affordable to households having an income that does not exceed a percentage of the area median income. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 728).","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2328/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2328&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824353,"bill_number":"HB2278","title":"Relating To Labeling Of Macadamia Nuts.","description":"Clarifies labeling requirements for macadamia nuts to require a disclosure indicating that a product may contain macadamia nuts not grown in Hawaii if the consumer package contains macadamia nuts grown outside the State. Exempts from the labeling requirements products that contain any other ingredient, except seasonings and flavorings, in addition to macadamia nuts. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-05","last_action":"Act 199, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1300).","last_action_date":"2024-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2278/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2278&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1824354,"bill_number":"HB2251","title":"Relating To Noise Pollution.","description":"Establishes a separate prohibition on driving motor vehicles having noisy mufflers on public highways in high-density areas. Authorizes police officers to conduct examinations and inspections of motor vehicle mufflers in high-density areas. Establishes separate fines for mopeds having noisy exhaust pipes or mufflers that are driven in high-density areas. Defines \"high-density areas\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2251/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2251&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1824355,"bill_number":"HB2262","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Prohibits certain octopus aquaculture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2262/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2262&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1824356,"bill_number":"SB3021","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amounts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:44PM in Conference Room 224.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3021/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3021&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1824357,"bill_number":"HB2303","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Prohibits health maintenance organizations from discriminating against certain health care providers that meet the terms and conditions for participation established by the health maintenance organization.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2303/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2303&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824358,"bill_number":"HB2306","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 House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2306/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2306&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824359,"bill_number":"HB2295","title":"Relating To The Traffic Code.","description":"Authorizes stopping, standing, and parking restrictions and prohibitions on property under jurisdiction of the Director of Transportation and the counties, respectively. Specifies that the counties may issue traffic infractions for violations of any law prohibiting or restricting the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on all highways and county property. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 065, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1166).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2295/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2295&year=2024","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1824360,"bill_number":"SB2946","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to submit to the Legislature annual reports of all university employees who performed work from a location outside of the State for more than sixty consecutive days during the applicable year no later than December 31 of that year. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2946/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2946&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1824361,"bill_number":"HB2283","title":"Relating To Health Care Workers.","description":"Establishes heightened penalties for the assault and terroristic threatening of health care workers. Clarifies the definition of \"terroristic threatening\" to include the methods of contact.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2283/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2283&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1824362,"bill_number":"HB2308","title":"Relating To State Employment.","description":"Prohibits the State or any of its branches, political subdivisions, or agencies from requiring a bachelor's degree as a condition of eligibility for hire to a position in state employment. Establishes exemptions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2308/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2308&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824363,"bill_number":"HB2289","title":"Relating To Election Integrity.","description":"Imposes new security requirements for voting systems. Deems as election fraud certain acts relating to the provision of valuable consideration, including gifts and loans, for the purpose of bribery; election tampering; and security breaches. Appropriates moneys for video security surveillance recording equipment for the state's voting system. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2289/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2289&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1824364,"bill_number":"SB2950","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Amends the definition of \"historic property\" used in historic preservation laws to remove the minimum age and require listing on the Hawaii or national register of historic places or built before August 21, 1959. Broadens exclusions from historic review for certain types of proposed projects on existing privately-owned single-family detached dwelling units or townhouses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2950/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2950&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1824365,"bill_number":"SB3012","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3012/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3012&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1824366,"bill_number":"HB2275","title":"Relating To Home Health Agencies.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish and maintain a complaint registry that contains a record of all complaints filed against home health agencies licensed by the State and post the registry on the Office of Health Care Assurance's website.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2275/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2275&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824367,"bill_number":"SB3001","title":"Relating To Autism.","description":"Appropriates funds to increase the funding for applied behavioral analysis services for persons with autism. Requires the Department of Human Services to obtain maximum federal matching funds and pursue all other funding sources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3001/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3001&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1824368,"bill_number":"HB2286","title":"Relating To Condominium Associations.","description":"Requires fees for attorneys retained by a condominium association to be paid from the association's funds or reserves, except in matters involving the collection of delinquent assessments. Prohibits associations from assessing, demanding, or seeking reimbursement from unit owners for legal fees that are in excess of twenty-five per cent of the original debt. Requires attorneys retained by an association to confine their communications to the board, except when requesting essential information from unit owners, and refrain from billing unit owners directly. Requires attorneys retained by an association for debt collection purposes to abide by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Requires certain information to be included in each billing statement sent by the attorneys retained by an association. Clarifies that costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of an association for foreclosing on a lien must be promptly paid on demand, as long as thirty days have elapsed since a notice of default and intention to foreclose has been served on a unit owner.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2286/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2286&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1824369,"bill_number":"SB2989","title":"Relating To County Ethics Commissions.","description":"Authorizes the Judicial Council to nominate persons for appointment to a county ethics commission; provided that the county's charter or ordinance requires members of the commission to be appointed from nominations made by the Judicial Council.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2989/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2989&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1824370,"bill_number":"SB2973","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a three-year child care pilot grant program to provide grants to employers to assist in offering child care or caregiving support for their employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2973/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2973&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1824373,"bill_number":"SB2953","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Abolishes the boards of registration.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2953/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2953&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824374,"bill_number":"HB2253","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to require all restaurants and hotel establishments to maintain an inventory of an opioid antagonist. Expressly permits law enforcement officers to carry an opioid antagonist while on-duty. Requires funds for the purchase of opioid antagonists used by law enforcement officers employed by a county to be paid for using county funds. Clarifies that emergency personnel and first responders may administer an opioid antagonist to an individual experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Conferees Appointed: Takenouchi, Tarnas, Kitagawa Co-Chairs; Takayama, Tam, Garcia.","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2253/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2253&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1824375,"bill_number":"HB2297","title":"Relating To Greenhouse Gas Emissions.","description":"Requires the Hawaii state energy office to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2297/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2297&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1824376,"bill_number":"HB2299","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 1/1/2025, prohibits restricted use pesticides from being applied within one-half mile of schools during normal school hours and of state or county public parks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2299/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2299&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1824377,"bill_number":"SB2957","title":"Relating To Rose-ringed Parakeets.","description":"Establishes a one-year pilot program to reduce the population of rose-ringed parakeets on Kauai using past research and on-the-ground experience to guide future strategies. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2957/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2957&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824378,"bill_number":"HB2260","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 and that is not in a hotel. Allows admission for individuals 21 years of age or older. Establishes the Hawaii gaming control commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates the state gaming fund and compulsive gambler assistance program. Allocates to the State an amount equal to 70% of profits, with the percentage decreasing 5% each year. Authorizes the State to make grants from revenue received to a nonprofit entity for the benefit of wildfire victims.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2260/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2260&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1824379,"bill_number":"SB2971","title":"Relating To Indecent Exposure.","description":"Raises the criminal penalty for the offense of indecent exposure from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor if the victim is less than sixteen years of age. Provides that the state of mind requirement is not applicable to the fact that the victim is less than sixteen years of age and that the actor is strictly liable with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was less than sixteen years of age.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2971/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2971&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1824380,"bill_number":"HB2242","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds for full-time equivalent career foundations certificate program teachers for McKinley Community School for Adults. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2242/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2242&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1824381,"bill_number":"SB3022","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes a transportation network company, taxicab, and limousine fee. Provides for the deposit of the transportation network company, taxicab, and limousine fees collected into the Safe Routes to School Program special fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3022/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3022&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1824382,"bill_number":"SB2999","title":"Relating To Hawaii Emergency Home Sales Moratorium.","description":"Establishes a temporary restriction that only current and former residents of Hawaii may purchase residential property. Prohibits real estate brokers and real estate salespersons from buying, offering to buy, or negotiating the purchase of residential real estate for someone who is not a current or former resident without disclosing the temporary restriction. Repeals the moratorium when the Governor's last proclamation on affordable housing expires.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HOU/PSM, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2999/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2999&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1824383,"bill_number":"HB2279","title":"Relating To Dam And Reservoir Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to: (1) consider certain insurance coverage in conducting safety inspections relating to dam and reservoir safety; (2) to relax any restrictions and stringent standards on a dam or appurtenance upon verification of certain insurance coverage; and (3) assume that a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is safe absent certain documents. Places the burden of proof on DLNR to find that a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is high risk. Establishes additional requirements for DLNR and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2279/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2279&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1824384,"bill_number":"SB3014","title":"Relating To Hazard Mitigation.","description":"Extends the right to enter private property and remove or stabilize natural hazards that are at risk of harming the public or other properties to the county in which the private property is located and that county's respective mayor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3014/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3014&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1824385,"bill_number":"SB2963","title":"Relating To Feral Animals.","description":"Designates the Department of Land and Natural Resources as the primary agency for the trapping of feral goats, sheep, and pigs. Requires the Department to establish a program to humanely manage populations of feral goats, sheep, and pigs in the State by trapping.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2963/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2963&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1824386,"bill_number":"SB3005","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Establishes the Homeless Services Fund. Amends the conveyance tax rates based on property values. Repeals the conveyance tax rates set separately for conveyances for which the purchasers are ineligible for a county homeowner's exemption on property tax. Exempts from conveyance taxes, conveyances of real property to organizations with certain affordability requirements and to certain nonprofit organizations. Allows collected conveyance taxes to be allocated to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund and Homeless Services Fund and amends the allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for housing projects that are subject to a perpetual affordability requirement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HOU/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3005/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3005&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1824387,"bill_number":"SB3007","title":"Relating To Hiring.","description":"Authorizes a state department, division, or agency, rather than the Department of Human Resources Development, to conduct a minimum qualification review of applicants for vacant positions within the department, division, or agency. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to provide state departments, divisions, and agencies the applications received for vacancies under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3007/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3007&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1824388,"bill_number":"HB2255","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2255/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2255&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1824389,"bill_number":"HB2334","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects In The Eighteenth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the Eighteenth Representative District. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2334/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2334&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1824390,"bill_number":"HB2274","title":"Relating To Family Courts.","description":"Requires the family court circuit of where a person resides is living, or is found, or in which the offense is alleged to have occurred to take jurisdiction for offenses concerning any person who is alleged to have committed an act before achieving eighteen years of age that would constitute a violation or attempted violation of any federal, state, or local law or county ordinance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 02-21-24 2:00PM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2274/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2274&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824391,"bill_number":"SB2956","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 moneys. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2956/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2956&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824392,"bill_number":"HB2249","title":"Relating To Ocean Recreation.","description":"Clarifies that violation of part I of chapter 200, HRS, relating to ocean recreation and coastal areas, or any rules adopted thereunder shall be subject to criminal penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2249/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2249&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1824393,"bill_number":"SB2972","title":"Relating To Disaster Preparedness.","description":"Requires all high-occupancy public buildings constructed after January 1, 2025, to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes, as determined by wind zone maps, and be used as shelters in the event of an emergency. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2972/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2972&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1824394,"bill_number":"SB2976","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Requires each county board of water supply or water board to prioritize the sustainable recharge of aquifers, ensure the health of watersheds, and, when allocating water for new development, prioritize the development of affordable housing over other types of development. Provides that these requirements shall not be construed to affect allocations of water for agricultural purposes or developments under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2976/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2976&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1824395,"bill_number":"HB2311","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Clarifies that the areas appurtenant to a multi-unit dwelling that are restricted to residents are included as dwellings for the purposes of prosecuting offenses under burglary in the first degree. Allows the owner of a multi-unit building, owner of an individual unit, property manager, or an authorized representative of the condominium association to act as a complainant for the purpose of investigating and prosecuting a burglary in the first degree in a multi-unit building. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2311/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2311&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824396,"bill_number":"HB2254","title":"Relating To Employees.","description":"Allows state departments to participate in temporary employee interchanges with private sector organizations, including nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Limits the term for a temporary employee interchange with a private sector organization to no more than four continuous months. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Nakashima, Ward excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2254/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2254&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1824397,"bill_number":"HB2246","title":"Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts.","description":"Transfers the awarding and administration of certain cultural grants from the Hawaii Tourism Authority to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and establishes a standing selection committee within the Foundation to review and award the cultural grants. Appropriates funds for grant administrator positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2246/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2246&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1824398,"bill_number":"SB2969","title":"Relating To Access For Reproductive Care.","description":"Clarifies the State's midwifery law to permit care by extended family, cultural supporters, or others with whom a woman chooses to give birth. Specifies that nothing in the midwifery law shall prohibit or restrict healing practices by traditional healers of any ethnic culture or religious faith or their students; limit, alter, or adversely impact any religion or ethnic cultural practices; or prohibit or interfere with a person's right to choose where and with whom the person gives birth.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2969/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2969&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1824399,"bill_number":"HB2277","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2277/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2277&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1824400,"bill_number":"SB2961","title":"Relating To Agricultural Workforce Housing.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2961/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2961&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1824401,"bill_number":"SB2955","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2955/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2955&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824402,"bill_number":"HB2332","title":"Relating To Mauna Kea.","description":"Requires rent on Mauna Kea to be commensurate with rents charged for similar astronomical observatories globally. Provides that in leases negotiated by the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority reserved viewing or observing time shall not be accepted in lieu of rent.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2332/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2332&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1824403,"bill_number":"HB2310","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 House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2310/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2310&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824404,"bill_number":"SB2979","title":"Relating To Lahaina Wildfire Recovery.","description":"Establishes the Lahaina Recovery Oversight Commission within the Department of Accounting and General Services to oversee and guide the recovery of Lahaina from the 2023 wildfires. Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to assist in establishing a website for the Commission. Requires annual reports. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2979/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2979&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1824405,"bill_number":"SB2990","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Prohibits the purchase and sale of a motor vehicle to another individual who is not duly licensed to operate that category of motor vehicle. Prohibits the registered owner of a motor vehicle from allowing an individual who is not duly licensed to operate that category of motor vehicle to operate the vehicle. Imposes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2990/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2990&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1824406,"bill_number":"HB2325","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Appropriates funds for the continued implementation of the Return-to-Home Pilot Program, established pursuant to Act 94, SLH 2023, to provide eligible homeless individuals with assistance in reuniting with family and relatives in their home state. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Takayama excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2325/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2325&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824407,"bill_number":"SB2949","title":"Relating To Contractors.","description":"Removes the leasing restriction on owner-builders who obtain an owner-builder exemption to act as their own general contractor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2949/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2949&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1824408,"bill_number":"HB2245","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for an artificial intelligence government services pilot program to provide certain government services to the public through an internet portal that uses artificial intelligence technologies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2245/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2245&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1824409,"bill_number":"HB2323","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to create and distribute to the parents and guardians of students a firearms access prevention and secure storage model notice.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2323/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2323&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824410,"bill_number":"HB2269","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a study on the potential impacts of permitting the sale of aerial devices in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2269/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2269&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1824411,"bill_number":"HB2292","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing Development.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for the establishment and hiring of project manager III positions to aid in the development of affordable housing options in the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2292/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2292&year=2024","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1824412,"bill_number":"SB3017","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Independence Day.","description":"Establishes \"La Ku oko a\", Hawaiian Independence Day, as a state holiday to be observed annually on November 28th.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TCA/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3017/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3017&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1824413,"bill_number":"SB2993","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits any operator, transient accommodations broker, or person from offering, listing, advertising, and displaying a rate that does not include all resort fees. Requires all operators, transient accommodations brokers, and persons to include all taxes and fees imposed by a government on a transient accommodation. Establish penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2993/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2993&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1824414,"bill_number":"HB2273","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Requires special sentencing of habitual violent felons. Requires the Department of Law enforcement, in collaboration with the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions, to work with Weed & Seed Hawaii, Inc., to expand Weed & Seed Hawaii, Inc.'s site programs statewide, beginning with the Waianae Coast of Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2273/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2273&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1824415,"bill_number":"HB2304","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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2304/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2304&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824416,"bill_number":"HB2327","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to partner with the property owner of 1021 Smith Street in Honolulu, Oahu, to create 60 units of affordable rental housing at that site. Requires units to be affordable to households having an income that does not exceed an unspecified percentage of the area median income, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, for at least 60 years. Exempts contracts from low-bid requirements. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2327/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2327&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824417,"bill_number":"SB2988","title":"Relating To The Hawaii State Planning Act.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii State Planning Act Phase II Update Task Force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2988/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2988&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1824418,"bill_number":"HB2228","title":"Relating To The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to establish a pilot program to allow inmates to perform work for the State. Sunsets on 6/30/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on CMV/LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2228/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2228&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1824419,"bill_number":"HB2307","title":"Relating To Pass-through Entity Taxation.","description":"For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023, adds a definition for \"qualified member\" and repeals the definitions for \"direct member\" and \"indirect member\" as used in the State's pass-through entity taxation election law. For pass-through entities electing to pay Hawaii income taxes at the entity level, allows certain qualified members entitled to a tax credit to use the credit against the member's net income tax liability in subsequent years until exhausted.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2307/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2307&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824420,"bill_number":"HB2233","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Prohibits private and state workforce development programs from rejecting an applicant who is 18 years of age or younger based solely on the applicant's active sentence of probation; provided that the applicant is in full compliance with any court-ordered requirements or conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2233/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2233&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1824421,"bill_number":"SB2959","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a refundable income tax credit for medically-related travel expenses not covered or compensated by insurance or otherwise. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2959/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2959&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1824422,"bill_number":"HB2319","title":"Relating To The Department Of Accounting And General Services.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to directly hire persons exempt from civil service and collective bargaining requirements. Exempts DAGS employees from civil service.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2319/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2319&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824423,"bill_number":"SB2987","title":"Relating To Teacher Housing.","description":"Establishes the Teacher Home Assistance Program to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide housing vouchers to certain teachers who are employed by the Department of Education and commit to teach at hard-to-fill schools and charter schools for no less than 5 years. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 20242025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2987/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2987&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1824424,"bill_number":"HB2330","title":"Relating To Automated External Defibrillators.","description":"No later than January 1, 2025, requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to install and maintain automated external defibrillators in certain state buildings. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide trainings on the use of automated external defibrillators for certain state employees and security staff. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2330/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2330&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1824425,"bill_number":"HB2247","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Extends the date after which primary caregivers will no longer be authorized to cultivate cannabis for a qualifying patient to 12/31/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA/AGR, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2247/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2247&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1824426,"bill_number":"SB2985","title":"Relating To Water Systems.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to acquire all West Maui water systems by eminent domain and hold the water systems in trust for the County of Maui to manage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2985/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2985&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1824427,"bill_number":"HB2312","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires employees, applicants, and contracted vendors of condominium associations in employment positions that grant access to security cameras and footage to undergo a background check and be licensed consistent with the requirements in chapter 463, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2312/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2312&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824428,"bill_number":"SB2967","title":"Relating To State Vehicles.","description":"Mandates that fifty per cent of all heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet be hydrogen or battery electric vehicles by an unspecified date. Mandates that one hundred per cent of all heavy-duty motor vehicles in the State's fleet be hydrogen or battery electric vehicles by December 31, 2035. Defines heavy-duty motor vehicle and hydrogen vehicle. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2967/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2967&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1824429,"bill_number":"HB2252","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Establishes the offense of habitual violent misdemeanor crime.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2252/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2252&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1824430,"bill_number":"HB2316","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. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-24-24 2:30PM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2316/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2316&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824431,"bill_number":"SB2982","title":"Relating To Regenerative Tourism.","description":"Establishes the regenerative tourism program with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to increase regenerative tourism. Establishes a grant program. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2982/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2982&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1824432,"bill_number":"HB2261","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Amends the definition of \"historic property\" used in historic preservation laws to only include property listed on the Hawaii or National Register of Historic Places or built before 8/21/1959. Require historic review for proposed projects on existing privately-owned single-family detached dwelling units or townhouses only if the unit or townhouse is historic property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2261/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2261&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1824433,"bill_number":"SB3016","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Flag.","description":"Allows all United States military reservations and military training facilities in the State to display the Hawaiian flag. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3016/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3016&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1824434,"bill_number":"SB2962","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AEN/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2962/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2962&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1824435,"bill_number":"HB2271","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2025, 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 House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2271/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2271&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1824436,"bill_number":"HB2240","title":"Relating To Hawaii Educator Loans.","description":"Opens eligibility under the Hawaii Educator Loan Program for students and teachers who agree to teach as a full-time teacher in a public charter school. Decreases the service requirement for total loan forgiveness to five years and increases the percent of the total loan award to be waived annually under the Hawaii Educator Loan Program. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii educator loan program revolving fund to provide financial assistance for students participating under the Hawaii educator loan program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2240/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2240&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1824437,"bill_number":"HB2268","title":"Relating To Water Quality.","description":"Clarifies the level of environmental restoration owners and operators of underground storage tanks or tank systems that had a confirmed release must satisfy by requiring the removal of all jet fuel, including fuel additives and all compounds resulting from the degradation of jet fuel or jet fuel additives or the reaction of jet fuel or jet fuel additives with water or other chemicals. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that the detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EEP, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2268/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2268&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1824438,"bill_number":"HB2302","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2302/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2302&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1824439,"bill_number":"HB2266","title":"Relating To Tort Liability.","description":"Permanently reinstates the liability protections previously afforded to county lifeguards providing services at state beach parks or in the ocean.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2266/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2266&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1824440,"bill_number":"HB2241","title":"Relating To Civil Air Patrol.","description":"Appropriates funds for civilian auxiliary aviation services performed by the Civil Air Patrol. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2042. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-24 4:00PM; Conference Room 016.","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2241/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2241&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1824441,"bill_number":"SB2992","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2024, and every ten years thereafter, requires the Department of Health to convene an Advisory Committee on Mental Health Code Review. Requires reports to the Legislature after each convening of the Advisory Committee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2992/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2992&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1824442,"bill_number":"HB2296","title":"Relating To Renewable Fuel.","description":"Establishes a tax credit for the import of renewable fuel. Updates the renewable fuels production tax credit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2296/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2296&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1824443,"bill_number":"HB2321","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 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit a progress and final report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2321/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2321&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824444,"bill_number":"HB2324","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds for prefabricated, modular, or kauhale-type housing for homeless individuals and low-income households. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2324/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2324&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824445,"bill_number":"SB2983","title":"Relating To Solicitation Of Funds From The Public.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, authorizes the Department of the Attorney General to regulate charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities. Includes provisions relating to the misuse of funds. Imposes vicarious liability upon a platform charity for a charitable fundraising platform's misuse of funds, and vice versa. Takes effect 1/1/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 205, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1306).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2983/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2983&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1824446,"bill_number":"HB2250","title":"Relating To Crisis Intervention.","description":"Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to coordinate crisis intervention training for state and county law enforcement agencies and crisis intervention officers. Requires the Department of Health to certify crisis intervention officers. Defines \"crisis intervention officer\". Authorizes crisis intervention officers to order persons determined to be imminently dangerous to themselves or others to be transported to a designated behavioral health crisis center. Establishes positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2250/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2250&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1824447,"bill_number":"SB3002","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 Task Force on Mobility Management, established pursuant to Act 214, SLH 2013, in consultation with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Executive Office on Aging and other stakeholder groups. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 694).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3002/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3002&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1824448,"bill_number":"SB3019","title":"Relating To Mental Health Treatment.","description":"Authorizes, and establishes a regulatory framework for, the administration of psilocybin for therapeutic use.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3019/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3019&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1824449,"bill_number":"HB2232","title":"Relating To Weapons.","description":"Requires the Department of the Attorney General to publish annual reports regarding certain protective and restraining orders, firearms, and electric guns. Authorizes persons subject to certain protective and restraining orders to possess or control firearms, ammunition, or electric guns in the course of employment, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2232/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2232&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1824450,"bill_number":"HB2272","title":"Relating To A State Lottery.","description":"Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of a state lottery.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2272/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2272&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1824451,"bill_number":"SB2958","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. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 178, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2958/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2958&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824452,"bill_number":"SB2984","title":"Relating To Small Business.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Capital Loan Revolving Fund to be used to make loans to businesses located in nationally-declared disaster areas relating to the 2023 Maui wildfires and to, in part, administer the Maui Business Bridge Grants Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2984/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2984&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1824453,"bill_number":"HB2276","title":"Relating To Smoking.","description":"Establishes a Smoking Sensor Rebate Program under the Department of Health to offer a rebate for installation of smoking sensors that can detect a smoking incident within smoking-prohibited areas. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2276/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2276&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824454,"bill_number":"HB2288","title":"Relating To Agrivoltaics.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop tax incentives, rebates, grants, and loan programs to incentivize and provide financing for agrivoltaic farms and solar energy systems on certain agricultural land. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AGR/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2288/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2288&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1824455,"bill_number":"HB2230","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Requires the Law Enforcement Standards Board to develop, and each department employing law enforcement officers to implement, a structured health intervention program to support law enforcement officers' physical and mental health. Takes effect 7/1/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2230/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2230&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1824456,"bill_number":"SB2954","title":"Relating To Administrative Fees.","description":"Statutorily establishes a Department of Land and Natural Resources transaction fee for each recording in the Bureau of Conveyances and Land Court. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt, amend, or repeal administrative fees, including transaction fees, for recordings in the Bureau of Conveyances and Land Court separate from the administrative rulemaking process. Amends the authorized uses of moneys in the bureau of conveyances special fund. Repeals language that required the Bureau of Conveyances' microfilm fees to be established by rules. Effective 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2954/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2954&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824457,"bill_number":"SB3020","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3020/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3020&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1824458,"bill_number":"HB2318","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act.","description":"Exempts planned community associations and condominium associations from the quorum and voting requirements under the Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 738).","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2318/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2318&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824459,"bill_number":"SB2964","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Authorizes independent generators of renewable energy to wheel the renewable energy transmitted and used to produce hydrogen, subject to certain conditions determined by the Public Utilities Commission. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2964/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2964&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1824460,"bill_number":"HB2313","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Repeals the cutoff date of Act 196, SLH 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. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2313/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2313&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824461,"bill_number":"HB2237","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Repeals the hazard mitigation special fund, pursuant to a recommendation made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 23-16. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2237/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2237&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1824462,"bill_number":"HB2234","title":"Relating To Civil Legal Services.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Judiciary to develop a three-year civil legal services pilot program to provide civil legal services at no cost to eligible parties. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2234/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2234&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1824463,"bill_number":"HB2235","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Reclassifies or repeals certain non-general funds of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, pursuant to the recommendations made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 2306. Exempts the boiler and elevator special fund from central services expenses. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2235/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2235&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1824502,"bill_number":"HB2394","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Amends various provisions of the Insurance Code to update and improve existing provisions. Defines \"dormant captive insurance company\", sets out a procedure to apply for a certificate of dormancy, and exempts certified dormant captive insurance companies from certain tax and reporting requirements. Includes in the term \"trade name\", names under which individuals or business entities are conducting business or doing business as. 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. Amends the definitions of \"controlled unaffiliated business\" and \"participant\" as applied to captive insurance companies. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 069, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1170).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2394/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2394&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824503,"bill_number":"HB2436","title":"Relating To Medical Care For Minors.","description":"Authorizes minors who are fourteen years of age or older to consent to medical care and services for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, and family planning services, including the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Requires health insurance plans and health care providers to maintain confidentiality policies and practices. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Kong, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2436/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2436&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824504,"bill_number":"HB2373","title":"Making Emergency Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Makes emergency 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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2373/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2373&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824507,"bill_number":"HB2446","title":"Relating To Parking For Disabled Persons.","description":"Authorizes the Examiner of Drivers to suspend the driver's license of a person who violates certain regulations relating to the use of disability parking permits. Requires the court to distribute fifty per cent of any fine imposed on a person who violates certain regulations for the use of disability parking permits to the law enforcement agency that issued the citation. Authorizes each county to enact 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 ordinances. Authorizes officials appointed by a county to enter the property of places of public accommodation to enforce violations of the county ordinances. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 685).","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2446/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2446&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824508,"bill_number":"SB3178","title":"Relating To Tax Administration.","description":"Permanently exempts senior software developers in the Department of Taxation from civil service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3178/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3178&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824509,"bill_number":"SB3173","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, 2023.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3173/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3173&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824511,"bill_number":"SB3158","title":"Relating To Updating Public Land Leases Issued Pursuant To Chapter 171, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Requires that lease extensions approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources be drafted on forms that reflect contemporary leasing practices and policies of the Board, and which shall control over conflicting or inconsistent provisions in the lease being extended. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3158/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3158&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824513,"bill_number":"SB3039","title":"Relating To Arrest By Federal Officers.","description":"Authorizes law enforcement officers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to effect arrests under the Hawaii Penal Code in limited circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3039/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3039&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824514,"bill_number":"HB2469","title":"Relating To Updating Public Land Leases Issued Pursuant To Chapter 171, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Requires that lease extensions approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources (Board) be drafted on forms that reflect contemporary leasing practices and policies of the Board, and which shall control over conflicting or inconsistent provisions in the lease being extended.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2469/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2469&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824516,"bill_number":"SB3087","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Authorizes early learning programs to be established on public school campuses and other available public buildings. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 152, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1253).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3087/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3087&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824518,"bill_number":"SB3054","title":"Relating To Transit-oriented Development Planning.","description":"Amends the membership of the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development to replace the Director of Law Enforcement with the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3054/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3054&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824519,"bill_number":"SB3042","title":"Relating To Criminal Justice Data Sharing Groups.","description":"Amends the Criminal Justice Data Sharing Working Group to combine its members and functions with certain members and functions of the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission to increase efficiency and effectiveness and eliminate redundancy. Repeals chapter 134C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which established the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3042/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3042&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824520,"bill_number":"SB3193","title":"Relating To Cigarette Taxes.","description":"Increases the cigarette tax and amends the cigarette tax disposition of revenues by allocating the increase in the cigarette tax amount to the Hawaii cancer research special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3193/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3193&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824522,"bill_number":"SCR9","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waialae-iki, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Existing Revetment, 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 Waialae-iki, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Existing Revetment, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR9/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=9&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824524,"bill_number":"HB2356","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"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. Adds purchasing of renewable energy technology systems as an eligible expense, and clarifies that training on new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense, for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2356/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2356&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824525,"bill_number":"SB3083","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Amends various sections of article 11 of the Insurance Code to adopt revisions to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Model No. 440, Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Act. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 084, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1185).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3083/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3083&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824527,"bill_number":"SB3076","title":"Relating To Installment Loans.","description":"Focuses the law on its intended scope, installment lenders, and clarifies that the law is not intended to eliminate the ability of lenders to make low interest rate loans under the interest and usury law. Removes the term \"consumer loan\" to consistently use the defined term \"installment loan\" in the statute.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3076/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3076&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824528,"bill_number":"HB2370","title":"Relating To The Stadium Authority.","description":"Clarifies requirements to establish a quorum to do business and validate acts of the Stadium Authority. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 677).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2370/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2370&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824531,"bill_number":"HB2406","title":"Relating To State Finances.","description":"Establishes the Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to minimize the impacts of, and respond to, climate crises. Imposes an additional $25 dollar tax on transient accommodations. Allocates a portion of transient accommodations tax revenue to the Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund. Narrows the transient accommodations tax exemption for accommodations furnished at no charge or on a complimentary or gratuitous basis to accommodations for the purpose of providing emergency housing to persons displaced as a result of a state of emergency or state disaster. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EET/WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2406/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2406&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824532,"bill_number":"HB2369","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community-based Economic Development Technical And Financial Assistance Program.","description":"Increases the maximum interest rate on Community-Based Economic Development loans to ten per cent. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 068, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1169).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2369/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2369&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824534,"bill_number":"SB3134","title":"Relating To The Testing Of Cannabis And Manufactured Cannabis Products.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to implement a post-market testing program to verify the labeling on cannabis and manufactured cannabis products and monitor the shelf lives of cannabis and manufactured cannabis products.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3134/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3134&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824535,"bill_number":"HB2465","title":"Relating To Regulation Of Archaeological Activities.","description":"Clarifies that failure to comply with approved mitigation commitments, conduct an archaeological inventory survey, or comply with other administrative requirements pertaining to archaeology approved by the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall result in civil and administrative violations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2465/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2465&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824537,"bill_number":"HB2437","title":"Relating To Emergency Aeromedical Services.","description":"Establishes an Emergency Aeromedical Services Partnership Program to be administered by the Department of Health in counties with a population less than 500,000. Requires cost-sharing for program operations and maintenance and revenue sharing between the State and the County of Hawaii, the County of Kauai, and the County of Maui. Authorizes deposits into the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund. Requires rulemaking.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HLT/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2437/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2437&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824538,"bill_number":"SB3167","title":"Relating To The Pacific Marine Fisheries Compact.","description":"Authorizes the Governor to execute a compact on behalf of the State to cooperate in the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. Establishes procedures for selection and succession of commissioners. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3167/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3167&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824540,"bill_number":"HB2411","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Renames the Hawaii Health Corps Program to the Hawaii Rural Health Care Provider Loan Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2411/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2411&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824542,"bill_number":"SB3057","title":"Relating To Energy Efficiency.","description":"Allows the department of planning for each county to approve a variance for the installation of solar water heater systems. Authorizes the department of planning for each county to impose and collect fees for the administration of the solar water heater system variances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3057/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3057&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824543,"bill_number":"HB2462","title":"Relating To The Electronic Prescription Accountability System.","description":"Clarifies who may access information stored in the electronic prescription accountability system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2462/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2462&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824544,"bill_number":"HB2435","title":"Relating To Licensing.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Health to permit synchronous online access to apply for marriage and civil union licenses in lieu of in-person applications, as specified in rules adopted by the Department of Health. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 072, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1173).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2435/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2435&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824547,"bill_number":"HB2479","title":"Relating To The Taking Of Marine Deposits.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to approve permits for research, education, management, or propagation purposes that include the taking of sand, dead coral or coral rubble, rocks, soil, and other marine deposits seaward from the shoreline. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2479/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2479&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824548,"bill_number":"SB3073","title":"Relating To The School Facilities Special Fund.","description":"Changes the means of financing for a portion of funds appropriated for deposit into the school facilities special fund to expand pre-kindergarten student capacity within the State from general funds to general obligation bond funds. Extends the lapse date of the funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3073/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3073&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824549,"bill_number":"HB2489","title":"Relating To Tax Administration.","description":"Exempts senior software developers in the Department of Taxation from civil service. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 079, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1180).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2489/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2489&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824551,"bill_number":"SB3080","title":"Relating To Telecommunications Access For Individuals With Print Disabilities.","description":"Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission under the Universal Service Program may provide, and may use funds from the Universal Service Fund to provide, free telecommunications access to certain individuals with a print disability.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3080/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3080&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824553,"bill_number":"SB3107","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HWN/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3107/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3107&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824554,"bill_number":"SB3099","title":"Relating To The Employees Retirement System.","description":"Reduces the minimum number of years of credited service qualified Tier 2 Employees' Retirement System members must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes from ten years to five years. Appropriates funds for investments of the ERS. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3099/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3099&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824555,"bill_number":"SB3061","title":"Relating To The Solar Energy Storage Loan Program.","description":"Clarifies part III of Act 164, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, as it pertains to the appropriation for the Solar Energy Storage Loan Program. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3061/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3061&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824558,"bill_number":"SB3084","title":"Relating To The Hawaii National Guard.","description":"Exempts Hawaii National Guard service members activated by the Governor or the Governor's designated representative to state active duty from enrollment in the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to LGO/CMV, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3084/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3084&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824559,"bill_number":"SB3063","title":"Making Emergency Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Units (2), (3), (4), (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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3063/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3063&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824560,"bill_number":"HB2409","title":"Relating To A State Fire Marshal's Office.","description":"Reestablishes the State Fire Marshal's Office within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2409/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2409&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824563,"bill_number":"HB2377","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Adjust funding for Department of Public Safety programs for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability for departments to transfer funds between programs. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-24","last_action":"Act 026, 05/23/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1126).","last_action_date":"2024-05-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2377/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2377&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824564,"bill_number":"HB2456","title":"Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substance Act.","description":"Updates chapter 329, HRS, to make it consistent with amendments in the Federal Controlled Substances Act as required under section 329-11, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2456/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2456&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824565,"bill_number":"SB3109","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Establishes the Act 279 Special Fund until 6/30/2026. Deposits certain unexpended and unencumbered funds appropriated through Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, that are set to lapse on 6/30/2024 into the Act 279 Special Fund and appropriates funds out of the special fund. Lapses unencumbered monies from the appropriation out of the Act 279 Special Fund on 6/30/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-01","last_action":"Act 125, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1226).","last_action_date":"2024-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3109/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3109&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824566,"bill_number":"SB3067","title":"Relating To The Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund.","description":"Moves the Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund into the state treasury and makes other housekeeping amendments relating to the Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3067/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3067&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824569,"bill_number":"SB3142","title":"Relating To Water Infrastructure.","description":"Authorizes the Governor or a state official with authorization from the Governor to transfer federal capitalization grant funds between the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund, in accordance with title 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 35.3530(c). Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 694).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3142/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3142&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824570,"bill_number":"HB2386","title":"Relating To The Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund.","description":"Clarifies the eligibility to recover from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund to include consumers aggrieved by the conduct of a mortgage loan originator licensee. Allows for the annual use of $50,000 of the fund for training the Division of Financial Institutions and its attorneys relating to the residential mortgage industry, providing training to licensees, developing educational materials for licensees in the area relating to licensure under this chapter, and educating the public in the area relating to residential mortgage loans. Increases the restitution available to consumers from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund to the amount of $150,000, bringing consistency to sections 454F-41 and 454F-42, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2386/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2386&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824571,"bill_number":"SB3085","title":"Relating To The Hawaii National Guard.","description":"Authorizes the payment of allowances for TRICARE Reserve Select coverages to junior officers, warrant officers, or enlisted personnel of the Hawaii National Guard ordered to active duty for more than thirty days in service to the State. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to LGO/CMV, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3085/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3085&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824574,"bill_number":"SB3046","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Repeals the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Homebuyers' Club Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HOU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3046/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3046&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824575,"bill_number":"SB3106","title":"Relating To The Commission On Water Resource Management.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson'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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3106/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3106&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824576,"bill_number":"SB3114","title":"Relating To The Child Abuse And Neglect Central Registry.","description":"Clarifies that a confirmed report of harm or threatened harm, as defined in chapter 587A, HRS, or child abuse and neglect, as defined in chapter 350, HRS, will result in the perpetrator's name being maintained in the central registry. Clarifies when a confirmed report may be expunged from the central registry, and establishes a process for expungement upon request. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3114/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3114&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824579,"bill_number":"HB2382","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Clarifies the Employees' Retirement System's eligibility requirement definitions for service-connected disability and accidental death benefits. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2382/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2382&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824580,"bill_number":"HB2352","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Exempts the administrator of the Law Enforcement Standards Board from civil service laws. Clarifies membership and certain powers and duties of the Law Enforcement Standards Board and establishes new deadlines for the completion of board responsibilities. Adds to the membership of the Law Enforcement Standards Board a member selected by the union representing police officers in the State. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 247, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1352).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2352/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2352&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824581,"bill_number":"SB3143","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Health.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation for asbestos remediation to temporarily relocate Department of Health offices and begin preliminary planning for the redevelopment of the Kinau Hale site. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3143/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3143&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824582,"bill_number":"HB2340","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":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Act 048, 06/19/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1148).","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2340/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2340&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824585,"bill_number":"HB2470","title":"Relating To Contested Cases.","description":"Clarifies that a contested case hearing is not required when an identical or substantially similar administrative matter has been finally adjudicated. Includes administrative contested case proceedings within the scope of the vexatious litigant statute. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2470/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2470&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824586,"bill_number":"HB2421","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation as an ex officio nonvoting member.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2421/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2421&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824587,"bill_number":"SB3149","title":"Relating To Homeland Security.","description":"Enhances sharing of critical infrastructure information between infrastructure owners and operators and the state government. Defines and protects \"critical infrastructure information\" that is crucial for direct support of the security and resilience of the State of Hawaii. Provides homeland security partners reassurance that their proprietary information provided to the State of Hawaii government will be protected from disclosure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3149/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3149&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824589,"bill_number":"SB3048","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office.","description":"Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3048/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3048&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824591,"bill_number":"SB3123","title":"Relating To Access To Vital Records For The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to access vital records for purposes of verifying Native Hawaiian ancestry for beneficiary programs. Requires the Department of Health and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement to assure appropriate access and handling of confidential records and sealed records that have been unsealed pursuant to court order. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-01","last_action":"Act 122, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1223).","last_action_date":"2024-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3123/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3123&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824592,"bill_number":"HB2447","title":"Relating To Parking For Disabled Persons.","description":"Establishes a disability travel placard to be issued to an existing permittee for use at the travel destination. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS/TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2447/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2447&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824594,"bill_number":"SB3136","title":"Relating To Parking For Disabled Persons.","description":"Establishes a travel placard to be issued to an existing permittee, allowing the person to park a vehicle at a Hawaii airport or port reserved accessible parking space and take the second placard for use at the travel destination.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS/TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3136/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3136&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824596,"bill_number":"HB2445","title":"Relating To The Testing Of Cannabis And Manufactured Cannabis Products.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to implement a post-market testing program to verify the labeling on cannabis and manufactured cannabis products and monitor the shelf lives of cannabis and manufactured cannabis products.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA/AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2445/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2445&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824597,"bill_number":"HB2358","title":"Relating To Environmental Impact Statements.","description":"Exempts from environmental impact statement requirements certain affordable housing projects. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2358/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2358&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824598,"bill_number":"SB3192","title":"Relating To University Of Hawaii Research.","description":"Makes permanent the Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program established within the University of Hawaii. Takes effect 6/29/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 116, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3192/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3192&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824600,"bill_number":"HB2364","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Amends the conveyance tax rate for certain properties. Exempts conveyances of certain real property from the conveyance tax. Establishes a new conveyance tax rate for multifamily residential properties. 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 Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the purpose of funding infrastructure programs in transit-oriented development areas. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on HOU/WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-19-24 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2364/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2364&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824602,"bill_number":"SB3105","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Requires the Director of Taxation to develop and administer a one-time tax amnesty program that would waive criminal prosecution, fines, penalties, and interest related to general excise tax and transient accommodations tax for qualified owners who convert an eligible property to a long-term rental through a two-year written resident lease agreement, subject to certain conditions. Provides a conveyance tax exemption for certain real property furnished as a transient accommodation during the period from January 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024. Provides an income tax exemption for capital gains from the sale of certain short-term rental properties furnished as transient accommodation and closing after June 30, 2024, and before January 1, 2026, subject to certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EET, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3105/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3105&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824603,"bill_number":"SB3181","title":"Relating To Commercial Driver's Licenses.","description":"Revises sections 286-239 and 286-240, HRS, to meet new federal regulations for commercial driver's licenses when the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse prohibits a driver from operating a commercial vehicle due to alcohol and drug violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3181/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3181&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824605,"bill_number":"SB3069","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Budget And Finance.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation to provide special funds for disbursements of moneys in the Mass Transit Special Fund.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3069/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3069&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824607,"bill_number":"SB3029","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. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2023-2024. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3029/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3029&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824608,"bill_number":"SB3113","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Increases the allowable loan term for direct loans provided by DHHL to be forty years, instead of thirty years, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3113/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3113&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824610,"bill_number":"HB2337","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Replaces representatives from the sugar and pineapple industries with representatives of the coffee and diversified agriculture industries on the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 183, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1284).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2337/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2337&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824611,"bill_number":"SB3066","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Appropriates general funds to various programs for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability for departments to transfer funds between programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3066/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3066&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824613,"bill_number":"HB2424","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Increases the allowable loan term for direct loans provided by DHHL to be forty years, instead of thirty years, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2424/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2424&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824614,"bill_number":"SB3155","title":"Relating To Public Land Liability.","description":"Abolishes the Task Force on Beach and Water Safety and the Risk Assessment Working Group. Requires the design and placement of warning signs, devices, and systems to be approved by the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources for state beach parks and the county mayors for county beach parks.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3155/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3155&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824616,"bill_number":"HB2471","title":"Relating To Inspections On Public Land.","description":"Establishes a statutory framework for inspections by the Department of Land and Natural Resources of public land subject to certain leases or licenses, including inspections of structures or buildings by third-party inspectors contracted by the Department. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 220, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1321).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2471/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2471&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824617,"bill_number":"SB3162","title":"Relating To Conservation Mitigation Programs.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to operate and approve conservation bank and conservation in-lieu fee mitigation programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3162/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3162&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824619,"bill_number":"HB2338","title":"Relating To The Strategic Plan To Increase Food Production And Food Security.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Office of the Governor, to update and supplement the 2020 strategic plan to increase Hawaii's food production and food security. Requires the Department of Agriculture to submit a report to the Legislature 20 days prior to 2025 regular session. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2338/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2338&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824621,"bill_number":"SB3135","title":"Relating To Parking For Disabled Persons.","description":"Authorizes the Examiner of Drivers to suspend the driver's license of a person using a parking permit issued to a deceased person who was deceased when the permit was issued to obtain parking privileges. Provides that fifty per cent of any fine imposed for violating part III of chapter 291, HRS, is remitted to the law enforcement agency that issued the citation. Authorizes each county to enact 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 ordinances. Authorizes officials appointed by a county to enter the property of places of public accommodation to enforce violations of the county ordinances. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3135/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3135&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824622,"bill_number":"SB3166","title":"Relating To Commercial Ocean Recreation Operations.","description":"Specifies that the Department of Land and Natural Resources can issue new ocean recreation commercial use permits by unsealed public auction. Revises provisions relating to boating and ocean recreation fees and permits. Specifies how commercial use permits may be issued where a permit limit has been exceeded.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3166/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3166&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824624,"bill_number":"SB3185","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Amends chapter 103D, HRS, to add to part III a new section allowing an alternative procurement method when the federal government provides for or approves the alternative procurement method, and the head of the purchasing agency makes a written determination that it is neither practicable nor advantageous to use the existing statutory procurement methods. Amends sections 103D-102(b)(4) and 103D-102(b)(4)(L), HRS, to exempt certain construction procurement from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code when it is neither practicable nor advantageous to the State. Amends section 103D-301, HRS, methods of source selection, to add the alternative procurement method. Amends section 103D-405, HRS, to allow the Chief Procurement Officer to provide a waiver for certain outside contractors that participated in the development of a solicitation package that would otherwise be precluded from bidding on or receiving a contract. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3185/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3185&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824626,"bill_number":"HB2371","title":"Relating To A Climate Adaption And Resilience Implementation Plan.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop and publish a statewide climate adaptation and resilience implementation plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2371/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2371&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824627,"bill_number":"HB2353","title":"Relating To Criminal Justice Data Sharing Groups.","description":"Establishes the Criminal Justice Data Sharing and Research Group to consolidate the efforts of the Criminal Justice Data Sharing Working Group and the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2353/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2353&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824628,"bill_number":"SB3095","title":"Relating To State Finances.","description":"Establishes the Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to minimize the impacts of, and respond to, climate crises funded by a $25 tax on transient accommodations. Exempts certain housing used for emergencies during a state disaster from the Transient Accommodations Tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN/EET, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3095/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3095&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824630,"bill_number":"HB2365","title":"Relating To Transit-oriented Development Planning.","description":"Replaces the Director of Law Enforcement with the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation on the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-29","last_action":"Act 028, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1128).","last_action_date":"2024-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2365/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2365&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824632,"bill_number":"SB3139","title":"Relating To Crisis Services.","description":"Establishes a Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program within the Department of Health to expand existing services to divert certain persons experiencing mental health disorders and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders to appropriate health care systems and services. Defines \"mental health emergency worker\". Requires the Department of Health to establish standards and rules for the designation of mental health emergency workers. With regards to emergency examination and hospitalization of persons who are deemed imminently dangerous to self or others, clarifies when a law enforcement officer may gain control of the person and the procedures the officer shall take to call for assistance from a mental health emergency worker; allows the person to be transported to facilities designated by the Director of Health in addition to licensed psychiatric facilities; and allows a person to be transported to a behavioral health crisis center designated by the Director of Health if a Crisis Intervention Officer has probable cause to believe that the person is imminently dangerous to self or others, as determined by a mental health emergency worker. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 086, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1187).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3139/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3139&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824633,"bill_number":"HB2432","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's powers relating to housing projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2432/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2432&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824634,"bill_number":"HB2442","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2442/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2442&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824637,"bill_number":"HB2355","title":"Relating To Tax Credit For Research Activities.","description":"Extends the sunset date for the research activites income tax credit. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements. Requires the certification based on the date a complete application is received subject to certain conditions. Clarifies qualified research expenses. Adds a cap for an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2355/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2355&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824638,"bill_number":"HB2344","title":"Relating To Physical Evidence.","description":"Amends the criminal offense statute for tampering with physical evidence to adopt the wording of the Model Penal Code for the same offense. The class of offense is unchanged.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2344/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2344&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824639,"bill_number":"HB2422","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee as a nonvoting member to the Hawaii Community Development Authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL/HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2422/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2422&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824642,"bill_number":"SB3160","title":"Relating To Inspections On Public Land.","description":"Establishes a statutory framework for inspections of public land leases, licenses, and revocable permits by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3160/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3160&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824643,"bill_number":"SB3148","title":"Relating To Illegal Fireworks.","description":"Amends chapter 132D, HRS, to strengthen county and state agencies' ability to address the illegal use of fireworks in Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3148/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3148&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824644,"bill_number":"SB3030","title":"Relating To Funding For The Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund.","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 tobacco settlement moneys. Effective 7/1/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3030/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3030&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824645,"bill_number":"HB2476","title":"Relating To Ocean Recreation Management.","description":"Designates all ocean waters of the State within 3,000 feet from shore as ocean recreation management areas (ORMAs). Prohibits commercial activity in ORMAs unless authorized by use permit. Prohibits commercial activities originating from the shoreline in ORMAs on weekends and state and federal holidays, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Hussey-Burdick, Lowen, Matsumoto, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2476/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2476&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824648,"bill_number":"HB2460","title":"Relating To Homeland Security.","description":"Establishes and specifies protections for critical infrastructure information that is received or maintained by the Office of Homeland Security for use regarding the security of critical infrastructure and protected systems. Defines and protects critical infrastructure information that is crucial for direct support of the security and resilience of the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2460/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2460&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824649,"bill_number":"SB3190","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Reporting Requirements.","description":"Repeals the reporting requirement to identify the cost impacts to the State of providing workers' compensation coverage for University of Hawaii students. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3190/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3190&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824650,"bill_number":"SB3187","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3187/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3187&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824653,"bill_number":"SB3033","title":"Relating To Physical Evidence.","description":"Amends the criminal offense statute for tampering with physical evidence to adopt the wording of the Model Penal Code for the same offense. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 242, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3033/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3033&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824654,"bill_number":"HB2483","title":"Relating To Criminal History Record Checks.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to search criminal histories and fingerprint records of current and prospective volunteers and contracted and subcontracted service providers and their employees who are directly involved in providing correctional programs, treatment, and services to persons committed to a correctional facility or places them in close proximity to persons committed when providing services on behalf of the Department or the correctional facility. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 074, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1175).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2483/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2483&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824655,"bill_number":"SB3150","title":"Relating To Homeland Security.","description":"Establishes the Cybersecurity, Economic, Education, and Infrastructure Security Coordinator within the Department of Law Enforcement. Amends sections 76-16 and 128A-3, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3150/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3150&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824658,"bill_number":"HB2503","title":"Relating To University Of Hawaii Research.","description":"Repeals the Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program's sunset provision in Act 8, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to allow the continuation of the Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program established within the University of Hawaii. Effective 6/29/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to HRE, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2503/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2503&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824659,"bill_number":"HB2484","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 12/31/2023. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 075, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1176).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2484/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2484&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824660,"bill_number":"SB3059","title":"Relating To The Stadium Authority.","description":"Clarifies requirements to establish a quorum to do business and validate acts of the Stadium Authority. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3059/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3059&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824661,"bill_number":"SB3091","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Education For Food Services.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for its food service operations. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Act 051, 06/19/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1151).","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3091/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3091&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824664,"bill_number":"HB2444","title":"Relating To Criminal History Record Checks.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to conduct criminal history record checks of applicants for permits to operate as a hemp processor. Sunsets 7/1/2027. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 110, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1211).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2444/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2444&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824665,"bill_number":"HB2417","title":"Relating To The Commission On Water Resource Management.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson'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 House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/HSG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2417/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2417&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824666,"bill_number":"HB2393","title":"Relating To Title 24, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"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. Provides amendments to external review procedures to improve consistency with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Uniform Health Carrier External Review Model Act. Takes effect 7/1/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 103, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1204).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2393/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2393&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824669,"bill_number":"SB3140","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Authorizes examination of defendants via telehealth. Amends conditions for a defendant's release or examination of fitness to proceed. Authorizes the Department of Health to implement behavioral health crisis centers. Effective 7/1/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3140/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3140&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824670,"bill_number":"SB3171","title":"Relating To Meeting Notices.","description":"Mandates the Office of the Lieutenant Governor or the appropriate county clerk's office to ensure access to paper or electronic copies of all meeting notices and deletes the requirement to post notices in a central location in a public building.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3171/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3171&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824671,"bill_number":"SB3121","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's powers relating to housing projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3121/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3121&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824673,"bill_number":"SB3126","title":"Relating To Emergency Aeromedical Services.","description":"Establishes an Emergency Aeromedical Services Partnership Program to be administered by the Department of Health in counties with a population less than 500,000. Requires cost-sharing for program operations and maintenance and revenue sharing between the State and Counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui. Authorizes deposits into the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund. Requires rulemaking. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 694).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3126/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3126&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824675,"bill_number":"HCR11","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waialae-iki, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Existing Revetment, 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 Waialae-iki, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Existing Revetment, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR11/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=11&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824676,"bill_number":"HB2387","title":"Relating To Installment Loans.","description":"Focuses the law on its intended scope, installment lenders, and clarifies that the law is not intended to eliminate the ability of lenders to make low interest rate loans under the interest and usury law. Removes the term \"consumer loan\" to consistently use the defined term \"installment loan\" in the statute.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2387/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2387&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824677,"bill_number":"SB3089","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires that licensed teachers have their license revoked by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board if the teacher is resigning or retiring during the pendency of any investigation into allegations of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or other physical abuse of a student. Requires a licensed teacher to surrender their license if the teacher retires or resigns from teaching before the completion of an investigation. Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to report the surrendered license to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to LGO/EDN, JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3089/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3089&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824679,"bill_number":"SB3044","title":"Relating To Tax Credit For Research Activities.","description":"Extends the sunset date for the research activites income tax credit. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements. Requires the certification based on the date a complete application is received subject to certain conditions. Clarifies qualified research expenses. Adds a cap for an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3044/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3044&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824681,"bill_number":"HB2408","title":"Relating To Climate.","description":"Establishes the senior advisor on climate position within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Makes the senior advisor on climate a member of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2408/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2408&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824682,"bill_number":"HB2473","title":"Relating To Conservation Mitigation Programs.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to operate and approve conservation bank and conservation in-lieu fee mitigation programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2473/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2473&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824684,"bill_number":"SB3088","title":"Relating To The Hawaii State Public Library System.","description":"Permanently exempts an additional administrative assistant position in the Hawaii State Public Library System from civil service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3088/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3088&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824686,"bill_number":"HB2425","title":"Relating To The Child Abuse And Neglect Central Registry.","description":"Clarifies that a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect, harm, or threatened harm will result in the perpetrator's name being maintained in the central registry. Clarifies when a person's name may be expunged from the central registry and establishes a process for expungement upon request. Takes effect 7/1/2025. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 147, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1248).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2425/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2425&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824687,"bill_number":"HB2480","title":"Relating To The Certification Of Documents.","description":"Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to set a fee for the issuance of an apostille or a non-apostille certification by administrative rules. Establishes the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 133, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1234).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2480/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2480&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824689,"bill_number":"HB2464","title":"Relating To The Dam And Appurtenance Improvement Or Removal Grant Program.","description":"Establishes the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program Special Fund to receive moneys for the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. Appropriates funds for the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2464/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2464&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824690,"bill_number":"SB3189","title":"Relating To University Of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund.","description":"Establishes the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund and accounts under the fund to facilitate the administration of the revolving fund for conference center programs among various campuses and operating units of the University of Hawaii System. Repeals the Conference Center Revolving Fund for conference center programs conducted by the University of Hawaii at Hilo. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3189/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3189&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824692,"bill_number":"SB3103","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires an attestation or declaration regarding project labor standards, including adherence to state-approved apprenticeship programs and prevailing wage requirements, for large-scale renewable energy generation covered projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3103/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3103&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824693,"bill_number":"HB2392","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Amends various provisions of the Insurance Code to update and improve existing provisions. 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. Amends the definitions of \"controlled unaffiliated business\" and \"participant\" as applied to captive insurance companies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2392/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2392&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824695,"bill_number":"SB3146","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Expands the requirements of section 353C-9, HRS, to require the Department of Law Enforcement to pursue and obtain accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. for all divisions and sections within the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes five CALEA coordinator positions, exempt from civil service, within the Department of Law Enforcement to ensure the department meets and maintains the standards set by the Law Enforcement Standards Board and accreditation of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3146/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3146&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824696,"bill_number":"HB2359","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office.","description":"Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Vetoed on 07-09-24 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1359).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2359/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2359&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824698,"bill_number":"HB2345","title":"Relating To Penal Liability.","description":"Explicitly categorizes defenses based on intoxication that is pathological or not self-induced as affirmative defenses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2345/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2345&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824700,"bill_number":"SB3133","title":"Relating To Criminal History Record Checks.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to conduct fingerprinting and criminal history record checks on applicants who apply for a permit to operate as a hemp processor. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3133/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3133&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824701,"bill_number":"SB3035","title":"Relating To Manslaughter.","description":"Amends the offense of manslaughter to include cases where a person knowingly and unlawfully distributes a dangerous drug in any amount and thereby recklessly causes the death of another person who ingested that drug.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3035/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3035&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824703,"bill_number":"SB3108","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Repeals the July 1, 2024, sunset date of section 1 of Act 197, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to make permanent the exemption of housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HWN/EDU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3108/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3108&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824705,"bill_number":"SB3168","title":"Relating To The Taking Of Marine Deposits.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to approve permits for research, education, management, or propagation purposes that include the taking of sand, dead coral, coral rubble, rocks, soil, and other marine deposits seaward of the shoreline. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3168/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3168&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824706,"bill_number":"SB3097","title":"Relating To Climate.","description":"Establishes the senior advisor on climate position within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Makes the senior advisor on climate a member of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3097/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3097&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824707,"bill_number":"HB2380","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Budget And Finance.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation to provide special funds for disbursements of moneys in the Mass Transit Special Fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-13","last_action":"Act 023, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1123).","last_action_date":"2024-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2380/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2380&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824709,"bill_number":"HB2494","title":"Relating To Road Usage Charge Program.","description":"Provides authority for a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge. Provides for disposition of funds of county mileage-based road usage charge. Clarifies the disposition of funds of state mileage-based road usage charge. Repeals the maximum amount a driver will pay in a mileage-based road usage charge on June 30, 2028.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2494/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2494&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824711,"bill_number":"SCR11","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR11/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=11&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824712,"bill_number":"SB3072","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Temporarily lifts various restrictions on the use of funds for Hawaii wildfire response and extends the lapse date of certain funds set aside for this purpose. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3072/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3072&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824714,"bill_number":"HB2343","title":"Relating To Enforcement Of Orders Of Wage Payment.","description":"Expedites the enforcement of orders of wage payment violations by allowing the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to file certified copies of the final orders in any court of competent jurisdiction. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 164, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1265).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2343/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2343&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824716,"bill_number":"HB2487","title":"Relating To Tax Enforcement.","description":"Provides deadlines for taxpayers under audit to comply with demands to produce documents and evidence. Authorizes the tax appeal court to preclude documents or information not produced pursuant to a demand from being introduced in evidence in a tax appeal or action under section 40-35 unless the failure was due to reasonable cause.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2487/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2487&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824717,"bill_number":"SB3102","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Extends the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation approval and certification period in which construction or rehabilitation of certain projects under section 201H-36(a)(5), HRS, can qualify for general excise tax (GET) exemption and repeals the limitation of the costs to contracting, including repealing the $30,000,000 annual cap on allowable GET and use tax costs applicable to contracting under section 201H-36(a)(5), HRS. Repeals the provision prohibiting qualified persons or firms from receiving direct or indirect financing for construction projects from any governmental contracting agency, including HHFDC, as a condition of the section 201H-36(a)(5), HRS, prevailing wage terms.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3102/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3102&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824718,"bill_number":"SB3147","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Clarifies that the Director of Law Enforcement has authority to issue subpoenas as part of the investigative powers of the Department of Law Enforcement. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3147/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3147&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824721,"bill_number":"SB3027","title":"Relating To The Strategic Plan To Increase Food Production And Food Security.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Office of the Governor, to update and supplement the 2020 strategic plan to increase Hawaii's food production and food security. Requires the Department of Agriculture to submit a report to the Legislature 20 days prior to 2025 Regular Session. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3027/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3027&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824722,"bill_number":"SB3096","title":"Relating To Wildfire Risk Mitigation.","description":"Creates a process for electric utilities to develop and submit wildfire protection plans to the Public Utilities Commission for approval and allow the recovery of related costs and expenses through securitization, while avoiding a disproportionate impact on a specific ratepayer or county. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3096/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3096&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824723,"bill_number":"SB3124","title":"Relating To Licensing.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Health to permit online access to apply for marriage and civil union licenses in lieu of in-person applications, as specified in rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3124/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3124&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824724,"bill_number":"HB2346","title":"Relating To Manslaughter.","description":"Amends the offense of manslaughter to include cases where a person knowingly and unlawfully distributes a dangerous drug in any amount and thereby recklessly causes the death of another person who ingested that drug.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2346/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2346&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824727,"bill_number":"HB2461","title":"Relating To Homeland Security.","description":"Makes the Hawaii Cybersecurity, Economic, Education, and Infrastructure Security Coordinator exempt from civil service. Effective 7/1/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2461/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2461&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824728,"bill_number":"HB2367","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Clarifies that the party responsible for renewable portfolio standards support and reporting on certain energy matters shall be the Chief Energy Officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EET, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2367/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2367&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824729,"bill_number":"HB2410","title":"Relating To The Employees Retirement System.","description":"Reduces the minimum number of years of credited service qualified Tier 2 Employees' Retirement System members must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes from ten years to five years. Appropriates funds for investments of the ERS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2410/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2410&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824732,"bill_number":"SB3180","title":"Relating To Commercial Driver's Licenses.","description":"Amends sections 286-234 and 286-249, HRS, to adopt federal penalties for commercial driver's license violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3180/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3180&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824733,"bill_number":"HB2412","title":"Relating To Behavioral Health.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to redirect persons experiencing a mental health crisis who are involved with, or at risk for involvement with, the criminal justice system to the appropriate health care system and services, including behavioral health crisis centers. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2412/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2412&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824734,"bill_number":"HB2488","title":"Relating To The Taxation Board Of Review.","description":"Amends the minimum qualifications for the Chairperson of the Taxation Board of Review. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 078, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1179).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2488/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2488&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824737,"bill_number":"HB2495","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Amends section 103D-307, HRS, to add equipment failures, repairs of public property to protect against further loss of, or damage to, public property, to prevent or minimize serious disruption in continued functioning of government services. Replaces Chief Procurement Officer approval with an accounting report to the legislature within sixty days after the end of the fiscal year in which the procurement was made.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2495/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2495&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824738,"bill_number":"SB3034","title":"Relating To Penal Liability.","description":"Explicitly categorizes defenses based on intoxication that is not self-induced or is pathological as affirmative defenses. Sunsets 7/1/2034. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 243, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1348).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3034/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3034&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824739,"bill_number":"HB2452","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. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for software and data collection and publication. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for statewide education and training on policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment. Effective 7/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HLT/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2452/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2452&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824740,"bill_number":"SB3060","title":"Relating To A Climate Adaption And Resilience Implementation Plan.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop and publish a statewide climate adaptation and resilience implementation plan. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3060/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3060&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824743,"bill_number":"HB2368","title":"Relating To Energy Efficiency.","description":"Allows the department of planning for each county to approve a variance for the installation of solar water heater systems. Authorizes the department of planning for each county to impose and collect fees for the administration of the solar water heater system variances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2368/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2368&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824744,"bill_number":"SB3036","title":"Relating To Offenses Against Public Health And Morals.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"profits from prostitution\" to include money or property received regardless of expenditures or if it was a reimbursement or repayment of a debt. Amends the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by inserting relevant definitions in those statutes and repealing a statute that is no longer needed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 737).","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3036/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3036&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824745,"bill_number":"HB2438","title":"Relating To Nuisance Prevention.","description":"Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent nuisances that affect environmental health and public health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2438/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2438&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824748,"bill_number":"HB2376","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Adjusts funding for Department of Transportation programs to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-13","last_action":"Act 022, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1122).","last_action_date":"2024-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2376/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2376&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824749,"bill_number":"SB3079","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Amends section 269-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify that the Public Utilities Commission shall consider the effect of the State's reliance on fossil fuels on lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and may require a lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions analysis for energy projects that do not involve the combustion of fuel. Makes conforming amendments. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3079/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3079&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824750,"bill_number":"HB2403","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Education For Charter Schools.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for charter schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2403/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2403&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824752,"bill_number":"HB2498","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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2498/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2498&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824754,"bill_number":"SB3111","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee as a nonvoting member to the Hawaii Community Development Authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3111/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3111&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824755,"bill_number":"HB2496","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Adds alternative procurement methods to the types of methods of source selection. Allows an alternative procurement method when the federal government provides for or approves the alternative procurement method and the head of the purchasing agency makes a written determination that it is neither practicable nor advantageous to use the existing statutory procurement methods. Exempts from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code contracts by government bodies to procure certain construction projects. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-25-24 9:05AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2496/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2496&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824756,"bill_number":"HB2341","title":"Relating To Funding For The Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund.","description":"Establishes a stamp fee floor inventory tax on the stock inventory of stamps held by licensees before any increase in the stamp fee under the cigarette and tobacco tax laws is assessed and levied. Amends the ceiling for the Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund. Amends the cigarette tax stamp fee and the percentage of the cigarette tax stamp fee deposited to the Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund. Amends the amount to be deposited to the credit of the Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund from tobacco settlement moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2341/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2341&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824759,"bill_number":"HB2398","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Expands access to early learning programs on other state properties and public lands besides Department of Education public school campuses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2398/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2398&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824760,"bill_number":"HB2390","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to explicitly consider the effect of the State's reliance on fossil fuels on lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and gives the Public Utilities Commission the discretion to waive a lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions assessment for energy projects that do not involve combustion. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-21","last_action":"Act 054, 06/20/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1154).","last_action_date":"2024-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2390/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2390&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824761,"bill_number":"SCR7","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Heeia, Koolaupoko, Oahu, For The Existing Drain, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Heeia, Koolaupoko, Oahu, For The Existing Drain, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR7/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=7&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824763,"bill_number":"HB2405","title":"Relating To Peer Support Specialists.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Office of Wellness and Resilience to create a statewide framework for peer support specialists. Appropriates funds for hiring an administrative facilitator to provide necessary support for the peer support specialist working group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2405/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2405&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824765,"bill_number":"SB3074","title":"Relating To Employees' Retirement System Personnel.","description":"Amends section 76-16(b), Hawaii Revised Statues, to exempt the Deputy Executive Director, Chief Compliance Officer, and branch managers of the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii from civil service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3074/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3074&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824766,"bill_number":"HB2475","title":"Relating To Commercial Ocean Activity.","description":"Provides that advertisements or offers of unpermitted commercial ocean use activities or commercial ocean recreational equipment are prima facie evidence that the owner disseminated or directed dissemination of such advertisements or offers and the commercial activity is operated at the location advertised or offered. Includes advertisements and offers in the definition of \"commercial activity\" as used in the state ocean recreation and coastal areas laws. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 227, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1328).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2475/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2475&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824768,"bill_number":"SB3104","title":"Relating To The Nurse Licensure Compact.","description":"Allows the Governor to enter the State into 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, effective 1/1/2026. Beginning 1/1/2026, allows the State Board of Nursing to charge different fees for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multi-state license issued by the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3104/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3104&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824769,"bill_number":"SB3064","title":"Relating To Funds.","description":"Reinstates the 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' Firefighter's Contingency Fund.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3064/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3064&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824771,"bill_number":"SB3117","title":"Relating To The Child Protective Act.","description":"Adds a definition for \"exigent circumstances;\" amends the definitions of \"harm\" and \"imminent harm;\" clarifies when the police may take protective custody of a child; clarifies when the department may assume temporary foster custody of a child; creates a judicial process for orders for protective custody.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3117/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3117&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824772,"bill_number":"SB3119","title":"Relating To Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer For Children Program.","description":"Establishes the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3119/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3119&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824774,"bill_number":"SB3051","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3051/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3051&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824776,"bill_number":"HB2466","title":"Relating To Public Land Liability.","description":"Abolishes the Task Force on Beach and Water Safety and the Risk Assessment Working Group. Requires the design and placement of warning signs, devices, and systems to be approved by the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources for state beach parks and the county mayors for county beach parks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2466/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2466&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824777,"bill_number":"HB2420","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Establishes the Act 279 special fund until 6/30/2026. Deposits certain unexpended and unencumbered funds appropriated through Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, that are set to lapse on 6/30/2024 into the Act 279 special fund and appropriates funds out of the special fund. Lapses unencumbered moneys from the appropriation out of the Act 279 special fund on 6/30/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 806).","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2420/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2420&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824779,"bill_number":"SB3191","title":"Relating To Technology Transfer At The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Permanently authorizes the University of Hawaii to continue to regulate conflicts of interest and other ethical issues for technology transfer activities sponsored by the University of Hawaii. Takes effect 6/29/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 115, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1216).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3191/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3191&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824780,"bill_number":"HB2493","title":"Relating To Commercial Driver's Licenses.","description":"Creates two new commercial driver's license restrictions relating to operating a commercial motor vehicle in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross vehicle weight rating and operating a commercial motor vehicle on Lanai and Molokai only. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 137, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1238).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2493/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2493&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824782,"bill_number":"HB2485","title":"Relating To State Tax Administration.","description":"Repeals an obsolete fee for a certified copy of a tax clearance. Adds a penalty for failure to comply with reporting requirements under the general excise tax law and transient accommodations tax law for collection of rent by a third party. Raises the unfair competition penalty under the general excise tax law to adjust for inflation. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 076, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1177).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2485/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2485&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824784,"bill_number":"SB3182","title":"Relating To Commercial Driver's Licenses.","description":"Creates two new commercial driver's license (CDL) restrictions. The \"R\" restriction is for drivers who pass the skills test on Lanai or Molokai and are limited to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMV) on those islands only. The \"Q\" restriction is for CDL holders who pass the skills test with a CMV that is 18,000 pounds or less gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3182/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3182&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824785,"bill_number":"HB2451","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Authorizes examination of defendants via telehealth. Amends conditions for certain petty misdemeanants' release or examination of fitness to proceed. Provides a mechanism for the automatic screening of certain nonviolent defendants for involuntary hospitalization or assisted community treatment. Appropriates funds. Declares that the appropriations exceed the general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Conferees Appointed: Belatti, Tarnas, Takenouchi Co-Chairs; Kila, Lamosao, Garcia.","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2451/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2451&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824786,"bill_number":"SB3138","title":"Relating To Manufactured Hemp Products.","description":"Clarifies that the definition of \"manufactured hemp product\" in section 328G-1, HRS, includes hemp products specified in rules adopted by the Department of Health pursuant to section 328G-4, HRS. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3138/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3138&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824789,"bill_number":"HB2429","title":"Relating To Emergency Public Assistance.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Human Services to provide temporary emergency public assistance, case management, and other recovery services following the period covered by an emergency proclamation and establishes an emergency management program within the Director's office. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2429/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2429&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824790,"bill_number":"HB2347","title":"Relating To Offenses Against Public Health And Morals.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"profits from prostitution\" to include money or property received regardless of expenditures or if it was a reimbursement or repayment of a debt. Amends the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by inserting relevant definitions in those statutes and repealing a statute that is no longer needed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2347/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2347&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824791,"bill_number":"SB3165","title":"Relating To Ocean Recreation Management.","description":"Designates all ocean waters of the State within 3,000 feet from shore as ocean recreation management areas (ORMAs). Prohibits commercial activity in ORMAs unless authorized by use permit. Prohibits commercial activities in ORMAs on weekends and state and federal holidays unless authorized by the Board of Land and Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3165/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3165&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824793,"bill_number":"HB2418","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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2418/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2418&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824795,"bill_number":"HB2434","title":"Relating To Access To Vital Records For The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to access vital records for purposes of verifying Native Hawaiian ancestry for beneficiary programs. Requires the Department of Health and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement to assure appropriate access and handling of confidential records and sealed records that have been unsealed pursuant to court order.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2434/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2434&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824796,"bill_number":"SB3031","title":"Relating To Weapons.","description":"Prohibits carrying or using a firearm in the commission of a separate misdemeanor offense. Amends and clarifies prohibitions regarding deadly or dangerous weapons, regarding switchblade knives, and regarding butterfly knives.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3031/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3031&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824797,"bill_number":"HB2374","title":"Making Emergency Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Units (1), (2), (3), (4), (8), (9), (10), (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. Makes emergency appropriations for the public employment cost items and cost adjustments for employees of the Senate, House of Representatives, and various legislative agencies who are excluded from collective bargaining. (CD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Act 049, 06/19/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1149).","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2374/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2374&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824800,"bill_number":"HB2490","title":"Relating To Capital Advancement Contracts.","description":"Increases the caps for the total contract value for any one capital advancement contract (CAC) and the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements and adds reporting requirements for the Department. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 791).","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2490/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2490&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824801,"bill_number":"SB3188","title":"Relating To Procurement For The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Removes the repeal and reenactment in Act 8, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to maintain the authority of the President of the University of Hawaii to act as the University of Hawaiis chief procurement officer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HRE/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3188/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3188&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824802,"bill_number":"SB3130","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Bans the sale of all flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Establishes positions and appropriates funds to enforce the ban. Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3130/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3130&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824805,"bill_number":"HB2459","title":"Relating To Illegal Fireworks.","description":"Amends chapter 132D, HRS, to strengthen county and state agencies' ability to address the illegal use of fireworks in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 02-08-24 2:00PM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2459/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2459&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824806,"bill_number":"HB2335","title":"Relating To Agricultural Loans.","description":"Reduces and sets fixed interest rates for loans under the Agricultural Loan Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2335/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2335&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824807,"bill_number":"SB3118","title":"Relating To Emergency Public Assistance.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Human Services to provide temporary emergency assistance, case management, and other recovery services following the period covered by an emergency proclamation and establishes an Emergency Management Program within the Director of Human Services' office. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3118/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3118&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824808,"bill_number":"HB2342","title":"Relating To Weapons.","description":"Prohibits carrying or using a firearm in the commission of a separate misdemeanor offense. Amends and clarifies prohibitions regarding deadly or dangerous weapons, switchblade knives, and butterfly knives. Clarifies hunter education certificates and other written exemptions regarding permit issuing. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-13","last_action":"Act 021, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1121).","last_action_date":"2024-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2342/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2342&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824811,"bill_number":"HB2443","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Repeals the sunset date of the authorization for primary caregivers to cultivate medical cannabis for qualifying patients. Clarifies that primary caregivers may continue to cultivate medical cannabis for qualifying patients subject to certain restrictions. Increases the maximum number of qualified patients for which each location used to cultivate cannabis may cultivate cannabis from five to ten patients. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 5:45PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2443/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2443&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824812,"bill_number":"HB2423","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Increases the loan limit for direct loans provided by DHHL to seventy-five percent of the maximum single residence loan amount allowed in Hawaii by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Federal Housing Administration, instead of fifty percent, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2423/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2423&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824813,"bill_number":"HB2339","title":"Relating To 911 Services.","description":"Deletes the term \"enhanced\" in reference to 911 services to allow funding of all 911 technologies. Allows the 911 Board to employ staff, in addition to the Executive Director, exempt from the civil service and collective bargaining laws. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 066, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1167).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2339/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2339&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824816,"bill_number":"HB2401","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2401/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2401&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824817,"bill_number":"HB2419","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Repeals the July 1, 2024, sunset date of section 1 of Act 197, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to make permanent the exemption of housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2419/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2419&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824818,"bill_number":"SCR8","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR8/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=8&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824821,"bill_number":"HB2501","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Reporting Requirements.","description":"Repeals the reporting requirement to identify the cost impacts to the State of providing workers' compensation coverage for University of Hawaii students. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 167, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1268).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2501/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2501&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824822,"bill_number":"HB2467","title":"Relating To Rent Credits For Demolition And Infrastructure Costs On Public Land Leases.","description":"Repeals the sunset provision of Act 222, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to permanently allow the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve rent credits for demolition and infrastructure costs for public land leases. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 219, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1320).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2467/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2467&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824823,"bill_number":"SB3070","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System Funding Period.","description":"Lowers the Employees' Retirement System's funding period to amortize the System's total unfunded accrued liability. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-05","last_action":"Act 192, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1293).","last_action_date":"2024-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3070/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3070&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824824,"bill_number":"SB3024","title":"Relating To Agricultural Loans.","description":"Reduces and sets fixed interest rates for loans under the Agricultural Loan Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3024/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3024&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824827,"bill_number":"HB2385","title":"Relating To Employees' Retirement System Personnel.","description":"Amends section 76-16(b), Hawaii Revised Statues, to exempt the Deputy Executive Director, Chief Compliance Officer, and branch managers of the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii from civil service.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2385/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2385&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824828,"bill_number":"HB2499","title":"Relating To Procurement For The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Designates the Chief Financial Officer of the University of Hawaii to act as the University of Hawaii's chief procurement officer until 6/30/2028. Effective 6/29/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 111, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1212).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2499/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2499&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824829,"bill_number":"SB3101","title":"Relating To Behavioral Health.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to redirect persons experiencing a mental health crisis who are involved with, or at risk for involvement with, the criminal justice system to the appropriate health care system and services, including behavioral health crisis centers. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3101/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3101&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824831,"bill_number":"HB2362","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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2362/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2362&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824833,"bill_number":"HCR10","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR10/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=10&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824834,"bill_number":"HB2454","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Health.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation for asbestos remediation; the temporarily relocation of Department of Health offices if necessary; and preliminary planning for the redevelopment of the Kinau Hale site. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2454/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2454&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824836,"bill_number":"HB2472","title":"Relating To The Conservation Of Threatened Species.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to issue temporary threatened species licenses and draft administrative rules for the conservation of threatened species.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2472/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2472&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824838,"bill_number":"HB2491","title":"Relating To Commercial Driver's Licenses.","description":"Amends existing state law to adopt federal penalties for commercial driver's license violations. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 135, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1236).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2491/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2491&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824839,"bill_number":"SB3174","title":"Relating To State Tax Administration.","description":"Eliminates an obsolete fee for a certified copy of a tax clearance. Adds a penalty for failure to comply with reporting requirements under general excise tax law and transient accommodations tax law for collection of rent by a third party. Raises the unfair competition penalty under general excise tax law to adjust for inflation. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3174/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3174&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824840,"bill_number":"SB3041","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Clarifies membership and certain powers and duties of the Law Enforcement Standards Board and establishes new deadlines for the completion of Board responsibilities. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3041/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3041&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824842,"bill_number":"HB2468","title":"Relating To Direct Negotiation For Public Land Leases.","description":"Authorizes disposition of public land leases for agricultural, commercial, industrial, hotel, and resort purposes through direct negotiation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2468/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2468&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824844,"bill_number":"HB2477","title":"Relating To Commercial Ocean Recreation Operations.","description":"Specifies that the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall issue all new commercial use permits for commercial ocean recreation activity in an ORMA that are not renewals or reissuances by public auction. Revises provisions relating to boating and ocean recreation fees and permits. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2477/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2477&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824845,"bill_number":"SB3125","title":"Relating To Medical Care For Minors.","description":"Authorizes minors who are at least fourteen years old to consent to medical care and services for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, and family planning services, including the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Requires confidentiality policies and practices for insurers and health care providers. Effective 1/1/2025. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 091, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3125/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3125&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824847,"bill_number":"HB2361","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to render services upon request to assist state and county agencies on projects within and outside designated community development districts. (CD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 798).","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2361/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2361&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824848,"bill_number":"SB3154","title":"Relating To Regulation Of Archaeological Activities.","description":"Clarifies that failure to comply with approved mitigation commitments, conduct an archaeological inventory survey, or comply with other administrative requirements pertaining to archaeology approved by the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall result in civil and administrative violations. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-01","last_action":"Act 129, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1230).","last_action_date":"2024-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3154/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3154&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824850,"bill_number":"SB3082","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 Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3082/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3082&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824852,"bill_number":"SB3038","title":"Relating To Abolition Of Joint And Several Liability For Government Entities In Highway-related Civil Actions.","description":"Amends section 663-10.5, HRS, to abolish joint and several liability for government entities in claims and cases relating to the maintenance and design of highways under chapter 663, HRS, so that government entities are only liable in certain cases for the percentage share of the damages they actually caused.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3038/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3038&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824853,"bill_number":"HB2357","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Repeals the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Homebuyers' Club Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2357/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2357&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824855,"bill_number":"HB2497","title":"Relating To Pupil Transportation Safety.","description":"Amends sections 286-102 and 286-181, HRS, to allow the exemptions to include use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for the school bus services, which may not meet school bus regulations but which shall otherwise meet vehicle requirements and qualifications set forth in chapter 19-143, Hawaii Administrative Rules, to the extent required by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Education, with the Department of Education providing Department of Education adult staff chaperone escorts of students while students are being transported between designated locations off-campus and designated locations on-campus.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDN, TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2497/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2497&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824856,"bill_number":"HB2500","title":"Relating To University Of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund.","description":"Establishes the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund and authorizes the University of Hawaii to establish accounts under the fund to facilitate the administration of the revolving fund for conference center programs among various campuses and operating units of the University of Hawaii System. Repeals the Conference Center Revolving Fund for the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Lapses funds to the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2500/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2500&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824858,"bill_number":"HB2481","title":"Relating To Time Share Commissioners Of Deeds.","description":"Repeals the Time Share Commissioners of Deeds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 134, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1235).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2481/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2481&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824859,"bill_number":"SB3112","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Increases the loan limit for direct loans provided by DHHL to seventy-five percent of the maximum single residence loan amount allowed in Hawaii by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Federal Housing Administration, instead of fifty percent, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3112/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3112&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824861,"bill_number":"SB3172","title":"Relating To Criminal History Record Checks.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to search criminal histories and fingerprint records of current and prospective volunteers and purchase of service contracted and subcontracted service providers and their employees who are directly involved in providing correctional programs, treatment, and services to persons committed to a correctional facility or places them in close proximity to persons committed when providing services on behalf of the Department or the correctional facility.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3172/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3172&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824863,"bill_number":"SB3169","title":"Relating To The Certification Of Documents.","description":"Establishes the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to set a fee for the issuance of an apostille or a non-apostille certification by administrative rules. Appropriates funds into and out of the special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3169/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3169&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824864,"bill_number":"HB2348","title":"Relating To Promoting Pornography For Minors.","description":"Allows the prosecution of persons who provide pornographic materials to undercover law enforcement officers who represent themselves as minors for purposes of undercover operations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2348/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2348&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824866,"bill_number":"HCR13","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR13/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=13&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824868,"bill_number":"SB3075","title":"Relating To The Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund.","description":"Clarifies the eligibility to recover from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund to include consumers aggrieved by the conduct of a mortgage loan originator licensee. Allows for the annual use of $50,000 of the fund for training the Division of Financial Institutions and its attorneys relating to the residential mortgage industry, providing training to licensees, developing educational materials for licensees in the area relating to licensure under this chapter, and educating the public in the area relating to residential mortgage loans. Increases the restitution available to consumers from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund to the amount of $150,000, bringing consistency to sections 454F-41 and 454F-42, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3075/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3075&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824869,"bill_number":"HB2415","title":"Relating To The Nurse Licensure Compact.","description":"Authorizes the Governor to enter the State into 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. Beginning 7/1/2026, requires individuals that hold a multistate nurse license issued by another state employed by a health care facility to annually complete demographic data surveys. Authorizes the State Board of Nursing to charge different fees customarily and historically charged for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State. Takes effect 7/1/3000; provided that the Nurse Licensure Compact shall become effective and binding in the State two years after enactment of this Act. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 3:35PM; Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2415/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2415&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824870,"bill_number":"SB3184","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Establishes a three-year pilot program that allows the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct emergency procurement in certain districts under certain circumstances. Requires reports to the Legislature. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3184/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3184&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824872,"bill_number":"HB2431","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Establishes the position of Housing Policy and Program Coordinator in the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Clarifies that the employment of certain positions and the adjustment of salaries are authorized by the Executive Director and not the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Deletes the wage ceiling requirement for positions in the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2431/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2431&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824874,"bill_number":"SB3141","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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for software and data collection and publication. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for statewide education and training on policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment. Repeals the sunset date of Act 111, SLH 2017, which allows a patient who has been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility to be ordered to receive treatment over the patient's objection. Declares that the appropriations exceed the general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HLT/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3141/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3141&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824875,"bill_number":"SB3037","title":"Relating To Promoting Pornography For Minors.","description":"Amends the offense of promoting pornography for minors by allowing the prosecution of persons who provide pornographic materials to undercover law enforcement officers who represent themselves as minors for purposes of undercover operations. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 244, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3037/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3037&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824876,"bill_number":"HCR14","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 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 Maalaea Beach Lots, Waikapu, Wailuku, Maui, For The Existing Seawall, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR14/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=14&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824879,"bill_number":"HB2458","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Requires the Director of Law Enforcement to investigate alleged violations of the law when directed to do so by the Governor or when the Director determines that an investigation would be in the public interest. Authorizes the Director of Law Enforcement to issue subpoenas as part of the investigative powers of the Department of Law Enforcement. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 132, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1233).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2458/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2458&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824880,"bill_number":"HB2505","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Increases the fines for violations of land use laws. Imposes enhanced fines for developers and owners of important agricultural lands who repeatedly use the lands for unintended purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2505/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2505&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1824881,"bill_number":"SB3053","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. 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 Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the purpose of funding infrastructure programs in transit-oriented development areas.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3053/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3053&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824884,"bill_number":"SB3045","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 of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. 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. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3045/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3045&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824885,"bill_number":"SB3175","title":"Relating To Tax Enforcement.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Taxation to serve administrative subpoenas outside the State. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3175/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3175&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824886,"bill_number":"HB2350","title":"Relating To Arrest By Federal Officers.","description":"Authorizes law enforcement officers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to effect arrests under the Hawaii Penal Code in limited circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2350/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2350&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824887,"bill_number":"SB3129","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes the Hui Hoomana Task Force within the State Health Planning and Development Agency to develop a comprehensive plan to provide universal access to equitable and affordable high-quality health care for state residents, including defining action plan items, setting timeline and deadline for each action item, and identifying resources required and funding options. Requires reports to the Legislature. Dissolves the Hui Hoomana Task Force on 7/1/2025. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3129/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3129&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824890,"bill_number":"HB2396","title":"Relating To The Hawaii National Guard.","description":"Authorizes the payment of allowances for TRICARE Reserve Select coverages to junior officers, warrant officers, or enlisted personnel of the Hawaii National Guard ordered to active duty for more than thirty days in the service of the State. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 071, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1172).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2396/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2396&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824891,"bill_number":"SB3090","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education sponsored work-based learning programs. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3090/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3090&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824892,"bill_number":"SB3043","title":"Relating To The Small Business Regulatory Review Board.","description":"Clarifies that the Small Business Regulatory Review Board has the authority to review legislation affecting small businesses in response to a request from small business owners. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3043/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3043&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824895,"bill_number":"HB2453","title":"Relating To Water Infrastructure.","description":"Authorizes the Governor, or a state official with authorization from the Governor, to transfer federal capitalization grant funds between the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund, in accordance with Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 35.3530(c). Requires the Department of Health to submit an annual report to the Legislature on transfers between the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund and Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 218, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1319).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2453/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2453&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824896,"bill_number":"SB3115","title":"Relating To Relative Resource Caregivers.","description":"Clarifies when a relative seeking to be a resource caregiver for a child is entitled to an administrative appeal for denial of a foster home license issued by the Department of Human Services. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3115/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3115&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824897,"bill_number":"HB2407","title":"Relating To Wildfire Risk Mitigation.","description":"Creates a process for electric utilities to develop and submit wildfire protection plans to the Public Utilities Commission for approval and allow the recovery of related costs and expenses through securitization, while avoiding a disproportionate impact on a specific ratepayer or county. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to PSM, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2407/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2407&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824900,"bill_number":"HB2486","title":"Relating To Tax Enforcement.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Taxation to serve administrative subpoenas outside the State. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 077, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2486/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2486&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824901,"bill_number":"SB3153","title":"Relating To The Dam And Appurtenance Improvement Or Removal Grant Program.","description":"Establishes the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program Special Fund to receive moneys for the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. Appropriates funds into and out of the Special Fund for the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 232, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1337).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3153/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3153&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824902,"bill_number":"HB2463","title":"Relating To The Wage And Hour Law.","description":"Amending the definition of \"employee\" in Hawaii's Wage and Hour Law to exclude any employee who receives guaranteed compensation totaling $4,000 or more a month. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 073, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2463/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2463&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824903,"bill_number":"SCR12","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 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 Maalaea Beach Lots, Waikapu, Wailuku, Maui, For The Existing Seawall, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR12/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=12&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824906,"bill_number":"SB3078","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, and clarifies procedures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3078/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3078&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824907,"bill_number":"HB2474","title":"Relating To Ocean Recreation Equipment.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to issue interim administrative rules to quickly regulate the use of ocean recreation equipment, especially new and emerging ocean recreation technologies, in state ocean waters until long-term administrative rules can be implemented.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2474/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2474&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824908,"bill_number":"SB3127","title":"Relating To Nuisance Prevention.","description":"Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent nuisances that affect environmental health and public health. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3127/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3127&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824911,"bill_number":"SB3183","title":"Relating To Road Usage Charge Program.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes a county mileage-based road usage charge for electric vehicles. Clarifies the collection and disposition of funds of the state and county mileage-based road usage charges. Establishes the maximum state mileage-based road usage charge at $50 until 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 5:45 PM; CR 224.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3183/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3183&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824912,"bill_number":"SB3137","title":"Relating To Mental Health Services For Children And Adolescents.","description":"Clarifies and updates the responsibilities of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to reflect the current mental health systems of care to address the mental health needs of children and adolescents in the State. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3137/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3137&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824913,"bill_number":"HB2455","title":"Relating To Private Security Contracts.","description":"Effective January 1, 2024, transfers the responsibility and management of certain private security contracts from the Department of Law Enforcement to the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and Department of Defense for their respective facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2455/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2455&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824915,"bill_number":"HB2400","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires a teacher to forfeit their teaching license if the teacher resigns or retires during the pendency of any investigation into allegations of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or other physical abuse of a student. Requires the forfeiture of the teacher's license to be reported to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 157, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1258).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2400/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2400&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824917,"bill_number":"SB3092","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Education For Charter Schools.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for charter school operations. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-20","last_action":"Act 052, 06/19/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1152).","last_action_date":"2024-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3092/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3092&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824918,"bill_number":"SB3131","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3131/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3131&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824919,"bill_number":"HB2416","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Provides a conveyance tax exemption for certain real property furnished as a transient accommodation. Repeals 1/1/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EET/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2416/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2416&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824921,"bill_number":"SB3163","title":"Relating To Ocean Recreation Equipment.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to issue interim administrative rules to quickly regulate the use of ocean recreation equipment, especially new and emerging ocean recreation technologies, in state ocean waters until long-term administrative rules can be implemented.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3163/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3163&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824923,"bill_number":"SB3025","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. Clarifies that the Department of Agriculture shall not require inspections or sampling of hemp that duplicates inspections or sampling required by the United States Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday, 04-25-24 at 3:30PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3025/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3025&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824924,"bill_number":"HB2372","title":"Relating To The Solar Energy Storage Loan Program.","description":"Clarifies part III of Act 164, SLH 2023, as it pertains to the appropriation for the Solar Energy Storage Loan Program. Requires the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to submit a legislative report on a plan to make the green infrastructure special fund self-sufficient. Effective 1/1/2060. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 2:45 PM; CR 309.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2372/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2372&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824926,"bill_number":"SB3144","title":"Relating To Private Security Contracts.","description":"Effective January 1, 2024, transfers the responsibility and management of certain private security contracts 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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3144/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3144&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824928,"bill_number":"HB2492","title":"Relating To Commercial Driver's Licenses.","description":"Amends existing law to meet new federal regulations for commercial driver's licenses when the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse prohibits a driver from operating a commercial vehicle due to drug and alcohol violations. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 136, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1237).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2492/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2492&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824929,"bill_number":"HCR8","title":"Approving The Dedication Of Kukuia Street, Lahaina, Hawaii, To The County Of Maui.","description":"Approving The Dedication Of Kukuia Street, Lahaina, Hawaii, To The County Of Maui.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR8/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=8&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824931,"bill_number":"SB3156","title":"Relating To Rent Credits For Demolition And Infrastructure Costs On Public Land Leases.","description":"Repeals the sunset provision of Act 222, SLH 2021, to allow the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve rent credits for demolition and infrastructure costs for public land leases beyond the currently scheduled sunset date of June 30, 2026. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3156/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3156&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824932,"bill_number":"HB2414","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires attestation or declaration regarding project labor standards for covered projects, including state-approved apprenticeship programs and prevailing wage requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2414/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2414&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824934,"bill_number":"HB2402","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Education For Food Services.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for its food service operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2402/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2402&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824935,"bill_number":"HB2448","title":"Relating To Mental Health Services For Children And Adolescents.","description":"Amends the statutes pertaining to mental health services for children and adolescents provided by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to reflect the current mental health systems of care that address intensive mental health needs of children and adolescents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2448/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2448&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824937,"bill_number":"HB2457","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Expands the requirement that the Department of Law Enforcement pursue and obtain accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., to all divisions and sections within the Department. Establishes five CALEA coordinator positions, exempt from civil service, within the Department of Law Enforcement. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 131, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1232).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2457/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2457&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824938,"bill_number":"HB2440","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes the Hui Ho`omana task force within the State Health Planning and Development Agency to develop a comprehensive plan to provide universal access to equitable and affordable high-quality healthcare for state residents, including defining action plan items, setting timeline and deadline for each action item, and identifying resources required and funding options.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2440/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2440&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824940,"bill_number":"SB3128","title":"Relating To Act 212, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2021.","description":"Extends the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System (Oahu Region) from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health to 12/31/2026. Requires the working group established by Act 212, SLH 2021, to submit a report to the Legislature on updates to the operating and budget plan and pro forma capital improvements plan and a breakdown of costs related to the transfer. Requires the Oahu Region to enter into an agreement with the Department of Health regarding the Oahu Region taking care of low acuity patients in the Department's custody by the end of 2024. Requires the Oahu Region to report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 3:10PM; Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3128/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3128&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824942,"bill_number":"HB2478","title":"Relating To The Pacific Marine Fisheries Compact.","description":"Authorizes the Governor to execute a compact on behalf of the State to cooperate in the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. Establishes procedures for selection and succession of commissioners from the State of Hawaii. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 216, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1317).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2478/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2478&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824943,"bill_number":"SB3098","title":"Relating To A State Fire Marshal's Office.","description":"Reestablishes the State Fire Marshal's Office within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3098/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3098&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824945,"bill_number":"SB3068","title":"Making Appropriations For Wildfire Recovery.","description":"Appropriates funds to support the State's continued response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the counties of Hawaii and Maui. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. (CD2)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Vetoed on 07-09-24 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1364).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3068/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3068&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824947,"bill_number":"HB2389","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, and clarifies procedures.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2389/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2389&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824948,"bill_number":"SB3032","title":"Relating To Enforcement Of Orders Of Wage Payment.","description":"Broadens enforcement of orders of wage payment violations to allow for certified copies of orders of wage payment violation to be filed in any court of competent jurisdiction.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3032/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3032&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824949,"bill_number":"SB3177","title":"Relating To The Taxation Board Of Review.","description":"Amends the minimum qualifications for the Chairperson of the Taxation Board of Review. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3177/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3177&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824951,"bill_number":"SB3161","title":"Relating To The Conservation Of Threatened Species.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to issue temporary threatened species licenses and draft administrative rules for the conservation of threatened species.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3161/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3161&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824953,"bill_number":"SB3055","title":"Relating To Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force.","description":"Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EET, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3055/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3055&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824954,"bill_number":"SB3157","title":"Relating To Direct Negotiation For Public Land Leases.","description":"Authorizes disposition of public land leases by direct negotiation for commercial or industrial use on parcels of up to five acres. Repeals 6/30/2029. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 114, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1215).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3157/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3157&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824955,"bill_number":"HB2379","title":"Making Appropriations For Wildfire Recovery.","description":"Appropriates funds to support the State's continued response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the counties of Hawaii and Maui.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2379/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2379&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824958,"bill_number":"HB2363","title":"Relating To Tax Increment Bonds.","description":"Conforms county debt limit statements law 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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2363/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2363&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824959,"bill_number":"SB3081","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Amends various provisions of the Insurance Code to update and improve existing provisions. 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. Amends the definitions of \"controlled unaffiliated business\" and \"participant\" as applied to captive insurance companies. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3081/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3081&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824960,"bill_number":"HB2441","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Bans the sale of all flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Establishes positions and appropriates funds to enforce the ban. Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2441/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2441&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824963,"bill_number":"HB2450","title":"Relating To Crisis Services.","description":"Establishes a crisis intervention and diversion services program within the Department of Health to expand existing services to divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. Defines \"mental health emergency worker\". Appropriates funds for the crisis intervention and diversion program. Effective 7/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2450/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2450&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824964,"bill_number":"HCR12","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kaneohe, Koolaupoko, Oahu, For The Existing Concrete Boat Ramp, 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 Concrete Boat Ramp, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR12/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=12&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824965,"bill_number":"SB3159","title":"Relating To Contested Cases.","description":"Clarifies that a contested case hearing is not required for matters that are identical or arising from the same factual situation as another administrative matter that has been finally adjudicated. Includes administrative contested case proceedings within the scope of the vexatious litigant statute. Effective 4/14/2112. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 1:35PM; Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3159/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3159&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824966,"bill_number":"HB2399","title":"Relating To The Hawaii State Public Library System.","description":"Exempts an additional administrative assistant position in the Hawaii State Public Library System from civil service. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 165, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1266).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2399/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2399&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824969,"bill_number":"SB3026","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Replaces representatives from the sugar and pineapple industries with representatives of the coffee and diversified agriculture industries on the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3026/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3026&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824970,"bill_number":"SB3056","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Clarifies that the party responsible for Renewable Portfolio Standards support and reporting on certain energy matters shall be the Chief Energy Officer, following Act 122, SLH 2019.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EET, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3056/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3056&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824971,"bill_number":"HB2381","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System Funding Period.","description":"Lowers the Employees' Retirement System's funding period to amortize the System's total unfunded accrued liability. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima excused (1).","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2381/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2381&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824974,"bill_number":"SB3040","title":"Relating To Firearms Reporting.","description":"Amends annual reporting requirement for the Department of the Attorney General concerning firearms concealed carry licenses.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3040/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3040&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824975,"bill_number":"HB2428","title":"Relating To The Child Protective Act.","description":"Adds a definition for \"exigent circumstances\" and amends the definitions of \"harm\" and \"imminent harm\" under the Child Protective Act. Clarifies when the police may take protective custody of a child and when the Department of Human Services may assume temporary foster custody of a child when exigent circumstances are present. Creates a judicial process for filing a petition for an order for protective custody, including the circumstances where such an order may be issued without notice and without a hearing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on HHS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-18-24 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2428/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2428&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824976,"bill_number":"HB2504","title":"Relating To Cigarette Taxes.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2024, expands the cigarette tax levied upon a wholesaler or dealer under section 245-3, HRS, to electronic smoking devices and e-liquids. Requires 1.0 cent per cigarette, electronic smoking device, and e-liquid, but not more than $500,000 per fiscal year, to be deposited into the credit of the Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund. Clarifies that tax revenues deposited into the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund shall not be used for early clinical trials. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-25-24 4:40PM; CR 329.","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2504/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2504&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824979,"bill_number":"HB2366","title":"Relating To Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force.","description":"Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EET, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2366/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2366&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824980,"bill_number":"HB2433","title":"Relating To Public Health Standing Orders.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Health to issue public health standing orders for patients to self-refer to certain healthcare screening services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2433/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2433&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824981,"bill_number":"HB2439","title":"Relating To Act 212, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2021.","description":"Repeals the requirement to transfer the Oahu Regional Health Care System from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2439/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2439&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824982,"bill_number":"SB3152","title":"Relating To The Wage And Hour Law.","description":"Repeals the categorical exclusion of employees who receive a guaranteed compensation totaling $2,000 or more a month from the protections under Hawaii's Wage and Hour Law. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3152/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3152&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824985,"bill_number":"HB2378","title":"Relating To The Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund.","description":"Moves the Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund into the state treasury. Repeals the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund's authority to arrange the manner in which funds are held, invested, and reinvested. Makes a housekeeping amendment to the fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2378/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2378&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824986,"bill_number":"SB3062","title":"Making Emergency Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of 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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3062/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3062&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824987,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"Approving The Dedication Of Kukuia Street, Lahaina, Hawaii, To The County Of Maui.","description":"Approving The Dedication Of Kukuia Street, Lahaina, Hawaii, To The County Of Maui.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR6/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=6&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824990,"bill_number":"SB3145","title":"Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substance Act.","description":"Updates chapter 329, HRS, to make it consistent with amendments in the Federal Controlled Substances Act as required under section 329-11, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3145/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3145&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824991,"bill_number":"HB2449","title":"Relating To Manufactured Hemp Products.","description":"Clarifies that the definition of \"manufactured hemp products\" in section 328G-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, includes products intended to be consumed orally in beverage and edible forms and hemp products specified in rules adopted by the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2449/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2449&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1824992,"bill_number":"SB3086","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Procurement.","description":"Exempts career and technical education goods and services purchases by the Department of Education from the State Procurement Code. Repeals on 7/1/2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3086/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3086&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824994,"bill_number":"SCR10","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kaneohe, Koolaupoko, Oahu, For The Existing Concrete Boat Ramp, 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 Concrete Boat Ramp, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR10/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=10&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824996,"bill_number":"SB3093","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Provides for re-computation of the amounts for standard deduction, itemized deduction, income tax brackets, and personal exemption each tax year, taking into account the cost-of-living adjustment factor. Adds a one-time adjustment to tax brackets. Increases the applicable percentage of the employment-related expenses for which the child and dependent care income tax credit may be claimed; provides for re-computation of the applicable percentage taking into account the cost-of living adjustment factor; and provides for a disallowance period when there is a final administrative or judicial decision finding that the claim was due to fraud or disallowing the credit. Amends state conformity with certain federal deductions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3093/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3093&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824997,"bill_number":"SB3176","title":"Relating To Tax Enforcement.","description":"Provides deadlines for taxpayers under audit to comply with demands to produce documents and evidence. Requires the Tax Appeal Court to preclude documents or evidence not produced pursuant to a demand from being introduced in evidence in a tax appeal or action unless the failure was due to reasonable cause. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 1:00PM; Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3176/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3176&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1824998,"bill_number":"HB2349","title":"Relating To Abolition Of Joint And Several Liability For Government Entities In Highway-related Civil Actions.","description":"Amends section 663-10.5, HRS, to abolish joint and several liability for government entities in claims and cases relating to the maintenance and design of highways under chapter 663, HRS, so that government entities are only liable in certain cases for the percentage share of the damages they actually caused.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2349/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2349&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825000,"bill_number":"SB3151","title":"Relating To The Electronic Prescription Accountability System.","description":"Updates section 329-104(c), HRS, to clarify who may access information stored in the electronic prescription accountability system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3151/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3151&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825002,"bill_number":"SB3120","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Establishes the position of Housing Policy and Program Coordinator in the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Clarifies that the employment of certain positions and the adjustment of salaries are authorized by the Executive Director and not the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Deletes the wage ceiling requirement for positions in the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Lowen, Nakashima excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3120/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3120&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825003,"bill_number":"SB3050","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to render services to and assist state and county agencies upon request. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3050/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3050&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825005,"bill_number":"SB3077","title":"Relating To Money Transmitters Modernization Act.","description":"Continues the alignment of 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 multistate system; using nationwide standards, provides clarity and consistency of the tangible net worth provision; ensures that licensees have sufficient financial resources to conduct their business in a safe and sound manner; ensures efficiency throughout the licensing process; and protects the interests of money transmission companies, their customers, and the public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3077/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3077&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825007,"bill_number":"SB3028","title":"Relating To 911 Services.","description":"Deletes the term \"enhanced\" in reference to 911 services to allow funding of all 911 technologies. Amends the rate of the monthly enhanced 911 surcharge. Allows the 911 Board to employ staff, in addition to the executive director, exempt from chapters 76 and 89, HRS. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3028/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3028&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825008,"bill_number":"HB2430","title":"Relating To Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer For Children Program.","description":"Establishes the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 155, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1256).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2430/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2430&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825010,"bill_number":"HB2354","title":"Relating To The Small Business Regulatory Review Board.","description":"Clarifies that the Small Business Regulatory Review Board has the authority to review legislation affecting small businesses in response to requests from small business owners. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 067, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1168).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2354/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2354&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825011,"bill_number":"HB2482","title":"Relating To Meeting Notices.","description":"Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor or the appropriate county clerk's office to ensure access to paper or electronic copies of all meeting notices and removes the requirement to post notices in a central location in a public building. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 166, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1267).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2482/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2482&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825013,"bill_number":"HB2413","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Repeals the prohibition of qualified persons or firms from receiving direct or indirect financing for construction projects from any governmental contracting agency as a condition of prevailing wage terms. Extends the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation approval and certification period in which construction or rehabilitation of certain projects can qualify for general excise tax exemptions. Repeals the limitation of the costs to contracting, including the annual cap on allowable general excise tax and use tax costs applicable to contracting. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Nakashima, Ward excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2413/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2413&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825014,"bill_number":"SB3179","title":"Relating To Capital Advancement Contracts.","description":"Increases the caps for the total contract value for any one capital advancement contract (CAC) and the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements and adds reporting requirements for the department.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3179/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3179&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825016,"bill_number":"HB2351","title":"Relating To Firearms Reporting.","description":"Clarifies the annual reporting requirement for the Department of the Attorney General concerning concealed carry licenses. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2351/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2351&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825018,"bill_number":"HB2383","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Temporarily lifts various restrictions on the use of funds for Hawaii wildfire response and extends the lapse date of certain funds set aside for this purpose.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2383/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2383&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825019,"bill_number":"HB2395","title":"Relating To The Hawaii National Guard.","description":"Makes Hawaii National Guard service members activated by the Governor or the Governor's designated representative to state active duty ineligible for enrollment in the Employees' Retirement System based solely on the active duty service. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 070, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1171).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2395/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2395&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825021,"bill_number":"SB3132","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Repeals the sunset date of the authorization for primary caregivers to cultivate medical cannabis for their qualifying patients, subject to certain restrictions. Authorizes patient grow sites with more than five patients on land zoned for agricultural use. Requires the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules to conduct routine voluntary grow site inspections without law enforcement. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3132/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3132&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825022,"bill_number":"SB3116","title":"Relating To The Preschool Open Doors Program.","description":"Establishes that the priority of selection for participation in the Preschool Open Doors Program applies only during the priority application period that occurs prior to the start of each state fiscal year. Establishes that applications received after the start of the fiscal year through January 31 shall be processed continuously through the fiscal year on a first-come, firstserved basis. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 153, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1254).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3116/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3116&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825024,"bill_number":"HB2391","title":"Relating To Telecommunications Access For Individuals With Print Disabilities.","description":"Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission under the Universal Service Program may provide, and may use funds from the Universal Service Fund to provide, free telecommunications access to certain individuals with a print disability.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 14","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2391/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2391&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825026,"bill_number":"SB3049","title":"Relating To The Film Industry.","description":"Establishes a Hawai`i Film Advisory Council within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Provides exemption for certified development of film studio facilities from taxes imposed under chapter 237, HRS. Amends the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit allowed under section 235-17, HRS, to (1) clarify and amend the requirement for an independent third-party certification, (2) increase the annual credit cap to $60,000,000 from $50,000,000, (3) extend the sunset date to January 1, 2039, and (4) expand the definition of \"qualified production\" to include streaming platforms. Establishes, exempt from chapter 76, and appropriates funds for the film industry liaison position.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3049/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3049&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825027,"bill_number":"HB2427","title":"Relating To The Preschool Open Doors Program.","description":"Specifies that the priority of selection for preschool open doors program participation applies only during the priority application period between February 1 and the start of each program year. Specifies that applications received after the priority application period shall be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"The committee(s) on HHS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-18-24 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2427/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2427&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825028,"bill_number":"HB2426","title":"Relating To Relative Resource Caregivers.","description":"Clarifies when a relative seeking to be a resource caregiver for a child is entitled to an administrative appeal for the Department of Human Services' denial of a foster home license. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 148, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1249).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2426/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2426&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825030,"bill_number":"SB3170","title":"Relating To Time Share Commissioners Of Deeds.","description":"Repeals the Time Share Commissioners of Deeds. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3170/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3170&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825032,"bill_number":"HB2397","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Procurement.","description":"Exempts career and technical education goods and services purchases up to $500,000 per purchase by the Department of Education from the State Procurement Code. Repeals on 7/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2397/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2397&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825033,"bill_number":"HB2384","title":"Relating To The School Facilities Special Fund.","description":"Replaces the School Facilities Authority with the Department of Education as the administrator of the School Facilities Special Fund. Changes the means of financing for a portion of funds appropriated for deposit into the School Facilities Special Fund to expand pre-kindergarten student capacity within the State from general funds to general obligation bond funds. Repeals the funds appropriated into and out of the School Facilities Special Fund by Act 257, SLH 2022, as amended. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 731).","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2384/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2384&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825035,"bill_number":"HB2404","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Incrementally increases standard deduction amounts and widens income tax brackets for specific taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-03","last_action":"Act 046, 06/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1146).","last_action_date":"2024-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2404/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2404&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825037,"bill_number":"SB3186","title":"Relating To Pupil Transportation Safety.","description":"Amends sections 286-102 and 286-181, HRS, to allow the exemptions to include use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for the school bus services, which may not meet school bus regulations but which shall otherwise meet vehicle requirements and qualifications set forth in chapter 19-143, Hawaii Administrative Rules, to the extent required by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Education, with the Department of Education providing Department of Education adult staff chaperone escorts of students while students are being transported between designated locations off-campus and designated locations on-campus.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3186/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3186&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825038,"bill_number":"SB3058","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community-based Economic Development Technical And Financial Assistance Program.","description":"Amends section 210D-10, HRS, to increase the maximum interest rate on Community-Based Economic Development loans to ten percent.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3058/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3058&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825039,"bill_number":"SB3122","title":"Relating To Public Health Standing Orders.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Health to issue public health standing orders for patients to self-refer to certain health care screening services. Establishes requirements for the provision of items or services pursuant to a public health standing order. Establishes the Public Health Standing Orders Working Group. Sunsets 6/30/2027. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 090, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1191).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3122/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3122&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825042,"bill_number":"SB3052","title":"Relating To Tax Increment Bonds.","description":"Conforms county debt limit statements law 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3052/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3052&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825043,"bill_number":"SB3047","title":"Relating To Environmental Impact Statements.","description":"Codifies the exemption from environmental impact statements for affordable housing projects that meet certain criteria. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3047/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3047&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825044,"bill_number":"SB3164","title":"Relating To Commercial Ocean Activity.","description":"Includes advertisements and offers in the definition of \"commercial activity\" as used in chapter 200, HRS. Provides that advertisements or offers for commercial activity are prima facie evidence that the owner disseminated or directed dissemination of such advertisements or offers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3164/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3164&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825045,"bill_number":"HB2375","title":"Relating To Funds.","description":"Reinstates the 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' Firefighter's Contingency Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2375/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2375&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825048,"bill_number":"HB2360","title":"Relating To The Film Industry.","description":"Establishes a Hawai`i Film Advisory Council within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Provides exemption for certified development of film studio facilities from taxes imposed under chapter 237, HRS. Amends the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit allowed under section 235-17, HRS, to (1) clarify and amend the requirement for an independent third-party certification, (2) increase the annual credit cap to $60,000,000 from $50,000,000, (3) extend the sunset date to January 1, 2039, and (4) expand the definition of \"qualified production\" to include streaming platforms. Establishes, exempt from chapter 76, and appropriates funds for the film industry liaison position.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2360/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2360&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825049,"bill_number":"HCR9","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Heeia, Koolaupoko, Oahu, For The Existing Drain, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Heeia, Koolaupoko, Oahu, For The Existing Drain, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR9/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=9&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825050,"bill_number":"SB3110","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation as an ex officio nonvoting member.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3110/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3110&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825053,"bill_number":"SB3094","title":"Relating To Peer Support Specialists.","description":"Establishes a Peer Support Specialist Working Group within the Office of Wellness and Resilience to develop and make recommendations for a framework for peer support specialists in the State. Requires the working group to submit a report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Sunsets the working group on 6/30/2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 088, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1189).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3094/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3094&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825054,"bill_number":"SB3100","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Renames the Hawaii Health Corps Program to the Hawaii Rural Healthcare Provider Loan Program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3100/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3100&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825055,"bill_number":"SB3071","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Clarifies the Employees' Retirement System's eligibility requirement definitions for service-connected disability and accidental death benefits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3071/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3071&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825058,"bill_number":"HB2388","title":"Relating To Money Transmitters Modernization Act.","description":"Continues the alignment of 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 multistate system. Provides clarity and consistency of the tangible net worth provision using nationwide standards. Assesses the initial license fee of $5,000 for money transmitter applicants upon approval of the application. Adds as a permissible investment the receivables due to the licensee from its payment processors for debit or credit card transactions authorized by the licensee's customers for many transmission services obtained from the licensee. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2388/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2388&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825059,"bill_number":"HB2502","title":"Relating To Technology Transfer At The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Repeals the sunset provision in Act 38, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, as amended by Act 8, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to allow the University of Hawaii to continue to regulate conflicts of interests and other ethical issues for technology transfer activities it sponsors. Effective 6/29/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to HRE, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2502/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2502&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825060,"bill_number":"SB3065","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Appropriates special funds to Department of Transportation programs to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3065/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3065&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825061,"bill_number":"HB2336","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Makes imposition of the fine penalty applicable to any violation of the commercial hemp production licensure requirement as well as restrictions on growing and transporting hemp. 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. Clarifies that the Department of Agriculture shall not require testing or sampling of hemp that duplicates testing and sampling required by the United States Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2336/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2336&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825386,"bill_number":"HB2510","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Excludes from the definition of \"laws\" in section 127A-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, county charter provisions pertaining to executive, legislative, and administrative structure and organization are excluded.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2510/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2510&year=2024","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1825420,"bill_number":"HB2515","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Clarifies the types of events that constitute disasters and emergencies for the purposes of emergency management. Takes effect 7/1/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2515/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2515&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1825458,"bill_number":"HB2516","title":"Relating To Fire Emergencies.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to purchase a Striker fire truck to be housed on a Department of Defense facility on Maui. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2516/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2516&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1825494,"bill_number":"HB2506","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2506/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2506&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1825531,"bill_number":"HB2514","title":"Relating To Teacher Housing.","description":"Establishes the Teacher Home Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2514/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2514&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1825606,"bill_number":"HB2513","title":"Relating To Expungement.","description":"Expands expungement eligibility to persons whose convictions for consuming a measurable amount of alcohol while under the age of twenty-one or first-time property offenses predated current expungement provisions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 168, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1269).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2513/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2513&year=2024","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1825642,"bill_number":"HB2511","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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HET, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2511/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2511&year=2024","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1825680,"bill_number":"HB2512","title":"Relating To Security Deposits.","description":"Requires a landlord to accept either rental security insurance or security deposit installment payments in lieu of a traditional security deposit, upon a tenant's request.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2512/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2512&year=2024","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1825726,"bill_number":"HB2553","title":"Relating To Pharmacists.","description":"Authorizes pharmacists to administer vaccines to persons three years of age or older. Authorizes pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to administer vaccinations to persons three years of age or older, if certain requirements are met. Authorizes pharmacists to order vaccines for administration to persons three years of age or older. Effective 1/1/2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 104, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2553/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2553&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825730,"bill_number":"HB2563","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority.","description":"Exempts the Hawaii Convention Center from certain requirements regarding concessions on public property. Authorizes the Hawaii Tourism Authority to sell or lease naming rights for the Hawaii Convention Center facility. Facilitates advertising and marketing in and on the Hawaii Convention Center facility. (CD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 798).","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2563/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2563&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1825731,"bill_number":"SB3196","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Amends the prohibition on certain assault weapons to include .50 caliber rifles and assault weapon attachments. Modernizes the prohibition on assault pistols to include pistols with one or more prohibited feature. Prohibits firearms other than pistols with a detachable magazine with over a twenty round capacity. Prohibits persons from bringing or causing to be brought into the State a .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment. Prohibits the sale or transfer of a .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment in the State, unless the .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment is sold or transferred to an authorized individual. Creates exceptions for the acquisition and possession of prohibited firearms for members of law enforcement and the military. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3196/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3196&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1825736,"bill_number":"HB2556","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Able Savings Program.","description":"Clarifies the sources of funding for the Hawaii ABLE Saving Program Trust Fund. Authorizes the Director of Finance to expend all moneys in the trust fund to fulfill the purposes of the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program, including providing incentive payments to Hawaii public school ABLE account owner. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2556/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2556&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1825737,"bill_number":"SB3212","title":"Relating To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation 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 lands to which the Department of Transportation holds title. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to directly acquire any real property for its purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TCA/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3212/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3212&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1825741,"bill_number":"SB3214","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Eleventh Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 11th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3214/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3214&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1825744,"bill_number":"HB2509","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 state justices and judges from seventy years to seventy-five years. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 731).","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2509/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2509&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1825748,"bill_number":"HB2527","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Facilities.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to adopt rules for facility maintenance. Requires that the condition of Department of Education facilities be periodically evaluated.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2527/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2527&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825750,"bill_number":"SB3207","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Removes the salary cap of the Superintendent of Education. Makes permanent the annual performance evaluation requirements for the Superintendent of Education. Takes effect 6/29/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 149, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1250).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3207/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3207&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1825753,"bill_number":"SB3213","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Requires one per cent of the transient accommodations tax be allocated to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for the purposes of building affordable housing for individuals on the DHHL waiting list.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3213/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3213&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1825758,"bill_number":"SB3209","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Education for the establishment of seven full-time equivalent (7.0 FTE) positions and additional program costs for the expanded teacher cohort program to fulfill the requirements of Act 141, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3209/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3209&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1825761,"bill_number":"SB3195","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Expands the definition of \"renewable energy producer\" that is used to determine the Board of Land and Natural Resources' disposition of public lands by direct negotiation to renewable energy producers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3195/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3195&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1825765,"bill_number":"SB3200","title":"Relating To Smoking.","description":"Establishes under the Department of Health a Smoking Sensor Rebate Program, which offers a rebate for installation of smoking sensors to detect smoking within smoking-prohibited areas.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3200/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3200&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1825768,"bill_number":"HB2520","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. Declares that certain appropriations will further exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2023-2024.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Act 002, 03/14/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1102).","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2520/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2520&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825772,"bill_number":"SB3198","title":"Relating To Civil Air Patrol.","description":"Appropriates funds for civilian auxiliary aviation services performed by the civil air patrol. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3198/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3198&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1825774,"bill_number":"SB3210","title":"Relating To Student Transportation.","description":"Requires Department of Education school bus contracts to include provisions that require contractors to prioritize the use of motor vehicles that do not require those drivers to hold a commercial driver's license.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3210/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3210&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1825778,"bill_number":"HB2517","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. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2517/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2517&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825780,"bill_number":"HB2568","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Requires a protest to be submitted within seven calendar days after the posting of award of the contract. Establishes that a party is not aggrieved until official action, adverse to that party, has been taken. Amends the minimum per cent value of a contract required for parties to a protest of an award to initiate proceedings from ten per cent to five per cent.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2568/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2568&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1825784,"bill_number":"SB3206","title":"Related To Housing.","description":"Establishes an ombudsman's office for homeowner associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection. 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 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3206/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3206&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1825785,"bill_number":"HB2524","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Part I: Requires the Real Estate Commission (Commission) to receive and investigate complaints by condominium unit owners against associations that are subject to condominium laws. Establishes a Condominium Ombudsman to receive and investigate complaints by condominium unit owners against the Commission regarding the Commission's foregoing duties. Requires the Condominium Ombudsman to issue findings within thirty business days after a complaint is filed. Part II: Prevents a simple majority of unit owners from immediately removing a director that was elected by cumulative voting during any regular or special meeting of an association. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2524/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2524&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825791,"bill_number":"HB2519","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Board Of Trustees.","description":"Amends the composition of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund board of trustees. Clarifies vacancy procedures. Amends quorum requirements and voting powers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2519/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2519&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825792,"bill_number":"HB2552","title":"Relating To Employee Benefits.","description":"Extends, under certain conditions, the family leave period under state law, for up to eight additional 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. Amends the definition of \"because of sex\" in section 3781, HRS, that governs discriminatory employment practices, to include neonatal care. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to amend its administrative rules to ensure that neonatal care is included as a \"related medical condition\" wherever the phrase \"pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition\" or any similar phrase is used. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2552/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2552&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825800,"bill_number":"HB2526","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Increases the penalty for a third or subsequent offense involving the unauthorized driving or operation of motor vehicles to a class C felony. Authorizes the court, as part of the person's sentencing for the third or subsequent offense, to order that the vehicle used by the person in the commission of the offense be subject to forfeiture. Takes effect 7/1/2024. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 212, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1313).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2526/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2526&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825803,"bill_number":"HB2530","title":"Relating To Waste Management.","description":"Requires all publicly or privately owned or operated transfer stations in the State to be open to the public for at least two days a week.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2530/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2530&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1825805,"bill_number":"SB3215","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of employer-sponsored high deductible health plans under certain conditions. Requires maintenance of health savings accounts in conjunction with high deductible health plans. Specifies that employers and insurers that buy or sell high deductible health plans remain subject to the Prepaid Health Care Act. Repeals 06/30/2029.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3215/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3215&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1825811,"bill_number":"HB2561","title":"Relating To Self-defense.","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2561/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2561&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1825812,"bill_number":"HB2534","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2534/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2534&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1825816,"bill_number":"HB2566","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2566/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2566&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1825817,"bill_number":"SB3211","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Requires landlords to change or rekey all locks to a residential property before the tenant's date of initial occupancy for any lease period of six months or longer. Provides a grace period of thirty days after the tenant's date of initial occupancy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3211/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3211&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1825826,"bill_number":"SB3222","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act.","description":"Repeals the requirement that a corporation's list of members entitled to notice of a meeting include the members' addresses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3222/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3222&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1825827,"bill_number":"SB3202","title":"Relating To Urban Development.","description":"Part I: Requires the counties, no later than 12/31/2026, to adopt or amend an ordinance to allow at least two accessory dwelling units, subject to certain restrictions, on all residentially zoned lots. Prohibits private covenants for residentially zoned lots within an urban district from limiting the number of accessory dwelling units below the amount allowed pursuant to State law or the long-term rental of residential units. Part II: Requires any administrative authority to act on any application for subdivision, consolidation, or resubdivision for certain parcels to be vested in the director of the county agency responsible for land use or another county officer. Part III: Amends the calculation of impact fees for certain developments. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-29","last_action":"Act 039, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1139).","last_action_date":"2024-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3202/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3202&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1825831,"bill_number":"HB2555","title":"Relating To The Child Protective Act.","description":"Amends the definition of \"harm\" under the Child Protective Act. Requires a service plan to include an evaluation or assessment by a service provider trained in domestic violence of family members in the family home who are perpetrators or alleged perpetrators of domestic violence. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2555/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2555&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825836,"bill_number":"HB2537","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Imposes a penalty for knowingly selling invasive plants or plants containing invasive species.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2537/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2537&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1825837,"bill_number":"SB3197","title":"Relating To Advertising.","description":"Exempts billboards and outdoor advertising devices displayed with authorization of the Stadium Authority within the stadium facility, including outdoor advertising devices for naming the stadium facility under certain conditions. Exempts outdoor advertising devices displayed with authorization of the Hawaii Tourism Authority in or on the Convention Center facility, including outdoor advertising devices for naming the Convention Center facility under certain conditions. Exempts outdoor advertising devices for the stadium facility and the Convention Center facility from regulation by the counties, including outdoor advertising devices for naming the stadium facility and Convention Center facility. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3197/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3197&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1825841,"bill_number":"SB3201","title":"Relating To Accessible Housing.","description":"Establishes the multifamily housing accessibility modifications grant program to facilitate the installation of accessibility modifications in certain properties. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3201/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3201&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1825842,"bill_number":"SB3219","title":"Relating To Public Employees.","description":"Allows a newly hired public employee to file a complaint with the Hawaii Labor Relations Board if the employee is not provided, within 20 calendar days of being hired, a general orientation on the employee's benefits and rights, or if the exclusive representative who represents the employee is not permitted to attend and present information at the employee's general orientation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3219/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3219&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1825848,"bill_number":"SB3221","title":"Relating To Gifts.","description":"Decreases the gift value amount required for legislators, employees, and their spouses and dependent children to file a gifts disclosure statement with the State Ethics Commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3221/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3221&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1825851,"bill_number":"SB3216","title":"Relating To Dangerous Weapons.","description":"Exempts cultural practitioners of martial arts from the prohibition of and penalty against butterfly knives; provided that evidence of instructor certification is provided.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3216/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3216&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1825853,"bill_number":"HB2538","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Provides that each lease that the Department of Agriculture enters into, renews, or extends after the effective date of this Act shall authorize the Department to: (1) Enter the leased premises at any time to identity, investigate, control, or eradicate invasive species; and (2) Terminate the lease if the lessee refuses the Department entry or is found in violation of any applicable law, rule, or order relating to the control or eradication of invasive species.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 02-09-24 10:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2538/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2538&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1825858,"bill_number":"SB3204","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Prohibits retaliatory actions against a unit owner, board member, managing agent, resident manager, or association employee who takes lawful action in an effort to address, prevent, or stop a violation of the condominium law, the governing documents of the association, or any law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or code that impacts the association. Allows a unit owner, board member, managing agent, resident manager, or association employee to bring a civil action for retaliation in the district court or circuit court, whichever is appropriate, to allege a violation. Provides a claimant that brings a civil action for retaliation in the circuit court with the right to a jury trial. Prohibits an association from using association funds or reserves in a manner that would be considered retaliation in any lawsuit against a unit owner.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3204/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3204&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1825860,"bill_number":"HB2525","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Provides that the Liquor Commission or other licensing agency of each county shall deny the renewal of certain current liquor licenses upon receipt of sufficient protests.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2525/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2525&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825863,"bill_number":"SB3205","title":"Relating To Condominium Associations.","description":"Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for condominium associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes the 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 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3205/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3205&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1825866,"bill_number":"HB2559","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2559/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2559&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1825876,"bill_number":"HB2518","title":"Relating To Health Benefits.","description":"Amends the state and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund for employees hired after 6/30/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2518/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2518&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825879,"bill_number":"HB2536","title":"Relating To Single-use Plastics.","description":"Prohibits businesses where food or beverages are packaged and sold on the business' premises for individual consumption from using, selling, or distributing certain disposable or single-use food ware and beverage service items after 1/1/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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 voting no (2) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2536/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2536&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1825882,"bill_number":"HB2550","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Establishes the accessory dwelling unit grant program under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide grants to eligible homeowners for development costs and certain closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit. Establishes and appropriates funds into and out of the accessory dwelling unit grant revolving fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2550/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2550&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1825885,"bill_number":"HB2521","title":"Relating To Legal Representation.","description":"Repeals paragraph (3) of section 802-1(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, which entitles the subject of a petition for assisted community treatment to legal representation by a public defender.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2521/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2521&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825887,"bill_number":"HB2569","title":"Relating To Geothermal Energy Exploration.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for geothermal energy exploration. Requires surface and subsurface exploration and community outreach. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2569/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2569&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1825890,"bill_number":"SB3194","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Authorizes independent generators of renewable energy to wheel the renewable electricity they produce to users of renewable energy under policies and procedures established by the Public Utilities Commission, should the Public Utilities Commission determine through an investigatory docket that retail wheeling is in the public interest. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3194/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3194&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1825894,"bill_number":"HB2551","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Establishes the offense of unlawful assembly or disassembly of a bicycle or moped on public property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2551/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2551&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825897,"bill_number":"HB2541","title":"Relating To Agricultural Lands.","description":"Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in agricultural lands. Establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2541/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2541&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1825901,"bill_number":"HB2539","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to increase the funding for medicaid in-home services, conditioned on the Department of Human Services obtaining the maximum federal matching funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Nakashima, Ward excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2539/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2539&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1825904,"bill_number":"HB2533","title":"Relating To Tort Liability.","description":"Clarifies that persons or minors that enter private property with or without charge by a landowner for recreational purposes have no cause of action, unless exempted under law. Requires a court to award attorneys' fees and costs to landowners if plaintiffs bring unreasonable claims. Establishes as a matter of law, persons or minors participating in outdoor recreational activities accept the inherent dangers in the activities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2533/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2533&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1825907,"bill_number":"HB2545","title":"Relating To Agricultural Infrastructure.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for various agricultural infrastructure projects throughout the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AGR/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2545/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2545&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1825909,"bill_number":"HB2546","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Allows for the use of fine meshed nets for the protection of plants against invasive species, under certain conditions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 184, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1285).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2546/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2546&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1825914,"bill_number":"HB2549","title":"Relating To Maui's Permanent Housing Recovery.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism the Interagency Council for Maui Housing Recovery to coordinate and facilitate Maui's permanent housing recovery and facilitate consultation and collaboration between state and county agencies on housing recovery initiatives for the island of Maui. Designates the executive director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to serve as chair of the council. Appropriates moneys. Sunsets 6/30/2034. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2549/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2549&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1825917,"bill_number":"HB2535","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Establishes a child care classroom contracts pilot program to require the Department of Human Services to contract directly with child care center providers in licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers that meet certain criteria. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for a position to support the pilot program. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2535/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2535&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1825919,"bill_number":"HB2523","title":"Relating To Electric Utility Lineman.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes licensing requirements, including minimum standards and qualifications, for licensure as a journey worker electric utility lineman and expands the Board of Electricians and Plumbers to include members engaged in electric utility work. Repeals an existing exception to the impending sunset of the limited exemption from electrician licensing requirements that was originally enacted by Act 65, SLH 2013, and extended pursuant to Act 60, SLH 2018, and Act 68, SLH 2022. Takes effect on 7/1/2027. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2523/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2523&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825927,"bill_number":"HB2564","title":"Relating To The Land Trust Act.","description":"Clarifies the definition and declaration of interests of beneficiaries of land trusts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2564/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2564&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1825931,"bill_number":"SB3199","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Sixteenth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 16th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3199/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3199&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1825933,"bill_number":"HB2542","title":"Relating To Real Property.","description":"Prohibits foreign principals from acquiring real property in the State or any interest in real property in the State, except a de minimus indirect interest. Defines foreign principal. Requires a foreign principal that owns real property that was acquired before this measure's effective date to register the ownership with the Attorney General. Requires a buyer of real property to provide a signed affidavit attesting that the buyer is not a foreign principal. Authorizes the forfeiture of real property or an interest in real property that is owned or acquired unlawfully. Establishes penalties. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2542/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2542&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1825938,"bill_number":"HB2531","title":"Relating To Workplace Safety.","description":"Allows a person who employs or contracts with a health care worker who suffers an act of violence to report the event to law enforcement and petition for a temporary restraining order and injunction under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2531/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2531&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1825941,"bill_number":"HB2543","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects In The Forty-second Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the Forty-second Representative District. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2543/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2543&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1825943,"bill_number":"HB2567","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Procurement Code.","description":"Repeals language requiring the Procurement Policy Board to adopt rules regarding differing site conditions. Requires every construction contract to include a clause that requires the procurement officer to investigate the site conditions and modify the contract in writing if differing site conditions exist.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2567/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2567&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1825947,"bill_number":"HB2548","title":"Relating To Accessory Dwelling Units.","description":"Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Program under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide loans for the development of accessory dwelling units. Appropriates funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2548/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2548&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1825953,"bill_number":"HB2547","title":"Relating To The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations Rules.","description":"Modifies penalties for violations of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations rules from a fixed fine to a fine proportional to the yearly income of the violator.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2547/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2547&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1825956,"bill_number":"SB3220","title":"Relating To Motor Carriers.","description":"Transfers the enforcement of the Motor Carrier Law from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Makes conforming amendments. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 117, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1218).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3220/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3220&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1825960,"bill_number":"HB2540","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Language.","description":"Requires each public high school in the State to require students to complete and pass 2 full years of Hawaiian language courses as a condition of graduation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2540/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2540&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1825963,"bill_number":"SB3208","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 and extramural funds to certain projects and requires biannual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3208/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3208&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1825966,"bill_number":"HB2507","title":"Relating To Remote Work.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to: (1) conduct a remote work study; (2) review any recent remote work studies done by the counties; (3) develop and administer a remote work program; and (4) submit the study to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2507/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2507&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1825968,"bill_number":"HB2570","title":"Relating To Attorneys.","description":"Requires petitions or motions for a pro hac vice appearance for a court or arbitration proceeding to be supported by certain evidence to ensure that both the applicant and local counsel will pay all state income tax and general excise tax due for Hawaii business activities as well as any other information or documentation required by the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii. Effective 4/14/2112. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2570/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2570&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1825972,"bill_number":"HB2554","title":"Relating To Pharmacies.","description":"Requires pharmacies, other than on-site pharmacies in institutional facilities, to make a pharmacy intern, pharmacy technician, pharmacy employee, or an employee of the retail establishment the pharmacy is located in available to assist a registered pharmacist at all times the pharmacy is open to the public.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2554/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2554&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1825975,"bill_number":"HB2560","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Establishes a rebuttable presumption that a person established a new residence in a place if that person has been absent for a prolonged period of time during which the person has only been in one place.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2560/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2560&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1825978,"bill_number":"HB2565","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Repeals the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission. Requires the Governor to select the Executive Director of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, with the advice and consent of the Senate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CAI, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2565/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2565&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1825983,"bill_number":"HB2557","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to develop and, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, implement a financial literacy curriculum for grades kindergarten through twelfth grade.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2557/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2557&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1825984,"bill_number":"HB2562","title":"Relating To Plastic Bottles.","description":"Effective 1/1/2025, 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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2562/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2562&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1825988,"bill_number":"SB3223","title":"Relating To Legislative Vacancies.","description":"Allows vacancies in the Senate and House of Representatives to be filled by an appointee without selection by the Governor from a list of three prospective appointees if the appointee was selected by the political party by unanimous vote using the rank choice voting method.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3223/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3223&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1825991,"bill_number":"HB2522","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 1/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2522/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2522&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1825995,"bill_number":"HB2558","title":"Relating To Social Services.","description":"Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. 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. Clarifies the individuals who are eligible to receive the needs allowance. Requires the Department of Human Services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2558/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2558&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1825996,"bill_number":"SB3203","title":"Relating To Public Agency Meetings And Records.","description":"Enables boards to operate more effectively by amending sections of the Sunshine Law pertaining to the declaration of policy and intent, permitted interactions of members, limited meetings, executive meetings, exceptions, board packets, and minutes. Amends the definition of the term \"meeting\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to GVO, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3203/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3203&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1826002,"bill_number":"HB2544","title":"Relating To Medical Transportation.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Health a 2-year pilot project to charter flights from rural islands to an urban island to provide rural island residents with reliable transportation to medical care on urban islands. Appropriates funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Sunsets 6/30/2026. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2544/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2544&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1826006,"bill_number":"HB2508","title":"Related To Administrative Procedures.","description":"Allows the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to admit and consider hearsay evidence.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2508/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2508&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1826007,"bill_number":"SB3218","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Malama Puuloa. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3218/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3218&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1826012,"bill_number":"HB2532","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2532/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2532&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1826013,"bill_number":"HB2528","title":"Relating To Aquatic Life.","description":"Provides that a person who violates aquatic life conservation law in a manner that harasses aquatic life, if convicted, shall be imprisoned for no fewer than 48 hours for the violation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2528/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2528&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1826017,"bill_number":"HB2529","title":"Relating To A Pilot Program To Fill Vacancies.","description":"Establishes a 5-year behavioral health exempt employee pilot program, to be administered by the Department of Health, under which the Department may fill employee vacancies in the Department's Behavioral Health Services Administration in a manner that is exempt from chapter 76, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2529/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2529&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1826018,"bill_number":"SB3217","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund base composite monthly contribution to be adjusted annually beginning 1/1/2025 by increasing the contribution in effect on 1/1/2024 by 5.2 per cent, and thereafter based on the changes in Medicare part B premiums for the previous plan year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3217/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3217&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1826027,"bill_number":"SB3239","title":"Relating To Medical Debt.","description":"Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to establish a Medical Debt Forgiveness Working Group to study the feasibility of developing, implementing, and executing a program for the State to acquire and forgive outstanding medical debt of Hawaii residents. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3239/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3239&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1826028,"bill_number":"HB2649","title":"Relating To Access For Reproductive Care.","description":"Clarifies the State's midwifery law to permit care by extended family, cultural supporters, or others with whom a woman chooses to give birth. Specifies that nothing in the midwifery law shall prohibit or restrict healing practices by traditional healers of any ethnic culture or religious faith or their students; limit, alter, or adversely impact any religion or ethnic cultural practices; or prohibit or interfere with a person's right to choose where and with whom the person gives birth.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HLT/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2649/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2649&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1826029,"bill_number":"HB2645","title":"Relating To Small Business.","description":"Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation for the Maui Business Bridge Grants Program to assist businesses that have been impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2645/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2645&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1826030,"bill_number":"HB2572","title":"Relating To Teacher Loans.","description":"Establishes a teacher loan program to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-staff positions of Department of Education schools. Allows a loan to be forgiven for teachers who become, or have become, a licensed teacher in Hawaii or for teachers who will commit to teach for three years at a Hawaii public school or public charter school. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2572/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2572&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1826031,"bill_number":"HB2588","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2588/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2588&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1826032,"bill_number":"SB3238","title":"Relating To The Aquaculture Investment Tax Credit.","description":"For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, provides an aquaculture investment tax credit for investments into a qualified aquaculture business.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3238/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3238&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1826033,"bill_number":"SB3257","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Requires the establishment of a One-Stop Student Service Center at each University of Hawaii campus with student enrollment greater than five thousand students beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. Requires that services provided by the One-Stop Student Service Center not reduce existing services or resources. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3257/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3257&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1826034,"bill_number":"HB2586","title":"Relating To Family Leave.","description":"Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to twelve 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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2586/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2586&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1826035,"bill_number":"HB2618","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 prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2618/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2618&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1826036,"bill_number":"SB3282","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Renames the Hawaii State Energy Office as the Energy Division and makes it a division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Renames the Chief Energy Officer as the Chief Energy Administrator. Clarifies the duties of the Energy Division. Transfers functions. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Makes an appropriation. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3282/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3282&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1826037,"bill_number":"HB2655","title":"Making Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Makes appropriations for the public employment cost items and cost adjustments for employees of the Senate, House of Representatives, and various legislative agencies who are excluded from collective bargaining. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 04-03-24 10:30AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2024-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2655/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2655&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1826038,"bill_number":"HB2573","title":"Relating To Neighborhood Security Watch Programs.","description":"Requires planned community associations to either develop and adopt program rules for a neighborhood security watch program within the association's planned community or allocate a portion of the association's regular assessments to fund a neighborhood security watch program offered by a qualified third-party organization, no later than one year after the effective date of this Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC/JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2573/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2573&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1826039,"bill_number":"HB2580","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Prohibits the removal of a manufacturer- or factory-installed speed limiting device from an electric bicycle. Prohibits the operation of an electric bicycle, in which the manufacturer- or factory-installed speed limiting device was removed from the electric bicycle, on a public highway.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2580/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2580&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1826040,"bill_number":"HB2585","title":"Relating To Theft.","description":"Creates the offense of organized retail theft. Provides penalties for organized retail theft. Creates an organized retail theft task force.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2585/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2585&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1826041,"bill_number":"HB2631","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Appropriates funds, including for positions, equipment, and maintenance and operating costs, for mullet production for fishponds and stock enhancement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2631/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2631&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1826042,"bill_number":"HB2654","title":"Relating To Building Codes.","description":"Clarifies that no state or county building code shall prohibit the use of a substitute refrigerant allowed by the Environmental Protection Agency if the applicable equipment is listed and installed in compliance with the latest safety standards. Requires the State Building Code Council, when it adopts, amends, or updates the Hawaii State Building Codes, to establish codes and standards that are consistent with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrofluorocarbons. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2654/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2654&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1826043,"bill_number":"HB2577","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. Prohibits the Department of Health from requiring the Department of Education to provide personally identifiable information in any report pursuant to the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Authorizes the Department of Education to provide personally identifiable information only after it has determined that a health or safety emergency exists. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 105, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2577/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2577&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1826044,"bill_number":"SB3265","title":"Relating To Film Industry Development.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Film Advisory Council. Amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to: (1) Clarify and amend the requirement for an independent third-party certification; (2) Expand the definition of \"qualified production\" to include streaming platforms; and (3) Expand the definition of \"qualified production costs\" to include certain costs associated with products created by Hawaii businesses for use in a production and contracting and licensing of Hawaii-originated music for on-camera use or post-production. Establishes and appropriates funds for a film industry development liaison within the Creative Industries Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3265/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3265&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1826045,"bill_number":"HB2578","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Exempts prekindergarten-only public charter schools from certain provisions affecting charter schools relating to funding and finance, the use of the weighted student formula, athletics, enrollment, computer science courses and content, and enrollment in industry-credential programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2578/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2578&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1826046,"bill_number":"SB3249","title":"Relating To Currency.","description":"Requires retail merchants to accept cash payments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3249/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3249&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1826047,"bill_number":"SB3236","title":"Relating To The Land Trust Act.","description":"Clarifies that if no personal property designation appears in a recorded instrument, the interests of the beneficiaries shall be real property. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-01","last_action":"Act 121, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1222).","last_action_date":"2024-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3236/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3236&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1826048,"bill_number":"HB2639","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. Establishes the Combat Sports Commission Special Fund. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2639/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2639&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1826049,"bill_number":"HB2633","title":"Relating To Access To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to Leeward community college Waianae Moku to support and assist students who are twenty-four years old or younger and ineligible to apply for federal financial assistance through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application because they are unable to access their parents' tax information. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2633/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2633&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1826050,"bill_number":"SB3269","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Language.","description":"Requires that each Department of Education public school student earn 2 credits in Hawaiian language as a graduation requirement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3269/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3269&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1826051,"bill_number":"HB2576","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 Forty-first Representative District. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2576/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2576&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1826052,"bill_number":"SB3252","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3252/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3252&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1826053,"bill_number":"HB2599","title":"Relating To Fisheries.","description":"Exempts actions involving the operation and management of fisheries in the State from environmental review requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EEP, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2599/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2599&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1826054,"bill_number":"HB2616","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicles.","description":"Establishes a funding program that incentivizes electric vehicle charging systems and infrastructure development and allows the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount to expend funds for this program. Increases the amount of petroleum tax to be deposited into the electric vehicle charging system subaccount. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Gates, Kapela, Nakashima excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2616/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2616&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1826055,"bill_number":"HB2594","title":"Relating To Real Property.","description":"Prohibits certain persons affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party from acquiring real property or any interest in real property in the State, except a de minimus indirect interest. Establishes exceptions. Requires a person affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party who owns real property that was acquired under an exception to register the ownership with the Attorney General. Requires a buyer of real property to provide a signed affidavit attesting that the buyer is not a person affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party. Authorizes the forfeiture of real property or an interest in real property that is owned or acquired unlawfully. Establishes penalties. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2594/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2594&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1826056,"bill_number":"HB2613","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Expands the criminal offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false-labeling of Hawaii-grown roasted coffee. Makes an appropriation for 1.0 FTE enforcement position within the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2613/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2613&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1826057,"bill_number":"HB2653","title":"Relating To The Estate Tax.","description":"Conforms Hawaii estate tax laws to the operative provisions of the Internal Revenue Code to decrease the burden on taxpayers and increase efficiencies in the Department of Taxation's monitoring and auditing of estate tax returns. Establishes an estate tax deduction for the value of closely held business interests that will help ensure that locally-owned family businesses can continue to contribute to the Hawaii economy and assist families to retain the ownership interest in their family businesses. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 683).","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2653/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2653&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1826058,"bill_number":"SB3241","title":"Relating To Plant-based Meals.","description":"Establishes a plant-based meals option grant program within the Department of Education. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3241/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3241&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1826059,"bill_number":"HB2619","title":"Relating To Agricultural Biosecurity.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to lead and coordinate the State's invasive pest control and eradication biosecurity efforts. Establishes certain reporting requirements. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for programs and positions in agricultural biosecurity. Appropriates funds to each county as a grant-in-aid, subject to a county match, for the implementation of feral chicken control programs. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 231, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1336).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2619/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2619&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1826060,"bill_number":"HB2596","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Establishes statewide vehicular pursuit policies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2596/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2596&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1826061,"bill_number":"SB3240","title":"Relating To Infrastructure.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to establish a five-year pilot program to work with other public infrastructure agencies to ensure rebuilt Maui infrastructure is more resilient, provide for resiliency hubs at critical emergency infrastructure sites in Maui, and develop replicable models for other communities. Establishes the Maui Infrastructure Resiliency Revolving Fund to fund the five-year pilot program. Increases the environmental response, energy, and food security tax and allocates the increase to the Maui Infrastructure Resiliency Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3240/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3240&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1826062,"bill_number":"HB2582","title":"Relating To Critical Infrastructure Information.","description":"Excludes critical infrastructure information from disclosure requirements under the Uniform Information Practices Act. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2582/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2582&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1826063,"bill_number":"HB2602","title":"Relating To Teacher Retention.","description":"Establishes the Onipaa Teacher Bonus Program to address teacher retention and award teachers for outstanding and extended service in the state department of education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2602/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2602&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1826064,"bill_number":"HB2584","title":"Relating To Equity.","description":"Requires all places of public accommodation constructed after 12/31/2024 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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2584/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2584&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1826065,"bill_number":"SB3233","title":"Relating To Professional Land Surveyors.","description":"Establishes a statute of repose for land surveyors, after which time a complaint cannot be made.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3233/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3233&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1826066,"bill_number":"HB2589","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Establishes a three-year surcharge on the liquor tax. Repeals 06/30/2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2589/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2589&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1826067,"bill_number":"HB2627","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 12/31/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2627/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2627&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1826068,"bill_number":"HB2614","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement, by 1/1/2025, 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. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to develop a plan for the State to achieve its energy goals with deadlines, including the Renewable Portfolio Standards, before 1/1/2025. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2614/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2614&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1826069,"bill_number":"SB3250","title":"Proposing To Amend The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Make Incumbent Legislators Temporarily Ineligible For Service Based On The Size Of The Native Hawaiian Population.","description":"Proposes to amend the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to provide that if a United States census shows that the state Native Hawaiian population decreased by no less than 5% since the prior United States census, all state legislators in office at the time of the release of the latter census shall be ineligible to serve in any state legislative office for 1 term, which shall be the 1st term of the applicable legislative office that begins after the release of the latter census.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3250/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3250&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1826070,"bill_number":"HB2629","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Establishes the Homeless Services Special Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for certain housing projects. Increases the conveyance tax rates for certain properties. Establishes conveyance tax rates for multifamily residential properties. Establishes new exemptions to the conveyance tax. Allocates collected conveyance taxes to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund, Homeless Services Fund and, and Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2629/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2629&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1826071,"bill_number":"HB2590","title":"Relating To Food Security.","description":"Appropriates funds for food bank purchases from local farmers, to be expended by the Department of Agriculture via requests for proposals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2590/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2590&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1826072,"bill_number":"HB2647","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Amends the definition of \"restricted use pesticide\" to include malathion.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2647/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2647&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1826073,"bill_number":"SB3224","title":"Relating To Care Homes.","description":"Beginning on 7/1/2024, 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 7/1/2024, requires the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed $875. Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for adult day care centers and adult day health centers not exceed $63.06 and $87.21 per diem, respectively. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3224/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3224&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1826074,"bill_number":"HB2607","title":"Relating To Burial Sites.","description":"Requires the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to compile a list of approved archaeologists to ensure the quality and integrity of archaeological services contracted by developers. Specifies information to be included in an archaeological inventory survey.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2607/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2607&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1826075,"bill_number":"SB3243","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Amends the prohibition against foreign nationals and foreign corporations making campaign finance contributions and expenditures. 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 1/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3243/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3243&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1826076,"bill_number":"SB3237","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to designate certain species as pests, and periodically update taxa designated as pests, for control or eradication and develop and implement a control or eradication program for each designated pest but, if the Department fails to do so, authorizes the applicable county to develop or implement the program. Establishes a plant nursery licensing program to regulate the sale of nursery stock. Prohibits the import of any material infested or infected with a pest or that is a pest unless imported under an appropriate permit or compliance agreement and amends the Department of Agriculture's authority to impose other limits on imports and transportation. Amends the method by which the Board of Agriculture makes and updates noxious weed designations and clarifies responsibilities for the control or eradication of noxious weeds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","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, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3237/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3237&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1826077,"bill_number":"SB3247","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Creates an income tax credit for transportation costs incurred by certain taxpayers who ship agricultural products and inputs between counties. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3247/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3247&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1826078,"bill_number":"HB2600","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis Authority and Cannabis Control Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning January 1, 2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes for adult-use cannabis sales. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets Department of Agriculture to the Hawaii Cannabis Authority. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2600/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2600&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1826079,"bill_number":"SB3268","title":"Relating To Aquatic Resources.","description":"Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from establishing restrictions on the type of gear used for subsistence fishing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3268/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3268&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1826080,"bill_number":"HB2632","title":"Relating To Legislative Employees.","description":"Specifies that the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each have one vote if they have employees in a particular bargaining unit for the purposes of negotiating a collective bargaining agreement. Repeals staff of the legislative branch of the State from the list of individuals not included in any appropriate bargaining unit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LMG/LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2632/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2632&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1826081,"bill_number":"SB3235","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Establishes the Solar Hui Program to allow multi-family residential property owners to invest into a Solar Hui Investment Fund to provide loans to low- and moderate-income households to install solar energy systems. Establishes the Solar Hui Program Fund Manager position. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3235/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3235&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1826082,"bill_number":"HB2621","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Establishes a task force on ethical policing to evaluate the efficacy and impact of Weed and Seed programs. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Pierick, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) Kila, Takayama excused (2).","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2621/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2621&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1826083,"bill_number":"SB3276","title":"Relating To The Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax.","description":"Requires the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax to be pro-rated if the vehicle is rented or leased for a portion of the day.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN/TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3276/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3276&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1826084,"bill_number":"SB3230","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Makes an appropriation for the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii, to procure expertise and develop a physical risk model to assess risk in the State for insurance ratemaking and regulatory purposes. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3230/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3230&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1826085,"bill_number":"SB3255","title":"Relating To Feral Pig Control Permits.","description":"Codifies certain administrative rules of the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding permits to destroy or control harmful feral pigs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3255/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3255&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1826086,"bill_number":"HB2583","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. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2583/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2583&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1826087,"bill_number":"HB2606","title":"Relating To Transient Accommodations.","description":"Requires transient accommodations brokers and any other persons or entities to offer, list, advertise, or display a transient accommodations rental rate that includes all resort fees required for the furnishing of transient accommodations. Requires transient accommodations brokers and any other persons or entities to include all applicable taxes and fees imposed by a government on the stay in the total price to be paid before the consumer reserves the furnishing of transient accommodations. Establishes penalties. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Bill scheduled for decision making on Thursday, 02-15-24 2:00PM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2606/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2606&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1826088,"bill_number":"HB2652","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the definition of Hawaii taxable estate to provide that the marital deduction under section 2056 of the Internal Revenue Code shall apply to the passage of any interest in property to any immediate family member. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2652/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2652&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1826089,"bill_number":"SB3267","title":"Relating To Veterans' Facilities.","description":"Requires any state-funded facility built on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands land to be managed and operated by veterans or a veteran-run organization. Prohibits the co-management of any veterans' facility or state-funded facility utilized for veterans.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HWN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3267/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3267&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1826090,"bill_number":"HB2620","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Procurement.","description":"Exempts Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products less than a certain amount from the electronic procurement system requirement. Requires at least three written quotes for Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products between certain amounts. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2620/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2620&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1826091,"bill_number":"HB2630","title":"Relating To Mental Health Treatment.","description":"Authorizes, and establishes a regulatory framework for, the administration of psilocybin for therapeutic use. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Kila, Kitagawa, Lamosao, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Pierick, Ward voting no (9) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2630/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2630&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1826092,"bill_number":"SB3262","title":"Relating To Veterinarians.","description":"Renames the John A. Burns School of Medicine special fund as the physician and veterinarian special fund. Expands the authorized uses of the special fund to include providing loan repayments to veterinarians and scholarships for students attending a veterinary college; provided that the recipient commits to work in the State for a period of time determined by the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine. Requires the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine to establish a loan repayment and scholarship program. Assesses a fee on persons obtaining or renewing a veterinarian license. Provides for the deposit of the fee into the physician and veterinarian special fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the physician and veterinarian special fund. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3262/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3262&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1826093,"bill_number":"HB2646","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2646/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2646&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1826094,"bill_number":"HB2595","title":"Relating To Allowance On Service Retirements.","description":"Amends chapter 88, HRS, to include new definitions for certain law enforcement administrators and employees established in Act 278, SLH 2022, as class A members of the pension and retirement systems and provides guidance for the computation of retirement benefits similar to police officers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2595/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2595&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1826095,"bill_number":"HB2601","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Creates the offense of urinating or defecating in public. Provides penalties for public urination or defecation. Requires mental health evaluation and supportive services for a homeless person arrested for urinating or defecating in public places.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2601/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2601&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1826096,"bill_number":"SB3253","title":"Relating To Adoption Assistance.","description":"Appropriates funds to provide additional support and resources to families receiving benefits through the State's adoption assistance and permanency assistance programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3253/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3253&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1826097,"bill_number":"SB3234","title":"Relating To The Stabilization Of Property Insurance.","description":"Amends the laws relating to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund and Hawaii Property Insurance Association by: imposing a different transient accommodation tax rate for transient vacation rentals, a property insurance surcharge on conveyance tax, and a temporary property insurance stabilization fee on real property transactions to capitalize the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund; expanding the statutory authorization for the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to issue property insurance for certain condominiums and amending the designated geographic area eligible for coverage to specifically include lava zones 1 and 2; mandating that the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund and Hawaii Property Insurance Association be insurers of last resort; requiring Hawaii Property Insurance Association member insurers and licensed property and casualty insurers to recoup assessment costs paid into the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund through a surcharge on premiums; requiring coverage limits and deductibles and fund capitalization amounts for licensed property and casualty insurers to be established in a plan of operation for the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, subject to approval by the Insurance Commissioner; and reinstating the special mortgage recording fee to capitalize the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund. Appropriates moneys as a loan to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to assist it in becoming sufficiently capitalized and other purposes. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates bond revenues as a loan to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to assist it in becoming sufficiently capitalized and other purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 791).","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3234/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3234&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1826098,"bill_number":"HB2604","title":"Relating To School Safety.","description":"Requires schools maintain AEDs for all sporting events. Mandates AED and CPR training for certain school officials. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDN, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2604/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2604&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1826099,"bill_number":"HB2657","title":"Relating To Abusive Litigation.","description":"Establishes judicial procedures to prevent and remedy abusive litigation. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 252, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1357).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2657/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2657&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1826100,"bill_number":"HB2598","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Appropriates funds to increase the salary schedules of deputy sheriffs within the Department of Law Enforcement. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2598/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2598&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1826101,"bill_number":"SB3266","title":"Relating To Vegetation Management.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation and Department of Land and Natural Resources for vegetation management projects to reduce the risks of wildfires across the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3266/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3266&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1826102,"bill_number":"HB2579","title":"Relating To The Hilo Community Economic District.","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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2579/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2579&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1826103,"bill_number":"HB2575","title":"Relating To Construction Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes a construction trades workforce development program in the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to develop, establish, and implement a construction trades career pathway program for high school students in the State. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2575/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2575&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1826104,"bill_number":"HB2638","title":"Relating To Agricultural Land Use Potential.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to contract a third-party entity to compile a report evaluating the agricultural land use potential of certain parcels of state-owned lands. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2638/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2638&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1826105,"bill_number":"HB2611","title":"Relating To Administrative Fees.","description":"Statutorily establishes a Department of Land and Natural Resources transaction fee for each recording in the Bureau of Conveyances and Land Court. Amends the authorized uses of moneys in the Bureau of Conveyances Special Fund. Repeals language that required the Bureau of Conveyances' microfilm fees to be established by rules. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2611/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2611&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1826106,"bill_number":"SB3228","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Requires the Office of the Attorney General to identify all administrative rules, statutory provisions, accounts, special funds, and other legal provisions that require amendment to redesignate the Department of Health as the Department of Environmental Protection and Public Health and transfer responsibility for certain health delivery services from the Department of Health to the Department of Human Services. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JDC/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3228/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3228&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1826107,"bill_number":"SB3264","title":"Relating To Recycling.","description":"Authorizes manufacturers of electronic devices to coordinate collection activities for the purpose of recycling electronic devices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AEN, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3264/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3264&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1826108,"bill_number":"SB3277","title":"Relating To Public Housing.","description":"Prohibits a determination of ineligibility for tenant applicants for any program under the Hawaii Public Housing Authority law due to an eviction unless a writ of possession was issued and served as a result of the proceeding.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3277/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3277&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1826109,"bill_number":"HB2643","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to select multiple certified vendors to install ignition interlock devices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2643/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2643&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1826110,"bill_number":"HB2610","title":"Relating To Disaster Relief.","description":"Establishes a Disaster Relief Match Special Fund to support the local match requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Maui Wildfires Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for projects that implement mitigation measures to prevent and minimize the impacts of natural hazards affecting the State. Appropriates moneys into the Disaster Relief Match Special Fund. Makes appropriations to support the State's continued response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the counties of Hawaii and Maui. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2042. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Re-Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2610/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2610&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1826111,"bill_number":"HB2648","title":"Relating To Neonicotinoids.","description":"Amends the definition of \"restricted use pesticide\" to include neonicotinoid pesticides.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2648/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2648&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1826112,"bill_number":"SB3259","title":"Relating To Tort Liability.","description":"Permanently reinstates the liability protections previously afforded to county lifeguards providing services at state beach parks or in the ocean. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3259/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3259&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1826113,"bill_number":"HB2617","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Establishes the Aquaculture Advisory Committee within the Department of Agriculture. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2617/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2617&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1826114,"bill_number":"HB2625","title":"Relating To Contested Cases.","description":"Clarifies that a contested case hearing is not required when an identical or substantially similar administrative matter has been finally adjudicated. Includes administrative contested case proceedings within the scope of the vexatious litigant statute.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2625/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2625&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1826115,"bill_number":"SB3246","title":"Relating To The Center For Climate Resilient Development.","description":"Appropriates funds for the school of ocean and earth science and technology within the university of Hawaii to establish and operate a center for climate resilient development. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HRE/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3246/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3246&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1826116,"bill_number":"SB3272","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires insurance providers to give written notice of policy cancellations or nonrenewal through certified mail.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3272/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3272&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1826117,"bill_number":"SB3280","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the amounts for the income tax brackets and personal exemption and standard deduction amounts for tax year 2024. Adjusts annually for tax years beginning after 12/31/2024, the income tax brackets and personal exemption, and standard deduction amounts by a cost-of-living adjustment factor. Amends the taxable income brackets and income tax rates for each filing status for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Defines \"cost-of-living adjustment factor\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3280/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3280&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1826118,"bill_number":"HB2571","title":"Relating To Accessible Housing.","description":"Establishes the multifamily housing accessibility modifications grant program to facilitate the installation of accessibility modifications in certain properties. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2571/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2571&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1826119,"bill_number":"SB3258","title":"Relating To Dam And Reservoir Safety.","description":"Establishes additional requirements for the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3258/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3258&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1826120,"bill_number":"SB3227","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Allows religious, educational, and medical institutions to build residential units on lands zoned for residential or commercial use within the urban state land use district, under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HOU/PSM/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3227/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3227&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1826121,"bill_number":"SB3279","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Establishes within the Office of Wellness and Resilience the State of Well-Being Project to assess and enhance Tier 1 and Tier 2 mental health support services for all key stakeholder communities across the State. Makes appropriations to implement the State of Well-Being Project including for the establishment of six full-time equivalent mental health specialist positions within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-28","last_action":"Act 106, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1207).","last_action_date":"2024-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3279/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3279&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1826122,"bill_number":"HB2623","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to contract with a qualified nonprofit organization to establish an aquatic safety education program for elementary school students and to establish one full-time equivalent position (1.0 FTE) to administer the program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2623/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2623&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1826123,"bill_number":"SB3278","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Amends state laws governing medical use of cannabis and the medical cannabis dispensary system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3278/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3278&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1826124,"bill_number":"SB3232","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 a loan to be forgiven for teachers who become a licensed teacher in Hawaii or for teachers who will commit to teach for seven years at a Hawaii public school or public charter school.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3232/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3232&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1826125,"bill_number":"HB2608","title":"Relating To Burial Sites.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"burial site\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2608/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2608&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1826126,"bill_number":"HB2592","title":"Relating To Graffiti.","description":"Allows the counties to impose, by ordinance, enhanced penalties for graffiti in certain designated zones and supersede graffiti sentencing requirements under the Penal Code.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2592/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2592&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1826127,"bill_number":"HB2641","title":"Relating To Appraisal Management Companies.","description":"Reestablishes the Appraisal Management Company Registration Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to begin September 1, 2024. Appropriates funds from the Compliance Resolution Fund for the Program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 080, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1181).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2641/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2641&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1826128,"bill_number":"HB2642","title":"Relating To Eviction Mediation.","description":"Beginning 11/1/2024: extends the period for a notice of termination of a rental agreement; requires tenants and landlords to engage in mediation; delays filing an action for summary possession if a tenant schedules or attempts to schedule mediation; and requires landlords to provide specific information in the 10calendar-day notice to tenants. Appropriates funds. Repeals 11/1/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2642/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2642&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1826129,"bill_number":"SB3281","title":"Relating To Culture And The Arts.","description":"Requires that the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History and the State of Hawaii Museum of Monarchy History boards of directors each include two ex officio, nonvoting members, to be selected by the comptroller. Requires the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Establishes standards and conditions that the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History must meet to receive state funds. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Kahaloa voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Holt voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3281/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3281&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1826130,"bill_number":"SB3260","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires that, by 1/1/2112, one hundred percent of the food purchased by certain state departments consist of fresh local agricultural products and local value-added, processed, agricultural, or food products. Requires the Department of Agriculture to consider substitutes and new technology that would assist certain state departments to meet the benchmarks on purchasing fresh local agricultural products and local value-added, processed, agricultural, or food products. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3260/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3260&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1826131,"bill_number":"HB2603","title":"Relating To Family Court.","description":"Amends provisions relating to criteria in family court determinations regarding custody and visitation rights. Clarifies that no court shall consider a parent's affirmation of their child's gender identity or expression in a custody determination.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HUS, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2603/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2603&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1826132,"bill_number":"SB3244","title":"Relating To Resilience Hubs.","description":"Establishes the Resilience Hubs Program within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Establishes the Resiliency Hubs Revolving Fund to accomplish provisions of the Resilience Hubs Program. Allots money from and renames the environmental response, energy, food security, and resilience tax into the Resiliency Hubs Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3244/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3244&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1826133,"bill_number":"HB2636","title":"Relating To Managed Retreat.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Coastal Commission and the Shoreline Buyback Program, which permits the Commission to purchase eligible shoreline properties and make those properties available for affordable rental housing. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EEP, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2636/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2636&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1826134,"bill_number":"HB2615","title":"Relating To Public Utilities.","description":"Requires the PUC to solicit competitive offers from an entity operating under a non-investor-owned utilities ownership model before approving the sale of a public utility, in whole or in part, to a private entity.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2615/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2615&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1826135,"bill_number":"HB2587","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Eliminates the income tax for single and heads-of-household filers making less than $20,000 a year or $40,000 a year for joint filers and scale low- and middle-income tax rates more slowly.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2587/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2587&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1826136,"bill_number":"HB2574","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the     -    school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high 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 House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2574/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2574&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1826137,"bill_number":"HB2659","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2659/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2659&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1826138,"bill_number":"SB3275","title":"Relating To The Taxation Of Liquor.","description":"Increases the liquor tax and adjusts it for future inflation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3275/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3275&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1826139,"bill_number":"SB3251","title":"Relating To Persons With Disabilities.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3251/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3251&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1826140,"bill_number":"SB3242","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation or county transportation agency having jurisdiction over roads, highways, or similar infrastructure to evaluate high-risk or dangerous corridors or intersections and plan strategies for mitigation. Provides that an engineering study is not required to be considered if the Department of Transportation or any county decreases maximum speed limits within one mile of a school. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-03","last_action":"Act 180, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1281).","last_action_date":"2024-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3242/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3242&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1826141,"bill_number":"HB2605","title":"Relating To Teacher Loans.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a teacher loan forgiveness program to assist in the payment of loans for teachers who commit to teaching in the Hawaii public school system. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2605/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2605&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1826142,"bill_number":"HB2634","title":"Relating To Information Technology.","description":"Amends the duties and sunset date of the Technology Services Consolidation Working Group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LGO with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Gates, Kila, Nakashima excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2634/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2634&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1826143,"bill_number":"HB2640","title":"Relating To Recycling.","description":"Authorizes manufacturers of electronic devices to coordinate collection activities for the purpose of recycling electronic devices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2640/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2640&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1826144,"bill_number":"SB3229","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes a working group to identify, assess, and recommend certain risk transfer market mechanisms. Establishes requirements for insurers relating to claims for additional living expenses under homeowners insurance policies, including situations where losses are incurred during a state of emergency. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3229/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3229&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1826145,"bill_number":"HB2658","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Resources Development.","description":"Repeals the requirement that the Director of Human Resources Development must submit a report to the Legislature before reclassifying and abolishing vacant positions within state departments and agencies that are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Human Resources Development. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2658/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2658&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1826146,"bill_number":"HB2651","title":"Relating To Hazard Mitigation.","description":"Extends the right to enter private property and remove or stabilize natural hazards that are at risk of harming the public or other properties to the county in which the private property is located and that county's respective mayor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2651/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2651&year=2024","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1826147,"bill_number":"SB3231","title":"Relating To The Lahaina Bank.","description":"Establishes the Lahaina Bank and Lahaina Community Preservation Fund. Directs the Lahaina Bank to administer the Lahaina Community Preservation Fund. Directs the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish and operate an interim purchase program for distressed properties encumbered by problematic mortgages, insurance short-falls, and other issues caused by the August 2023 Lahaina fire and that require an owner to sell their distressed property until the Lahaina Bank is operational. Authorizes the Director of the Department of Budget and Finance to issue general obligation bonds, the proceeds of which shall be deposited with the Lahaina Bank. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HOU/PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3231/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3231&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1826148,"bill_number":"HB2626","title":"Relating To Fishponds.","description":"Specifies certain findings the Board of Land and Natural Resources must make for a lease of a government-owned Hawaiian fishpond. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-01","last_action":"Act 124, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1225).","last_action_date":"2024-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2626/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2626&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1826149,"bill_number":"SB3225","title":"Relating To Healthcare Workforce Development.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and Department of Education to support healthcare workforce development programs, specifically the public high school healthcare workforce certificate program and glidepath program for certified nurse aides. Requires these appropriations to be matched using a state-to-private-funds ratio of 3:1. Appropriates moneys to renovate and equip certain public high school classrooms to be used for healthcare training. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LBT/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3225/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3225&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1826150,"bill_number":"SB3245","title":"Relating To Disabled Veterans.","description":"Exempts qualified disabled veterans from various annual motor vehicle fees and taxes, including vehicle weight taxes and beautification fees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3245/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3245&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1826151,"bill_number":"HB2593","title":"Relating To The Pledge Of Allegiance.","description":"Requires Department of Education faculty and staff to provide time and space each day for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2593/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2593&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1826152,"bill_number":"HB2591","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of Human Services for the Preschool Open Doors program. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the general fund expenditure ceiling.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2591/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2591&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1826153,"bill_number":"SB3248","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office.","description":"Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3248/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3248&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1826154,"bill_number":"SB3263","title":"Relating To Energy Assistance.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist qualifying households in paying their energy bills. Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Special Fund. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3263/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3263&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1826155,"bill_number":"HB2660","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2660/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2660&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1826156,"bill_number":"HB2628","title":"Relating To Rehabilitation.","description":"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 in the first circuit. Amends the criminal justice diversion program to enable examination of defendants via telehealth. Provides a mechanism for the automatic screening of certain nonviolent defendants for involuntary hospitalization or assisted community treatment. Authorizes courts to require certain probation violators to undergo a mental health evaluation and treatment program as a condition of continued probation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2628/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2628&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1826157,"bill_number":"SB3285","title":"Relating To Public Utilities.","description":"Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving the sale of a gas utility, or electric utility, in whole or in part, to a private entity, unless the utility being offered for sale demonstrates that it solicited competitive offers from an entity operating under a non-investor-owned utilities ownership model, and notes whether or not non-investor-owned entities submitted acceptable bids, in any application to the PUC requesting authorization for a sale of the utility. Authorizes the PUC to establish a procedure for consideration of alternative bids if there is a sale of a gas or electric utility. Specifies that the appointment of a receiver for a distressed utility applies to all public utilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3285/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3285&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1826158,"bill_number":"HB2622","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement for the State's Gun Buyback Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2622/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2622&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1826159,"bill_number":"SB3286","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to assess the feasibility of offering a 20% discount on certain goods and services for the State's low- to moderate-income elders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3286/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3286&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1826160,"bill_number":"SB3271","title":"Relating To Construction Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes a construction trades workforce development program in the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to develop, establish, and implement a construction trades career pathway program for high school students in the State. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LBT/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3271/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3271&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1826161,"bill_number":"SB3256","title":"Relating To Government Records.","description":"Requires any person responsible for news and social media reports based on government records received under Hawaiis Uniform Information Practices Act to respond to record requests in the same manner as an agency under chapter 92F, HRS, with exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to GVO, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3256/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3256&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1826162,"bill_number":"SB3226","title":"Relating To Administrative Procedure.","description":"Provides that a maximum time period to grant or deny a business or development-related permit, license, or approval shall only apply if a request for a contested case has not been filed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 737).","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3226/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3226&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1826163,"bill_number":"HB2650","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation for the coordinated removal of albizia and other invasive trees. Requires matching funds from public utilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2650/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2650&year=2024","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1826164,"bill_number":"HB2656","title":"Relating To Administrative Procedure.","description":"Provides that a maximum time period to grant or deny a business or development-related permit, license, or approval shall only apply if a request for a contested case has not been filed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2656/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2656&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1826165,"bill_number":"SB3261","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Program to reimburse eligible ranchers and farmers a portion of their costs to transport livestock, livestock products, agricultural commodities, and certain supplies under certain circumstances. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3261/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3261&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1826166,"bill_number":"HB2637","title":"Relating To Disaster Preparedness.","description":"Requires all public buildings constructed after January 1, 2025, to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes and be used as shelters in the event of an emergency.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2637/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2637&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1826167,"bill_number":"HB2597","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Transfers the investigators of the Criminal Investigation Division, Narcotics Enforcement Division, Office of Homeland Security Division, Office of the Inspector General Division, and Sheriff Division of the Department of Law Enforcement who are subject to the statutory law enforcement standards for the state law enforcement officers from collective bargaining unit (13) into collective bargaining unit (14).","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2597/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2597&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1826168,"bill_number":"SB3284","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Specifies some of the measures the Director of Health may take in response to emergency circumstances affecting the availability of safe drinking water or the discovery of contamination in a public water source.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3284/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3284&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1826169,"bill_number":"HB2609","title":"Relating To Burial Sites.","description":"Requires, rather than allows, any person who violates chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to appear before the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Requires, rather than allows, the Board of Land and Natural Resources to impose fines.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2609/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2609&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1826170,"bill_number":"HB2581","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 or local state of emergency, respectively. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-09","last_action":"Act 237, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1342).","last_action_date":"2024-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2581/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2581&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1826171,"bill_number":"HB2624","title":"Relating To The Liquor Tax Law.","description":"Establishes a substance abuse treatment special fund. Increases liquor tax rates to unspecified amounts. Allocates increased liquor tax revenues to the substance abuse treatment special fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2624/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2624&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1826172,"bill_number":"HB2644","title":"Relating To Little Fire Ants.","description":"Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii Ant Lab in mitigating the effects of little fire ants in the State. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2644/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2644&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1826173,"bill_number":"SB3254","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to increase the funding for medicaid in-home services, conditioned on the Department of Human Services obtaining the maximum federal matching funds and pursuing all other funding sources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3254/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3254&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1826174,"bill_number":"SB3270","title":"Relating To Richard \"buffalo\" Keaulana Day.","description":"Designates September 2nd of each year as \"Richard \"Buffalo\" Keaulana Day\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3270/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3270&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1826175,"bill_number":"SB3283","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission.","description":"Lowers the salary of the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Coordinator to be 100% of the salary of the Deputy Director of Human Resources Development, rather than 100% of the salary of the Director of Human Resources Development, effective 12/1/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3283/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3283&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1826176,"bill_number":"SB3287","title":"Relating To Towing Companies.","description":"Changes the fees that a towing company may charge to tow vehicles left unattended on private and public property. Allows a towing company or parking management company to charge a fee for the placement or removal of vehicle immobilization devices. Requires that a towing company that charges fees to tow vehicles left unattended on private and public property, or a towing company or parking management company that charges fees for the placement or removal of vehicle immobilization devices, to accept payment by the vehicle owner for charges by cash, credit card, and debit card and shall not direct an individual to use an on-site automated teller machine in lieu of accepting payment by credit card and debit card. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3287/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3287&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1826177,"bill_number":"SB3274","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3274/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3274&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1826178,"bill_number":"SB3273","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop strategies for vehicle miles traveled reduction in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3273/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3273&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1826181,"bill_number":"HB2612","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Abolishes the boards of registration.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2612/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2612&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1826264,"bill_number":"HB2635","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 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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2635/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2635&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1827229,"bill_number":"HB2685","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Establishes the solar hui program to allow multi-family residential property owners to invest in a solar hui investment fund, which will provide repayment of income derived from energy services agreements to low- and moderate-income households to install solar energy systems. Establishes the solar hui program fund manager position. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-31","last_action":"Act 040, 05/30/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1140).","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2685/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2685&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827233,"bill_number":"HB2677","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fifteenth, Sixteenth, And Seventeenth Representative Districts.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth representative districts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2677/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2677&year=2024","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":1827237,"bill_number":"HB2690","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Part I: Establishes a WAI Policy Coordinator and other positions within the Commission on Water Resource Management for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Part II: Allows the Commission of Water Resource Management to retain independent legal counsel. Repeals the position of deputy to the chairperson of the Commission and establishes the position of Executive Director of the Commission. Amends the composition of the Commission and administratively attaches it to DLNR. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the Commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses. Amends the Commission's authority to declare water emergencies and issue orders to address them and declare water shortages and related notice requirements. Specifying that the nominating committee of the Commission shall include one person appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SDl)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 1:00PM in Conference Room 229.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2690/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2690&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827240,"bill_number":"HB2708","title":"Relating To Protecting Women's Sports.","description":"Creates the requirement that the Department of Education designate sexspecific teams for the purpose of gender equality in school sports.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2708/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2708&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1827246,"bill_number":"SB3292","title":"Relating To Cigarette Taxes.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2024, increases the cigarette tax rate and amends the disposition of the cigarette tax revenues by increasing the amount allocated to the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3292/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3292&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1827250,"bill_number":"HB2713","title":"Relating To Adoption Assistance.","description":"Appropriates funds to provide additional support and resources to families receiving benefits through the State's adoption assistance and permanency assistance programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2713/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2713&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1827253,"bill_number":"HB2667","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Short form bill relating to elections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2667/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2667&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1827260,"bill_number":"HB2668","title":"Relating To Incarceration Alternatives.","description":"Short form bill relating to incarceration alternatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2668/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2668&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1827264,"bill_number":"HB2688","title":"Relating To Carbon Emissions Reduction.","description":"Establishes a clean vehicle special fund to incentivize the purchase of vehicles that produce less carbon emissions by providing a rebate. Creates a gasoline-powered vehicle tax, graduated based on fuel efficiency, to be paid by purchasers of certain passenger cars and pickup trucks that are powered solely by gasoline.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EEP/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2688/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2688&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827270,"bill_number":"HB2700","title":"Relating To Wildfires.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Corporation to provide compensation for property damage resulting from catastrophic wildfires in the State. Creates a process for electric utilities to develop and submit wildfire protection plans to the Public Utilities Commission for approval and allow the recovery of related costs and expenses through securitization, while avoiding a disproportionate impact on a specific ratepayer or county. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 731).","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2700/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2700&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827273,"bill_number":"HB2694","title":"Relating To Water Resources.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the voluntary relinquishment of private water systems. Directs the Attorney General to commence eminent domain proceedings in certain counties. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2694/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2694&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827277,"bill_number":"SB3297","title":"Relating To Employment.","description":"Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Human Resources Development to submit an annual report on vacancies, recruitment efforts, and retention policies in the State's Executive Branch. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3297/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3297&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1827280,"bill_number":"HB2664","title":"Relating To Sports Facilities.","description":"Lapses appropriations of general obligation bond funds previously authorized for the planning, design, and construction of a stadium in Halawa by the Stadium Authority. Transfers certain special fund moneys earmarked for the development of a new stadium in Halawa to the general fund. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for a new stadium on the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus. Renames the Stadium Authority as the Halawa Redevelopment Authority and the Stadium Development District as the Halawa Redevelopment District. Amends the powers and duties of the Halawa Redevelopment Authority. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EET/HRE/GVO, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2664/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2664&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1827284,"bill_number":"HB2718","title":"Relating To The Legislature.","description":"Requires all travel and lodging expenses for legislative members to be reimbursed at federally determined rates. Establishes a basic housing allowance for non-Oahu legislative members. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2718/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2718&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1827292,"bill_number":"HB2696","title":"Relating To Lahaina Wildfire Recovery.","description":"Establishes the Lahaina Recovery Oversight Commission within the Department of Accounting and General Services to oversee and guide the recovery of Lahaina from the 2023 wildfires. Requires the Commission, with the assistance of the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, to establish a website to serve as an information clearing house and public forum. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2696/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2696&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827296,"bill_number":"SB3289","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the definition of Hawaii taxable estate to provide that the marital deduction under section 2056 of the Internal Revenue Code shall apply to the passage of any interest in property to any immediate family member. Amends the state generation-skipping transfer tax law to provide that a transfer to any immediate family member shall not be considered a distribution to a skip person, as defined in section 2613 of the Internal Revenue Code. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Recommitted to FIN with none voting no and none excused.","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3289/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3289&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1827300,"bill_number":"HB2704","title":"Relating To Ethics.","description":"Short form bill relating to ethics.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2704/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2704&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1827305,"bill_number":"HB2665","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. Requires report to the Legislature. Establishes positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2665/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2665&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1827310,"bill_number":"HB2716","title":"Relating To Criminal Homicide.","description":"Establishes the offense of involuntary manslaughter. Renames the existing offense of manslaughter as voluntary manslaughter. Amends various statutory provisions to accommodate the 2 forms of manslaughter.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2716/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2716&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1827313,"bill_number":"SB3291","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to allow dispensaries to dispense cannabis or manufactured cannabis products to qualifying patients or primary caregivers of qualifying patients outside of the dispensary's retail store building but on the dispensary's premises. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules, including rules for dispensing to a qualifying patient or primary caregiver of a qualifying patient who takes delivery while in a motor vehicle on the dispensary's premises.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3291/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3291&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1827317,"bill_number":"HB2671","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Establishes processes and requirements during a state of emergency or local state of emergency related to eviction moratoriums, foreclosure moratoriums, mortgage deferments, residential rent suspension, small business rent suspension, loan deferment, adverse information reported to consumer reporting agencies, and insurance requirements for planned community associations and condominium associations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2671/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2671&year=2024","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1827323,"bill_number":"HB2661","title":"Relating To Teachers.","description":"Enacts the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact to reduce barriers to teacher license portability and employment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2661/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2661&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1827326,"bill_number":"HB2701","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Prohibits retaliatory actions against a unit owner, board member, managing agent, resident manager, or association employee who takes lawful action in an effort to address, prevent, or stop a violation of the condominium law, the governing documents of the association, or any law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or code that impacts the association. Allows a unit owner, board member, managing agent, resident manager, or association employee to bring a civil action for retaliation in the district court or circuit court, whichever is appropriate, to allege a violation. Provides a claimant that brings a civil action for retaliation in the circuit court with the right to a jury trial. Prohibits an association from using association funds or reserves in a manner that would be considered retaliation in any lawsuit against a unit owner.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2701/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2701&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827335,"bill_number":"HB2679","title":"Relating To Restoring Respect And Dignity To America's Only Royal Palace In The Nation.","description":"Prohibits parking of motor vehicles on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS to remove the blacktop, parking area, and paid parking adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DLNR to develop and maintain a pedestrian area adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS and DLNR to report on cost analysis.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2679/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2679&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1827339,"bill_number":"SB3294","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Amends the authorized activities and uses in agricultural districts to prohibit roadside stands from displaying and selling value-added products and establish a minimum percentage of agricultural products that must be produced on the property in order to be offered for sale at certain retail agricultural-based commercial operations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL/EET, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3294/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3294&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1827343,"bill_number":"HB2674","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2674/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2674&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1827346,"bill_number":"HB2689","title":"Relating To Zero-emission Vehicles.","description":"Requires rental motor vehicle lessors with more than two hundred light duty passenger vehicles to expedite the incorporation of zero-emission vehicles, as a percentage, into the lessor's fleet by certain dates. Requires all rental motor vehicle lessors to report a list of the make, model, license plate number, and fuel type of each rental motor vehicle in the lessor's fleet to the director of commerce and consumer affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EEP/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2689/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2689&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827350,"bill_number":"SB3295","title":"Related To Driving Under The Influence.","description":"Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3295/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3295&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1827357,"bill_number":"HB2663","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Twenty-ninth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-ninth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2663/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2663&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1827361,"bill_number":"SB3296","title":"Relating To Remote Work.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to: (1) conduct a remote work study; (2) review any recent remote work studies done by the counties; (3) develop and administer a remote work program; and (4) submit the study to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3296/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3296&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1827366,"bill_number":"SB3288","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a definition for \"premium cigar\" that is distinct from a \"large cigar\" and adds a definition for \"characterizing flavor\" in the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law. Excludes premium cigars from percentage excise tax. Establishes an excise tax at a rate of 50 cents per premium cigar.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3288/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3288&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1827370,"bill_number":"HB2702","title":"Relating To Road Improvements.","description":"Appropriates funds for equipment and positions within the Department of Transportation to conduct improvements to Hana Highway. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2702/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2702&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1827375,"bill_number":"HB2680","title":"Relating To Condominium Associations.","description":"Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for condominium associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes the 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 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2680/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2680&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827381,"bill_number":"HB2672","title":"Relating To Little Fire Ants.","description":"Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii ant lab in mitigating the effects of little fire ants in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2672/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2672&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1827390,"bill_number":"SB3299","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Allows the public employer and exclusive representative to negotiate benefits of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Allows the exclusive representative to fully utilize dispute resolution and impasse provisions under state law when negotiating the benefits and contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Trust Fund. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3299/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3299&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1827393,"bill_number":"HB2695","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Requires each county board of water supply or water board to prioritize the sustainable recharge of aquifers, ensure the health of watersheds, and, when allocating water for new development, prioritize the development of affordable housing over other types of development. Provides that these requirements shall not be construed to affect allocations of water for agricultural purposes or developments under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to WTL/GVO/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2695/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2695&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827398,"bill_number":"HB2709","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-ninth Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects in the 39th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2709/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2709&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1827402,"bill_number":"HB2712","title":"Relating To Autism.","description":"Appropriates funds to increase the funding for applied behavioral analysis services for persons with autism. Requires the Department of Human Services to obtain maximum federal matching funds and pursue all other funding sources. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-26-24 1:50PM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2712/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2712&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1827406,"bill_number":"HB2669","title":"Relating To Constitutional Matters.","description":"Short form bill relating to constitutional matters.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2669/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2669&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1827411,"bill_number":"HB2687","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Establishes the resilience hub and network grant program and a special fund in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Increases the environmental response, energy, and food security tax and deposits a portion of the tax into the resilience hub and network grant program special fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2687/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2687&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827416,"bill_number":"SB3290","title":"Relating To American Sign Language.","description":"Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to convene a working group to study the state of American Sign Language interpretation services in Hawaii. Requires a report to the Legislature, with the assistance of the Department of Health. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 204, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3290/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3290&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1827423,"bill_number":"HB2714","title":"Relating To Public Service.","description":"Authorizes the temporary assignment of permanent legislative staff during the interim to executive or judicial branch agencies. Establishes that while on temporary assignment, the temporarily assigned employee is still considered an employee of the Legislature and exempt from civil service.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2714/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2714&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1827427,"bill_number":"HB2673","title":"Relating To Roads.","description":"Allows counties with a population of less than five hundred thousand to use county surcharge revenues for maintenance of public roadways. Allows the counties to use county surcharge revenues for maintenance of private roadways that are open to the public. Requires counties to use fuel taxes for reconstruction, improvement, repair, and maintenance of private roads that are open to the public. Extends the sunset date of the working group established pursuant to Act 200, SLH 2022, to 6/30/3025. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2673/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2673&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1827431,"bill_number":"HB2678","title":"Relating To Wages And Hours Of Employees On Public Works.","description":"Establishes an exemption to overtime compensation for employees on public works projects working on a Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2678/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2678&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1827434,"bill_number":"HB2699","title":"Relating To The Defense Of State Employees.","description":"Requires the State to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions when the employee was acting within the scope of their employment and was not grossly negligent or wanton, or failing to cooperate. Clarifies that the employee may employ their own attorney at the employee's own expense. Requires that if the State refuses to defend a state employee from civil actions on certain grounds, the Attorney General shall file a motion to withdraw as counsel.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2699/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2699&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827438,"bill_number":"HB2681","title":"Related To Housing.","description":"Establishes an ombudsman's office for homeowner associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection. 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 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2681/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2681&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827447,"bill_number":"HB2691","title":"Relating To The Red Hill Remediation Authority.","description":"Establishes the Red Hill remediation authority. Creates the Red Hill remediation special fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2691/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2691&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827450,"bill_number":"HB2715","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Malama Puuloa. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 081, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1182).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2715/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2715&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1827457,"bill_number":"HB2717","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2717/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2717&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1827460,"bill_number":"HB2711","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 of Land and Natural Resources 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\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2711/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2711&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1827464,"bill_number":"HB2697","title":"Relating To The Mauna Kea Stewardship And Oversight Authority.","description":"Short form bill relating to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2697/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2697&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827469,"bill_number":"HB2666","title":"Relating To Civil Rights.","description":"Short form bill relating to civil rights.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2666/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2666&year=2024","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1827473,"bill_number":"HB2692","title":"Relating To The Mauna Kea Stewardship And Oversight Authority.","description":"Authorizes two or more members of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to meet during its transition period regarding any matter relating to the Authority's business; provided that no commitment to vote is made or sought and no decision-making action is taken. Clarifies that the Authority has state sovereign immunity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2692/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2692&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827478,"bill_number":"HB2698","title":"Relating To Rehabilitation.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish or contract with behavioral health crisis centers in each county to provide care, diagnosis, or treatment for persons experiencing a mental illness or substance use disorder crisis. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2698/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2698&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827482,"bill_number":"HB2670","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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2670/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2670&year=2024","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1827490,"bill_number":"HB2686","title":"Relating To The Stabilization Of Property Insurance.","description":"Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study regarding property insurance stabilization. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:35PM in Conference Room 224.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2686/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2686&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827493,"bill_number":"HB2675","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to provide and disseminate its procedures for dealing with bullying. Requires principals, teachers, and staff to disseminate the Department's bullying procedures to students. Defines bullying procedures. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2675/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2675&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1827496,"bill_number":"HB2682","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Language College Revolving Fund And The Hawaiian Early Learning Trust Fund.","description":"Provides that the Hawaiian language college revolving fund may include moneys from any revenue source. Provides that the fund and the Hawaiian early learning trust fund shall support the Imiloa astronomy center. Establishes a cap on individual deposits into the Hawaiian language college revolving fund and the Hawaiian early learning trust fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2682/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2682&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827501,"bill_number":"HB2703","title":"Relating To The Administration Of The Commission On Water Resource Management.","description":"Replaces the position of Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission on Water Resource Management with the position of Executive Officer, who shall be appointed and managed by the Commission. Authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management to retain independent legal counsel. Makes the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources an ex officio member of the Commission on Water Resource Management and provides that the Commission shall elect a chairperson from among its non ex officio members. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management and Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish procedures and safeguards to avoid conflicts of interest. Effective 6/29/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2703/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2703&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1827504,"bill_number":"HB2676","title":"Relating To Public Schools.","description":"Updates and expands the statutory prohibition on the use of tobacco at public schools to include prohibiting the possession and use of electronic smoking devices. Requires the Department of Education to be responsible for educating students, employees, and visitors about smoking and tobacco use prohibitions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2676/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2676&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1827509,"bill_number":"HB2706","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes fines for any person who sets off fireworks without a valid permit and while a red flag warning is in effect.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2706/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2706&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1827513,"bill_number":"SB3298","title":"Relating To State Employees.","description":"Requires the Attorney General to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, when the employee was acting within the scope of their employment and was not grossly negligent or wanton. 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3298/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3298&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1827519,"bill_number":"HB2705","title":"Relating To Agricultural Leases.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on the requirements and restrictions related to the Department's dispositions of non-agricultural park lands. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2705/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2705&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1827523,"bill_number":"HB2707","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 12 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Require The Chair Of A Committee Of The Legislature To Set For Public Hearing Every Bill Assigned To The Committee.","description":"Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to require the chair of a committee of the Legislature to set for public hearing every bill assigned to the committee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2707/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2707&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1827527,"bill_number":"HB2683","title":"Relating To Access To Learning.","description":"Makes permanent the exemption of laboratory school programs of the Hawaiian language college at the University of Hawaii at Hilo from state English-medium standards, assessments, performance ratings, staff qualifications, and staff training requirements. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2683/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2683&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827532,"bill_number":"SB3293","title":"Relating To Wages And Hours Of Employees On Public Works.","description":"Establishes an exemption to overtime compensation for employees on public works projects working on a Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3293/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3293&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1827535,"bill_number":"HB2710","title":"Relating To Telecommunications.","description":"Requires, as a condition for the issuance of a broadband-related permit, a wireless telecommunications carrier to maintain emergency backup power under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EET, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2710/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2710&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1827539,"bill_number":"HB2684","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. Provides that the Hawaiian language college revolving fund may include moneys from any revenue source and shall support the Imiloa astronomy center. Provides that the Hawaiian early learning trust fund shall support the Hawaiian language medium education pathway. Establishes a cap on individual deposits into the Hawaiian language college revolving fund and the Hawaiian early learning trust fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HWN/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2684/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2684&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827543,"bill_number":"HB2662","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Requires, and appropriates moneys for, the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to establish a 2-year Recreation and Education Upward Mobility Pilot Program for youth tenants in public housing. Permits the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to contract with outside parties to implement the program. Appropriates moneys for the repair and maintenance of approximately 150 housing units. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760).","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2662/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2662&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1827545,"bill_number":"HB2693","title":"Relating To Historic And Cultural Preservation.","description":"Establishes the Cultural Corridor Authority to develop plans to redevelop areas affected by disaster while maintaining historic and cultural preservation. Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the voluntary relinquishment of real property located in areas affected by disaster. Directs the Attorney General to commence eminent domain proceedings for certain purposes. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2693/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2693&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827554,"bill_number":"HB2780","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Incrementally amends income tax rates for every other taxable year beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2780/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2780&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1827555,"bill_number":"HB2727","title":"Relating To Neighborhood Security Watch Programs.","description":"Requires planned community associations to either develop and adopt program rules for a neighborhood security watch program within the association's planned community or allocate a portion of the association's regular assessments to fund a neighborhood security watch program offered by a qualified third-party organization, no later than one year after the effective date of this Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2727/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2727&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1827556,"bill_number":"HB2786","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Eliminates biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of \"renewable energy\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2786/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2786&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1827557,"bill_number":"HB2734","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the capital gains tax for nonresident and foreign taxpayers. Increases the alternative capital gains tax for corporations for nonresident and foreign corporations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2734/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2734&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1827558,"bill_number":"SB3309","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicles.","description":"Establishes the Electric Vehicle Charging System and Infrastructure Funding Program. Increases the amount of petroleum tax to be deposited into the electric vehicle charging system subaccount.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EET, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3309/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3309&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1827559,"bill_number":"SB3316","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Requires quarterly rather than annual reporting of all use of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and 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. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3316/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3316&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1827560,"bill_number":"HB2800","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2024, and occurring every ten years thereafter, requires the Department of the Attorney General to convene an Advisory Committee on Mental Health Code Review. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2800/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2800&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827561,"bill_number":"HB2807","title":"Relating To Mental Health Services.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Department of Health to comprehensively and systematically map the array of child and adolescent mental health programs and services statewide. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2807/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2807&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1827562,"bill_number":"SB3384","title":"Relating To Jury Duty.","description":"Increases the amount each juror or prospective juror is paid for each actual day of attendance at court.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3384/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3384&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1827563,"bill_number":"HB2790","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to submit a report analyzing the feasibility of continuing to fund the operations of the housing loan and mortgage program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-29","last_action":"Act 029, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1129).","last_action_date":"2024-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2790/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2790&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1827564,"bill_number":"HB2719","title":"Relating To Post-secondary Education.","description":"Establishes a pilot program to offer tuition waivers for certain community college students starting in fall 2025. Requires the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to submit a report. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2719/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2719&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1827565,"bill_number":"SB3324","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Makes an appropriation 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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3324/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3324&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1827566,"bill_number":"SB3318","title":"Relating To Jail Diversion.","description":"Requires the Department of Health, for all eligible participants in the District Court Jail Diversion Program, to conduct an initial screening for possible serious mental illness; a mental health assessment for all eligible participants indicated as possibly having a serious mental illness by the initial screening; and a validated risk needs assessment for all eligible participants indicated as possibly having a serious mental illness by the mental health assessment. Requires the Department of Health to determine for each eligible participant whether the criteria for further evaluation and possible emergency hospitalization have been met and, if satisfied, follow the applicable statutory procedures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3318/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3318&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1827567,"bill_number":"SB3351","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article 1, Section 5 Of The Hawaii Constitution Relating To Due Process And Equal Protection.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit discrimination against a person because of ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, and pregnancy outcomes. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3351/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3351&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1827568,"bill_number":"HB2757","title":"Relating To Paid Family Leave.","description":"By 1/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2028, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Kong voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2757/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2757&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1827569,"bill_number":"HB2750","title":"Relating To Clean And Sober Homes.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to ensure there is equitable distribution of clean and sober homes throughout a county. Requires an applicant to obtain written approval from the appropriate county showing compliance with all land use and zoning ordinances and rules. Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing a certificate of registration: unless, in certain counties, a public informational meeting is first held before a neighborhood board in the affected community; and if there are more than a certain number of registered clean and sober homes within a certain mile radius in the affected community. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia, Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2750/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2750&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1827570,"bill_number":"SB3353","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Establishes a rebuttable presumption that a person established a new residence in a place if that person has been absent for a prolonged period of time during which the person has only been in one place.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3353/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3353&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1827571,"bill_number":"HB2735","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority.","description":"Repeals the exemption of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from administrative supervision of boards and commissions. Transfers certain functions relating to cultural grants from the Hawaii Tourism Authority to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2735/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2735&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1827572,"bill_number":"HB2781","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a surcharge on general excise and use taxes. Effective 1/1/2031.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2781/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2781&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1827573,"bill_number":"HB2737","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture, in consultation with other state agencies, to conduct a feasibility study and submit a report to the Legislature on the impact of roadside stands displaying and selling value-added products and the establishment of additional requirements for retail agricultural-based commercial operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2737/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2737&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1827574,"bill_number":"HB2762","title":"Relating To Gaming.","description":"Authorizes limited casino gaming at a single integrated resort property on lands under the control of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs designated for commercial use on the island of Oahu excluding lands west of Ko Olina. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross gaming revenue. Creates the State Gaming Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JHA with Representative(s) Amato, Chun, Garrett, Hussey-Burdick, Ichiyama, Kila, Matsumoto, Poepoe, Souza, Takayama voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kapela, Kobayashi, Lowen, Marten, Matayoshi, Perruso, Pierick, Quinlan, Tam voting no (11) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2762/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2762&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1827575,"bill_number":"SB3340","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 to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3340/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3340&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1827576,"bill_number":"SB3312","title":"Relating To State Gesture.","description":"Adopts, establishes, and designates the shaka as the official gesture of the State. Authorizes the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to develop a public work of art related to the shaka and its history to be displayed in a prominent location in the State. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-06-24","last_action":"Act 085, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1186).","last_action_date":"2024-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3312/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3312&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1827577,"bill_number":"SB3344","title":"Relating To Wildfires.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund Corporation to provide compensation for property damage resulting from catastrophic wildfires in the State. Requires the Corporation's board to report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816).","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3344/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3344&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1827578,"bill_number":"SB3304","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the Farm Succession Pilot Program under the Leeward Community College. Appropriates funds for the pilot program and for the Department of Agriculture's Farmer Apprentice Mentoring Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3304/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3304&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1827579,"bill_number":"SB3337","title":"Relating To Appraisal Management Companies.","description":"Reestablishes the appraisal management company registration program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Clarifies that chapter 466L, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is repealed. Applies registration requirements retroactively to 6/30/2023. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3337/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3337&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1827580,"bill_number":"HB2773","title":"Relating To Agricultural Product Labeling.","description":"Establishes certain standards for agricultural products labeled as being Hawaiian or from Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2773/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2773&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1827581,"bill_number":"HB2725","title":"Relating To Correctional Facilities Authority.","description":"Establishes the Correction Facilities Authority to be responsible for all public corrections development, planning, and construction related to capital improvement projects. Requires the Correction Facilities Authority to apply for a loan or grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2725/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2725&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1827582,"bill_number":"SB3327","title":"Relating To The Commission On Water Resource Management.","description":"Defines the public trust purposes of the commission on water resource management and requires the commission, in acting upon water use permit applications, to prioritize applications for public trust purposes. Allows the commission to retain independent legal counsel. Repeals the position of deputy to the chairperson of the commission and establishes the position of executive director of the commission. Amends the composition of the commission and administratively attaches it to DLNR. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses. Amends the commission's authority to declare water emergencies and issue orders to address them and declare water shortages and related notice requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3327/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3327&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1827583,"bill_number":"SB3319","title":"Relating To State Holidays.","description":"Designates the seventeenth day in January of each year as Reconciliation Day. Establishes Reconciliation Day as a state holiday. Requires the State and its departments and agencies to recognize Reconciliation Day through educational programs, cultural events, and activities. Requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing Reconciliation Day as a day of reflection and remembrance. Requires all state offices, public schools, and other state institutions to display the Hawaiian flag at half-staff on Reconciliation Day. Repeals Good Friday as a state holiday.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TCA/HWN/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3319/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3319&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1827584,"bill_number":"HB2764","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 laws. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2764/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2764&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1827585,"bill_number":"SB3377","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 and that is not in a hotel. Allows admission for individuals 21 years of age or older. Establishes the Hawaii gaming control commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates the state gaming fund and compulsive gambler assistance program. Allocates to the State an amount equal to 70% of profits, with the percentage decreasing 5% each year. Authorizes the State to make grants from revenue received to a nonprofit entity for the benefit of wildfire victims.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EET/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3377/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3377&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1827586,"bill_number":"HB2754","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group to report on how best to grow plants and develop plant-based building materials in Hawaii and provide economic development and green jobs while sequestering greenhouse gases to help achieve the State's climate target. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2754/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2754&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1827587,"bill_number":"HB2806","title":"Relating To Opioid Litigation Proceeds.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii opioid litigation proceeds special fund. Establishes the Hawaii opioid litigation proceeds council to oversee the Hawaii opioid settlement advisory committee's expenditure of opioid litigation proceeds. Establishes standards for expenditure of opioid litigation proceeds received by the State. Establishes and appropriates funds from the Hawaii opioid litigation proceeds special fund for staff positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2806/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2806&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1827588,"bill_number":"HB2733","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Reduces the tax rate by fifty per cent for all tax brackets except the highest four.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2733/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2733&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1827589,"bill_number":"SB3370","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Resources Development.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of Human Resources Development to establish permanent full-time equivalent Human Resources Specialist V Positions and to fund the operating, equipment, supplies, promotional materials, marketing, advertising, training, and travel costs to implement and manage the Intern Glide Path Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3370/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3370&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1827590,"bill_number":"SB3343","title":"Relating To Apiary Programs.","description":"Requires beekeepers to adhere to certain industry standards and best management practice in the keeping of bees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AEN, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3343/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3343&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1827591,"bill_number":"SB3367","title":"Relating To Honoring Veterans.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of $55,000,000 in general obligation bonds for the purpose of assisting the Korean War Foundation, Inc., with the acquisition of land and the planning, design, and construction of a war memorial hall within the Aiea (Rainbow) Bay State Recreation Area.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3367/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3367&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1827592,"bill_number":"SB3341","title":"Relating To Reusables.","description":"Establishes the Upcycled Mobile Dishwashing System Pilot Program within the Department of Health. Requires a report to the Legislature. Establishes two full-time positions within the Department of Health. Declares the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3341/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3341&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1827593,"bill_number":"HB2798","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Amends the types of proposed power-generating facilities that trigger an environmental assessment to include new combustion electricity-generating facilities operating commercially after 1/1/2024 that were not previously operational and certain expansions in generating capacity of existing combustion electricity-generating facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2798/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2798&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827594,"bill_number":"HB2743","title":"Relating To Wastewater.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center and the Sea Grant College Program to develop an overlay with the Hawaii Cesspool Prioritization Tool to identify specific priority areas in which the county sewer system or other centralized treatment system may most feasibly be expanded or constructed to reduce or eliminate cesspools before 1/1/2050. Makes an appropriation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 217, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1318).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2743/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2743&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1827595,"bill_number":"HB2752","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2752/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2752&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1827596,"bill_number":"HB2760","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2760/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2760&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1827597,"bill_number":"HB2788","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Amends the definition of \"dangerous to self\". Defines the terms \"gravely disabled\" and \"psychiatric deterioration\". Broadens the term of \"imminently dangerous to self and others\". Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2788/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2788&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1827598,"bill_number":"HB2769","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2769/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2769&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1827599,"bill_number":"SB3321","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Allows for the use of fine meshed nets for the protection of plants against invasive species.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3321/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3321&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1827600,"bill_number":"HB2751","title":"Relating To Littering.","description":"Establishes the misdemeanor offense of criminal littering in the first degree for the improper disposal of household hazardous waste on public or private property or in public or private waters. Amends existing criminal littering offense to be the offense of criminal littering in the second degree.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2751/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2751&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1827601,"bill_number":"HB2789","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education equip all classroom doors with interior locks, maintain a public address system, feature an emergency access route, employ a student resource officer, and maintain fire alarms. Mandates the establishment of school emergency management plans. Requires schools conduct regular testing and emergency preparedness drills. Appropriates funds exceeding the ceiling.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2789/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2789&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1827602,"bill_number":"HB2795","title":"Relating To Solid Waste.","description":"Requires the safe disposal of toxic and incinerator ash. Prohibits the reuse of toxic and incinerator ash for any purpose.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2795/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2795&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827603,"bill_number":"SB3320","title":"Relating To The Right To Garden.","description":"Prohibits any articles of incorporation, declaration, bylaws, administrative rules, house rules, or association documents of a condominium property regime, planned community association, or homeowners' association from prohibiting or restricting the cultivation of vegetable gardens within any of its units.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3320/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3320&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1827604,"bill_number":"SB3310","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3310/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3310&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1827605,"bill_number":"HB2796","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires waste combustion facility owners to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies for the purposes of collecting data regarding emissions. Establishes a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health that will track and display data collected on emissions. Requires the DOH to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on emissions data collected. Requires reports to the legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2796/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2796&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827606,"bill_number":"HB2720","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate assistants employed by the University of Hawaii and community college system. Takes effect 7/1/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 731).","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2720/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2720&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1827607,"bill_number":"SB3355","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Transfers the functions of the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement to the Department of Law Enforcement. Increases the number of deputy directors appointed by the Director of Law Enforcement. Transfers personnel within the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement to the Department of Law Enforcement. Takes effect 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3355/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3355&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1827608,"bill_number":"HB2763","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission.","description":"Allows the Hawaiian Homes Commission to retain independent legal counsel. Authorizes the Hawaiian Homes Commission to use the services of the Attorney General as needed. Provides that funds owed to independent legal counsel shall be paid by the Hawaiian Homes Commission with general funds appropriated by the legislature. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2763/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2763&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1827609,"bill_number":"SB3365","title":"Relating To Plant Care Components.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to certify treatments performed on wood chips, compost, and filter socks. Places certain restrictions on the distribution or transportation of plant care components without prior treatment certification from the Department. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-05","last_action":"Act 197, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1298).","last_action_date":"2024-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3365/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3365&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1827610,"bill_number":"HB2772","title":"Relating To The State Seal.","description":"Requires a translation and explanation of how to pronounce the state motto using modern Hawaiian orthography as displayed on the state seal on the official state website. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2772/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2772&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1827611,"bill_number":"HB2761","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Second Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the second representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2761/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2761&year=2024","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1827612,"bill_number":"SB3358","title":"Relating To Bovine Tuberculosis.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to indemnify Molokai ranchers whose herds were affected by the bovine tuberculosis outbreak and have not received indemnification from other sources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3358/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3358&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1827614,"bill_number":"SB3357","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to prepare reports assessing the feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at state facilities. 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. Assigns priority for the required energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3357/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3357&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1827615,"bill_number":"SB3338","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Establishes a WAI policy coordinator and other positions within the Department of Land and Natural Resources for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3338/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3338&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1827616,"bill_number":"SB3328","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Clarifies the Department of Education's authority to oversee public education facilities and real estate development. Establishes the Office of Facilities and Real Estate Development and the Office of School Operations and Services. Repeals the School Facilities Authority. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates funds. Repeals the Office of Facilities and Real Estate Development and Office of School Operations and Services on 7/1/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LGO with Representative(s) Amato, Belatti, Hussey-Burdick, Kapela, Matayoshi voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos excused (1).","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3328/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3328&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1827617,"bill_number":"HB2802","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article 1, Section 23, Of The Hawaii Constitution Relating To Marriage.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal the Legislature's authority to limit marriage to opposite-sex couples. (HD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Transmitted to Governor.","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2802/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2802&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827618,"bill_number":"HB2721","title":"Relating To Wildfire Protection.","description":"Establishes a fireshed partnership program within the department of land and natural resources. Makes appropriations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Garrett, Matayoshi, Perruso, Sayama, Takayama excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2721/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2721&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1827619,"bill_number":"SB3363","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Provides that a living beneficiary's place on the Department of Hawaiian Home Land's waiting list for any residential, agricultural or pastoral tract may be designated for transfer to a successor if the living beneficiary dies before receiving an offer for a tract; provided that the successor shall be native Hawaiian, as that term is defined in the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Effective 4/14/2112. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Kapela voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Souza voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3363/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3363&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1827620,"bill_number":"HB2765","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. Creates a Sports Wagering Special Fund. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JHA with Representative(s) Chun, Garrett, Hussey-Burdick, Ichiyama, Kila, Matsumoto, Poepoe, Souza, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kapela, Kobayashi, Lowen, Marten, Matayoshi, Perruso, Pierick, Quinlan voting no (10) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2765/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2765&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1827621,"bill_number":"SB3372","title":"Relating To Kratom.","description":"Establishes certain disclosure and labelling requirements for food, products, and dietary supplements containing kratom. Prohibits the distribution and sale of kratom products to minors. Imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations. Takes effect 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3372/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3372&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1827622,"bill_number":"SB3303","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 processed macadamia nuts. Allows a private right of action for violations. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3303/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3303&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1827623,"bill_number":"SB3352","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Twenty-second Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 22nd senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3352/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3352&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1827624,"bill_number":"SB3330","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Establishes a candor process through which patients and their families, health care providers, and health care facilities can engage in open communication about how an adverse care health incident occurred, how it will be prevented in the future, and what compensation, if any, will be offered to the patient or their family. Establishes notice and confidentiality requirements for open discussions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC/CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3330/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3330&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1827625,"bill_number":"HB2729","title":"Relating To Wildfire Prevention.","description":"Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish a Central Oahu Wildfire Prevention Plan, in consultation with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, community stakeholders, and nonprofit organizations that specialize in wildfire preparedness and mitigation programming. Requires matching funds from United States Department of Agriculture Forestry Service Wildfire Defense grants. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2729/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2729&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1827626,"bill_number":"SB3349","title":"Relating To Gun Violence Prevention.","description":"Establishes the Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Department of the Attorney General for administrative purposes only. Repeals the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3349/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3349&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1827627,"bill_number":"HB2771","title":"Relating To Food Security.","description":"Appropriates funds 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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2771/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2771&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1827628,"bill_number":"HB2793","title":"Relating To The Maui Veterans Home.","description":"Requires the transfer of the Maui State Veterans Home to the Oahu Regional Health Care System and then to the Department of Health, as part of the Oahu Regional Health Care System transfer pursuant to Act 212, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2793/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2793&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1827629,"bill_number":"SB3307","title":"Relating To Public Agency Meetings.","description":"Authorizes representatives of the news media to be allowed to attend executive meetings held by a board under section 92-4, HRS. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3307/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3307&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1827630,"bill_number":"HB2783","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Establishes the PFAS Testing Grant Program within the Department of Health to provide funding to assist communities, businesses, and residents throughout the State in obtaining testing services and biological sampling to identify and detect perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2783/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2783&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1827631,"bill_number":"SB3322","title":"Relating To Public Schools.","description":"Updates and expands the statutory prohibition on the use of tobacco at public schools to include prohibiting the possession and use of electronic smoking devices. Requires the Department of Education to be responsible for educating students, employees, and visitors about smoking and tobacco use prohibitions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3322/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3322&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1827632,"bill_number":"SB3325","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources for the establishment of two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) extension agent positions to support the 4-H Youth Development Program and intergenerational programming in Kona, Hawaii County, and Lihue, Kauai County. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3325/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3325&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1827633,"bill_number":"HB2731","title":"Relating To Sex-based Athletic Competitions In Schools.","description":"Requires the department of education to designate athletic sports teams based on the biological sex assigned to players at birth. Prevents males from participating in female sports.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2731/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2731&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1827634,"bill_number":"SB3382","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit to encourage investment in businesses affected by the 2023 Lahaina wildfire, and in redevelopment resiliency projects occurring within the Lahaina district. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3382/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3382&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1827635,"bill_number":"HB2805","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization to conduct a multiethnic cohort study and develop and maintain a registry regarding the health effects of the August 2023 Maui wildfires. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 772).","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2805/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2805&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1827636,"bill_number":"HB2755","title":"Relating To Burial Sites.","description":"Increases the penalty for the desecration of Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian burial sites from a misdemeanor to a felony.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2755/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2755&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1827637,"bill_number":"SB3323","title":"Relating To An Agrifood And Aquaculture Summit.","description":"Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture Aquaculture and Livestock Services Support Branch to host an agrifood and aquaculture summit in Kona in 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3323/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3323&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1827638,"bill_number":"SB3381","title":"Relating To Lahaina.","description":"Establishes the Lele Community District and Board to facilitate rebuilding in Lahaina. Establishes the Lele Community Special Fund. Makes appropriations. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3381/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3381&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1827639,"bill_number":"SB3374","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Prohibits the sale, importation, personal use, and commercial use of all fireworks, except consumer fireworks. Removes permitting requirements for consumer fireworks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to PSM/TCA, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3374/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3374&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1827640,"bill_number":"HB2726","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Allows tenants who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs and threefold damages.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2726/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2726&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1827641,"bill_number":"SB3383","title":"Relating To Long-term Care.","description":"Requires the Executive Office on Aging to contract for a statewide needs assessment of the needs of the long-term care workforce for providers of home- and community-based services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3383/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3383&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1827642,"bill_number":"SB3368","title":"Relating To Teacher Loans.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a teacher loan forgiveness program to assist in the payment of loans for teachers who commit to teaching in the Hawaii public school system. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3368/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3368&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1827644,"bill_number":"SB3331","title":"Relating To The Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Establishes an alternative process for the termination of the rental agreement that involves mediation. Requires the Governor to notify the Chief Justice, Legislature, and Revisor of Statutes when the final wildfire proclamation will expire. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3331/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3331&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1827645,"bill_number":"SB3360","title":"Relating To Renewable Fuel.","description":"Amends the Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit by establishing an additional credit for renewable fuels, including sustainable aviation fuels, produced from renewable feedstock locally grown or recycled in the State; amending the amount of the credit that is claimable per taxpayer; amending the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions level of a renewable fuel to be eligible for the tax credit; and making taxpayers who previously claimed the credit eligible for the credit during a certain credit period. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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":"2024-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3360/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3360&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1827646,"bill_number":"SB3373","title":"Relating To James Campbell High School.","description":"Beginning the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to rename the James Campbell baseball field as the Loke Huddy Baseball Field.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3373/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3373&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1827647,"bill_number":"SB3378","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Sixth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 6th senatorial district, including extension of the Lahaina bypass road by the Department of Transportation; projects for Department of Education schools; projects for Department of Land and Natural Resources boating facilities; and R-1 water projects for the Clean Water Branch of the Department of Health. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3378/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3378&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1827648,"bill_number":"HB2801","title":"Relating To Commercial Property Assessed Financing.","description":"Repeals the authority of counties to administer commercial property assessed financing programs and delegates all existing administrative responsibilities of the counties under the commercial property assessed financing program to the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority. Allows condominium associations to be eligible for commercial property assessed financing. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-31","last_action":"Act 041, 05/30/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1141).","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2801/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2801&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827649,"bill_number":"HB2749","title":"Relating To Child Protection.","description":"Amends the definition of \"imminent harm\" in the Child Protective Act. Clarifies the due process required for child removals, including removals by a police officer without a court order.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HUS, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2749/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2749&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1827650,"bill_number":"SB3342","title":"Relating To The Spaying And Neutering Of Animals.","description":"Establishes a spay and neuter special fund and an advisory committee for the special fund. Allows funds from an income tax check-off to be deposited into the spay and neuter special fund. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3342/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3342&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1827651,"bill_number":"HB2745","title":"Relating To Legislative Management.","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LMG, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2745/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2745&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1827652,"bill_number":"SB3366","title":"Relating To Oversight Of Education.","description":"Adds the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Director of Labor and Industrial Relations; and the President of the University of Hawaii to the Board of Education of the Department of Education. Adds the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Director of Labor and Industrial Relations; and the Superintendent of Education to the University of Hawaii Board of Regents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3366/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3366&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1827653,"bill_number":"SB3305","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires all public charter schools that exclusively offer prekindergarten programs to adhere to the public charter school law, with certain exceptions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-02","last_action":"Act 154, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255).","last_action_date":"2024-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3305/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3305&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1827654,"bill_number":"SB3375","title":"Relating To Wildfire Prevention.","description":"Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish a Central Oahu Wildfire Protection Plan, in consultation with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, community stakeholders, and nonprofit organizations that specialize in wildfire preparedness and mitigation programming. Requires matching funds from United States Department of Agriculture Forestry Service Wildfire Defense grants. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3375/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3375&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1827655,"bill_number":"HB2775","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Establishes a communication and optimal resolution process through which patients and their families, health care providers, and health care facilities can engage in open communication about how an adverse care health incident occurred, how it will be prevented in the future, and what compensation, if any, will be offered to the patient or their family. Establishes notice and confidentiality requirements for open discussions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC/CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2775/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2775&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1827656,"bill_number":"HB2722","title":"Relating To Youth Fees And Fines.","description":"Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, 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 before the effective date of the Act. Limits court-ordered community service for a minor to no more than seventy-two hours. Repeals the statewide curfew for minors. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Aiu, Chun, Kong, La Chica, Lamosao, Matsumoto, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gates, Holt, Kila, Pierick, Quinlan, Ward voting no (8) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2722/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2722&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1827657,"bill_number":"HB2799","title":"Related To Toxic Chemicals.","description":"Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Allows any State resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2799/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2799&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827658,"bill_number":"HB2738","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires state agencies to assess the potential and feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each state facility and submit a report to the Legislature detailing their findings; implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports; and assign priority for the authorized cost-effective energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities. Requires applicable state agencies to assess the feasibility of developing resilience hubs that can provide emergency services and be open to the general public during times of emergency. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2738/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2738&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1827659,"bill_number":"SB3300","title":"Relating To Coastal Zone Management.","description":"Requires county planning commissions, county councils, and designated authorities on coastal zone management to seek to minimize, where reasonable, any risk to development from sea level rise and other coastal hazards. Takes effect 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3300/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3300&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1827660,"bill_number":"HB2779","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Incrementally increases the amount of the income tax standard deduction for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023, through taxable years beginning after December 31, 2033. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2779/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2779&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1827661,"bill_number":"SB3347","title":"Relating To Culture And The Arts.","description":"Establishes requirements for the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural, Indigenous, and Cultural History to meet in order to receive state funds. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3347/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3347&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1827662,"bill_number":"SB3369","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Allows the Director of Health to grant an exemption from the requirement to upgrade, convert, or connect a cesspool if the State is unable to present evidence that the cesspool is affecting the State's drinking water supply or recreational waters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3369/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3369&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1827663,"bill_number":"HB2728","title":"Relating To Healthcare.","description":"Establishes the Hui Hoomana task force to identify actionable priorities and financial resources to offer the State's residents universal access to affordable, high-quality healthcare and health insurance. Requires reports to the Legislature. Dissolves the task force on 7/1/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2728/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2728&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1827664,"bill_number":"HB2730","title":"Relating To Bullying.","description":"Requires the department of education to create and implement anti-bullying policies. Outlines the requirements for each institution's policy and specifies reporting, investigation, and appeals procedures involving incidents of bullying. Appropriates funds for anti-bullying and suicide prevention efforts in the public schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2730/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2730&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1827665,"bill_number":"HB2797","title":"Related To Toxic Chemicals.","description":"Establishes a working group to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and related chemicals. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2797/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2797&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827666,"bill_number":"SB3359","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Seventh Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3359/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3359&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1827667,"bill_number":"SB3302","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, creates a nonrefundable income tax credit for qualified expenses of eligible farmers, ranchers, and fishers. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3302/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3302&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1827668,"bill_number":"HB2803","title":"Relating To Higher Education.","description":"Short form bill relating to higher education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HET, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2803/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2803&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827669,"bill_number":"HB2746","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Requires and appropriate moneys for the provision of free voice communication services in the State's youth and adult correctional facilities. Amends sources of funding for and imposes a limit on moneys retained in the victim information and notification system special fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the automated victim information and notification system special fund. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2746/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2746&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1827670,"bill_number":"HB2744","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. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2744/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2744&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1827671,"bill_number":"HB2787","title":"Relating To The Individual Housing Account Program.","description":"Increases the maximum amount of deductible contributions for individual housing accounts. Requires the Department of Taxation to create and implement a public awareness campaign about individual housing accounts. Appropriates funds. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2787/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2787&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1827672,"bill_number":"HB2770","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Establishes system resilience as a metric to be monitored and considered by the Public Utilities Commission. Provides that the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge may be transferred to the Commission for the purpose of its duties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2770/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2770&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1827674,"bill_number":"SB3354","title":"Relating To Kawehewehe Beach.","description":"Appropriates funds for a capital improvement project to plan, design, and reconstruct a public access route between Fort DeRussy Beach and Waikiki Beach.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3354/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3354&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1827675,"bill_number":"SB3361","title":"Relating To Renewable Fuel.","description":"Includes oilseed cover crops in the Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program established by Act 312, SLH 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3361/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3361&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1827676,"bill_number":"HB2791","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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HSG, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2791/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2791&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1827677,"bill_number":"SB3385","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires electronic smoking device of e-liquid manufacturers to submit certifications with the Department of Taxation annually, stating that products comply with federal regulations. Requires the Department of Taxation to maintain a directory. Imposes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3385/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3385&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1827678,"bill_number":"HB2776","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The First Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects in the 1st Representative District.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2776/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2776&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1827679,"bill_number":"SB3301","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Makes an appropriation for the establishment of an agriculture education coordinator position within the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3301/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3301&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1827680,"bill_number":"HB2794","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires electronic smoking device of e-liquid manufacturers to submit certifications with the Department of Taxation annually, stating that products comply with federal regulations. Requires the Department of Taxation to maintain a directory. Imposes penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2794/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2794&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1827681,"bill_number":"SB3356","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Nineteenth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 19th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3356/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3356&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1827682,"bill_number":"SB3333","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Exempts accessory dwelling units, ohana dwelling units, and certain affordable rental housing projects developed pursuant to a county ordinance from school impact fees. Effective 6/30/2024. Sunsets 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3333/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3333&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1827683,"bill_number":"HB2724","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Creates the Kona Community Development District to allow for planning, development, and maintenance of public lands in Kona, on the island of Hawaii. Amends the Hawaii Community Development Authority membership to include members of Kona. Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to seek federal grants and loans from the United States Department of Agriculture's Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program for the construction of a correctional project within the new development district. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2724/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2724&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1827684,"bill_number":"SB3332","title":"Relating To Eviction Mediation.","description":"Delays filing an action for summary possession for certain tenancies affected by the eviction moratorium contained in certain emergency proclamations issued by the Governor. Effective 7/1/2040. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3332/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3332&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1827685,"bill_number":"SB3350","title":"Relating To Public Service.","description":"Requires appointees for judicial vacancies to file certain disclosures with the State Ethics Commission, under certain conditions. Requires the Commission on Salaries to consider the deterrence of bribery and corruption when making its salary recommendations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Alcos, Martinez, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3350/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3350&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1827686,"bill_number":"HB2767","title":"Relating To Renewable Fuel.","description":"Updates the Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit to incentivize local production of renewable fuel sold in the State. Extends the credit period. Amends the total amount of tax credits allowed in any calendar year. Resets credits claimed for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2767/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2767&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1827687,"bill_number":"HB2740","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii zero waste initiative to manage the State's transition to a zero solid waste economy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2740/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2740&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1827688,"bill_number":"HB2747","title":"Relating To Creative Media.","description":"Establishes the Filmmakers Special Fund for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to award grants for film, media, and creative industries intellectual property development projects in Hawaii. Repeals the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund and transfers funds to the Filmmakers Special Fund. Appropriates funds for grants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Holt voting no (1) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2747/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2747&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1827689,"bill_number":"SB3306","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Prohibits state and county contractors from participating in election campaign activities including canvassing, sign holding, and other volunteer support for a candidate or noncandidate committee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3306/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3306&year=2024","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1827690,"bill_number":"HB2741","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a definition for \"premium cigar\" that is distinct from a \"large cigar\" and adds a definition for \"characterizing flavor\" in the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law. Excludes premium cigars from percentage excise tax. Establishes an excise tax at a rate of 50 cents per premium cigar.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2741/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2741&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1827691,"bill_number":"HB2785","title":"Relating To Wastewater Management.","description":"Requires a wastewater treatment plant to test sewage sludge and any other residual material for the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Requires the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules for the safe disposal and sequestration of sewage sludge and other residual material that contain any amount of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Prohibits the issuance or renewal of permits if testing yields perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in sewage sludge or other residual material on land used for agronomic purposes, on land where drainage tiles have been installed, on land that drains into waters of the State, or land in a five hundred-year floodplain.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2785/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2785&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1827692,"bill_number":"HB2768","title":"Relating To Renewable Fuel.","description":"Includes oilseed cover crops into the Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program established by Act 312, SLH 2022.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2768/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2768&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1827693,"bill_number":"SB3346","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to provide and disseminate its procedures for dealing with bullying. Requires principals, teachers, and staff to disseminate the Department's bullying procedures to students. Defines bullying procedures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3346/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3346&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1827694,"bill_number":"SB3311","title":"Relating To Civil Rights.","description":"Establishes that it is an unlawful discriminatory practice for public accommodations to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of information related to their services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations using information and communication technology intended for use by the general public as applicants, participants, customers, clients, or visitors. Establishes exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS/LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3311/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3311&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1827695,"bill_number":"HB2758","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Facilitates the control and eradication of invasive species and pests. Establishes a plant nursery registration program. Requires the Board of Agriculture to designate certain species as pests for control or eradication. Imposes certain limits on imports and transportation. Updates the method by which the Department's noxious weed list is updated. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2758/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2758&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1827696,"bill_number":"SB3345","title":"Relating To The Estate Tax.","description":"Conforms Hawaii estate tax laws to the operative provisions of the Internal Revenue Code to decrease the burden on taxpayers and increase efficiencies in the Department of Taxation's monitoring and auditing of estate tax returns. Establishes an estate tax deduction for the value of closely held business interests that will help ensure that locally-owned family businesses can continue to contribute to the Hawaii economy and assist families to retain the ownership interest in their family businesses. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3345/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3345&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1827697,"bill_number":"HB2736","title":"Relating To State Gesture.","description":"Adopts, establishes, and designates the shaka as the official gesture of the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2736/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2736&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1827698,"bill_number":"HB2804","title":"Relating To Noise.","description":"Increases penalty fines for violations of leaf blower restrictions. Removes the exemption for government entities and their agents from leaf blower restrictions. Beginning July 1, 2027, prohibits the sale of any leaf blower or string trimmer that is rated by its manufacturer at greater than 65 weighted decibels (dBA) when measured at a distance of 50 feet. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2804/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2804&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1827699,"bill_number":"HB2742","title":"Relating To The Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Establishes a pre-litigation mediation procedure for tenancies that are subject to the eviction moratorium issued under the Governor's emergency proclamations relating to wildfires once the eviction moratorium expires. Restricts when landlord remedies are available depending on the amount of rent due. Appropriates funds to the Judiciary for mediation services. Effective 7/1/2024, except the new pre-litigation procedures are effective on the expiration of the final eviction moratorium. Repeals certain provisions on 12/31/2026, or on the one-year anniversary of the expiration of the Governor's final eviction moratorium emergency supplementary proclamation relating to wildfires, whichever occurs sooner. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 202, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1303).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2742/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2742&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1827700,"bill_number":"SB3362","title":"Relating To Public Service.","description":"Authorizes the temporary assignment of permanent legislative staff during the interim to executive or judicial branch agencies. Establishes that while on temporary assignment, the temporarily assigned employee is still considered an employee of the Legislature and exempt from civil service. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3362/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3362&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1827701,"bill_number":"HB2753","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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2753/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2753&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1827702,"bill_number":"HB2759","title":"Relating To School-based Health Services.","description":"Appropriates funds for health technician positions within the Department of Education for the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2759/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2759&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1827703,"bill_number":"SB3334","title":"Relating To The Contractor Repair Act.","description":"Expands the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Requires the claimant to provide actual evidence of the nature and cause of the construction defect and extent of necessary repairs along with the notice of claim. Amends the process and timeframe for a claimant to accept a contractor's proposal to inspect and authorize the contractor to proceed with repairs. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant unreasonably rejects a contractor's proposal to inspect or an offer to remedy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3334/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3334&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1827704,"bill_number":"HB2739","title":"Relating To Energy Assistance.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii home energy assistance program within the Department of Human Services to assist households in paying their energy bills. Establishes the Hawaii home energy assistance special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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, Lowen, Nakashima, Quinlan, Todd excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2739/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2739&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1827705,"bill_number":"SB3335","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Authority and Cannabis and Hemp Control Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning 1/1/2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes on the retail sale of adult-use cannabis and the sale of medical cannabis. Adds new traffic offenses and clarifies existing traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Makes conforming amendments related to the legalization of personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes the Cannabis and Hemp Control Implementation Advisory Committee. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Authority. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Belatti, M. Mizuno, Sayama voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Aiu, Alcos, Chun, Garcia, Garrett, Hashem, Ichiyama, Kila, Kitagawa, Kobayashi, Kong, La Chica, Lamosao, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Nishimoto, Onishi, Pierick, Souza, Takayama, Takenouchi, Ward, Woodson voting no (23) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3335/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3335&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1827706,"bill_number":"SB3339","title":"Relating To The Red Hill Remediation Authority.","description":"Establishes the Red Hill remediation authority. Creates the Red Hill remediation special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3339/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3339&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1827707,"bill_number":"HB2756","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Recategorizes City and County of Honolulu Emergency Medical Services Department employees from bargaining unit (10) into a new bargaining unit (16).","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2756/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2756&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1827708,"bill_number":"SB3380","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires each motor vehicle insurance policy to cover the replacement cost of a child passenger restraint system damaged during a collision for which liability coverage under the policy is applicable.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3380/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3380&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1827709,"bill_number":"HB2784","title":"Relating To An Environmental Toxins Laboratory.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to construct, establish, and operate an environmental toxins testing laboratory to test samples submitted by the public for diseases; water, air, and soil quality; and complex testing. Allows the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2784/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2784&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1827710,"bill_number":"SB3308","title":"Relating To The State Seal.","description":"Requires the use of modern Hawaiian orthography, including the kahako and ?okina, on the state seal. Provides that valid representations of the seal created before this Act shall remain valid.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3308/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3308&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1827711,"bill_number":"SB3314","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.","description":"Requires that if parking is to be included in any new state building construction, the design provide that at least twenty-five per cent 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to GVO/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3314/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3314&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1827712,"bill_number":"HB2777","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources for the establishment of two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) extension agent positions to support the 4-H Youth Development Program and intergenerational programming in Kona, Hawaii County, and Lihue, Kauai County. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","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) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2777/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2777&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1827713,"bill_number":"HB2792","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Requires seller or seller's agent to provide buyer with disclosure of any little fire ant infestations on residential real property and agricultural land prior to sale.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2792/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2792&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1827714,"bill_number":"SB3317","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate assistants employed by the University of Hawaii and community college system. Takes effect 7/1/2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3317/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3317&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1827715,"bill_number":"SB3376","title":"Relating To Gaming.","description":"Authorizes a 10-year license for one entity to operate online poker and sportsbook betting. Establishes the Hawaii gaming control commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates the state gaming fund and compulsive gambler assistance program. Allocates 70% of profits received by the State to certain wildfire victims with the percentage decreasing 5% each year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EET/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3376/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3376&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1827716,"bill_number":"HB2766","title":"Relating To Vegetation Management Near Utility Lines.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and annually update a wildfire hazard map. Requires private and public property owners to trim grasses within certain proximities of public rights of way and utility lines. Authorizes electric utility companies to enter private or public property to trim or remove hazardous vegetation. Protects electric utility companies from liability for certain damages to other vegetation and property caused during the removal of hazardous vegetation. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL/CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2766/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2766&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1827717,"bill_number":"SB3315","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. Establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools and state and county public parks.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3315/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3315&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1827718,"bill_number":"SB3371","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 to develop, implement, and administer the pilot telework monitoring system and to establish positions. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3371/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3371&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1827719,"bill_number":"SB3329","title":"Relating To Little Fire Ants.","description":"Requires the disclosure of any little fire ant infestation as part of any sale of residential real property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3329/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3329&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1827720,"bill_number":"HB2778","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a surcharge on the transient accommodations tax for transient vacation rental located outside a zoned resort area. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2778/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2778&year=2024","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1827721,"bill_number":"HB2748","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Establishes statewide vehicular law enforcement pursuit policies. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2748/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2748&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1827722,"bill_number":"SB3336","title":"Relating To Public Land.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the retention of third party professionals with the necessary financial, accounting, and land inventory expertise to evaluate and address the completeness and accuracy of the public land trust information system, so that the Public Land Trust Working Group can complete its objectives pursuant to Act 226, Session Laws of 2022. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3336/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3336&year=2024","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1827723,"bill_number":"HB2732","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Eliminates state taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel for motor vehicles.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2732/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2732&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1827724,"bill_number":"HB2723","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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2723/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2723&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1827725,"bill_number":"SB3313","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Appropriates funds to increase the salary schedules of deputy sheriffs within the Department of Law Enforcement. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3313/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3313&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1827726,"bill_number":"SB3326","title":"Relating To Vegetation Management Near Utility Lines.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and annually update a wildfire hazard map. Requires private and public property owners to trim grasses within certain proximities of public rights of way and utility lines. Authorizes electric utility companies to enter private or public property to trim or remove hazardous vegetation. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3326/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3326&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1827731,"bill_number":"SB3348","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Authorizes the director of finance to develop means to identify additional data about vehicle registration. Requires data collected to be included in the registration database. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3348/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3348&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1827735,"bill_number":"HB2774","title":"Relating To Local Agricultural Products.","description":"Modifies certain benchmark goals and timeline for the Department of Education to provide locally-sourced agricultural and food products. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 4:01PM in Conference Room 229.","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2774/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2774&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1827740,"bill_number":"HB2782","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Requires that the presence of little fire ants be disclosed as part of the mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2782/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2782&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1827744,"bill_number":"SB3364","title":"Relating To Destination Management.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to develop destination management action plans for each county and to perform specific actions in each plan. Expands the powers and duties of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Repeals the exemption of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from administrative supervision of boards and commissions. Requires the strategic tourism management plan to include statewide destination management and regenerative tourism efforts and programs. Renames the tourism marketing plan as the strategic tourism management plan. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-07-08","last_action":"Act 225, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1326).","last_action_date":"2024-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3364/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3364&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1827749,"bill_number":"SB3379","title":"Relating To Food Security.","description":"Appropriates funds for food bank purchase from local farmers, to be expended by request for proposal via the Department of Agriculture.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3379/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3379&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1830628,"bill_number":"HR2","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":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR2/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=2&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1839707,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Honoring Branch Lotspeich For Providing Critical Life-saving Services And Commending His Outstanding Dedication To Protecting Swimmers Across The World.","description":"Honoring Branch Lotspeich For Providing Critical Life-saving Services And Commending His Outstanding Dedication To Protecting Swimmers Across The World.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR3/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=3&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1840156,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Urging The President Of The United States And Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Support An Immediate And Permanent Ceasefire In Gaza.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States And Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Support An Immediate And Permanent Ceasefire In Gaza.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR6/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=6&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1840262,"bill_number":"SCR13","title":"Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation And The Biden Administration To Call For An Immediate, Permanent Bilateral Ceasefire In Gaza And The Return Of All Hostages, And To Continue Negotiations For Lasting Peace In The Region.","description":"Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation And The Biden Administration To Call For An Immediate, Permanent Bilateral Ceasefire In Gaza And The Return Of All Hostages, And To Continue Negotiations For Lasting Peace In The Region.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR13/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=13&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1841522,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Congratulating The 2023 National Future Farmers Of America Agriscience Fair Champions From The Future Farmers Of America Chapters In Waipahu.","description":"Congratulating The 2023 National Future Farmers Of America Agriscience Fair Champions From The Future Farmers Of America Chapters In Waipahu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR4/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=4&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1843329,"bill_number":"HCR15","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A New Satellite City Hall Office In Mililani To Improve Access To Government Services.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A New Satellite City Hall Office In Mililani To Improve Access To Government Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO.","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR15/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=15&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1843333,"bill_number":"HCR16","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A New Police Substation In Mililani To Increase Police Presence In The Mililani Community.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A New Police Substation In Mililani To Increase Police Presence In The Mililani Community.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR16/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=16&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1843338,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A New Police Substation In Mililani To Increase Police Presence In The Mililani Community.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A New Police Substation In Mililani To Increase Police Presence In The Mililani Community.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR6/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=6&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1843342,"bill_number":"HCR17","title":"Urging The Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Contract With A Local Nonprofit To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In Central Oahu.","description":"Urging The Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Contract With A Local Nonprofit To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In Central Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR17/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=17&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1843346,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A New Satellite City Hall Office In Mililani To Improve Access To Government Services.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A New Satellite City Hall Office In Mililani To Improve Access To Government Services.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR5/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=5&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1843350,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Urging The Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Contract With A Local Nonprofit To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In Central Oahu.","description":"Urging The Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Contract With A Local Nonprofit To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In Central Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR7/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=7&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1845023,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Office Of Veterans' Services To Prioritize Policies And Services Expanding Financial And Other Forms Of Benefits For Hawaii National Guard Veterans, Retirees, And Veteran-owned Small Businesses.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Office Of Veterans' Services To Prioritize Policies And Services Expanding Financial And Other Forms Of Benefits For Hawaii National Guard Veterans, Retirees, And Veteran-owned Small Businesses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Referred to CMV, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR8/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=8&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1845034,"bill_number":"HCR19","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The United States Fish And Wildlife Service To Implement A Native Plant Seeding Project In Mililani Mauka To Restore The Ecological Damage From The November 2023 Wildfires.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The United States Fish And Wildlife Service To Implement A Native Plant Seeding Project In Mililani Mauka To Restore The Ecological Damage From The November 2023 Wildfires.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-04-03","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR19/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=19&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1845045,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The United States Fish And Wildlife Service To Implement A Native Plant Seeding Project In Mililani Mauka To Restore The Ecological Damage From The November 2023 Wildfires.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The United States Fish And Wildlife Service To Implement A Native Plant Seeding Project In Mililani Mauka To Restore The Ecological Damage From The November 2023 Wildfires.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR9/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=9&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1845056,"bill_number":"HCR18","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Office Of Veterans' Services To Prioritize Policies And Services Expanding Financial And Other Forms Of Benefits For Hawaii National Guard Veterans, Retirees, And Veteran-owned Small Businesses.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Office Of Veterans' Services To Prioritize Policies And Services Expanding Financial And Other Forms Of Benefits For Hawaii National Guard Veterans, Retirees, And Veteran-owned Small Businesses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Referred to CMV, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR18/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=18&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1847286,"bill_number":"HCR20","title":"Urging The Honolulu Police Department To Dispatch Two Bicycle Patrol Officers In Haleiwa.","description":"Urging The Honolulu Police Department To Dispatch Two Bicycle Patrol Officers In Haleiwa.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR20/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=20&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1847295,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Urging The Honolulu Police Department To Dispatch Two Bicycle Patrol Officers In Haleiwa.","description":"Urging The Honolulu Police Department To Dispatch Two Bicycle Patrol Officers In Haleiwa.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR10/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=10&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1847857,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Congratulating The University Of Hawaii At Mnoa's Center For Japanese Studies Way Of Tea Center On Jaku'an's 50th Anniversary.","description":"Congratulating The University Of Hawaii At Mnoa's Center For Japanese Studies Way Of Tea Center On Jaku'an's 50th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR11/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=11&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1848657,"bill_number":"HCR21","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With The Department Of Transportation To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress In Mililani Mauka.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With The Department Of Transportation To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress In Mililani Mauka.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-04-03","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR21/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=21&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1848699,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With The Department Of Transportation To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress In Mililani Mauka.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With The Department Of Transportation To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress In Mililani Mauka.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR12/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=12&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1849249,"bill_number":"HCR22","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, For Construction, Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of Steps.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, For Construction, Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of Steps.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 734) in amended form (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR22/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=22&year=2024","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1853569,"bill_number":"HCR23","title":"Requesting The Board Of Agriculture To Conduct A Study On The Percentages Of Agricultural Lands Being Leased By The State That Are Suitable For Farming And Actively Being Used For Farming Purposes And Certain Dollar Amounts Relating To Lease Transfers.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Agriculture To Conduct A Study On The Percentages Of Agricultural Lands Being Leased By The State That Are Suitable For Farming And Actively Being Used For Farming Purposes And Certain Dollar Amounts Relating To Lease Transfers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR23/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=23&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1853571,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Requesting The Board Of Agriculture To Conduct A Study On The Percentages Of Agricultural Lands Being Leased By The State That Are Suitable For Farming And Actively Being Used For Farming Purposes And Certain Dollar Amounts Relating To Lease Transfers.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Agriculture To Conduct A Study On The Percentages Of Agricultural Lands Being Leased By The State That Are Suitable For Farming And Actively Being Used For Farming Purposes And Certain Dollar Amounts Relating To Lease Transfers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR13/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=13&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1853572,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Create A Plan To Develop An Invasive Pests Placard Program And Assess The Resources Needed To Implement The Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Create A Plan To Develop An Invasive Pests Placard Program And Assess The Resources Needed To Implement The Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR14/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=14&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1853573,"bill_number":"HCR24","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Create A Plan To Develop An Invasive Pests Placard Program And Assess The Resources Needed To Implement The Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Create A Plan To Develop An Invasive Pests Placard Program And Assess The Resources Needed To Implement The Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR24/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=24&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1854085,"bill_number":"SCR14","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 House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR14/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=14&year=2024","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1854610,"bill_number":"SCR15","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health's State Health Planning And Development Agency To Convene A Health Data Sharing Working Group To Accelerate And Expand The Sharing Of Real Time Health Information Among Health Care Entities And Government Agencies In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health's State Health Planning And Development Agency To Convene A Health Data Sharing Working Group To Accelerate And Expand The Sharing Of Real Time Health Information Among Health Care Entities And Government Agencies In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR15/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=15&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1854721,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health's State Health Planning And Development Agency To Convene A Health Data Sharing Working Group To Accelerate And Expand The Sharing Of Real Time Health Information Among Health Care Entities And Government Agencies In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health's State Health Planning And Development Agency To Convene A Health Data Sharing Working Group To Accelerate And Expand The Sharing Of Real Time Health Information Among Health Care Entities And Government Agencies In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR7/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=7&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1855692,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Property Insurance Association To Expand Coverage To Commercial Properties.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Property Insurance Association To Expand Coverage To Commercial Properties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR8/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=8&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1855695,"bill_number":"SCR16","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Property Insurance Association To Expand Coverage To Commercial Properties.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Property Insurance Association To Expand Coverage To Commercial Properties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR16/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=16&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1855698,"bill_number":"SCR17","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Utilize The State's Rental Supplement Program To Provide Homeowners Insurance Premium Assistance To Housing Owners Who Rent Or Lease To Qualified Kupuna A Mortgage Property Within Designated Lava Zones.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Utilize The State's Rental Supplement Program To Provide Homeowners Insurance Premium Assistance To Housing Owners Who Rent Or Lease To Qualified Kupuna A Mortgage Property Within Designated Lava Zones.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Recommitted to HOU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR17/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=17&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1855702,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Utilize The State's Rental Supplement Program To Provide Homeowners Insurance Premium Assistance To Housing Owners Who Rent Or Lease To Qualified Kupuna A Mortgage Property Within Designated Lava Zones.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Utilize The State's Rental Supplement Program To Provide Homeowners Insurance Premium Assistance To Housing Owners Who Rent Or Lease To Qualified Kupuna A Mortgage Property Within Designated Lava Zones.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Recommitted to HOU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR9/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=9&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1856190,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Management And Financial Audit Of The Hawaii Film And Creative Industries Development Special Fund.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Management And Financial Audit Of The Hawaii Film And Creative Industries Development Special Fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR15/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=15&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1856513,"bill_number":"HCR25","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Management And Financial Audit Of The Hawaii Film And Creative Industries Development Special Fund.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Management And Financial Audit Of The Hawaii Film And Creative Industries Development Special Fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR25/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=25&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1856836,"bill_number":"SCR18","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Evaluate Hawaii Residents' Engagement With Addictive Online Activities.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Evaluate Hawaii Residents' Engagement With Addictive Online Activities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Referred to HHS/LBT.","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR18/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=18&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1856839,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Evaluate Hawaii Residents' Engagement With Addictive Online Activities.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Evaluate Hawaii Residents' Engagement With Addictive Online Activities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Referred to HHS/LBT.","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR10/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=10&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1857679,"bill_number":"SCR21","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study Of Ways To Increase Access To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study Of Ways To Increase Access To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HRE.","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR21/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=21&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1857684,"bill_number":"SCR20","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study On Scope One, Two, And Three Greenhouse Gas Emissions.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study On Scope One, Two, And Three Greenhouse Gas Emissions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR20/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=20&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1857689,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Requesting Homeowners Insurers To Establish A Loss-control Program Aimed At Reducing The Risk Of Loss Or Mitigating Damage To Insured Property Caused By The Peril Of Fire.","description":"Requesting Homeowners Insurers To Establish A Loss-control Program Aimed At Reducing The Risk Of Loss Or Mitigating Damage To Insured Property Caused By The Peril Of Fire.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR16/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=16&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1857695,"bill_number":"SCR22","title":"Urging The President Of The United States To Promptly Reinstate Funding For The United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestine Refugees In The Near East To Support Its Lifesaving And Critical Humanitarian Assistance Programs To Palestinian Refugees.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States To Promptly Reinstate Funding For The United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestine Refugees In The Near East To Support Its Lifesaving And Critical Humanitarian Assistance Programs To Palestinian Refugees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to PSM/TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR22/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=22&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1857700,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide A Report To The Legislature Regarding Public-school Class Sizes.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide A Report To The Legislature Regarding Public-school Class Sizes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR11/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=11&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1857706,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Designating The Koolau Kupuna Council As An Advisory Resource To The Elected Members Of The Hawaii State Legislature Representing The Koolau Community.","description":"Designating The Koolau Kupuna Council As An Advisory Resource To The Elected Members Of The Hawaii State Legislature Representing The Koolau Community.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Re-referred to LMG, CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR16/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=16&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1857710,"bill_number":"HCR27","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Include The Teaching Of Financial Literacy In The Existing Personal Transition Plan Course Requirement For Each Student.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Include The Teaching Of Financial Literacy In The Existing Personal Transition Plan Course Requirement For Each Student.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR27/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=27&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1857717,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Include The Teaching Of Financial Literacy In The Existing Personal Transition Plan Course Requirement For Each Student.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Include The Teaching Of Financial Literacy In The Existing Personal Transition Plan Course Requirement For Each Student.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR17/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=17&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1857722,"bill_number":"SCR23","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Amend The Hawaii Administrative Rules To Authorize Licensed Dietitians To Prescribe Modified Diets And Plan Therapeutic Diets.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Amend The Hawaii Administrative Rules To Authorize Licensed Dietitians To Prescribe Modified Diets And Plan Therapeutic Diets.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR23/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=23&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1857726,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Amend The Hawaii Administrative Rules To Authorize Licensed Dietitians To Prescribe Modified Diets And Plan Therapeutic Diets.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Amend The Hawaii Administrative Rules To Authorize Licensed Dietitians To Prescribe Modified Diets And Plan Therapeutic Diets.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR15/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=15&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1857733,"bill_number":"SCR19","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide A Report To The Legislature Regarding Public-school Class Sizes.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide A Report To The Legislature Regarding Public-school Class Sizes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR19/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=19&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1857737,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study Of Ways To Increase Access To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study Of Ways To Increase Access To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HRE.","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR13/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=13&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1857742,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Urging The President Of The United States To Promptly Reinstate Funding For The United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestine Refugees In The Near East To Support Its Lifesaving And Critical Humanitarian Assistance Programs To Palestinian Refugees.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States To Promptly Reinstate Funding For The United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestine Refugees In The Near East To Support Its Lifesaving And Critical Humanitarian Assistance Programs To Palestinian Refugees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to PSM/TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR14/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=14&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1857748,"bill_number":"SCR24","title":"Requesting Homeowners Insurers To Establish A Loss-control Program Aimed At Reducing The Risk Of Loss Or Mitigating Damage To Insured Property Caused By The Peril Of Fire.","description":"Requesting Homeowners Insurers To Establish A Loss-control Program Aimed At Reducing The Risk Of Loss Or Mitigating Damage To Insured Property Caused By The Peril Of Fire.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR24/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=24&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1857754,"bill_number":"HCR26","title":"Designating The Koolau Kupuna Council As An Advisory Resource To The Elected Members Of The Hawaii State Legislature Representing The Koolau Community.","description":"Designating The Koolau Kupuna Council As An Advisory Resource To The Elected Members Of The Hawaii State Legislature Representing The Koolau Community.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Re-referred to LMG, CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR26/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=26&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1857759,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study On Scope One, Two, And Three Greenhouse Gas Emissions.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study On Scope One, Two, And Three Greenhouse Gas Emissions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR12/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=12&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1858819,"bill_number":"SCR25","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.","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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR25/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=25&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1858822,"bill_number":"HCR28","title":"Establishing A Working Group To Address Issues Related To Water And Air Contamination And Remediation Arising From The Operation Of The Puuloa Range Training Facility.","description":"Establishing A Working Group To Address Issues Related To Water And Air Contamination And Remediation Arising From The Operation Of The Puuloa Range Training Facility.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","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) Ganaden, Kapela, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR28/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=28&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1858825,"bill_number":"SCR27","title":"Encouraging The United States Navy To Eradicate Octocoral And Other Invasive Species From The Waters Of Pearl Harbor.","description":"Encouraging The United States Navy To Eradicate Octocoral And Other Invasive Species From The Waters Of Pearl Harbor.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-03","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 759).","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR27/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=27&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1858828,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Encouraging The United States Navy To Eradicate Octocoral And Other Invasive Species From Pearl Harbor.","description":"Encouraging The United States Navy To Eradicate Octocoral And Other Invasive Species From Pearl Harbor.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-03","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR17/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=17&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1858830,"bill_number":"HCR29","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Support Continued Funding Of The Affordable Connectivity Program.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Support Continued Funding Of The Affordable Connectivity Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR29/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=29&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1858833,"bill_number":"SCR26","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Step Therapy Requirements For Stage Two Through Stage Five Cancer.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Step Therapy Requirements For Stage Two Through Stage Five Cancer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR26/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=26&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1858835,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Establishing A Working Group To Address Issues Related To Water And Air Contamination And Remediation Arising From The Operation Of The Puuloa Range Training Facility.","description":"Establishing A Working Group To Address Issues Related To Water And Air Contamination And Remediation Arising From The Operation Of The Puuloa Range Training Facility.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR18/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=18&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1859126,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Include The Teaching Of Financial Literacy In The Existing Personal Transition Plan Course Requirement For Each Student.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Include The Teaching Of Financial Literacy In The Existing Personal Transition Plan Course Requirement For Each Student.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR18/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=18&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1859327,"bill_number":"SCR28","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Include The Teaching Of Financial Literacy In The Existing Personal Transition Plan Course Requirement For Each Student.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Include The Teaching Of Financial Literacy In The Existing Personal Transition Plan Course Requirement For Each Student.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR28/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=28&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1859344,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Study On Disallowing The Dividends Paid Deduction For Real Estate Investment Trusts.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Study On Disallowing The Dividends Paid Deduction For Real Estate Investment Trusts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR19/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=19&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1859360,"bill_number":"HCR32","title":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Identify The Scope Of Native Hawaiian Cultural Appropriateness For The Purpose Of Addressing Native Hawaiian Disparities.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Identify The Scope Of Native Hawaiian Cultural Appropriateness For The Purpose Of Addressing Native Hawaiian Disparities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR32/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=32&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1859376,"bill_number":"HCR31","title":"Urging The Honolulu Police Department To Increase Police Presence In Haleiwa To Match Police Presence In Waikiki.","description":"Urging The Honolulu Police Department To Increase Police Presence In Haleiwa To Match Police Presence In Waikiki.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR31/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=31&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1859396,"bill_number":"HCR33","title":"Urging The Governor And Pertinent State Agencies To Commit To Provide Culturally Appropriate Resources, Services, And Programs For Native Hawaiian Individuals And Families Experiencing Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities.","description":"Urging The Governor And Pertinent State Agencies To Commit To Provide Culturally Appropriate Resources, Services, And Programs For Native Hawaiian Individuals And Families Experiencing Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR33/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=33&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1859411,"bill_number":"HCR30","title":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Study On Disallowing The Dividends Paid Deduction For Real Estate Investment Trusts.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Study On Disallowing The Dividends Paid Deduction For Real Estate Investment Trusts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR30/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=30&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1859424,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Urging The Honolulu Police Department To Increase Police Presence In Haleiwa To Match Police Presence In Waikiki.","description":"Urging The Honolulu Police Department To Increase Police Presence In Haleiwa To Match Police Presence In Waikiki.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR20/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=20&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1859445,"bill_number":"SCR29","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Support Efforts To Improve The Aquaculture Development Program Strategic Plan.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Support Efforts To Improve The Aquaculture Development Program Strategic Plan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR29/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=29&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1859461,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Urging The Governor And Pertinent State Agencies To Commit To Provide Culturally Appropriate Resources, Services, And Programs For Native Hawaiian Individuals And Families Experiencing Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities.","description":"Urging The Governor And Pertinent State Agencies To Commit To Provide Culturally Appropriate Resources, Services, And Programs For Native Hawaiian Individuals And Families Experiencing Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR22/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=22&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1859480,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Identify The Scope Of Native Hawaiian Cultural Appropriateness For The Purpose Of Addressing Native Hawaiian Disparities.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Identify The Scope Of Native Hawaiian Cultural Appropriateness For The Purpose Of Addressing Native Hawaiian Disparities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR21/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=21&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1859496,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Support Efforts To Improve The Aquaculture Development Program Strategic Plan.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Support Efforts To Improve The Aquaculture Development Program Strategic Plan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR19/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=19&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1859502,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Requesting The Women's Corrections Implementation Commission To Develop A Strategy And Make Recommendations To Reduce The Number Of Women Incarcerated At The Women's Community Correctional Center By Twenty-five Percent Over The Next Five Years.","description":"Requesting The Women's Corrections Implementation Commission To Develop A Strategy And Make Recommendations To Reduce The Number Of Women Incarcerated At The Women's Community Correctional Center By Twenty-five Percent Over The Next Five Years.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR20/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=20&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1859503,"bill_number":"HCR40","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Relating To The Use Of Preferred Names For Students.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Relating To The Use Of Preferred Names For Students.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDN/JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR40/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=40&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859506,"bill_number":"HCR39","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Increase Access To Arts And Cultural Instruction In Public Schools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Increase Access To Arts And Cultural Instruction In Public Schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDN/CAI, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR39/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=39&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859509,"bill_number":"HCR35","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Consider Including An Analysis Of Scope 1, 2, And 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Into Its Work To Track Greenhouse Gas Emissions And Its Next Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Consider Including An Analysis Of Scope 1, 2, And 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Into Its Work To Track Greenhouse Gas Emissions And Its Next Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR35/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=35&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859511,"bill_number":"SCR32","title":"Recognizing The Issue Of Illegal Dumping Within The Waipahu Community And Urging The State, City And County Of Honolulu, And Military To Work Together To Address This Concern.","description":"Recognizing The Issue Of Illegal Dumping Within The Waipahu Community And Urging The State, City And County Of Honolulu, And Military To Work Together To Address This Concern.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR32/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=32&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1859513,"bill_number":"SCR30","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR30/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=30&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1859516,"bill_number":"HCR36","title":"Urging The President Of The United States To Increase Ongoing Humanitarian Aid To Palestine Through The United Nations Children's Fund And World Food Programme.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States To Increase Ongoing Humanitarian Aid To Palestine Through The United Nations Children's Fund And World Food Programme.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR36/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=36&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859520,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene An Interagency Task Force To Combat The Underground Economy And Employee Misclassification In The State's Construction Industry.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene An Interagency Task Force To Combat The Underground Economy And Employee Misclassification In The State's Construction Industry.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR22/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=22&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1859522,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Urging The President Of The United States To Increase Ongoing Humanitarian Aid To Palestine Through The United Nations Children's Fund And World Food Programme.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States To Increase Ongoing Humanitarian Aid To Palestine Through The United Nations Children's Fund And World Food Programme.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR25/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=25&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859525,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide A Report To The Legislature Regarding Public-school Class Sizes.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide A Report To The Legislature Regarding Public-school Class Sizes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR30/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=30&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859528,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Declaring Disinformation And Digital Hate Speech As Threats To Democracy And Urging Departments And Agencies To Address These Threats.","description":"Declaring Disinformation And Digital Hate Speech As Threats To Democracy And Urging Departments And Agencies To Address These Threats.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Kila, Quinlan voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Matsumoto, Pierick, Ward voting no (6) and Representative(s) Aiu, Belatti, Evslin, Gates, Hashem, Holt, Ichiyama, Kahaloa, Kong, Lamosao, Lowen, Nishimoto, Onishi, Sayama, Todd excused (15).","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR23/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=23&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859530,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Increase Access To Arts And Cultural Instruction In Public Schools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Increase Access To Arts And Cultural Instruction In Public Schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDN/CAI, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR28/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=28&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859532,"bill_number":"HCR37","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Working Group To Develop Recommendations To Expand Blue Carbon Initiatives In The State.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Working Group To Develop Recommendations To Expand Blue Carbon Initiatives In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR37/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=37&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859537,"bill_number":"HCR38","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Relating To Community Schools To Guide The Establishment Of Additional Community Schools Throughout The State.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Relating To Community Schools To Guide The Establishment Of Additional Community Schools Throughout The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR38/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=38&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859540,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Relating To Community Schools To Guide The Establishment Of Additional Community Schools Throughout The State.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Relating To Community Schools To Guide The Establishment Of Additional Community Schools Throughout The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR27/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=27&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859543,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Relating To The Use Of Preferred Names For Students.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Relating To The Use Of Preferred Names For Students.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDN/JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR29/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=29&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859546,"bill_number":"SCR33","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene An Interagency Task Force To Combat The Underground Economy And Employee Misclassification In The State's Construction Industry.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene An Interagency Task Force To Combat The Underground Economy And Employee Misclassification In The State's Construction Industry.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR33/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=33&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1859548,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Working Group To Develop Recommendations To Expand Blue Carbon Initiatives In The State.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Working Group To Develop Recommendations To Expand Blue Carbon Initiatives In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR26/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=26&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859550,"bill_number":"HCR34","title":"Declaring Disinformation And Digital Hate Speech As Threats To Democracy And Urging Departments And Agencies To Address These Threats.","description":"Declaring Disinformation And Digital Hate Speech As Threats To Democracy And Urging Departments And Agencies To Address These Threats.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Kila, Quinlan voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Matsumoto, Pierick, Ward voting no (6) and Representative(s) Aiu, Belatti, Evslin, Gates, Hashem, Holt, Ichiyama, Kahaloa, Kong, Lamosao, Lowen, Nishimoto, Onishi, Sayama, Todd excused (15).","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR34/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=34&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859554,"bill_number":"SCR31","title":"Requesting The Women's Corrections Implementation Commission To Develop A Strategy And Make Recommendations To Reduce The Number Of Women Incarcerated At The Women's Community Correctional Center By Twenty-five Percent Over The Next Five Years.","description":"Requesting The Women's Corrections Implementation Commission To Develop A Strategy And Make Recommendations To Reduce The Number Of Women Incarcerated At The Women's Community Correctional Center By Twenty-five Percent Over The Next Five Years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to CMV, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR31/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=31&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1859557,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Recognizing The Issue Of Illegal Dumping Within The Waipahu Community And Urging The State, City And County Of Honolulu, And Military To Work Together To Address This Concern.","description":"Recognizing The Issue Of Illegal Dumping Within The Waipahu Community And Urging The State, City And County Of Honolulu, And Military To Work Together To Address This Concern.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR21/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=21&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1859559,"bill_number":"SCR34","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Medical Association And Hawaii Psychiatric Medical Association To Convene A Roundtable To Establish Medical Protocols To Ensure That An Individual's Thyroid Function Is Tested Before Psychotropic Medications For Mental Illness Are Prescribed.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Medical Association And Hawaii Psychiatric Medical Association To Convene A Roundtable To Establish Medical Protocols To Ensure That An Individual's Thyroid Function Is Tested Before Psychotropic Medications For Mental Illness Are Prescribed.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR34/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=34&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1859562,"bill_number":"HCR41","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide A Report To The Legislature Regarding Public-school Class Sizes.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide A Report To The Legislature Regarding Public-school Class Sizes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR41/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=41&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859565,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Consider Including An Analysis Of Scope 1, 2, And 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Into Its Work To Track Greenhouse Gas Emissions And Its Next Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Consider Including An Analysis Of Scope 1, 2, And 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Into Its Work To Track Greenhouse Gas Emissions And Its Next Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR24/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=24&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859875,"bill_number":"HCR45","title":"Requesting The Lieutenant Governor To Establish A Working Group To Consider Providing Child Care Services At The Hawaii State Capitol.","description":"Requesting The Lieutenant Governor To Establish A Working Group To Consider Providing Child Care Services At The Hawaii State Capitol.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR45/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=45&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859880,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Adopt The Social Security 2100 Act.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Adopt The Social Security 2100 Act.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR35/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=35&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859891,"bill_number":"HCR43","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Develop A Strategic Plan To Strengthen Food Security For Low-income Communities And Communities Recovering From Natural Disasters In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Develop A Strategic Plan To Strengthen Food Security For Low-income Communities And Communities Recovering From Natural Disasters In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Ganaden, Kapela, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR43/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=43&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859899,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Convene A Baby Bonds Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Convene A Baby Bonds Working Group.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR33/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=33&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859907,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Requesting The Lieutenant Governor To Establish A Working Group To Consider Providing Child Care Services At The Hawaii State Capitol.","description":"Requesting The Lieutenant Governor To Establish A Working Group To Consider Providing Child Care Services At The Hawaii State Capitol.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR34/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=34&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859915,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Develop A Strategic Plan To Strengthen Food Security For Low-income Communities And Communities Recovering From Natural Disasters In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Develop A Strategic Plan To Strengthen Food Security For Low-income Communities And Communities Recovering From Natural Disasters In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","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) Ganaden, Kapela, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR32/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=32&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859929,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study Of Ways To Increase Access To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study Of Ways To Increase Access To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR31/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=31&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859937,"bill_number":"HCR42","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study Of Ways To Increase Access To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study Of Ways To Increase Access To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR42/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=42&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859948,"bill_number":"HCR46","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Adopt The Social Security 2100 Act.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Adopt The Social Security 2100 Act.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR46/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=46&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859955,"bill_number":"HCR44","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Convene A Baby Bonds Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Convene A Baby Bonds Working Group.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR44/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=44&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1859973,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, And County Of Kauai Pass Ordinances Similar To The County Of Hawaii's Bill 82 (2023-2024) Relating To Improving Private Roads.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, And County Of Kauai Pass Ordinances Similar To The County Of Hawaii's Bill 82 (2023-2024) Relating To Improving Private Roads.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR37/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=37&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1859976,"bill_number":"HCR65","title":"Urging The Leadership Of The Department Of Law Enforcement To Periodically Undergo Training On Crimes Relating To Artificial Intelligence Technology.","description":"Urging The Leadership Of The Department Of Law Enforcement To Periodically Undergo Training On Crimes Relating To Artificial Intelligence Technology.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR65/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=65&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1859979,"bill_number":"HCR59","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With The Honolulu Police Department To Increase Enforcement Efforts Against Illegal Electric Bicycles And Dirt Bike Motorcycles To Make Sidewalks And Public Roadways Safer.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With The Honolulu Police Department To Increase Enforcement Efforts Against Illegal Electric Bicycles And Dirt Bike Motorcycles To Make Sidewalks And Public Roadways Safer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-04-03","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR59/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=59&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1859981,"bill_number":"HCR52","title":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement, Fire Departments And Police Departments Of Each County, Humane Societies In Each County, And Media Organizations Throughout The State To Collaborate To Create And Disseminate Public Service Announcements To Highlight The Dangers Of, And Advocate Against The Use Of, Illegal Fireworks In Order To Protect The Health And Safety Of The Community, Pets, And Wildlife.","description":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement, Fire Departments And Police Departments Of Each County, Humane Societies In Each County, And Media Organizations Throughout The State To Collaborate To Create And Disseminate Public Service Announcements To Highlight The Dangers Of, And Advocate Against The Use Of, Illegal Fireworks In Order To Protect The Health And Safety Of The Community, Pets, And Wildlife.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR52/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=52&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1859985,"bill_number":"HCR50","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":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR50/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=50&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1859987,"bill_number":"HCR57","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Commission A Statewide Disparity Study Regarding The Participation Of Woman- And Minority-owned Businesses In State Contracting Derived From Federal Sources Of Funding.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Commission A Statewide Disparity Study Regarding The Participation Of Woman- And Minority-owned Businesses In State Contracting Derived From Federal Sources Of Funding.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR57/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=57&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1859990,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"Urging The Governor To Send Five Hundred Hawaii National Guard Members To Assist The Texas National Guard In Policing The United States-mexico Border.","description":"Urging The Governor To Send Five Hundred Hawaii National Guard Members To Assist The Texas National Guard In Policing The United States-mexico Border.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR46/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=46&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1859994,"bill_number":"HCR51","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaption Commission, In Collaboration With The Department Of Transportation, To Develop Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Strategies And Make Related Recommendations.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaption Commission, In Collaboration With The Department Of Transportation, To Develop Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Strategies And Make Related Recommendations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"Referred to AEN/TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-04-02","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR51/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=51&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1859997,"bill_number":"HCR61","title":"Encouraging The State, Public Utilities Commission, And Hawaiian Electric Company To Make All Future Solar Projects In The State Community Solar Projects.","description":"Encouraging The State, Public Utilities Commission, And Hawaiian Electric Company To Make All Future Solar Projects In The State Community Solar Projects.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CPC/EEP, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR61/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=61&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1860000,"bill_number":"HCR56","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Support Efforts To Improve The Aquaculture Development Program Strategic Plan.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Support Efforts To Improve The Aquaculture Development Program Strategic Plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to AGR, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR56/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=56&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1860002,"bill_number":"HCR55","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Understand The Implementation Process For A Continuous Legislative Session And Its Relative Impacts On The State.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Understand The Implementation Process For A Continuous Legislative Session And Its Relative Impacts On The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR55/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=55&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1860005,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Sidewalk Feasibility Study Along Kalihi Street From Kamanaiki Street To Kalihi Valley Park.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Sidewalk Feasibility Study Along Kalihi Street From Kamanaiki Street To Kalihi Valley Park.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR38/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=38&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1860008,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaption Commission, In Collaboration With The Department Of Transportation, To Develop Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Strategies And Make Related Recommendations.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaption Commission, In Collaboration With The Department Of Transportation, To Develop Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Strategies And Make Related Recommendations.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR40/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=40&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1860011,"bill_number":"HCR47","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Inform The Public About The Options Available To Address The State's Feral Chicken Population.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Inform The Public About The Options Available To Address The State's Feral Chicken Population.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR47/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=47&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1860014,"bill_number":"HCR63","title":"Urging The Governor To Send Five Hundred Hawaii National Guard Members To Assist The Texas National Guard In Policing The United States-mexico Border.","description":"Urging The Governor To Send Five Hundred Hawaii National Guard Members To Assist The Texas National Guard In Policing The United States-mexico Border.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR63/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=63&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1860018,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Understand The Implementation Process For A Continuous Legislative Session And Its Relative Impacts On The State.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Understand The Implementation Process For A Continuous Legislative Session And Its Relative Impacts On The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR42/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=42&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1860020,"bill_number":"HR48","title":"Urging The Leadership Of The Department Of Law Enforcement To Periodically Undergo Training On Crimes Relating To Artificial Intelligence Technology.","description":"Urging The Leadership Of The Department Of Law Enforcement To Periodically Undergo Training On Crimes Relating To Artificial Intelligence Technology.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR48/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=48&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1860022,"bill_number":"HCR54","title":"Urging The United States Congress 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 Members Of Congress.","description":"Urging The United States Congress 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 Members Of Congress.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR54/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=54&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1860026,"bill_number":"HR39","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":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR39/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=39&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1860028,"bill_number":"HR49","title":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Report On Strategies For Native Hawaiian Rural Resiliency.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Report On Strategies For Native Hawaiian Rural Resiliency.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR49/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=49&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1860032,"bill_number":"HR47","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Supply All Classrooms With Narcan Or Another Type Of Naloxone By September 1, 2024.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Supply All Classrooms With Narcan Or Another Type Of Naloxone By September 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR47/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=47&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1860035,"bill_number":"HCR49","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Sidewalk Feasibility Study Along Kalihi Street From Kamanaiki Street To Kalihi Valley Park.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Sidewalk Feasibility Study Along Kalihi Street From Kamanaiki Street To Kalihi Valley Park.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-05-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR49/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=49&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1860038,"bill_number":"HCR58","title":"Urging The Board Of Water Supply To Work With Dale Yoshida To Address Access To Emergency Clean Drinking Water In Hawaii.","description":"Urging The Board Of Water Supply To Work With Dale Yoshida To Address Access To Emergency Clean Drinking Water In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR58/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=58&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1860040,"bill_number":"HCR66","title":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Report On Strategies For Native Hawaiian Rural Resiliency.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Report On Strategies For Native Hawaiian Rural Resiliency.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR66/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=66&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1860044,"bill_number":"HCR53","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Biomarker Testing.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Biomarker Testing.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR53/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=53&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1860046,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"Requesting 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.","description":"Requesting 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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 824).","last_action_date":"2024-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR62/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=62&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1860050,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement, Fire Departments And Police Departments Of Each County, Humane Societies In Each County, And Media Organizations Throughout The State To Collaborate To Create And Disseminate Public Service Announcements To Highlight The Dangers Of, And Advocate Against The Use Of, Illegal Fireworks In Order To Protect The Health And Safety Of The Community, Pets, And Wildlife.","description":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement, Fire Departments And Police Departments Of Each County, Humane Societies In Each County, And Media Organizations Throughout The State To Collaborate To Create And Disseminate Public Service Announcements To Highlight The Dangers Of, And Advocate Against The Use Of, Illegal Fireworks In Order To Protect The Health And Safety Of The Community, Pets, And Wildlife.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR41/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=41&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1860053,"bill_number":"HCR64","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Supply All Classrooms With Narcan Or Another Type Of Naloxone By September 1, 2024.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Supply All Classrooms With Narcan Or Another Type Of Naloxone By September 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR64/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=64&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1860055,"bill_number":"HR44","title":"Encouraging The State, Public Utilities Commission, And Hawaiian Electric Company To Make All Future Solar Projects In The State Community Solar Projects.","description":"Encouraging The State, Public Utilities Commission, And Hawaiian Electric Company To Make All Future Solar Projects In The State Community Solar Projects.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CPC/EEP, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR44/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=44&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1860059,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Inform The Public About The Options Available To Address The State's Feral Chicken Population.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Inform The Public About The Options Available To Address The State's Feral Chicken Population.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR36/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=36&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1860061,"bill_number":"HCR60","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress Routes In Pacific Palisades.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress Routes In Pacific Palisades.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-04-03","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR60/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=60&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1860064,"bill_number":"HR43","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress Routes In Pacific Palisades.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress Routes In Pacific Palisades.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR43/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=43&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1860067,"bill_number":"HCR48","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, And County Of Kauai Pass Ordinances Similar To The County Of Hawaii's Bill 82 (2023-2024) Relating To Improving Private Roads.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, And County Of Kauai Pass Ordinances Similar To The County Of Hawaii's Bill 82 (2023-2024) Relating To Improving Private Roads.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR48/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=48&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1860069,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And City And County Of Honolulu To Install Speed Bumps And Speed Limit Signage On The Portion Of Kapolei Parkway Between Kapolei High School And Kapolei Middle School.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And City And County Of Honolulu To Install Speed Bumps And Speed Limit Signage On The Portion Of Kapolei Parkway Between Kapolei High School And Kapolei Middle School.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR45/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=45&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1860277,"bill_number":"SCR37","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Rename James Campbell High School's Softball Field As The Loke Huddy Softball Field.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Rename James Campbell High School's Softball Field As The Loke Huddy Softball Field.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR37/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=37&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1860287,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Rename James Campbell High School's Softball Field As The Loke Huddy Softball Field.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Rename James Campbell High School's Softball Field As The Loke Huddy Softball Field.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR25/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=25&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1860297,"bill_number":"SCR38","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Implement A Hawaiian Language Requirement As Part Of The High School Graduation Requirements, Consistent With Existing English Graduation Requirements","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Implement A Hawaiian Language Requirement As Part Of The High School Graduation Requirements, Consistent With Existing English Graduation Requirements","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HWN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR38/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=38&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1860305,"bill_number":"SCR36","title":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Conduct A Study To Determine If Xylazine Testing Strips Should Be Excluded From The State's Definition Of Drug Paraphernalia.","description":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Conduct A Study To Determine If Xylazine Testing Strips Should Be Excluded From The State's Definition Of Drug Paraphernalia.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR36/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=36&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1860321,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study Into The Feasibility Of Permitting Minors Sixteen Years Of Age Or Older To Consent To Receive Vaccinations Without Consent From The Minor's Parent Or Guardian.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study Into The Feasibility Of Permitting Minors Sixteen Years Of Age Or Older To Consent To Receive Vaccinations Without Consent From The Minor's Parent Or Guardian.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR50/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=50&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1860330,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Implement A Hawaiian Language Requirement As Part Of The High School Graduation Requirements, Consistent With Existing English Graduation Requirements","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Implement A Hawaiian Language Requirement As Part Of The High School Graduation Requirements, Consistent With Existing English Graduation Requirements","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HWN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR26/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=26&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1860342,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Conduct A Study To Determine If Xylazine Testing Strips Should Be Excluded From The State's Definition Of Drug Paraphernalia.","description":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Conduct A Study To Determine If Xylazine Testing Strips Should Be Excluded From The State's Definition Of Drug Paraphernalia.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR24/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=24&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1860356,"bill_number":"HR51","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture, In Conjunction With The Department Of Health, To Study And Evaluate The Health-related And Environmental Impacts Of Glyphosate-based Herbicide Products.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture, In Conjunction With The Department Of Health, To Study And Evaluate The Health-related And Environmental Impacts Of Glyphosate-based Herbicide Products.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR51/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=51&year=2024","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1860368,"bill_number":"SCR35","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Expanding The Jurisdiction Of All Public Schools To Include A Quarter-mile Radius Surrounding Each School.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Expanding The Jurisdiction Of All Public Schools To Include A Quarter-mile Radius Surrounding Each School.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR35/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=35&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1860378,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Expanding The Jurisdiction Of All Public Schools To Include A Quarter-mile Radius Surrounding Each School.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Expanding The Jurisdiction Of All Public Schools To Include A Quarter-mile Radius Surrounding Each School.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR23/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=23&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1860843,"bill_number":"HCR67","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Stream Maintenance Working Group By The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Stream Maintenance Working Group By The City And County Of Honolulu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM/WTL.","last_action_date":"2024-04-02","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR67/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=67&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1860844,"bill_number":"HCR71","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Stakeholder Working Group To Make Recommendations To Enhance Meaningful Access To Health Care In The State Through The Provision Of Language Assistance Services.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Stakeholder Working Group To Make Recommendations To Enhance Meaningful Access To Health Care In The State Through The Provision Of Language Assistance Services.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR71/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=71&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1860845,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Stakeholder Working Group To Make Recommendations To Enhance Meaningful Access To Health Care In The State Through The Provision Of Language Assistance Services.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Stakeholder Working Group To Make Recommendations To Enhance Meaningful Access To Health Care In The State Through The Provision Of Language Assistance Services.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR37/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=37&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1860846,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Urging The Director Of Finance To Adopt Administrative Rules To Define \"beneficial Effects To The State\" In Section 38-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Include The Financing Of Housing.","description":"Urging The Director Of Finance To Adopt Administrative Rules To Define \"beneficial Effects To The State\" In Section 38-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Include The Financing Of Housing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR33/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=33&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1860847,"bill_number":"SCR41","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations And Workforce Development Council To Establish A Task Force To Conduct A Comprehensive Study Of The State's Current Education And Workforce Development Programs.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations And Workforce Development Council To Establish A Task Force To Conduct A Comprehensive Study Of The State's Current Education And Workforce Development Programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR41/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=41&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1860848,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of A Continuous Legislative Session, Extending The Legislative Session, And Adding Additional Recess Days.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of A Continuous Legislative Session, Extending The Legislative Session, And Adding Additional Recess Days.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR39/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=39&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1860849,"bill_number":"HR64","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The State Public Charter School Commission, To Submit A Report On Increasing Access To Stable, Suitable, And Affordable Facilities For Public Charter Schools.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The State Public Charter School Commission, To Submit A Report On Increasing Access To Stable, Suitable, And Affordable Facilities For Public Charter Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR64/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=64&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1860850,"bill_number":"HCR70","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Sports Wagering Working Group To Conduct An Analysis Of The Potential Legalization And Regulation Of Online Sports Wagering In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Sports Wagering Working Group To Conduct An Analysis Of The Potential Legalization And Regulation Of Online Sports Wagering In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR70/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=70&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1860851,"bill_number":"HR56","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Stakeholder Working Group To Make Recommendations To Enhance Meaningful Access To Health Care In The State Through The Provision Of Language Assistance Services.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Stakeholder Working Group To Make Recommendations To Enhance Meaningful Access To Health Care In The State Through The Provision Of Language Assistance Services.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR56/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=56&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1860852,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement To Develop And Implement A U Visa Certification Policy.","description":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement To Develop And Implement A U Visa Certification Policy.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR35/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=35&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1860853,"bill_number":"HCR73","title":"Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce Legislation To Expand The National Flood Insurance Program To Include Lava Insurance.","description":"Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce Legislation To Expand The National Flood Insurance Program To Include Lava Insurance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR73/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=73&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1860854,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Review Of The Potential Impacts Of Licensure And Regulation Of Certain Human Resources Management Personnel.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Review Of The Potential Impacts Of Licensure And Regulation Of Certain Human Resources Management Personnel.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR63/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=63&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1860855,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study On The Implementation Of Later School Start Times.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study On The Implementation Of Later School Start Times.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR30/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=30&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1860856,"bill_number":"SCR44","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Ensure That Each Public School And Public Charter School In The State, From Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve Has A Certain Number Of Mental Health Professionals.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Ensure That Each Public School And Public Charter School In The State, From Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve Has A Certain Number Of Mental Health Professionals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR44/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=44&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1860857,"bill_number":"HR66","title":"Requesting The Director Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Amend Title 12, Chapter 15, Hawaii Administrative Rules, To Clarify That Compensation For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Under The State's Workers' Compensation Law Is Distinct From Compensation For Registered Nurses And Shall Be One Hundred Percent Of The Fees Authorized Under The Medicare Fee Schedule.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Amend Title 12, Chapter 15, Hawaii Administrative Rules, To Clarify That Compensation For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Under The State's Workers' Compensation Law Is Distinct From Compensation For Registered Nurses And Shall Be One Hundred Percent Of The Fees Authorized Under The Medicare Fee Schedule.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR66/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=66&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1860858,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"Urging State Departments And Agencies To Enable Employees To Telework To The Greatest Extent Possible.","description":"Urging State Departments And Agencies To Enable Employees To Telework To The Greatest Extent Possible.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR61/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=61&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1860859,"bill_number":"SCR39","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Convene A Baby Bonds Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Convene A Baby Bonds Working Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR39/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=39&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1860860,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene An Underground Economy Interagency Task Force To Combat The Underground Economy And Employee Misclassification In The Construction Industry.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene An Underground Economy Interagency Task Force To Combat The Underground Economy And Employee Misclassification In The Construction Industry.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR53/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=53&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1860861,"bill_number":"HR62","title":"Requesting That The Governor Establish A Leadership Accelerator Program For Exceptional Managers In State Government.","description":"Requesting That The Governor Establish A Leadership Accelerator Program For Exceptional Managers In State Government.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR62/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=62&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1860863,"bill_number":"SCR40","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Commission A Statewide Disparity Study Regarding The Participation Of Woman- And Minority-owned Businesses In State Contracting Derived From Federal Sources Of Funding.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Commission A Statewide Disparity Study Regarding The Participation Of Woman- And Minority-owned Businesses In State Contracting Derived From Federal Sources Of Funding.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EET.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR40/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=40&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1860864,"bill_number":"SCR45","title":"Urging The Director Of Finance To Adopt Administrative Rules To Define \"beneficial Effects To The State\" In Section 38-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Include The Financing Of Housing.","description":"Urging The Director Of Finance To Adopt Administrative Rules To Define \"beneficial Effects To The State\" In Section 38-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Include The Financing Of Housing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR45/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=45&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1860865,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Sports Wagering Working Group To Conduct An Analysis Of The Potential Legalization And Regulation Of Online Sports Wagering In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Sports Wagering Working Group To Conduct An Analysis Of The Potential Legalization And Regulation Of Online Sports Wagering In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR55/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=55&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1860866,"bill_number":"HCR76","title":"Urging State Departments And Agencies To Enable Employees To Telework To The Greatest Extent Possible.","description":"Urging State Departments And Agencies To Enable Employees To Telework To The Greatest Extent Possible.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to GVO.","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR76/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=76&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1860868,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Coordinate And Develop A Wildfire Insurance Compact.","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Coordinate And Develop A Wildfire Insurance Compact.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-04-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR57/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=57&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1860869,"bill_number":"HR58","title":"Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce Legislation To Expand The National Flood Insurance Program To Include Lava Insurance.","description":"Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce Legislation To Expand The National Flood Insurance Program To Include Lava Insurance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR58/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=58&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1860870,"bill_number":"HCR80","title":"Urging State Executive Departments To Review Minimum Qualifications And Compensation For Class Specifications For Job Postings And Provide Suggestions To The Department Of Human Resources Development.","description":"Urging State Executive Departments To Review Minimum Qualifications And Compensation For Class Specifications For Job Postings And Provide Suggestions To The Department Of Human Resources Development.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR80/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=80&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1860871,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement To Develop And Implement A U Visa Certification Policy.","description":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement To Develop And Implement A U Visa Certification Policy.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR59/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=59&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1860872,"bill_number":"HCR79","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The State Public Charter School Commission, To Submit A Report On Increasing Access To Stable, Suitable, And Affordable Facilities For Public Charter Schools.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The State Public Charter School Commission, To Submit A Report On Increasing Access To Stable, Suitable, And Affordable Facilities For Public Charter Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR79/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=79&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1860873,"bill_number":"SCR48","title":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement, Fire Departments And Police Departments Of Each County, Humane Societies In Each County, And Media Organizations Throughout The State To Collaborate To Create And Disseminate Public Service Announcements To Highlight The Dangers Of, And Advocate Against The Use Of, Illegal Fireworks In Order To Protect The Health And Safety Of The Community, Pets, And Wildlife.","description":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement, Fire Departments And Police Departments Of Each County, Humane Societies In Each County, And Media Organizations Throughout The State To Collaborate To Create And Disseminate Public Service Announcements To Highlight The Dangers Of, And Advocate Against The Use Of, Illegal Fireworks In Order To Protect The Health And Safety Of The Community, Pets, And Wildlife.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR48/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=48&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1860874,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Amend The Priority For Which Low-income Housing Tax Credits Are Allocated And Moneys In The Rental Housing Revolving Fund Are Used And To Adopt Certain Administrative Rules That Incentivize The Development Of Affordable Housing In The State.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Amend The Priority For Which Low-income Housing Tax Credits Are Allocated And Moneys In The Rental Housing Revolving Fund Are Used And To Adopt Certain Administrative Rules That Incentivize The Development Of Affordable Housing In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR31/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=31&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1860875,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Ensure That Each Public School And Public Charter School In The State, From Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve Has A Certain Number Of Mental Health Professionals.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Ensure That Each Public School And Public Charter School In The State, From Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve Has A Certain Number Of Mental Health Professionals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR32/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=32&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1860876,"bill_number":"HCR78","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Review Of The Potential Impacts Of Licensure And Regulation Of Certain Human Resources Management Personnel.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Review Of The Potential Impacts Of Licensure And Regulation Of Certain Human Resources Management Personnel.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR78/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=78&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1860877,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Convene A Baby Bonds Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Convene A Baby Bonds Working Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR28/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=28&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1860878,"bill_number":"HCR69","title":"Recognizing The Importance Of Using Pronouns And Gender-affirming Language.","description":"Recognizing The Importance Of Using Pronouns And Gender-affirming Language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"Re-referred to LMG, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR69/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=69&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1860879,"bill_number":"SCR42","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study On The Implementation Of Later School Start Times.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study On The Implementation Of Later School Start Times.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR42/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=42&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1860881,"bill_number":"SCR51","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of A Continuous Legislative Session, Extending The Legislative Session, And Adding Additional Recess Days.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of A Continuous Legislative Session, Extending The Legislative Session, And Adding Additional Recess Days.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR51/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=51&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1860882,"bill_number":"SCR50","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement A Statewide Behavioral Health Curricula Plan For Public School Students In Grades Kindergarten Through Twelve.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement A Statewide Behavioral Health Curricula Plan For Public School Students In Grades Kindergarten Through Twelve.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR50/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=50&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1860884,"bill_number":"SCR43","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Amend The Priority For Which Low-income Housing Tax Credits Are Allocated And Monies In The Rental Housing Revolving Fund Are Used And Adopt Certain Administrative Rules That Incentivize The Development Of Affordable Housing In The State.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Amend The Priority For Which Low-income Housing Tax Credits Are Allocated And Monies In The Rental Housing Revolving Fund Are Used And Adopt Certain Administrative Rules That Incentivize The Development Of Affordable Housing In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR43/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=43&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1860885,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce Legislation To Expand The National Flood Insurance Program To Include Lava And Earthquake Insurance.","description":"Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce Legislation To Expand The National Flood Insurance Program To Include Lava And Earthquake Insurance.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-03","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR27/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=27&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1860886,"bill_number":"HR54","title":"Recognizing The Importance Of Using Pronouns And Gender-affirming Language.","description":"Recognizing The Importance Of Using Pronouns And Gender-affirming Language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"Re-referred to LMG, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR54/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=54&year=2024","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1860887,"bill_number":"HCR77","title":"Requesting That The Governor Establish A Leadership Accelerator Program For Exceptional Managers In State Government.","description":"Requesting That The Governor Establish A Leadership Accelerator Program For Exceptional Managers In State Government.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR77/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=77&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1860888,"bill_number":"HR52","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Stream Maintenance Working Group By The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Stream Maintenance Working Group By The City And County Of Honolulu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR52/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=52&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1860889,"bill_number":"HCR68","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene An Underground Economy Interagency Task Force To Combat The Underground Economy And Employee Misclassification In The Construction Industry.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene An Underground Economy Interagency Task Force To Combat The Underground Economy And Employee Misclassification In The Construction Industry.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to LBT/CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR68/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=68&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1860890,"bill_number":"HCR72","title":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Coordinate And Develop A Wildfire Insurance Compact.","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Coordinate And Develop A Wildfire Insurance Compact.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-04-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR72/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=72&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1860891,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations And Workforce Development Council To Establish A Task Force To Conduct A Comprehensive Study Of The State's Current Education And Workforce Development Programs.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations And Workforce Development Council To Establish A Task Force To Conduct A Comprehensive Study Of The State's Current Education And Workforce Development Programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR29/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=29&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1860892,"bill_number":"SCR47","title":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement To Develop And Implement A U Visa Certification Policy.","description":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement To Develop And Implement A U Visa Certification Policy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR47/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=47&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1860894,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Establish A Working Group To Plan And Construct A Hawaii First Responders Memorial.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Establish A Working Group To Plan And Construct A Hawaii First Responders Memorial.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR34/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=34&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1860895,"bill_number":"HR60","title":"Requesting The United States Department Of Defense, Including The Navy, Army, And Air Force, To Increase On-base Housing Availability For Active Duty Personnel And Their Dependents Assigned To Military Installations In The State.","description":"Requesting The United States Department Of Defense, Including The Navy, Army, And Air Force, To Increase On-base Housing Availability For Active Duty Personnel And Their Dependents Assigned To Military Installations In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR60/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=60&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1860896,"bill_number":"HCR75","title":"Requesting The United States Department Of Defense, Including The Navy, Army, And Air Force, To Increase On-base Housing Availability For Active Duty Personnel And Their Dependents Assigned To Military Installations In The State.","description":"Requesting The United States Department Of Defense, Including The Navy, Army, And Air Force, To Increase On-base Housing Availability For Active Duty Personnel And Their Dependents Assigned To Military Installations In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR75/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=75&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1860897,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement A Statewide Behavioral Health Curricula Plan For Public School Students In Grades Kindergarten Through Twelve.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement A Statewide Behavioral Health Curricula Plan For Public School Students In Grades Kindergarten Through Twelve.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR38/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=38&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1860898,"bill_number":"HCR81","title":"Requesting The Director Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Amend Title 12, Chapter 15, Hawaii Administrative Rules, To Clarify That Compensation For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Under The State's Workers' Compensation Law Is Distinct From Compensation For Registered Nurses And Shall Be One Hundred Percent Of The Fees Authorized Under The Medicare Fee Schedule.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Amend Title 12, Chapter 15, Hawaii Administrative Rules, To Clarify That Compensation For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Under The State's Workers' Compensation Law Is Distinct From Compensation For Registered Nurses And Shall Be One Hundred Percent Of The Fees Authorized Under The Medicare Fee Schedule.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR81/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=81&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1860899,"bill_number":"HR65","title":"Urging State Executive Departments To Review Minimum Qualifications And Compensation For Class Specifications For Job Postings And Provide Suggestions To The Department Of Human Resources Development.","description":"Urging State Executive Departments To Review Minimum Qualifications And Compensation For Class Specifications For Job Postings And Provide Suggestions To The Department Of Human Resources Development.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR65/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=65&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1860900,"bill_number":"SCR49","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Stakeholder Working Group To Make Recommendations To Enhance Meaningful Access To Health Care In The State Through The Provision Of Language Assistance Services.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Stakeholder Working Group To Make Recommendations To Enhance Meaningful Access To Health Care In The State Through The Provision Of Language Assistance Services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR49/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=49&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1860901,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement, Fire Departments And Police Departments Of Each County, Humane Societies In Each County, And Media Organizations Throughout The State To Collaborate To Create And Disseminate Public Service Announcements To Highlight The Dangers Of, And Advocate Against The Use Of, Illegal Fireworks In Order To Protect The Health And Safety Of The Community, Pets, And Wildlife.","description":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement, Fire Departments And Police Departments Of Each County, Humane Societies In Each County, And Media Organizations Throughout The State To Collaborate To Create And Disseminate Public Service Announcements To Highlight The Dangers Of, And Advocate Against The Use Of, Illegal Fireworks In Order To Protect The Health And Safety Of The Community, Pets, And Wildlife.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR36/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=36&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1860902,"bill_number":"HCR74","title":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement To Develop And Implement A U Visa Certification Policy.","description":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement To Develop And Implement A U Visa Certification Policy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR74/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=74&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1860903,"bill_number":"SCR46","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Establish A Working Group To Plan And Construct A Hawaii First Responders Memorial.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Establish A Working Group To Plan And Construct A Hawaii First Responders Memorial.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR46/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=46&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1861421,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"Recognizing Ashley Badis, Alexis Badis, Abigail Pothier, And Tatiana Arteaga As Trailblazers For Gender Equality And Equity In Hawaii High School Sports.","description":"Recognizing Ashley Badis, Alexis Badis, Abigail Pothier, And Tatiana Arteaga As Trailblazers For Gender Equality And Equity In Hawaii High School Sports.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR67/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=67&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1861430,"bill_number":"HR68","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development And Land Use Commission To Develop An Integrated Land Use Plan.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development And Land Use Commission To Develop An Integrated Land Use Plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR68/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=68&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1861434,"bill_number":"HCR89","title":"Urging The Director Of Finance To Adopt Administrative Rules To Define \"beneficial Effects To The State\" In Section 38-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Include The Financing Of Housing.","description":"Urging The Director Of Finance To Adopt Administrative Rules To Define \"beneficial Effects To The State\" In Section 38-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Include The Financing Of Housing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to HOU.","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR89/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=89&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1861441,"bill_number":"HCR90","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR90/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=90&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1861444,"bill_number":"HR71","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Enable Credit Enhancement For Construction Loans Under The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Enable Credit Enhancement For Construction Loans Under The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR71/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=71&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1861449,"bill_number":"HR73","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Install A New Emergency Siren Near The Intersection Of Aumakua Street And Auhuhu Street In Upper Pacific Palisades.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Install A New Emergency Siren Near The Intersection Of Aumakua Street And Auhuhu Street In Upper Pacific Palisades.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR73/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=73&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1861456,"bill_number":"HCR86","title":"Encouraging Private Businesses With Thirty Or More Employees To Have An Automated External Defibrillator On-site.","description":"Encouraging Private Businesses With Thirty Or More Employees To Have An Automated External Defibrillator On-site.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR86/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=86&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1861462,"bill_number":"HCR84","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Amend Their Administrative Rules To Establish Another Pathway For Housing Projects Seeking An Exemption From State Laws And Rules.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Amend Their Administrative Rules To Establish Another Pathway For Housing Projects Seeking An Exemption From State Laws And Rules.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR84/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=84&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1861466,"bill_number":"HCR88","title":"Encouraging The State Of Hawaii To Adopt A Proposed Constitutional Amendment, And The Electorate To Ratify The Proposed Amendment, Guaranteeing All Individuals The Right To A Clean And Healthy Environment And A Stable Climate.","description":"Encouraging The State Of Hawaii To Adopt A Proposed Constitutional Amendment, And The Electorate To Ratify The Proposed Amendment, Guaranteeing All Individuals The Right To A Clean And Healthy Environment And A Stable Climate.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR88/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=88&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1861474,"bill_number":"HR69","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration And Other Experts To Conduct A Study On The Population Status Of Coral Reef Herbivores Around The Island Of Oahu And Develop Effective Policies For Substantially Increasing Those Populations Within A Decade.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration And Other Experts To Conduct A Study On The Population Status Of Coral Reef Herbivores Around The Island Of Oahu And Develop Effective Policies For Substantially Increasing Those Populations Within A Decade.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR69/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=69&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1861478,"bill_number":"HCR82","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development And Land Use Commission To Develop An Integrated Land Use Plan.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development And Land Use Commission To Develop An Integrated Land Use Plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR82/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=82&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1861486,"bill_number":"HCR85","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Enable Credit Enhancement For Construction Loans Under The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Enable Credit Enhancement For Construction Loans Under The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR85/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=85&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1861492,"bill_number":"HR74","title":"Encouraging The State Of Hawaii To Adopt A Proposed Constitutional Amendment, And The Electorate To Ratify The Proposed Amendment, Guaranteeing All Individuals The Right To A Clean And Healthy Environment And A Stable Climate.","description":"Encouraging The State Of Hawaii To Adopt A Proposed Constitutional Amendment, And The Electorate To Ratify The Proposed Amendment, Guaranteeing All Individuals The Right To A Clean And Healthy Environment And A Stable Climate.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR74/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=74&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1861497,"bill_number":"HCR83","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration And Other Experts To Conduct A Study On The Population Status Of Coral Reef Herbivores Around The Island Of Oahu And Develop Effective Policies For Substantially Increasing Those Populations Within A Decade.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration And Other Experts To Conduct A Study On The Population Status Of Coral Reef Herbivores Around The Island Of Oahu And Develop Effective Policies For Substantially Increasing Those Populations Within A Decade.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2024-04-03","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR83/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=83&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1861502,"bill_number":"HR70","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Amend Their Administrative Rules To Establish Another Pathway For Housing Projects Seeking An Exemption From State Laws And Rules.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Amend Their Administrative Rules To Establish Another Pathway For Housing Projects Seeking An Exemption From State Laws And Rules.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR70/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=70&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1861505,"bill_number":"HCR87","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Install A New Emergency Siren Near The Intersection Of Aumakua Street And Auhuhu Street In Upper Pacific Palisades.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Install A New Emergency Siren Near The Intersection Of Aumakua Street And Auhuhu Street In Upper Pacific Palisades.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR87/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=87&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1861511,"bill_number":"HR72","title":"Encouraging Private Businesses With Thirty Or More Employees To Have An Automated External Defibrillator On-site.","description":"Encouraging Private Businesses With Thirty Or More Employees To Have An Automated External Defibrillator On-site.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR72/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=72&year=2024","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1861517,"bill_number":"SCR84","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Convene A Search And Rescue Working Group To Develop And Make Recommendations To Deter Hikers From Entering Illegal Hiking Trails And To Address Rising Search And Rescue Costs Facing The State And Counties Due To Increased Illegal Hiking Traffic.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Convene A Search And Rescue Working Group To Develop And Make Recommendations To Deter Hikers From Entering Illegal Hiking Trails And To Address Rising Search And Rescue Costs Facing The State And Counties Due To Increased Illegal Hiking Traffic.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR84/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=84&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1861518,"bill_number":"HR99","title":"Urging The Counties To Amend Or Adopt Ordinances To Be Consistent With The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation's Rules Regarding Residential Income Requirements On Housing Projects.","description":"Urging The Counties To Amend Or Adopt Ordinances To Be Consistent With The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation's Rules Regarding Residential Income Requirements On Housing Projects.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR99/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=99&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1861519,"bill_number":"HR101","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Order Hawaiian Electric To Continue To Deploy And Pursue Community-based Renewable Energy Projects.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Order Hawaiian Electric To Continue To Deploy And Pursue Community-based Renewable Energy Projects.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Evslin, Garrett, Kila, Lamosao, Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR101/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=101&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1861521,"bill_number":"HR77","title":"Strongly Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Reconsider Using The Waipo Soccer Complex As Its Next Landfill Site.","description":"Strongly Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Reconsider Using The Waipo Soccer Complex As Its Next Landfill Site.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR77/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=77&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1861522,"bill_number":"SCR76","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Implementation Of Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies In Waste Combustion Facilities And Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Implementation Of Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies In Waste Combustion Facilities And Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR76/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=76&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861524,"bill_number":"SR74","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Wellness Visit For Any Child Who Has Been Removed From A Department Of Education School To Be Homeschooled.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Wellness Visit For Any Child Who Has Been Removed From A Department Of Education School To Be Homeschooled.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR74/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=74&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1861525,"bill_number":"HR100","title":"Urging The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, In Collaboration With The Department Of The Attorney General, To Investigate And Regulate The Sale Of Tickets To Live Entertainment Events Under Its Authority To Protect Consumers Against Unfair Or Deceptive Acts Or Practices In The Conduct Of Any Commerce.","description":"Urging The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, In Collaboration With The Department Of The Attorney General, To Investigate And Regulate The Sale Of Tickets To Live Entertainment Events Under Its Authority To Protect Consumers Against Unfair Or Deceptive Acts Or Practices In The Conduct Of Any Commerce.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR100/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=100&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1861527,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"Urging The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Establish A Multiagency Working Group To Update The Maps, Tier Tables, And Inventories Of State Lands Suitable And Available For Affordable Housing Development.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Establish A Multiagency Working Group To Update The Maps, Tier Tables, And Inventories Of State Lands Suitable And Available For Affordable Housing Development.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR44/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=44&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1861528,"bill_number":"HR78","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Increasing The Medicaid Reimbursement Payment Rate For Hawaii's Community Care Foster Family Homes And Expanded Adult Residential Care Homes For Medicaid Clients Every Ten Years.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Increasing The Medicaid Reimbursement Payment Rate For Hawaii's Community Care Foster Family Homes And Expanded Adult Residential Care Homes For Medicaid Clients Every Ten Years.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR78/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=78&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1861529,"bill_number":"SR69","title":"Urging The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services To Improve The State Of Hawaii's Open Data Portal By Increasing And Expanding The Data Sets Available On The Open Data Portal, Centralizing All Open Data Sets Of All State Departments Onto The Open Data Portal, And Continually Updating The Data Sets For Accuracy And Recency Of Publicly Accessible Data.","description":"Urging The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services To Improve The State Of Hawaii's Open Data Portal By Increasing And Expanding The Data Sets Available On The Open Data Portal, Centralizing All Open Data Sets Of All State Departments Onto The Open Data Portal, And Continually Updating The Data Sets For Accuracy And Recency Of Publicly Accessible Data.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR69/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=69&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1861531,"bill_number":"SCR59","title":"Recognizing The Importance Of Using Pronouns And Gender-affirming Language.","description":"Recognizing The Importance Of Using Pronouns And Gender-affirming Language.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JDC/HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR59/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=59&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1861532,"bill_number":"SCR87","title":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Adopt And Implement A Neighborhood Security Watch In Each Homestead Area.","description":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Adopt And Implement A Neighborhood Security Watch In Each Homestead Area.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-03","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR87/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=87&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1861534,"bill_number":"SR62","title":"Acknowledging And Urging Turkey And Iraq To Recognize The Genocide Committed Against Assyrians Between 1915-1933.","description":"Acknowledging And Urging Turkey And Iraq To Recognize The Genocide Committed Against Assyrians Between 1915-1933.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR62/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=62&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861536,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Prohibit Rental Housing Revolving Fund Loan Forgiveness Unless The Corporation Repossesses The Project.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Prohibit Rental Housing Revolving Fund Loan Forgiveness Unless The Corporation Repossesses The Project.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR45/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=45&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1861538,"bill_number":"SR65","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Require All Public Schools And Charter Schools That Serve Meals To Offer Plant-based Meal Options Prioritizing Ingredients From Locally Sourced And Locally Farmed Products.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Require All Public Schools And Charter Schools That Serve Meals To Offer Plant-based Meal Options Prioritizing Ingredients From Locally Sourced And Locally Farmed Products.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR65/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=65&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861539,"bill_number":"HCR92","title":"Recognizing The Issue Of Illegal Dumping Within The Waipahu Community And Urging The State, City And County Of Honolulu, And Military To Work Together To Address This Concern.","description":"Recognizing The Issue Of Illegal Dumping Within The Waipahu Community And Urging The State, City And County Of Honolulu, And Military To Work Together To Address This Concern.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR92/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=92&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1861540,"bill_number":"HR96","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Assess The Registration And Monitoring Of Clean And Sober Homes.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Assess The Registration And Monitoring Of Clean And Sober Homes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR96/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=96&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1861542,"bill_number":"HCR110","title":"Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Return The United States Monetary System To The Gold Standard.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Return The United States Monetary System To The Gold Standard.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR110/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=110&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1861543,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-04-01","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR57/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=57&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1861545,"bill_number":"HCR114","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Require Department Schools Statewide To Include Lessons Regarding Hawaiian Independence Day, L Kokoa.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Require Department Schools Statewide To Include Lessons Regarding Hawaiian Independence Day, L Kokoa.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR114/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=114&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1861546,"bill_number":"SCR74","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study Of The Methods Used In Other States To Monitor Air Pollutants Emitted By Municipal Waste Combustion Facilities.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study Of The Methods Used In Other States To Monitor Air Pollutants Emitted By Municipal Waste Combustion Facilities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR74/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=74&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861548,"bill_number":"SCR55","title":"Urging The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Establish A Multiagency Working Group To Update The Maps, Tier Tables, And Inventories Of State Lands Suitable And Available For Affordable Housing Development.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Establish A Multiagency Working Group To Update The Maps, Tier Tables, And Inventories Of State Lands Suitable And Available For Affordable Housing Development.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR55/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=55&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1861549,"bill_number":"HCR117","title":"Urging The County Of Maui To Adopt A Financially Prudent Budget For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 That Maintains Current Operational Levels Except For Certain Mandatory Or Critical Increases.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui To Adopt A Financially Prudent Budget For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 That Maintains Current Operational Levels Except For Certain Mandatory Or Critical Increases.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-04-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR117/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=117&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1861551,"bill_number":"HCR111","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":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR111/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=111&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1861552,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene The Erin's Law Task Force.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene The Erin's Law Task Force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR42/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=42&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861553,"bill_number":"SR70","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Convene A Search And Rescue Working Group To Develop And Make Recommendations To Deter Hikers From Entering Illegal Hiking Trails And To Address Rising Search And Rescue Costs Facing The State And Counties Due To Increased Illegal Hiking Traffic.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Convene A Search And Rescue Working Group To Develop And Make Recommendations To Deter Hikers From Entering Illegal Hiking Trails And To Address Rising Search And Rescue Costs Facing The State And Counties Due To Increased Illegal Hiking Traffic.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR70/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=70&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1861555,"bill_number":"HR88","title":"Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Exempt Hawaii From The Jones Act.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Exempt Hawaii From The Jones Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR88/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=88&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1861557,"bill_number":"SCR57","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules That Preempt The Counties From Imposing Residential Income Requirements On Housing Projects Subject To Section 201h-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, That Are Lower Than Those Adopted Or Established By The State.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules That Preempt The Counties From Imposing Residential Income Requirements On Housing Projects Subject To Section 201h-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, That Are Lower Than Those Adopted Or Established By The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR57/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=57&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1861559,"bill_number":"SCR62","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft And Agricultural Vandalism, In The City And County Of Honolulu And County Of Kauai.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft And Agricultural Vandalism, In The City And County Of Honolulu And County Of Kauai.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR62/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=62&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861560,"bill_number":"SR67","title":"Urging The Governor To Ensure That Relevant State Agencies, Including The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services, Collaborate To Explore Avenues To Ensure Continued Access To Affordable Medications For The State's Underserved Populations Under The 340b Drug Pricing Program And Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation And Relevant Federal Agencies To Monitor Pharmaceutical Companies And Take Appropriate Actions To Protect The Integrity Of The 340b Drug Pricing Program.","description":"Urging The Governor To Ensure That Relevant State Agencies, Including The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services, Collaborate To Explore Avenues To Ensure Continued Access To Affordable Medications For The State's Underserved Populations Under The 340b Drug Pricing Program And Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation And Relevant Federal Agencies To Monitor Pharmaceutical Companies And Take Appropriate Actions To Protect The Integrity Of The 340b Drug Pricing Program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-02","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR67/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=67&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1861562,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Ensure The Safe Management Of Ash From Waste Incineration Facilities.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Ensure The Safe Management Of Ash From Waste Incineration Facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR64/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=64&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861563,"bill_number":"HR79","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":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR79/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=79&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1861564,"bill_number":"HR82","title":"Requesting A Study Of The Necessity For Hawaii's Certificate Of Need Program Under Chapter 323d, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Requesting A Study Of The Necessity For Hawaii's Certificate Of Need Program Under Chapter 323d, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR82/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=82&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1861566,"bill_number":"SR68","title":"Requesting The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Study And Devise Comprehensive Strategies To Restore Accessible Insurance Options To Residents And Commercial Businesses In Lava Zones 1 And 2.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Study And Devise Comprehensive Strategies To Restore Accessible Insurance Options To Residents And Commercial Businesses In Lava Zones 1 And 2.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR68/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=68&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1861567,"bill_number":"SCR53","title":"Requesting That The Department Of Agriculture Convene An Advisory Commission To Address Certain Issues To Guide Action And Progress In The Agriculture, Aquaculture, And Food Systems Industries Of The State.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Agriculture Convene An Advisory Commission To Address Certain Issues To Guide Action And Progress In The Agriculture, Aquaculture, And Food Systems Industries Of The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR53/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=53&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861568,"bill_number":"HCR95","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":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-04-03","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR95/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=95&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1861570,"bill_number":"SCR70","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Install A New Emergency Siren Near The Intersection Of Aumakua Street And Auhuhu Street In Upper Pacific Palisades.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Install A New Emergency Siren Near The Intersection Of Aumakua Street And Auhuhu Street In Upper Pacific Palisades.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR70/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=70&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1861571,"bill_number":"HCR97","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Establish A Working Group To Plan And Construct A Hawaii First Responders Memorial.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Establish A Working Group To Plan And Construct A Hawaii First Responders Memorial.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR97/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=97&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1861573,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"Requesting Businesses In Hawaii To Use Hawaiian Language And Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement Education Programs To Teach Employees Hawaiian And Hire Permanent Hawaiian Language Teachers.","description":"Requesting Businesses In Hawaii To Use Hawaiian Language And Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement Education Programs To Teach Employees Hawaiian And Hire Permanent Hawaiian Language Teachers.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR56/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=56&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1861574,"bill_number":"HCR98","title":"Authorizing The Sale Of One Or More Leases Of Submerged Lands At State Small Boat Harbors.","description":"Authorizing The Sale Of One Or More Leases Of Submerged Lands At State Small Boat Harbors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR98/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=98&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1861576,"bill_number":"SR72","title":"Requesting The United States Attorney For The District Of Hawaii And Prosecuting Attorney Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Prosecute All Cases Within The Weed And Seed Sites In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The United States Attorney For The District Of Hawaii And Prosecuting Attorney Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Prosecute All Cases Within The Weed And Seed Sites In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR72/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=72&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1861578,"bill_number":"HR80","title":"Supporting A Closer Partnership Between The United States And Taiwan In Values And Common Goals, The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan, Taiwan's International Participation, And The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement.","description":"Supporting A Closer Partnership Between The United States And Taiwan In Values And Common Goals, The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan, Taiwan's International Participation, And The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR80/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=80&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1861579,"bill_number":"SCR71","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Utilize Obligated Capital Improvement Project Funds And Other Funds For School Facilities And Prioritize Expenditures Based On Greatest Need.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Utilize Obligated Capital Improvement Project Funds And Other Funds For School Facilities And Prioritize Expenditures Based On Greatest Need.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR71/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=71&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1861581,"bill_number":"SCR85","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Install Speed Bumps And Speed Limit Signage On The Portion Of Kapolei Parkway Between Kapolei High School And Kapolei Middle School.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Install Speed Bumps And Speed Limit Signage On The Portion Of Kapolei Parkway Between Kapolei High School And Kapolei Middle School.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR85/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=85&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861582,"bill_number":"SR58","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Install A New Emergency Siren Near The Intersection Of Aumakua Street And Auhuhu Street In Upper Pacific Palisades.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Install A New Emergency Siren Near The Intersection Of Aumakua Street And Auhuhu Street In Upper Pacific Palisades.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR58/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=58&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1861584,"bill_number":"SR71","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Install Speed Bumps And Speed Limit Signage On The Portion Of Kapolei Parkway Between Kapolei High School And Kapolei Middle School.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Install Speed Bumps And Speed Limit Signage On The Portion Of Kapolei Parkway Between Kapolei High School And Kapolei Middle School.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR71/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=71&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861585,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Requesting The Board Of Agriculture To Conduct A Study On The Percentages Of Agricultural Lands Being Leased By The State That Are Suitable For Farming And Actively Being Used For Farming Purposes And Certain Dollar Amounts Relating To Lease Transfers.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Agriculture To Conduct A Study On The Percentages Of Agricultural Lands Being Leased By The State That Are Suitable For Farming And Actively Being Used For Farming Purposes And Certain Dollar Amounts Relating To Lease Transfers.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR40/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=40&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861587,"bill_number":"SCR52","title":"Requesting The Board Of Agriculture To Conduct A Study On The Percentages Of Agricultural Lands Being Leased By The State That Are Suitable For Farming And Actively Being Used For Farming Purposes And Certain Dollar Amounts Relating To Lease Transfers.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Agriculture To Conduct A Study On The Percentages Of Agricultural Lands Being Leased By The State That Are Suitable For Farming And Actively Being Used For Farming Purposes And Certain Dollar Amounts Relating To Lease Transfers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR52/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=52&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861588,"bill_number":"SCR61","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Enable Credit Enhancement For Construction Loans Under Any Funds Administered By The Corporation.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Enable Credit Enhancement For Construction Loans Under Any Funds Administered By The Corporation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR61/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=61&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1861589,"bill_number":"SCR66","title":"Requesting Elected Officials Of Hawaii To Live Within The Spirit Of Aloha.","description":"Requesting Elected Officials Of Hawaii To Live Within The Spirit Of Aloha.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR66/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=66&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1861591,"bill_number":"SCR67","title":"Urging The Legislature To Preserve, Protect, And Restore Native Hawaiian Limu.","description":"Urging The Legislature To Preserve, Protect, And Restore Native Hawaiian Limu.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 682).","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR67/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=67&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1861592,"bill_number":"HR86","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Clearly Delineate Or Distinguish Property Boundaries To Ensure That Hunting Activities Are Occurring On Designated Lands.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Clearly Delineate Or Distinguish Property Boundaries To Ensure That Hunting Activities Are Occurring On Designated Lands.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR86/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=86&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1861594,"bill_number":"SR63","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Implementation Of Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies In Waste Combustion Facilities And Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Implementation Of Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies In Waste Combustion Facilities And Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR63/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=63&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861595,"bill_number":"HCR100","title":"Encouraging Developers To Incorporate Net Zero Water Building Strategies When Constructing And Renovating Housing Projects In The State.","description":"Encouraging Developers To Incorporate Net Zero Water Building Strategies When Constructing And Renovating Housing Projects In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-04-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR100/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=100&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1861597,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Prioritize Remediation Of The Flooding Issues Present On Route 11 Around Mile Post Sixty As A Safety Project.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Prioritize Remediation Of The Flooding Issues Present On Route 11 Around Mile Post Sixty As A Safety Project.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR51/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=51&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1861599,"bill_number":"HCR119","title":"Urging The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, In Collaboration With The Department Of The Attorney General, To Investigate And Regulate The Sale Of Tickets To Live Entertainment Events Under Its Authority To Protect Consumers Against Unfair Or Deceptive Acts Or Practices In The Conduct Of Any Commerce.","description":"Urging The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, In Collaboration With The Department Of The Attorney General, To Investigate And Regulate The Sale Of Tickets To Live Entertainment Events Under Its Authority To Protect Consumers Against Unfair Or Deceptive Acts Or Practices In The Conduct Of Any Commerce.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR119/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=119&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1861600,"bill_number":"HR94","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Working Group To Examine The Feasibility Of A State Lottery.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Working Group To Examine The Feasibility Of A State Lottery.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Amato, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Kapela, Perruso, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR94/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=94&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1861602,"bill_number":"HCR99","title":"Adopting The Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, And Other Protective Arrangements Act.","description":"Adopting The Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, And Other Protective Arrangements Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR99/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=99&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1861603,"bill_number":"SCR78","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Require All Public Schools And Charter Schools That Serve Meals To Offer Plant-based Meal Options Prioritizing Ingredients From Locally Sourced And Locally Farmed Products.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Require All Public Schools And Charter Schools That Serve Meals To Offer Plant-based Meal Options Prioritizing Ingredients From Locally Sourced And Locally Farmed Products.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR78/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=78&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861605,"bill_number":"HCR115","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Assess The Registration And Monitoring Of Clean And Sober Homes.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Assess The Registration And Monitoring Of Clean And Sober Homes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR115/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=115&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1861606,"bill_number":"HCR96","title":"Supporting A Closer Partnership Between The United States And Taiwan In Values And Common Goals, The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan, Taiwan's International Participation, And The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement.","description":"Supporting A Closer Partnership Between The United States And Taiwan In Values And Common Goals, The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan, Taiwan's International Participation, And The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EET, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-04-02","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR96/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=96&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1861608,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Urging The Legislature To Preserve, Protect, And Restore Limu Kala.","description":"Urging The Legislature To Preserve, Protect, And Restore Limu Kala.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR55/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=55&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1861609,"bill_number":"HR91","title":"Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Return The United States Monetary System To The Gold Standard.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Return The United States Monetary System To The Gold Standard.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR91/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=91&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1861610,"bill_number":"HR76","title":"Recognizing The Issue Of Illegal Dumping Within The Waipahu Community And Urging The State, City And County Of Honolulu, And Military To Work Together To Address This Concern.","description":"Recognizing The Issue Of Illegal Dumping Within The Waipahu Community And Urging The State, City And County Of Honolulu, And Military To Work Together To Address This Concern.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR76/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=76&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1861612,"bill_number":"HCR106","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Makua Valley Task Force To Prepare For The Transition Of The Management Of The Makua Military Reservation From The United States Army To The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Makua Valley Task Force To Prepare For The Transition Of The Management Of The Makua Military Reservation From The United States Army To The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL/CMV, FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR106/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=106&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1861613,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Convene An Informal Working Group To Assess The Registration And Monitoring Of All Group Living Facilities As Described In Section 46-4(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, Including Clean And Sober Homes.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Convene An Informal Working Group To Assess The Registration And Monitoring Of All Group Living Facilities As Described In Section 46-4(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, Including Clean And Sober Homes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR53/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=53&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1861615,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Directing The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Submit A Grant Request To The Federal Emergency Management Agency For Rockfall Mitigation In Moanalua Gardens And Moanalua Valley, Oahu.","description":"Directing The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Submit A Grant Request To The Federal Emergency Management Agency For Rockfall Mitigation In Moanalua Gardens And Moanalua Valley, Oahu.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR43/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=43&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1861616,"bill_number":"SCR60","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Develop A Plan To Build One Hundred Thousand Homes Over The Next Ten Years.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Develop A Plan To Build One Hundred Thousand Homes Over The Next Ten Years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR60/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=60&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1861618,"bill_number":"SCR68","title":"Requesting Businesses In Hawaii To Use Hawaiian Language And Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement Education Programs To Teach Employees Hawaiian And Hire Permanent Hawaiian Language Teachers.","description":"Requesting Businesses In Hawaii To Use Hawaiian Language And Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement Education Programs To Teach Employees Hawaiian And Hire Permanent Hawaiian Language Teachers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR68/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=68&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1861620,"bill_number":"SR66","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":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR66/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=66&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1861621,"bill_number":"SCR77","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Ensure The Safe Management Of Ash From Waste Incineration Facilities.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Ensure The Safe Management Of Ash From Waste Incineration Facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR77/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=77&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861623,"bill_number":"SCR63","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Prioritize Remediation Of The Flooding Issues Present On Route 11 Around Mile Post Sixty As A Safety Project.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Prioritize Remediation Of The Flooding Issues Present On Route 11 Around Mile Post Sixty As A Safety Project.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR63/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=63&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1861624,"bill_number":"SCR65","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Convene An Informal Working Group To Assess The Registration And Monitoring Of All Group Living Facilities As Described In Section 46-4(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, Including Clean And Sober Homes.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Convene An Informal Working Group To Assess The Registration And Monitoring Of All Group Living Facilities As Described In Section 46-4(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, Including Clean And Sober Homes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to HLT/CPC, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR65/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=65&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1861625,"bill_number":"HR102","title":"Requesting The Counties To Amend Or Adopt An Ordinance To Allow Religious Institutions, Educational Institutions, Or Medical Institutions To Develop Residential Units On Parcels That Meet Certain Conditions.","description":"Requesting The Counties To Amend Or Adopt An Ordinance To Allow Religious Institutions, Educational Institutions, Or Medical Institutions To Develop Residential Units On Parcels That Meet Certain Conditions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR102/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=102&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1861627,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Develop A Plan To Build One Hundred Thousand Homes Over The Next Ten Years.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Develop A Plan To Build One Hundred Thousand Homes Over The Next Ten Years.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR49/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=49&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1861628,"bill_number":"SCR80","title":"Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce Legislation To Expand The National Flood Insurance Program To Include Lava And Earthquake Insurance.","description":"Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce Legislation To Expand The National Flood Insurance Program To Include Lava And Earthquake Insurance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-03","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR80/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=80&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1861630,"bill_number":"SCR64","title":"Urging The State And Counties To Prioritize And Direct All Available Resources To Supporting Coordinated Interagency Collaboration And Public-private Partnerships Aimed At Addressing The Ongoing Fentanyl Epidemic.","description":"Urging The State And Counties To Prioritize And Direct All Available Resources To Supporting Coordinated Interagency Collaboration And Public-private Partnerships Aimed At Addressing The Ongoing Fentanyl Epidemic.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR64/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=64&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1861631,"bill_number":"SCR82","title":"Requesting The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Study And Devise Comprehensive Strategies To Restore Accessible Insurance Options To Residents And Commercial Businesses In Lava Zones 1 And 2.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Study And Devise Comprehensive Strategies To Restore Accessible Insurance Options To Residents And Commercial Businesses In Lava Zones 1 And 2.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR82/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=82&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1861633,"bill_number":"HR83","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Providing Security Twenty-four Hours A Day, Seven Days A Week For All State Buildings.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Providing Security Twenty-four Hours A Day, Seven Days A Week For All State Buildings.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR83/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=83&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1861634,"bill_number":"HCR112","title":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Collaboration With The Office Of School Facilities And Support Services And Board Of Private Detectives And Guards, To Develop Procedures That Will Expedite The Hiring Process For Security Guards Regulated Under Chapter 463, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Collaboration With The Office Of School Facilities And Support Services And Board Of Private Detectives And Guards, To Develop Procedures That Will Expedite The Hiring Process For Security Guards Regulated Under Chapter 463, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Referred to EDU/PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-04-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR112/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=112&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1861635,"bill_number":"HR90","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":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR90/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=90&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1861637,"bill_number":"HCR124","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Convene A Search And Rescue Working Group To Develop And Make Recommendations To Deter Hikers From Entering Illegal Hiking Trails And To Address Rising Search And Rescue Costs Facing The State And Counties Due To Increased Illegal Hiking Traffic.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Convene A Search And Rescue Working Group To Develop And Make Recommendations To Deter Hikers From Entering Illegal Hiking Trails And To Address Rising Search And Rescue Costs Facing The State And Counties Due To Increased Illegal Hiking Traffic.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR124/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=124&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1861638,"bill_number":"SCR69","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-04-01","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR69/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=69&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1861641,"bill_number":"HCR105","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Clearly Delineate Or Distinguish Property Boundaries To Ensure That Hunting Activities Are Occurring On Designated Lands.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Clearly Delineate Or Distinguish Property Boundaries To Ensure That Hunting Activities Are Occurring On Designated Lands.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR105/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=105&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1861642,"bill_number":"SCR79","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":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR79/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=79&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1861644,"bill_number":"HCR121","title":"Encouraging The United States Navy To Eradicate Octocoral And Other Invasive Species From The Waters Of Pearl Harbor And To Provide The Department Of Land And Natural Resources With Regular Updates On The Status Of Eradication And The Extent Of The Spread Of Invasive Octocoral.","description":"Encouraging The United States Navy To Eradicate Octocoral And Other Invasive Species From The Waters Of Pearl Harbor And To Provide The Department Of Land And Natural Resources With Regular Updates On The Status Of Eradication And The Extent Of The Spread Of Invasive Octocoral.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","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) Ganaden, Kapela, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR121/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=121&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1861645,"bill_number":"HCR123","title":"Urging Each County To Stop Levying Minimum Real Property Taxes Upon Property That Would Be Greater Than The Real Property Tax Levied Under The County's Standard Tax Rate For The Property.","description":"Urging Each County To Stop Levying Minimum Real Property Taxes Upon Property That Would Be Greater Than The Real Property Tax Levied Under The County's Standard Tax Rate For The Property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR123/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=123&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1861646,"bill_number":"HCR107","title":"Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Exempt Hawaii From The Jones Act.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Exempt Hawaii From The Jones Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR107/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=107&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1861650,"bill_number":"HR75","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Establish A Working Group To Address Issues Relating To Reimbursements And Payments To Home And Community-based Services Providers.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Establish A Working Group To Address Issues Relating To Reimbursements And Payments To Home And Community-based Services Providers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR75/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=75&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1861651,"bill_number":"SCR72","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Develop A Comprehensive Plan For The Reinstatement Of Cancelled School Bus Service Routes.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Develop A Comprehensive Plan For The Reinstatement Of Cancelled School Bus Service Routes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR72/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=72&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1861653,"bill_number":"HR95","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Require Department Schools Statewide To Include Lessons Regarding Hawaiian Independence Day, L Kokoa.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Require Department Schools Statewide To Include Lessons Regarding Hawaiian Independence Day, L Kokoa.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR95/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=95&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1861654,"bill_number":"HR104","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Convene A Search And Rescue Working Group To Develop And Make Recommendations To Deter Hikers From Entering Illegal Hiking Trails And To Address Rising Search And Rescue Costs Facing The State And Counties Due To Increased Illegal Hiking Traffic.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Convene A Search And Rescue Working Group To Develop And Make Recommendations To Deter Hikers From Entering Illegal Hiking Trails And To Address Rising Search And Rescue Costs Facing The State And Counties Due To Increased Illegal Hiking Traffic.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR104/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=104&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1861656,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Utilize Obligated Capital Improvement Project Funds And Other Funds For School Facilities And Prioritize Expenditures Based On Greatest Need.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Utilize Obligated Capital Improvement Project Funds And Other Funds For School Facilities And Prioritize Expenditures Based On Greatest Need.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR59/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=59&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1861657,"bill_number":"HCR103","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education, In Collaboration With The Department Of Law Enforcement, To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Having School Resource Officers In The State And The Effects Of Having School Resource Officers On The Campuses Of Educational Institutions.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education, In Collaboration With The Department Of Law Enforcement, To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Having School Resource Officers In The State And The Effects Of Having School Resource Officers On The Campuses Of Educational Institutions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR103/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=103&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1861658,"bill_number":"SCR81","title":"Urging The Governor To Ensure That Relevant State Agencies, Including The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services, Collaborate To Explore Avenues To Ensure Continued Access To Affordable Medications For The State's Underserved Populations Under The 340b Drug Pricing Program And Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation And Relevant Federal Agencies To Monitor Pharmaceutical Companies And Take Appropriate Actions To Protect The Integrity Of The 340b Drug Pricing Program.","description":"Urging The Governor To Ensure That Relevant State Agencies, Including The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services, Collaborate To Explore Avenues To Ensure Continued Access To Affordable Medications For The State's Underserved Populations Under The 340b Drug Pricing Program And Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation And Relevant Federal Agencies To Monitor Pharmaceutical Companies And Take Appropriate Actions To Protect The Integrity Of The 340b Drug Pricing Program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR81/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=81&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1861660,"bill_number":"HCR118","title":"Urging The Counties To Amend Or Adopt Ordinances To Be Consistent With The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation's Rules Regarding Residential Income Requirements And Affordability Terms On Housing Projects Or Subsidize Any Resulting Revenue Shortfall To The Housing Project.","description":"Urging The Counties To Amend Or Adopt Ordinances To Be Consistent With The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation's Rules Regarding Residential Income Requirements And Affordability Terms On Housing Projects Or Subsidize Any Resulting Revenue Shortfall To The Housing Project.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR118/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=118&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1861661,"bill_number":"SCR83","title":"Urging The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services To Improve The State Of Hawaii's Open Data Portal By Increasing And Expanding The Data Sets Available On The Open Data Portal, Centralizing All Open Data Sets Of All State Departments Onto The Open Data Portal, And Continually Updating The Data Sets For Accuracy And Recency Of Publicly Accessible Data.","description":"Urging The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services To Improve The State Of Hawaii's Open Data Portal By Increasing And Expanding The Data Sets Available On The Open Data Portal, Centralizing All Open Data Sets Of All State Departments Onto The Open Data Portal, And Continually Updating The Data Sets For Accuracy And Recency Of Publicly Accessible Data.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR83/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=83&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1861664,"bill_number":"HCR120","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Order Hawaiian Electric To Continue To Deploy And Pursue Community-based Renewable Energy Projects.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Order Hawaiian Electric To Continue To Deploy And Pursue Community-based Renewable Energy Projects.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Evslin, Garrett, Kila, Lamosao, Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR120/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=120&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1861665,"bill_number":"HCR116","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Amend The Revised Ordinances Of Honolulu, As Proposed In A Bill By The Honolulu Youth Commission, That Creates A Safe Parking Pilot Program.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Amend The Revised Ordinances Of Honolulu, As Proposed In A Bill By The Honolulu Youth Commission, That Creates A Safe Parking Pilot Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR116/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=116&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1861667,"bill_number":"HR89","title":"Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Construct On The H-1 Freeway A Westbound Zipper Lane For Use On Weekdays During The Hours Of 3:00 P.m. And 6:00 P.m.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Construct On The H-1 Freeway A Westbound Zipper Lane For Use On Weekdays During The Hours Of 3:00 P.m. And 6:00 P.m.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR89/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=89&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1861668,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Stream Maintenance Working Group Within The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Stream Maintenance Working Group Within The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR61/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=61&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1861669,"bill_number":"HR85","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":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR85/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=85&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1861671,"bill_number":"HCR94","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Increasing The Medicaid Reimbursement Payment Rate For Hawaii's Community Care Foster Family Homes And Expanded Adult Residential Care Homes For Medicaid Clients In 2032 And Every Ten Years Thereafter.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Increasing The Medicaid Reimbursement Payment Rate For Hawaii's Community Care Foster Family Homes And Expanded Adult Residential Care Homes For Medicaid Clients In 2032 And Every Ten Years Thereafter.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR94/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=94&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1861672,"bill_number":"HR98","title":"Urging The County Of Maui To Adopt A Financially Prudent Budget For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 That Maintains Current Operational Levels Except For Certain Mandatory Or Critical Increases.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui To Adopt A Financially Prudent Budget For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 That Maintains Current Operational Levels Except For Certain Mandatory Or Critical Increases.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR98/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=98&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1861674,"bill_number":"HCR113","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Working Group To Examine The Feasibility Of A State Lottery.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Working Group To Examine The Feasibility Of A State Lottery.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Amato, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Kapela, Perruso, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR113/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=113&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1861675,"bill_number":"SCR90","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 And Suicide Ideation.","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 And Suicide Ideation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR90/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=90&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1861676,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"Requesting Elected Officials Of Hawaii To Live Within The Spirit Of Aloha.","description":"Requesting Elected Officials Of Hawaii To Live Within The Spirit Of Aloha.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR54/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=54&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1861678,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Urging The State And Counties To Prioritize And Direct All Available Resources To Supporting Coordinated Interagency Collaboration And Public-private Partnerships Aimed At Addressing The Ongoing Fentanyl Epidemic.","description":"Urging The State And Counties To Prioritize And Direct All Available Resources To Supporting Coordinated Interagency Collaboration And Public-private Partnerships Aimed At Addressing The Ongoing Fentanyl Epidemic.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR52/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=52&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1861679,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Requesting That The Department Of Agriculture Convene An Advisory Commission To Address Certain Issues To Guide Action And Progress In The Agriculture, Aquaculture, And Food Systems Industries Of The State.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Agriculture Convene An Advisory Commission To Address Certain Issues To Guide Action And Progress In The Agriculture, Aquaculture, And Food Systems Industries Of The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR41/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=41&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861681,"bill_number":"HCR104","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":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR104/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=104&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1861682,"bill_number":"SCR56","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Prohibit Rental Housing Revolving Fund Loan Forgiveness Unless The Corporation Repossesses The Project.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Prohibit Rental Housing Revolving Fund Loan Forgiveness Unless The Corporation Repossesses The Project.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR56/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=56&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1861683,"bill_number":"SR73","title":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Adopt And Implement A Neighborhood Security Watch In Each Homestead Area.","description":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Adopt And Implement A Neighborhood Security Watch In Each Homestead Area.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-03","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR73/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=73&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1861686,"bill_number":"HCR91","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Establish A Working Group To Address Issues Relating To Reimbursements And Payments To Home- And Community-based Services Providers.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Establish A Working Group To Address Issues Relating To Reimbursements And Payments To Home- And Community-based Services Providers.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR91/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=91&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1861687,"bill_number":"HCR101","title":"Requesting A Study Of The Necessity For Hawaii's Certificate Of Need Program Under Chapter 323d, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Requesting A Study Of The Necessity For Hawaii's Certificate Of Need Program Under Chapter 323d, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR101/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=101&year=2024","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1861689,"bill_number":"SR76","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 And Suicide Ideation.","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 And Suicide Ideation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR76/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=76&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1861690,"bill_number":"HCR108","title":"Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Construct On The H-1 Freeway A Westbound Zipper Lane For Use On Weekdays During The Hours Of 3:00 P.m. And 6:00 P.m.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Construct On The H-1 Freeway A Westbound Zipper Lane For Use On Weekdays During The Hours Of 3:00 P.m. And 6:00 P.m.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR108/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=108&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1861692,"bill_number":"HR81","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Establish A Working Group To Plan And Construct A Hawaii First Responders Memorial.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Establish A Working Group To Plan And Construct A Hawaii First Responders Memorial.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR81/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=81&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1861693,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Enable Credit Enhancement For Construction Loans Under Any Funds Administered By The Corporation.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Enable Credit Enhancement For Construction Loans Under Any Funds Administered By The Corporation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR50/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=50&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1861694,"bill_number":"HR103","title":"Urging Each County To Stop Levying Minimum Real Property Taxes Upon Property That Would Be Greater Than The Real Property Tax Levied Under The County's Standard Tax Rate For The Property.","description":"Urging Each County To Stop Levying Minimum Real Property Taxes Upon Property That Would Be Greater Than The Real Property Tax Levied Under The County's Standard Tax Rate For The Property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR103/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=103&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1861696,"bill_number":"HR87","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Makua Valley Task Force To Prepare For The Transition Of The Management Of The Makua Military Reservation From The United States Army To The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Makua Valley Task Force To Prepare For The Transition Of The Management Of The Makua Military Reservation From The United States Army To The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL/CMV, FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR87/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=87&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1861697,"bill_number":"SCR88","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Wellness Visit For Any Child Who Has Been Removed From A Department Of Education School To Be Homeschooled.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Wellness Visit For Any Child Who Has Been Removed From A Department Of Education School To Be Homeschooled.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR88/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=88&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1861699,"bill_number":"HCR102","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Providing Security Twenty-four Hours A Day, Seven Days A Week For All State Buildings.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Providing Security Twenty-four Hours A Day, Seven Days A Week For All State Buildings.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR102/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=102&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1861700,"bill_number":"HR92","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":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR92/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=92&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1861702,"bill_number":"SCR73","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Stream Maintenance Working Group Within The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Stream Maintenance Working Group Within The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR73/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=73&year=2024","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1861703,"bill_number":"HR93","title":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Collaboration With The Office Of School Facilities And Support Services And Board Of Private Detectives And Guards, To Develop Procedures That Will Expedite The Hiring Process For Security Guards Regulated Under Chapter 463, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education, In Collaboration With The Office Of School Facilities And Support Services And Board Of Private Detectives And Guards, To Develop Procedures That Will Expedite The Hiring Process For Security Guards Regulated Under Chapter 463, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR93/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=93&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1861704,"bill_number":"HR84","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education, In Collaboration With The Department Of Law Enforcement, To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Having School Resource Officers In The State And The Effects Of Having School Resource Officers On The Campuses Of Educational Institutions.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education, In Collaboration With The Department Of Law Enforcement, To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Having School Resource Officers In The State And The Effects Of Having School Resource Officers On The Campuses Of Educational Institutions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR84/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=84&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1861707,"bill_number":"SR47","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 For Sale Or Rent To Qualified Residents As Defined In Section 201h-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Who Are Deemed To Be Moderate-income Households.","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 For Sale Or Rent To Qualified Residents As Defined In Section 201h-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Who Are Deemed To Be Moderate-income Households.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR47/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=47&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1861708,"bill_number":"SCR54","title":"Directing The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Submit A Grant Request To The Federal Emergency Management Agency For Rockfall Mitigation In Moanalua Gardens And Moanalua Valley, Oahu.","description":"Directing The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Submit A Grant Request To The Federal Emergency Management Agency For Rockfall Mitigation In Moanalua Gardens And Moanalua Valley, Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR54/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=54&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1861710,"bill_number":"HCR93","title":"Recognizing The Issue Of Illegal Dumping Within The Waipahu Community And Urging The State, City And County Of Honolulu, And Military To Work Together To Address This Concern.","description":"Recognizing The Issue Of Illegal Dumping Within The Waipahu Community And Urging The State, City And County Of Honolulu, And Military To Work Together To Address This Concern.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR93/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=93&year=2024","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1861711,"bill_number":"SCR75","title":"Acknowledging And Urging Turkey And Iraq To Recognize The Genocide Committed Against Assyrians Between 1915-1933.","description":"Acknowledging And Urging Turkey And Iraq To Recognize The Genocide Committed Against Assyrians Between 1915-1933.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR75/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=75&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861713,"bill_number":"HCR109","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":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR109/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=109&year=2024","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1861714,"bill_number":"SCR89","title":"Requesting That The Hawaii State Energy Office And Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development Develop A Plan To Implement Waste-to-energy And Other Alternative Technology Solutions.","description":"Requesting That The Hawaii State Energy Office And Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development Develop A Plan To Implement Waste-to-energy And Other Alternative Technology Solutions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR89/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=89&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1861715,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"Recognizing The Importance Of Using Pronouns And Gender-affirming Language.","description":"Recognizing The Importance Of Using Pronouns And Gender-affirming Language.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JDC/HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR48/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=48&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1861717,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules That Preempt The Counties From Imposing Residential Income Requirements On Housing Projects Subject To Section 201h-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, That Are Lower Than Those Adopted Or Established By The State.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules That Preempt The Counties From Imposing Residential Income Requirements On Housing Projects Subject To Section 201h-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, That Are Lower Than Those Adopted Or Established By The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR46/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=46&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1861718,"bill_number":"SR75","title":"Requesting That The Hawaii State Energy Office And Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development Develop A Plan To Implement Waste-to-energy And Other Alternative Technology Solutions.","description":"Requesting That The Hawaii State Energy Office And Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development Develop A Plan To Implement Waste-to-energy And Other Alternative Technology Solutions.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR75/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=75&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1861720,"bill_number":"SCR86","title":"Requesting The United States Attorney For The District Of Hawaii And Prosecuting Attorney Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Prosecute All Cases Within The Weed And Seed Sites In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The United States Attorney For The District Of Hawaii And Prosecuting Attorney Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Prosecute All Cases Within The Weed And Seed Sites In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR86/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=86&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1861721,"bill_number":"SCR58","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 For Sale Or Rent To Qualified Residents As Defined In Section 201h-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Who Are Deemed To Be Moderate-income Households.","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 For Sale Or Rent To Qualified Residents As Defined In Section 201h-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Who Are Deemed To Be Moderate-income Households.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR58/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=58&year=2024","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1861723,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Develop A Comprehensive Plan For The Reinstatement Of Cancelled School Bus Service Routes.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Develop A Comprehensive Plan For The Reinstatement Of Cancelled School Bus Service Routes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR60/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=60&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1861724,"bill_number":"HCR122","title":"Requesting The Counties To Amend Or Adopt An Ordinance To Allow Religious Institutions, Educational Institutions, Or Medical Institutions To Develop Residential Units On Parcels That Meet Certain Conditions.","description":"Requesting The Counties To Amend Or Adopt An Ordinance To Allow Religious Institutions, Educational Institutions, Or Medical Institutions To Develop Residential Units On Parcels That Meet Certain Conditions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR122/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=122&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1861725,"bill_number":"HR97","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Amend The Revised Ordinances Of Honolulu, As Proposed In A Bill By The Honolulu Youth Commission, That Creates A Safe Parking Pilot Program.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Amend The Revised Ordinances Of Honolulu, As Proposed In A Bill By The Honolulu Youth Commission, That Creates A Safe Parking Pilot Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR97/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=97&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1861869,"bill_number":"HR105","title":"Honoring The Global Federation Of Chinese Business Women - Hawaii Chapter And The Taiwanese Chambers Of Commerce Of North America - Hawaii Chapter For Their Outstanding Commitment To Philanthropy, Community Service, And Global Cooperation.","description":"Honoring The Global Federation Of Chinese Business Women - Hawaii Chapter And The Taiwanese Chambers Of Commerce Of North America - Hawaii Chapter For Their Outstanding Commitment To Philanthropy, Community Service, And Global Cooperation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR105/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=105&year=2024","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1861873,"bill_number":"SR89","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And The Department Of Transportation To Expeditiously Propose Options To Temporarily Increase The Number Of Live-aboard And Houseboat Permits And Options To Develop Temporary Micro-housing At Or Near Harbors And State Waters.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And The Department Of Transportation To Expeditiously Propose Options To Temporarily Increase The Number Of Live-aboard And Houseboat Permits And Options To Develop Temporary Micro-housing At Or Near Harbors And State Waters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WTL/TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR89/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=89&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1861875,"bill_number":"SR94","title":"Demanding The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Develop A Comprehensive Recycling Program, With Specific Focus On The Collection Of Hi-5 Recyclable Items, To Be Implemented In All Offices At The Hawaii State Capitol.","description":"Demanding The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Develop A Comprehensive Recycling Program, With Specific Focus On The Collection Of Hi-5 Recyclable Items, To Be Implemented In All Offices At The Hawaii State Capitol.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR94/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=94&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1861877,"bill_number":"SCR92","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The Department Of Education, To Produce A Plan For Adhering To School Counselor Best Practices.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The Department Of Education, To Produce A Plan For Adhering To School Counselor Best Practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR92/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=92&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1861879,"bill_number":"HCR144","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Medical Association And Hawaii Psychiatric Medical Association To Convene A Roundtable To Establish Medical Protocols To Ensure That An Individual's Thyroid Function Is Tested Before Psychotropic Medications For Mental Illness Are Prescribed.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Medical Association And Hawaii Psychiatric Medical Association To Convene A Roundtable To Establish Medical Protocols To Ensure That An Individual's Thyroid Function Is Tested Before Psychotropic Medications For Mental Illness Are Prescribed.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR144/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=144&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1861882,"bill_number":"HCR148","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Vegetation Management Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations Regarding Regulations That Define Property Owner Obligations To Perform Vegetation Management On Public And Private Property For Purposes Of Wildfire Risk Mitigation.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Vegetation Management Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations Regarding Regulations That Define Property Owner Obligations To Perform Vegetation Management On Public And Private Property For Purposes Of Wildfire Risk Mitigation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR148/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=148&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1861884,"bill_number":"SR81","title":"Encouraging The United States Congress To Pass The Nurture Originals, Foster Art, And Keep Entertainment Safe Act Of 2023 (no Fakes Act) And The No Artificial Intelligence Fake Replicas And Unauthorized Duplications Act Of 2024 (no Ai Fraud Act).","description":"Encouraging The United States Congress To Pass The Nurture Originals, Foster Art, And Keep Entertainment Safe Act Of 2023 (no Fakes Act) And The No Artificial Intelligence Fake Replicas And Unauthorized Duplications Act Of 2024 (no Ai Fraud Act).","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR81/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=81&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1861886,"bill_number":"HR137","title":"Requesting A Task Force To Be Established To Recommend Changes To The Structure And Administration Of The Commission On Water Resource Management To Improve Its Operations And Functions And Protect Its Mission.","description":"Requesting A Task Force To Be Established To Recommend Changes To The Structure And Administration Of The Commission On Water Resource Management To Improve Its Operations And Functions And Protect Its Mission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR137/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=137&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1861888,"bill_number":"HCR126","title":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Display A Portrait Of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole In Each State Building, Office, Meeting Room, And Waiting Area Under The Department's Jurisdiction.","description":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Display A Portrait Of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole In Each State Building, Office, Meeting Room, And Waiting Area Under The Department's Jurisdiction.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR126/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=126&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1861891,"bill_number":"HCR136","title":"Authorizing The Cancellation Of Governor's Executive Order No. 3006 And Reset Aside To The County Of Maui, Department Of Environmental Management, For Sewage Treatment Plant Purposes, Kahului, Wailuku, Maui, Tax Map Key Number: (2) 3-8-001:188 And Seaward Of 188 And The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement To The County Of Maui, Department Of Environmental Management, For Wastewater Force Main Purposes, Kahului, Wailuku, Maui, Tax Map Key Number: (2) 3-8-001: Portion Of 119.","description":"Authorizing The Cancellation Of Governor's Executive Order No. 3006 And Reset Aside To The County Of Maui, Department Of Environmental Management, For Sewage Treatment Plant Purposes, Kahului, Wailuku, Maui, Tax Map Key Number: (2) 3-8-001:188 And Seaward Of 188 And The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement To The County Of Maui, Department Of Environmental Management, For Wastewater Force Main Purposes, Kahului, Wailuku, Maui, Tax Map Key Number: (2) 3-8-001: Portion Of 119.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR136/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=136&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1861892,"bill_number":"SR79","title":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Research And Convene Stakeholder Discussions To Consider The Concept Of A Wildfire Insurance Compact.","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Research And Convene Stakeholder Discussions To Consider The Concept Of A Wildfire Insurance Compact.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR79/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=79&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1861894,"bill_number":"HR115","title":"Directing The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Submit A Grant Request To The Federal Emergency Management Agency For Rockfall Mitigation In Moanalua Gardens And Moanalua Valley, Oahu.","description":"Directing The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Submit A Grant Request To The Federal Emergency Management Agency For Rockfall Mitigation In Moanalua Gardens And Moanalua Valley, Oahu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR115/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=115&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1861896,"bill_number":"HR124","title":"Urging The Governor And Board Of Pharmacy To Support The Lanai Community Health Center's Telepharmacy Pilot Demonstration And Research Project As A Method Of Expanding The Accessibility And Affordability Of Prescription Drugs To Vulnerable Populations And Rural Communities Throughout The State.","description":"Urging The Governor And Board Of Pharmacy To Support The Lanai Community Health Center's Telepharmacy Pilot Demonstration And Research Project As A Method Of Expanding The Accessibility And Affordability Of Prescription Drugs To Vulnerable Populations And Rural Communities Throughout The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR124/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=124&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1861899,"bill_number":"SCR104","title":"Urging The State, City And County Of Honolulu, And United States Military To Coordinate And Address The Issue Of Illegal Dumping Within Waipahu And The Surrounding Communities Of Ewa, Pearl City, And Aiea On Oahu.","description":"Urging The State, City And County Of Honolulu, And United States Military To Coordinate And Address The Issue Of Illegal Dumping Within Waipahu And The Surrounding Communities Of Ewa, Pearl City, And Aiea On Oahu.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 682).","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR104/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=104&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1861901,"bill_number":"SCR101","title":"Urging A Transition To A Plant-based Lifestyle.","description":"Urging A Transition To A Plant-based Lifestyle.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 682).","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR101/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=101&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861904,"bill_number":"SCR97","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Renewable Liquid Fuels Working Group To Study Local Production, Development, And Incentives For Renewable Liquid Fuels.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Renewable Liquid Fuels Working Group To Study Local Production, Development, And Incentives For Renewable Liquid Fuels.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 759).","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR97/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=97&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1861905,"bill_number":"HCR134","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Submit A Grant Request To The Federal Emergency Management Agency For Rockfall Mitigation In Moanalua Gardens And Moanalua Valley, Oahu.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Submit A Grant Request To The Federal Emergency Management Agency For Rockfall Mitigation In Moanalua Gardens And Moanalua Valley, Oahu.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR134/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=134&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1861907,"bill_number":"HR106","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":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR106/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=106&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1861910,"bill_number":"HCR137","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Amend Its Policy On Valedictorian Designation To Exclusively Recognize Students With Exceptional Academic Achievements, As Demonstrated By Their Academic Honors, Grade Point Average, And Performance In Rigorous Academic Courses.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Amend Its Policy On Valedictorian Designation To Exclusively Recognize Students With Exceptional Academic Achievements, As Demonstrated By Their Academic Honors, Grade Point Average, And Performance In Rigorous Academic Courses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR137/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=137&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1861911,"bill_number":"HR123","title":"Resolving To End Homelessness On Maui.","description":"Resolving To End Homelessness On Maui.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR123/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=123&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1861914,"bill_number":"SCR110","title":"Requesting 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.","description":"Requesting 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.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 04-11-24 9:00AM in conference room 312 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR110/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=110&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861916,"bill_number":"SCR98","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR98/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=98&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1861919,"bill_number":"HCR138","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of A Continuous Legislative Session, Extending The Legislative Session, And Adding Additional Recess Days.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of A Continuous Legislative Session, Extending The Legislative Session, And Adding Additional Recess Days.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR138/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=138&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1861920,"bill_number":"SR91","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Adopt The Social Security 2100 Act.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Adopt The Social Security 2100 Act.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-03","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR91/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=91&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1861923,"bill_number":"HCR129","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Require Students To Complete And Pass The Civics Portion Of The United States Citizenship Test In Order To Graduate From High School Or Obtain A High School Diploma.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Require Students To Complete And Pass The Civics Portion Of The United States Citizenship Test In Order To Graduate From High School Or Obtain A High School Diploma.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR129/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=129&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1861925,"bill_number":"SR93","title":"Designating The Koolau Kupuna Council As An Advisory Resource To The Elected Members Of The Hawaii State Legislature Representing The Koolau Community.","description":"Designating The Koolau Kupuna Council As An Advisory Resource To The Elected Members Of The Hawaii State Legislature Representing The Koolau Community.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR93/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=93&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1861927,"bill_number":"HCR157","title":"Urging The United States And The State To Recognize And Address The Air Transportation Crisis On Molokai And Lna`i.","description":"Urging The United States And The State To Recognize And Address The Air Transportation Crisis On Molokai And Lna`i.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-05-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR157/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=157&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1861929,"bill_number":"SCR115","title":"Encouraging Developers To Incorporate Net Zero Water Building Strategies When Constructing And Renovating Housing Projects In The State.","description":"Encouraging Developers To Incorporate Net Zero Water Building Strategies When Constructing And Renovating Housing Projects In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR115/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=115&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1861931,"bill_number":"SR97","title":"Amending The Rules Of The Senate To Prohibit Members And Officers Of The Senate From Consuming Alcohol Within The State Capitol.","description":"Amending The Rules Of The Senate To Prohibit Members And Officers Of The Senate From Consuming Alcohol Within The State Capitol.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Failed to be adopted.","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR97/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=97&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1861933,"bill_number":"SR84","title":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Consult With The Department Of Taxation Regarding The Establishment Of A Wind Resistance Retrofit Tax Credit Program.","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Consult With The Department Of Taxation Regarding The Establishment Of A Wind Resistance Retrofit Tax Credit Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR84/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=84&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861935,"bill_number":"SR82","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Renewable Liquid Fuels Working Group To Study Local Production, Development, And Incentives For Renewable Liquid Fuels.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Renewable Liquid Fuels Working Group To Study Local Production, Development, And Incentives For Renewable Liquid Fuels.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR82/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=82&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1861938,"bill_number":"HCR142","title":"Urging The Governor And Board Of Pharmacy To Support The Lanai Community Health Center's Telepharmacy Pilot Demonstration And Research Project As A Method Of Expanding The Accessibility And Affordability Of Prescription Drugs To Vulnerable Populations And Rural Communities Throughout The State.","description":"Urging The Governor And Board Of Pharmacy To Support The Lanai Community Health Center's Telepharmacy Pilot Demonstration And Research Project As A Method Of Expanding The Accessibility And Affordability Of Prescription Drugs To Vulnerable Populations And Rural Communities Throughout The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-04-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR142/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=142&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1861940,"bill_number":"HR121","title":"Urging The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Develop A Scope Of Work Or Requests For Proposals For Bidders To Perform Their Own Analysis And Methodology That Determines Whether A Development Will Contribute To The Long-term Fiscal Sustainability Of The State And Respective County.","description":"Urging The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Develop A Scope Of Work Or Requests For Proposals For Bidders To Perform Their Own Analysis And Methodology That Determines Whether A Development Will Contribute To The Long-term Fiscal Sustainability Of The State And Respective County.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR121/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=121&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1861942,"bill_number":"SR88","title":"Urging The Department Of Health, Department Of Transportation, And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Take Any Action Possible To Reduce The Carbon Emissions Arising From Airplane Transportation To And From The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health, Department Of Transportation, And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Take Any Action Possible To Reduce The Carbon Emissions Arising From Airplane Transportation To And From The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR88/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=88&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1861943,"bill_number":"HCR140","title":"Urging The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Develop A Scope Of Work Or Requests For Proposals For Bidders To Perform Their Own Analysis And Methodology That Determines Whether A Development Will Contribute To The Long-term Fiscal Sustainability Of The State And Respective County.","description":"Urging The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Develop A Scope Of Work Or Requests For Proposals For Bidders To Perform Their Own Analysis And Methodology That Determines Whether A Development Will Contribute To The Long-term Fiscal Sustainability Of The State And Respective County.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR140/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=140&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1861945,"bill_number":"SCR118","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Health Care Facilities Labor Standards Working Group To Research, Assess, And Make Recommendations On The Best Practices In Labor Standards That Can Be Implemented At Hospitals, Care Homes, And Dialysis Facilities In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Health Care Facilities Labor Standards Working Group To Research, Assess, And Make Recommendations On The Best Practices In Labor Standards That Can Be Implemented At Hospitals, Care Homes, And Dialysis Facilities In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HHS/LBT.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR118/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=118&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1861949,"bill_number":"HCR149","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide Students, Parents, Principals, Teachers, Staff, And The General Public With The Department's Bullying Procedures.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide Students, Parents, Principals, Teachers, Staff, And The General Public With The Department's Bullying Procedures.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR149/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=149&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1861951,"bill_number":"SR78","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The Department Of Education, To Produce A Plan For Adhering To School Counselor Best Practices.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The Department Of Education, To Produce A Plan For Adhering To School Counselor Best Practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR78/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=78&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1861952,"bill_number":"HR122","title":"Requesting The State To Adopt A Policy To Promote A Net Gain In Wetlands And Encouraging Actions To Control The Invasive Axis Deer Population On Maui.","description":"Requesting The State To Adopt A Policy To Promote A Net Gain In Wetlands And Encouraging Actions To Control The Invasive Axis Deer Population On Maui.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Gates, Quinlan excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-04-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR122/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=122&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1861955,"bill_number":"SR96","title":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Display A Portrait Of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole In Each State Building, Office, Meeting Room, And Waiting Area Under The Department's Jurisdiction.","description":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Display A Portrait Of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole In Each State Building, Office, Meeting Room, And Waiting Area Under The Department's Jurisdiction.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-03","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR96/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=96&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1861958,"bill_number":"SCR100","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Working Group To Discuss Agriculture-related Issues.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Working Group To Discuss Agriculture-related Issues.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR100/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=100&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861960,"bill_number":"HCR141","title":"Resolving To End Homelessness On Maui.","description":"Resolving To End Homelessness On Maui.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR141/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=141&year=2024","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1861961,"bill_number":"SR86","title":"Urging The State, City And County Of Honolulu, And United States Military To Coordinate And Address The Issue Of Illegal Dumping Within Waipahu And The Surrounding Communities Of Ewa, Pearl City, And Aiea On Oahu.","description":"Urging The State, City And County Of Honolulu, And United States Military To Coordinate And Address The Issue Of Illegal Dumping Within Waipahu And The Surrounding Communities Of Ewa, Pearl City, And Aiea On Oahu.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR86/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=86&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1861964,"bill_number":"HCR128","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Incorporate Financial Literacy Courses Into Curriculum Plans For Hawaii Public Schools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Incorporate Financial Literacy Courses Into Curriculum Plans For Hawaii Public Schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR128/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=128&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1861967,"bill_number":"HR119","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Study The Year-round Legislature Models Of California, New York, Pennsylvania, And Wisconsin To Clarify The Similarities And Differences In Operations With Respect To Legislative Schedules, Operational Costs, Legislative And Staff Salaries, And Policies Regarding Outside Employment.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Study The Year-round Legislature Models Of California, New York, Pennsylvania, And Wisconsin To Clarify The Similarities And Differences In Operations With Respect To Legislative Schedules, Operational Costs, Legislative And Staff Salaries, And Policies Regarding Outside Employment.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR119/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=119&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1861969,"bill_number":"HR112","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Develop A Ten-year Plan To Satisfy Hawaii's Housing Demand.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Develop A Ten-year Plan To Satisfy Hawaii's Housing Demand.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR112/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=112&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1861970,"bill_number":"SCR108","title":"Urging The People's Republic Of China To Stop Persecution Based On Religion And For The United States Department Of State To Hold The People's Republic Of China Accountable For Violating The Right Of Religious Freedom.","description":"Urging The People's Republic Of China To Stop Persecution Based On Religion And For The United States Department Of State To Hold The People's Republic Of China Accountable For Violating The Right Of Religious Freedom.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR108/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=108&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1861973,"bill_number":"SR80","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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR80/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=80&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1861975,"bill_number":"SCR117","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Identify All Appropriate Sites At State Parks At Which A Water-bottle Filling Station Could Be Installed.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Identify All Appropriate Sites At State Parks At Which A Water-bottle Filling Station Could Be Installed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR117/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=117&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1861977,"bill_number":"HCR145","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 House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR145/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=145&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1861979,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Health Care Facilities Labor Standards Working Group To Research, Assess, And Make Recommendations On The Best Practices In Labor Standards That Can Be Implemented At Hospitals, Care Homes, And Dialysis Facilities In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Health Care Facilities Labor Standards Working Group To Research, Assess, And Make Recommendations On The Best Practices In Labor Standards That Can Be Implemented At Hospitals, Care Homes, And Dialysis Facilities In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HHS/LBT.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR101/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=101&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1861982,"bill_number":"HR126","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 House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR126/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=126&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1861984,"bill_number":"SCR107","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And The Department Of Transportation To Expeditiously Propose Options To Temporarily Increase The Number Of Live-aboard And Houseboat Permits And Options To Develop Temporary Micro-housing At Or Near Harbors And State Waters.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And The Department Of Transportation To Expeditiously Propose Options To Temporarily Increase The Number Of Live-aboard And Houseboat Permits And Options To Develop Temporary Micro-housing At Or Near Harbors And State Waters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WTL/TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR107/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=107&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1861987,"bill_number":"HCR143","title":"Urging The Department Of Human Services, Department Of Health, And Judiciary To Prioritize Ensuring That Contracts For Government Services Are Adequately Resourced To Cover The Costs Of Providing Those Services.","description":"Urging The Department Of Human Services, Department Of Health, And Judiciary To Prioritize Ensuring That Contracts For Government Services Are Adequately Resourced To Cover The Costs Of Providing Those Services.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR143/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=143&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1861990,"bill_number":"HR136","title":"Urging The United States And The State To Recognize And Address The Air Transportation Crisis On Molokai And Lna`i.","description":"Urging The United States And The State To Recognize And Address The Air Transportation Crisis On Molokai And Lna`i.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR136/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=136&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1861992,"bill_number":"HCR147","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR147/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=147&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1861994,"bill_number":"SR87","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaptation Commission To Conduct An Educational Program Regarding The Activities Of Individuals That Contribute To Climate Change.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaptation Commission To Conduct An Educational Program Regarding The Activities Of Individuals That Contribute To Climate Change.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR87/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=87&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1861996,"bill_number":"SR85","title":"Requesting All High-occupancy State And County Buildings, The Design Of Which Commences On Or After July 1, 2025, To Be Designed And Constructed To Withstand Category Five Hurricanes And To Serve As Shelters In The Event Of An Emergency.","description":"Requesting All High-occupancy State And County Buildings, The Design Of Which Commences On Or After July 1, 2025, To Be Designed And Constructed To Withstand Category Five Hurricanes And To Serve As Shelters In The Event Of An Emergency.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR85/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=85&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1861998,"bill_number":"HR110","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Require Students To Complete And Pass The Civics Portion Of The United States Citizenship Test In Order To Graduate From High School Or Obtain A High School Diploma.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Require Students To Complete And Pass The Civics Portion Of The United States Citizenship Test In Order To Graduate From High School Or Obtain A High School Diploma.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR110/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=110&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1862001,"bill_number":"SCR116","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress Routes In Pacific Palisades.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress Routes In Pacific Palisades.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR116/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=116&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1862003,"bill_number":"HR125","title":"Urging The Department Of Human Services, Department Of Health, And Judiciary To Prioritize Ensuring That Contracts For Government Services Are Adequately Resourced To Cover The Costs Of Providing Those Services.","description":"Urging The Department Of Human Services, Department Of Health, And Judiciary To Prioritize Ensuring That Contracts For Government Services Are Adequately Resourced To Cover The Costs Of Providing Those Services.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR125/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=125&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1862004,"bill_number":"HR114","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Partnership With The City And County Of Honolulu, To Install Speed Bumps, Speed Detection Devices, Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems, And Other Safety Measures In House District 32.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Partnership With The City And County Of Honolulu, To Install Speed Bumps, Speed Detection Devices, Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems, And Other Safety Measures In House District 32.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR114/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=114&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1862008,"bill_number":"SR77","title":"Authorizing The Cancellation Of Governor's Executive Order No. 3006 And Reset Aside To The County Of Maui, Department Of Environmental Management, For Sewage Treatment Plant Purposes, Kahului, Wailuku, Maui, Tax Map Key Number: (2) 3-8-001:188 And Seaward Of 188 And The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement To The County Of Maui, Department Of Environmental Management, For Wastewater Force Main Purposes, Kahului, Wailuku, Maui, Tax Map Key Number: (2) 3-8-001: Portion Of 119.","description":"Authorizing The Cancellation Of Governor's Executive Order No. 3006 And Reset Aside To The County Of Maui, Department Of Environmental Management, For Sewage Treatment Plant Purposes, Kahului, Wailuku, Maui, Tax Map Key Number: (2) 3-8-001:188 And Seaward Of 188 And The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement To The County Of Maui, Department Of Environmental Management, For Wastewater Force Main Purposes, Kahului, Wailuku, Maui, Tax Map Key Number: (2) 3-8-001: Portion Of 119.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR77/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=77&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1862010,"bill_number":"HCR139","title":"Requesting The State Building Code Council To Adopt, Amend, Or Update The State Building Code To Authorize Point Access Block Construction For Residential Buildings Up To Six Stories In The State.","description":"Requesting The State Building Code Council To Adopt, Amend, Or Update The State Building Code To Authorize Point Access Block Construction For Residential Buildings Up To Six Stories In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-04-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR139/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=139&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1862011,"bill_number":"SCR102","title":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Consult With The Department Of Taxation Regarding The Establishment Of A Wind Resistance Retrofit Tax Credit Program.","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Consult With The Department Of Taxation Regarding The Establishment Of A Wind Resistance Retrofit Tax Credit Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR102/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=102&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862013,"bill_number":"SR90","title":"Urging The People's Republic Of China To Stop Persecution Based On Religion And For The United States Department Of State To Hold The People's Republic Of China Accountable For Violating The Right Of Religious Freedom.","description":"Urging The People's Republic Of China To Stop Persecution Based On Religion And For The United States Department Of State To Hold The People's Republic Of China Accountable For Violating The Right Of Religious Freedom.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR90/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=90&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1862017,"bill_number":"HR108","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Require All Public Schools And Charter Schools That Serve Meals To Offer Plant-based Meal Options Prioritizing Ingredients From Locally Sourced And Locally Farmed Products.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Require All Public Schools And Charter Schools That Serve Meals To Offer Plant-based Meal Options Prioritizing Ingredients From Locally Sourced And Locally Farmed Products.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR108/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=108&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1862019,"bill_number":"SR99","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress Routes In Pacific Palisades.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress Routes In Pacific Palisades.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR99/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=99&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1862020,"bill_number":"SR92","title":"Requesting 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.","description":"Requesting 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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR92/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=92&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862022,"bill_number":"HCR127","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Require All Public Schools And Charter Schools That Serve Meals To Offer Plant-based Meal Options Prioritizing Ingredients From Locally Sourced And Locally Farmed Products.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Require All Public Schools And Charter Schools That Serve Meals To Offer Plant-based Meal Options Prioritizing Ingredients From Locally Sourced And Locally Farmed Products.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR127/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=127&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1862026,"bill_number":"HR111","title":"Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.","description":"Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR111/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=111&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1862028,"bill_number":"HCR131","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Develop A Ten-year Plan To Satisfy Hawaii's Housing Demand.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Develop A Ten-year Plan To Satisfy Hawaii's Housing Demand.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR131/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=131&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1862029,"bill_number":"HR113","title":"Urging The Counties To Adopt An Ordinance Requiring Restaurants And Other Food Service Establishments To Take Steps To Make Their Businesses Safe For Members Of The Public With Severe Food Allergies.","description":"Urging The Counties To Adopt An Ordinance Requiring Restaurants And Other Food Service Establishments To Take Steps To Make Their Businesses Safe For Members Of The Public With Severe Food Allergies.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR113/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=113&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1862031,"bill_number":"SCR106","title":"Urging The Department Of Health, Department Of Transportation, And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Take Any Action Possible To Reduce The Carbon Emissions Arising From Airplane Transportation To And From The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health, Department Of Transportation, And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Take Any Action Possible To Reduce The Carbon Emissions Arising From Airplane Transportation To And From The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR106/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=106&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1862035,"bill_number":"HR107","title":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Display A Portrait Of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole In Each State Building, Office, Meeting Room, And Waiting Area Under The Department's Jurisdiction.","description":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Display A Portrait Of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole In Each State Building, Office, Meeting Room, And Waiting Area Under The Department's Jurisdiction.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR107/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=107&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1862037,"bill_number":"HCR132","title":"Urging The Counties To Adopt An Ordinance Requiring Restaurants And Other Food Service Establishments To Take Steps To Make Their Businesses Safe For Members Of The Public With Severe Food Allergies.","description":"Urging The Counties To Adopt An Ordinance Requiring Restaurants And Other Food Service Establishments To Take Steps To Make Their Businesses Safe For Members Of The Public With Severe Food Allergies.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR132/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=132&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1862038,"bill_number":"SCR112","title":"Demanding The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Develop A Comprehensive Recycling Program, With Specific Focus On The Collection Of Hi-5 Recyclable Items, To Be Implemented In All Offices At The Hawaii State Capitol.","description":"Demanding The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Develop A Comprehensive Recycling Program, With Specific Focus On The Collection Of Hi-5 Recyclable Items, To Be Implemented In All Offices At The Hawaii State Capitol.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR112/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=112&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1862040,"bill_number":"HCR146","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Working Group To Discuss Agriculture-related Issues.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Working Group To Discuss Agriculture-related Issues.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR146/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=146&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1862043,"bill_number":"HR127","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Vegetation Management Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations Regarding Regulations That Define Property Owner Obligations To Perform Vegetation Management On Public And Private Property For Purposes Of Wildfire Risk Mitigation.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Vegetation Management Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations Regarding Regulations That Define Property Owner Obligations To Perform Vegetation Management On Public And Private Property For Purposes Of Wildfire Risk Mitigation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR127/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=127&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1862044,"bill_number":"SCR105","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaptation Commission To Conduct An Educational Program Regarding The Activities Of Individuals That Contribute To Climate Change.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaptation Commission To Conduct An Educational Program Regarding The Activities Of Individuals That Contribute To Climate Change.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR105/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=105&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1862047,"bill_number":"HR109","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Incorporate Financial Literacy Courses Into Curriculum Plans For Hawaii Public Schools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Incorporate Financial Literacy Courses Into Curriculum Plans For Hawaii Public Schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR109/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=109&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1862049,"bill_number":"SCR109","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Adopt The Social Security 2100 Act.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Adopt The Social Security 2100 Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-03","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR109/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=109&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1862052,"bill_number":"HCR125","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":"2024-05-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR125/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=125&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1862053,"bill_number":"SCR91","title":"Authorizing The Cancellation Of Governor's Executive Order No. 3006 And Reset Aside To The County Of Maui, Department Of Environmental Management, For Sewage Treatment Plant Purposes, Kahului, Wailuku, Maui, Tax Map Key Number: (2) 3-8-001:188 And Seaward Of 188 And The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement To The County Of Maui, Department Of Environmental Management, For Wastewater Force Main Purposes, Kahului, Wailuku, Maui, Tax Map Key Number: (2) 3-8-001: Portion Of 119.","description":"Authorizing The Cancellation Of Governor's Executive Order No. 3006 And Reset Aside To The County Of Maui, Department Of Environmental Management, For Sewage Treatment Plant Purposes, Kahului, Wailuku, Maui, Tax Map Key Number: (2) 3-8-001:188 And Seaward Of 188 And The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement To The County Of Maui, Department Of Environmental Management, For Wastewater Force Main Purposes, Kahului, Wailuku, Maui, Tax Map Key Number: (2) 3-8-001: Portion Of 119.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR91/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=91&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1862056,"bill_number":"HR117","title":"Authorizing The Cancellation Of Governor's Executive Order No. 3006 And Reset Aside To The County Of Maui, Department Of Environmental Management, For Sewage Treatment Plant Purposes, Kahului, Wailuku, Maui, Tax Map Key Number: (2) 3-8-001:188 And Seaward Of 188 And The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement To The County Of Maui, Department Of Environmental Management, For Wastewater Force Main Purposes, Kahului, Wailuku, Maui, Tax Map Key Number: (2) 3-8-001: Portion Of 119.","description":"Authorizing The Cancellation Of Governor's Executive Order No. 3006 And Reset Aside To The County Of Maui, Department Of Environmental Management, For Sewage Treatment Plant Purposes, Kahului, Wailuku, Maui, Tax Map Key Number: (2) 3-8-001:188 And Seaward Of 188 And The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement To The County Of Maui, Department Of Environmental Management, For Wastewater Force Main Purposes, Kahului, Wailuku, Maui, Tax Map Key Number: (2) 3-8-001: Portion Of 119.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR117/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=117&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1862058,"bill_number":"SR98","title":"Encouraging Developers To Incorporate Net Zero Water Building Strategies When Constructing And Renovating Housing Projects In The State.","description":"Encouraging Developers To Incorporate Net Zero Water Building Strategies When Constructing And Renovating Housing Projects In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR98/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=98&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1862061,"bill_number":"SR100","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Identify All Appropriate Sites At State Parks At Which A Water-bottle Filling Station Could Be Installed.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Identify All Appropriate Sites At State Parks At Which A Water-bottle Filling Station Could Be Installed.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR100/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=100&year=2024","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1862062,"bill_number":"HCR130","title":"Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.","description":"Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR130/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=130&year=2024","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1862065,"bill_number":"HCR158","title":"Requesting A Task Force To Be Established To Recommend Changes To The Structure And Administration Of The Commission On Water Resource Management To Improve Its Operations And Functions And Protect Its Mission.","description":"Requesting A Task Force To Be Established To Recommend Changes To The Structure And Administration Of The Commission On Water Resource Management To Improve Its Operations And Functions And Protect Its Mission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR158/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=158&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1862067,"bill_number":"SR83","title":"Urging A Transition To A Plant-based Lifestyle.","description":"Urging A Transition To A Plant-based Lifestyle.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR83/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=83&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862069,"bill_number":"SCR103","title":"Requesting All High-occupancy State And County Buildings, The Design Of Which Commences On Or After July 1, 2025, To Be Designed And Constructed To Withstand Category Five Hurricanes And To Serve As Shelters In The Event Of An Emergency.","description":"Requesting All High-occupancy State And County Buildings, The Design Of Which Commences On Or After July 1, 2025, To Be Designed And Constructed To Withstand Category Five Hurricanes And To Serve As Shelters In The Event Of An Emergency.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","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) Cochran, Evslin, Holt, Woodson excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR103/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=103&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862071,"bill_number":"HR128","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide Students, Parents, Principals, Teachers, Staff, And The General Public With The Department's Bullying Procedures.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide Students, Parents, Principals, Teachers, Staff, And The General Public With The Department's Bullying Procedures.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR128/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=128&year=2024","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1862074,"bill_number":"SCR93","title":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Research And Convene Stakeholder Discussions To Consider The Concept Of A Wildfire Insurance Compact.","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Research And Convene Stakeholder Discussions To Consider The Concept Of A Wildfire Insurance Compact.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR93/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=93&year=2024","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1862077,"bill_number":"SCR99","title":"Requesting The United States Department Of Transportation To Conduct An Investigation Regarding The Safety Of The Bridges Along Hana Highway.","description":"Requesting The United States Department Of Transportation To Conduct An Investigation Regarding The Safety Of The Bridges Along Hana Highway.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR99/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=99&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1862078,"bill_number":"SCR114","title":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Display A Portrait Of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole In Each State Building, Office, Meeting Room, And Waiting Area Under The Department's Jurisdiction.","description":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Display A Portrait Of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole In Each State Building, Office, Meeting Room, And Waiting Area Under The Department's Jurisdiction.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-03","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR114/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=114&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1862080,"bill_number":"HR120","title":"Requesting The State Building Code Council To Adopt, Amend, Or Update The State Building Code To Authorize Point Access Block Construction For Residential Buildings Up To Six Stories In The State.","description":"Requesting The State Building Code Council To Adopt, Amend, Or Update The State Building Code To Authorize Point Access Block Construction For Residential Buildings Up To Six Stories In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-04-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR120/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=120&year=2024","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1862082,"bill_number":"SCR96","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Support Continued Funding Of The Affordable Connectivity Program.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Support Continued Funding Of The Affordable Connectivity Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to LBT/PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR96/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=96&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1862086,"bill_number":"HR118","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Amend Its Policy On Valedictorian Designation To Exclusively Recognize Students With Exceptional Academic Achievements, As Demonstrated By Their Academic Honors, Grade Point Average, And Performance In Rigorous Academic Courses.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Amend Its Policy On Valedictorian Designation To Exclusively Recognize Students With Exceptional Academic Achievements, As Demonstrated By Their Academic Honors, Grade Point Average, And Performance In Rigorous Academic Courses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR118/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=118&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1862087,"bill_number":"HCR133","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Partnership With The City And County Of Honolulu, To Install Speed Bumps, Speed Detection Devices, Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems, And Other Safety Measures In House District 32.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Partnership With The City And County Of Honolulu, To Install Speed Bumps, Speed Detection Devices, Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems, And Other Safety Measures In House District 32.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to TCA/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR133/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=133&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1862089,"bill_number":"SCR113","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Supply All Classrooms With Narcan Or Another Type Of Naloxone By September 1, 2024.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Supply All Classrooms With Narcan Or Another Type Of Naloxone By September 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR113/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=113&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1862091,"bill_number":"SCR95","title":"Encouraging The United States Congress To Pass The Nurture Originals, Foster Art, And Keep Entertainment Safe Act Of 2023 (no Fakes Act) And The No Artificial Intelligence Fake Replicas And Unauthorized Duplications Act Of 2024 (no Ai Fraud Act).","description":"Encouraging The United States Congress To Pass The Nurture Originals, Foster Art, And Keep Entertainment Safe Act Of 2023 (no Fakes Act) And The No Artificial Intelligence Fake Replicas And Unauthorized Duplications Act Of 2024 (no Ai Fraud Act).","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR95/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=95&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1862095,"bill_number":"SCR94","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR94/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=94&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1862096,"bill_number":"SCR111","title":"Designating The Koolau Kupuna Council As An Advisory Resource To The Elected Members Of The Hawaii State Legislature Representing The Koolau Community.","description":"Designating The Koolau Kupuna Council As An Advisory Resource To The Elected Members Of The Hawaii State Legislature Representing The Koolau Community.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR111/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=111&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1862098,"bill_number":"HR116","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Study And Recommend Solutions To Resolve Supply Chain Issues Caused By Barge Delays To Lanai.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Study And Recommend Solutions To Resolve Supply Chain Issues Caused By Barge Delays To Lanai.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR116/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=116&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1862100,"bill_number":"SR95","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Supply All Classrooms With Narcan Or Another Type Of Naloxone By September 1, 2024.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Supply All Classrooms With Narcan Or Another Type Of Naloxone By September 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR95/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=95&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1862101,"bill_number":"HCR135","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Study And Recommend Solutions To Resolve Supply Chain Issues Caused By Barge Delays To Lanai.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Study And Recommend Solutions To Resolve Supply Chain Issues Caused By Barge Delays To Lanai.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR135/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=135&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1862105,"bill_number":"SCR130","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Take All Action Necessary To Require Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Take All Action Necessary To Require Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR130/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=130&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862106,"bill_number":"SCR202","title":"Urging The Development Of A Baccalaureate Degree Program In Education With An Online Option At Leeward Community College To Address The Educational Needs Of Working Adults In All Counties.","description":"Urging The Development Of A Baccalaureate Degree Program In Education With An Online Option At Leeward Community College To Address The Educational Needs Of Working Adults In All Counties.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR202/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=202&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1862107,"bill_number":"SR175","title":"Urging The Federal, State, And County Governments To Collaborate With Community Leaders And Stakeholders To Support Neighborhood Security Watch Programs In Hawaii.","description":"Urging The Federal, State, And County Governments To Collaborate With Community Leaders And Stakeholders To Support Neighborhood Security Watch Programs In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR175/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=175&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1862108,"bill_number":"HCR209","title":"Urging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.","description":"Urging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR209/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=209&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1862109,"bill_number":"HCR187","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On Best Practices For Nurse Staffing In Health Care Facilities.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On Best Practices For Nurse Staffing In Health Care Facilities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR187/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=187&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862110,"bill_number":"HCR174","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study On The Implementation Of Later School Start Times.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study On The Implementation Of Later School Start Times.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-04-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR174/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=174&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1862111,"bill_number":"HCR172","title":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Address Issues Relating To Patient Transfer And Ambulance Services And Evaluate Potential Solutions.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Address Issues Relating To Patient Transfer And Ambulance Services And Evaluate Potential Solutions.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR172/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=172&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1862112,"bill_number":"HCR163","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Identify The Number Of Fraudulent Clean And Sober Homes In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Identify The Number Of Fraudulent Clean And Sober Homes In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR163/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=163&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862113,"bill_number":"HR167","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On Best Practices For Nurse Staffing In Healthcare Facilities.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On Best Practices For Nurse Staffing In Healthcare Facilities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR167/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=167&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862115,"bill_number":"HR183","title":"Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives To Prohibit Members And Officers Of The House Of Representatives From Consuming Alcohol Within The State Capitol.","description":"Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives To Prohibit Members And Officers Of The House Of Representatives From Consuming Alcohol Within The State Capitol.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to LMG, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR183/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=183&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1862116,"bill_number":"SR161","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Sports Wagering Working Group To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis Of The Potential Legalization And Regulation Of Online Sports Wagering In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Sports Wagering Working Group To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis Of The Potential Legalization And Regulation Of Online Sports Wagering In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EET, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR161/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=161&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1862117,"bill_number":"HR170","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The Department Of Education, To Produce A Plan For Adhering To School Counselor Best Practices.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The Department Of Education, To Produce A Plan For Adhering To School Counselor Best Practices.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-02","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR170/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=170&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1862118,"bill_number":"SR147","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Propose Legislation That Establishes Incentives For Firm Renewable Electricity Generation.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Propose Legislation That Establishes Incentives For Firm Renewable Electricity Generation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR147/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=147&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862119,"bill_number":"HR141","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft And Agricultural Vandalism, In The City And County Of Honolulu And County Of Kauai.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft And Agricultural Vandalism, In The City And County Of Honolulu And County Of Kauai.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR141/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=141&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862120,"bill_number":"SR102","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development And Land Use Commission To Develop An Integrated Land Use Plan.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development And Land Use Commission To Develop An Integrated Land Use Plan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR102/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=102&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1862121,"bill_number":"HR143","title":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Report To The Legislature On Ways To Strengthen The State's Registration Of Sex Offenders And Offenders Against Minors.","description":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Report To The Legislature On Ways To Strengthen The State's Registration Of Sex Offenders And Offenders Against Minors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR143/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=143&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862122,"bill_number":"HCR150","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Perform A Study Regarding The Special Sentencing Of Habitual Violent Felons.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Perform A Study Regarding The Special Sentencing Of Habitual Violent Felons.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR150/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=150&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862123,"bill_number":"HR202","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Examine The Implementation And Standards Of Various Sexual Health Education Policies Within The Department Of Education.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Examine The Implementation And Standards Of Various Sexual Health Education Policies Within The Department Of Education.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR202/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=202&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1862124,"bill_number":"HCR207","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Testing Grant Program In Collaboration With The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Testing Grant Program In Collaboration With The University Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR207/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=207&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1862126,"bill_number":"SCR153","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Using Mycopesticides As A Method To Control Wasmannia Auropunctata.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Using Mycopesticides As A Method To Control Wasmannia Auropunctata.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-04-01","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR153/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=153&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862127,"bill_number":"SCR197","title":"Urging State Departments To Require Households Impacted By The Lahaina Fires To Exhaust Their Insurance Policies Before Requesting Financial Support From The State.","description":"Urging State Departments To Require Households Impacted By The Lahaina Fires To Exhaust Their Insurance Policies Before Requesting Financial Support From The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-03","last_action":"Referred to WAL/CPC, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR197/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=197&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862128,"bill_number":"HR171","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Develop A Comprehensive Plan For The Reinstatement Of Cancelled School Bus Service Routes.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Develop A Comprehensive Plan For The Reinstatement Of Cancelled School Bus Service Routes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR171/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=171&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1862129,"bill_number":"HCR181","title":"Urging The Department Of Health, Department Of Transportation, And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Take Action To Reduce The Carbon Emissions Arising From Airplane Transportation To And From The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health, Department Of Transportation, And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Take Action To Reduce The Carbon Emissions Arising From Airplane Transportation To And From The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","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, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR181/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=181&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1862130,"bill_number":"HCR200","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Report On The Cultural And Therapeutic Services Provided By Community-based Organizations At The Kawailoa Youth And Family Wellness Center.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Report On The Cultural And Therapeutic Services Provided By Community-based Organizations At The Kawailoa Youth And Family Wellness Center.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR200/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=200&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1862131,"bill_number":"SCR219","title":"Urging The Federal Emergency Management Agency To Expedite The Placement Of Maui Wildfire Survivors Into The Federal Direct Lease Program.","description":"Urging The Federal Emergency Management Agency To Expedite The Placement Of Maui Wildfire Survivors Into The Federal Direct Lease Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR219/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=219&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862132,"bill_number":"SR150","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Twenty-first Century Data Governance Task Force To Assess Current Demographic Data Collection, Processing, Retention, And Sharing Procedures Utilized By All State Agencies.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Twenty-first Century Data Governance Task Force To Assess Current Demographic Data Collection, Processing, Retention, And Sharing Procedures Utilized By All State Agencies.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR150/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=150&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1862133,"bill_number":"SR105","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Make Recommendations On Solutions To Reduce Wildfire Risk And The Feasibility Of Establishing A Vegetation Management Program As It Relates To Landowners And Public Utilities.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Make Recommendations On Solutions To Reduce Wildfire Risk And The Feasibility Of Establishing A Vegetation Management Program As It Relates To Landowners And Public Utilities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR105/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=105&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1862134,"bill_number":"HR197","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Establish A Task Force On Ethical Policing To Evaluate The Efficacy And Impact Of Weed And Seed Programs In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Establish A Task Force On Ethical Policing To Evaluate The Efficacy And Impact Of Weed And Seed Programs In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-04-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR197/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=197&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1862135,"bill_number":"SR165","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Require The Instruction Of Financial Literacy In The Statewide Public School Curriculum.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Require The Instruction Of Financial Literacy In The Statewide Public School Curriculum.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR165/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=165&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862137,"bill_number":"SCR166","title":"Urging Pertinent State Agencies To Commit To Providing Culturally Appropriate Resources, Services, And Programs For Native Hawaiian Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities And Their Families And Care Providers.","description":"Urging Pertinent State Agencies To Commit To Providing Culturally Appropriate Resources, Services, And Programs For Native Hawaiian Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities And Their Families And Care Providers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","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) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR166/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=166&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1862138,"bill_number":"SCR141","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Statewide Backlog Of Capital Improvement Repair And Maintenance Projects.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Statewide Backlog Of Capital Improvement Repair And Maintenance Projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR141/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=141&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862139,"bill_number":"HR133","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Identifying And Facilitating The Repair And Transfer Of Private Or Disputed Roads.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Identifying And Facilitating The Repair And Transfer Of Private Or Disputed Roads.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR133/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=133&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862140,"bill_number":"SCR167","title":"Urging The Department Of Health And Encouraging The County Of Maui, United States Army Corps Of Engineers, And Federal Emergency Management Agency To Take Certain Measures To Ensure The Safest Possible Management Of Ash And Debris From The August 2023 Maui Wildfires.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health And Encouraging The County Of Maui, United States Army Corps Of Engineers, And Federal Emergency Management Agency To Take Certain Measures To Ensure The Safest Possible Management Of Ash And Debris From The August 2023 Maui Wildfires.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR167/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=167&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862141,"bill_number":"SCR165","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Bringing Other Airlines To The Molokai Airport.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Bringing Other Airlines To The Molokai Airport.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR165/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=165&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1862142,"bill_number":"HCR185","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Examine Whether Bed-hold Policies Place An Undue Financial Burden On Individuals In Assisted Living Facilities.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Examine Whether Bed-hold Policies Place An Undue Financial Burden On Individuals In Assisted Living Facilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR185/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=185&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862143,"bill_number":"SR146","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Investigate And Implement Policies To Reduce The Importation Of Products, Packaging, Or Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Into The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Investigate And Implement Policies To Reduce The Importation Of Products, Packaging, Or Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Into The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR146/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=146&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862144,"bill_number":"SR112","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Take All Action Necessary To Require Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Take All Action Necessary To Require Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR112/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=112&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862145,"bill_number":"HCR203","title":"Establishing A Working Group To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of The University Of Hawaii Community Colleges Summer Tuition Pilot Program.","description":"Establishing A Working Group To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of The University Of Hawaii Community Colleges Summer Tuition Pilot Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR203/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=203&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1862147,"bill_number":"SR142","title":"Urging The Department Of Natural Resources To Work With The Department Of Customer Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Appropriately Manage Feral Cat Concerns.","description":"Urging The Department Of Natural Resources To Work With The Department Of Customer Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Appropriately Manage Feral Cat Concerns.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR142/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=142&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862148,"bill_number":"SR127","title":"Urging The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Convene A Task Force To Research And Develop A Plan To Expand Access To Chess As A Competitive Sport.","description":"Urging The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Convene A Task Force To Research And Develop A Plan To Expand Access To Chess As A Competitive Sport.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR127/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=127&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862149,"bill_number":"SCR140","title":"Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Research And Develop A Green Highway Program In The State.","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Research And Develop A Green Highway Program In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR140/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=140&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862150,"bill_number":"SR151","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Report On The Cultural And Therapeutic Services Provided By Community-based Organizations At The Kawailoa Youth And Family Wellness Center.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Report On The Cultural And Therapeutic Services Provided By Community-based Organizations At The Kawailoa Youth And Family Wellness Center.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-02","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR151/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=151&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1862151,"bill_number":"SCR152","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate With The State To Expand Community Gardening Opportunities For Residents.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate With The State To Expand Community Gardening Opportunities For Residents.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR152/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=152&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862152,"bill_number":"HCR216","title":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Decrease The Overall Number Of Military Members Stationed In Hawaii And To Increase The Percentage Of Military Members Stationed In Hawaii Who Are Unmarried Or Have No Accompanying Dependents.","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Decrease The Overall Number Of Military Members Stationed In Hawaii And To Increase The Percentage Of Military Members Stationed In Hawaii Who Are Unmarried Or Have No Accompanying Dependents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on CMV recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR216/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=216&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1862153,"bill_number":"HR129","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Perform A Study Regarding The Special Sentencing Of Habitual Violent Felons.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Perform A Study Regarding The Special Sentencing Of Habitual Violent Felons.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR129/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=129&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862154,"bill_number":"SCR148","title":"Urging The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Convene A Task Force To Develop Art, Branding, And Narratives For An Appropriate Selection Of Hawaii's Unique Communities, Landmarks, Parks, And Other Similar Areas.","description":"Urging The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Convene A Task Force To Develop Art, Branding, And Narratives For An Appropriate Selection Of Hawaii's Unique Communities, Landmarks, Parks, And Other Similar Areas.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR148/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=148&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862155,"bill_number":"SCR154","title":"Requesting The Attorney General To File A Lawsuit Against Big Oil Corporations For Climate Damages To The State And Engage A Third-party Law Firm That Has Expertise In This Legal Area.","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To File A Lawsuit Against Big Oil Corporations For Climate Damages To The State And Engage A Third-party Law Firm That Has Expertise In This Legal Area.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR154/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=154&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862156,"bill_number":"HR204","title":"Urging The Hawaii State Government To Restrict Internal Dissemination Of Chinese Communist Party Propaganda.","description":"Urging The Hawaii State Government To Restrict Internal Dissemination Of Chinese Communist Party Propaganda.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR204/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=204&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1862158,"bill_number":"SR166","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resource Development To Convene A Working Group To Help State Department Managers Foster Thriving Work Environments.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resource Development To Convene A Working Group To Help State Department Managers Foster Thriving Work Environments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR166/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=166&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862159,"bill_number":"SCR184","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Conduct A Sample Survey Of Organizations In The State Within The For-profit, Nonprofit, And Government Sectors That Have Successfully Implemented Remote Work, Hybrid Work, Or Telework Arrangements.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Conduct A Sample Survey Of Organizations In The State Within The For-profit, Nonprofit, And Government Sectors That Have Successfully Implemented Remote Work, Hybrid Work, Or Telework Arrangements.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR184/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=184&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862160,"bill_number":"HR161","title":"Urging The Department Of Health, Department Of Transportation, And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Take Action To Reduce The Carbon Emissions Arising From Airplane Transportation To And From The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health, Department Of Transportation, And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Take Action To Reduce The Carbon Emissions Arising From Airplane Transportation To And From The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","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, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR161/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=161&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1862161,"bill_number":"HR188","title":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Urge Congress To Fund Construction Of A Laboratory Certified By The Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Information To The Public On Environmental Toxins In The State.","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Urge Congress To Fund Construction Of A Laboratory Certified By The Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Information To The Public On Environmental Toxins In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR188/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=188&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1862162,"bill_number":"HCR208","title":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Urge Congress To Fund Construction Of A Laboratory Certified By The Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Information To The Public On Environmental Toxins In The State.","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Urge Congress To Fund Construction Of A Laboratory Certified By The Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Information To The Public On Environmental Toxins In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Referred to PSM/AEN/HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-04-03","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR208/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=208&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1862163,"bill_number":"HR194","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Collaborate With Federal, State, And County Governments; Landowners; And Stakeholders To Protect, Restore, And Manage The West Maui Wetlands And Wetlands Statewide.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Collaborate With Federal, State, And County Governments; Landowners; And Stakeholders To Protect, Restore, And Manage The West Maui Wetlands And Wetlands Statewide.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR194/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=194&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1862164,"bill_number":"SCR192","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Plant Pest Control Branch And Plant Quarantine Branch Within The Plant Industry Division Of The Department Of Agriculture.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Plant Pest Control Branch And Plant Quarantine Branch Within The Plant Industry Division Of The Department Of Agriculture.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR192/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=192&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862165,"bill_number":"SR167","title":"Requesting The National Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority To Work With The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Develop New Master And Strategic Plans.","description":"Requesting The National Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority To Work With The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Develop New Master And Strategic Plans.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EET.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR167/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=167&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862166,"bill_number":"SCR125","title":"Requesting State And County Agencies To Notify Animal Welfare Organizations Of Deceased Cats And Dogs That Are Picked Up Along State And County Roadways.","description":"Requesting State And County Agencies To Notify Animal Welfare Organizations Of Deceased Cats And Dogs That Are Picked Up Along State And County Roadways.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR125/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=125&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1862167,"bill_number":"HCR161","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Working Group To Review The Effectiveness Of The Relevant State Laws Governing Agricultural-based Commercial Operations.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Working Group To Review The Effectiveness Of The Relevant State Laws Governing Agricultural-based Commercial Operations.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR161/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=161&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1862169,"bill_number":"HR199","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Contract With A Qualified Nonprofit Organization To Establish An Aquatic Safety Education Program For Elementary School Students.","description":"Urging 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":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR199/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=199&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1862170,"bill_number":"HCR212","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Investigate And Implement Policies To Reduce The Importation Of Ingestible Food And Beverage Products, Packaging, Or Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Into The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Investigate And Implement Policies To Reduce The Importation Of Ingestible Food And Beverage Products, Packaging, Or Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Into The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN.","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR212/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=212&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1862171,"bill_number":"HR155","title":"Requesting The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Study And Devise Comprehensive Strategies To Restore Accessible Insurance Options To Residents And Commercial Businesses In Lava Zones 1 And 2.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Study And Devise Comprehensive Strategies To Restore Accessible Insurance Options To Residents And Commercial Businesses In Lava Zones 1 And 2.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR155/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=155&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1862172,"bill_number":"SR186","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Community Gardens On Underutilized Public Land.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Community Gardens On Underutilized Public Land.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR186/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=186&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1862173,"bill_number":"HCR175","title":"Requesting The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Study And Devise Comprehensive Strategies To Restore Accessible Insurance Options To Residents And Commercial Businesses In Lava Zones 1 And 2.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Study And Devise Comprehensive Strategies To Restore Accessible Insurance Options To Residents And Commercial Businesses In Lava Zones 1 And 2.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR175/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=175&year=2024","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1862174,"bill_number":"HR186","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts 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 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":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR186/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=186&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1862175,"bill_number":"HCR213","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Renewable Liquid Fuels Working Group To Study Local Production, Development, And Incentives For Renewable Liquid Fuels.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Renewable Liquid Fuels Working Group To Study Local Production, Development, And Incentives For Renewable Liquid Fuels.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 757) in amended form (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR213/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=213&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1862176,"bill_number":"HR175","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Propose Legislation That Establishes Tax Credits For Firm Renewable Electricity Generation.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Propose Legislation That Establishes Tax Credits For Firm Renewable Electricity Generation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR175/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=175&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1862177,"bill_number":"SR121","title":"Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Research And Develop A Green Highway Program.","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Research And Develop A Green Highway Program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR121/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=121&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862179,"bill_number":"SR124","title":"Encouraging The State To Consider The Initiation Of A Sister-state Relationship Between Hawaii And The Spanish Province Of The Balearic Islands.","description":"Encouraging The State To Consider The Initiation Of A Sister-state Relationship Between Hawaii And The Spanish Province Of The Balearic Islands.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR124/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=124&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862180,"bill_number":"SCR155","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Professional Chapter Of The Society Of Professional Journalists To Recommend A Process That Individuals Can Utilize To Evaluate And Identify Whether Or Not News Sources Adhere To Ethical And Objective Standards.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Professional Chapter Of The Society Of Professional Journalists To Recommend A Process That Individuals Can Utilize To Evaluate And Identify Whether Or Not News Sources Adhere To Ethical And Objective Standards.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR155/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=155&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862181,"bill_number":"HR142","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Identify The Number Of Fraudulent Clean And Sober Homes In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Identify The Number Of Fraudulent Clean And Sober Homes In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR142/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=142&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862182,"bill_number":"HR172","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Statewide Backlog Of Capital Improvement Repair And Maintenance Projects.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Statewide Backlog Of Capital Improvement Repair And Maintenance Projects.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR172/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=172&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1862183,"bill_number":"SCR177","title":"Requesting The Department Of Budget And Finance To Work With The State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Enhance The Able Savings Program By Promoting It To All Individuals Who May Qualify.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Budget And Finance To Work With The State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Enhance The Able Savings Program By Promoting It To All Individuals Who May Qualify.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-03","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR177/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=177&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1862184,"bill_number":"HR211","title":"Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives To Require Each Member To Plant At Least One Food Tree On State Land.","description":"Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives To Require Each Member To Plant At Least One Food Tree On State Land.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to LMG, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR211/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=211&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1862185,"bill_number":"SR130","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate With The State To Expand Community Gardening Opportunities For Residents.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate With The State To Expand Community Gardening Opportunities For Residents.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR130/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=130&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862186,"bill_number":"SCR190","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Prohibit Discriminatory Practices Denying A Person With A Disability Full And Equal Enjoyment Of Information Related To Their Services, Facilities, Privileges, Advantages, Or Accommodations Using Information Technology Intended For Use By The General Public.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Prohibit Discriminatory Practices Denying A Person With A Disability Full And Equal Enjoyment Of Information Related To Their Services, Facilities, Privileges, Advantages, Or Accommodations Using Information Technology Intended For Use By The General Public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HHS/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR190/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=190&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862187,"bill_number":"SCR134","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study Of The Different Energy Consumption Sectors To Determine Which May Be Most Quickly And Cost-effectively Decarbonized Through Additional Public Investments In Combustion-free Alternatives.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study Of The Different Energy Consumption Sectors To Determine Which May Be Most Quickly And Cost-effectively Decarbonized Through Additional Public Investments In Combustion-free Alternatives.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR134/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=134&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862188,"bill_number":"SCR187","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Sports Wagering Working Group To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis Of The Potential Legalization And Regulation Of Online Sports Wagering In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Sports Wagering Working Group To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis Of The Potential Legalization And Regulation Of Online Sports Wagering In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EET, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR187/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=187&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1862190,"bill_number":"HCR205","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Adopt And Publicize A Statewide Equity Statement.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Adopt And Publicize A Statewide Equity Statement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR205/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=205&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1862191,"bill_number":"HR144","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Conduct A Sample Survey Of For-profit, Non-profit, And Government Organizations In Hawaii That Have Successfully Implemented Remote Work, Hybrid Work, Or Telework Arrangements.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Conduct A Sample Survey Of For-profit, Non-profit, And Government Organizations In Hawaii That Have Successfully Implemented Remote Work, Hybrid Work, Or Telework Arrangements.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR144/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=144&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1862192,"bill_number":"SR111","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group To Develop An Interagency Food Systems Plan.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group To Develop An Interagency Food Systems Plan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR111/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=111&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862193,"bill_number":"HR159","title":"Requesting The State Health Planning And Development Agency To Convene A Health Information Data Sharing Working Group To Collaborate And Establish The Framework And Standards For Future Health Information Data Sharing Legislation.","description":"Requesting The State Health Planning And Development Agency To Convene A Health Information Data Sharing Working Group To Collaborate And Establish The Framework And Standards For Future Health Information Data Sharing Legislation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HLT/CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR159/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=159&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1862194,"bill_number":"SCR126","title":"Encouraging The Department Of Agriculture And Hawaii State Energy Office To Increase The State's Usage Of Biodiesel And To Fund Programs That Support The Development Of The Biodiesel Industry.","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Agriculture And Hawaii State Energy Office To Increase The State's Usage Of Biodiesel And To Fund Programs That Support The Development Of The Biodiesel Industry.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR126/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=126&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1862195,"bill_number":"SR181","title":"Requesting That The \"pledge To Our Keiki\" Be Printed On The Reverse Side Of Each State Of Hawaii Plant And Animal Declaration Form.","description":"Requesting That The \"pledge To Our Keiki\" Be Printed On The Reverse Side Of Each State Of Hawaii Plant And Animal Declaration Form.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EET/AEN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR181/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=181&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862196,"bill_number":"HCR206","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts 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 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":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR206/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=206&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1862197,"bill_number":"HR191","title":"Urging The Department Of Accounting And General Services And The Department Of Human Resources Development To Evaluate Subsidizing Public Transit For Public Employees.","description":"Urging The Department Of Accounting And General Services And The Department Of Human Resources Development To Evaluate Subsidizing Public Transit For Public Employees.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR191/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=191&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1862198,"bill_number":"SR114","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Governor To Convene A Working Group To Plan For The Remediation Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pfas) In The State.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Governor To Convene A Working Group To Plan For The Remediation Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pfas) In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR114/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=114&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862199,"bill_number":"HCR190","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The Department Of Education, To Produce A Plan For Adhering To School Counselor Best Practices.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The Department Of Education, To Produce A Plan For Adhering To School Counselor Best Practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-02","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-04-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR190/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=190&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1862201,"bill_number":"SCR223","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Allow Migrants To The United States From Compacts Of Free Association States To Benefit From Federal Emergency Aid.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Allow Migrants To The United States From Compacts Of Free Association States To Benefit From Federal Emergency Aid.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR223/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=223&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862202,"bill_number":"HCR178","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Assess The Registration And Monitoring Of Clean And Sober Homes.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Assess The Registration And Monitoring Of Clean And Sober Homes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HLT/CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR178/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=178&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1862203,"bill_number":"HR138","title":"Urging The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Establish A Multiagency Working Group To Update The Maps, Tier Tables, And Inventories Of State Lands Suitable And Available For Affordable Housing Development.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Establish A Multiagency Working Group To Update The Maps, Tier Tables, And Inventories Of State Lands Suitable And Available For Affordable Housing Development.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR138/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=138&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1862204,"bill_number":"HCR196","title":"Urging The Hawaiian Homes Commission To Consult Beneficiaries Of The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act Regarding Alternative Waitlist And Award Prioritization Based On Lineal And Generational Descendancy For Hawaiian Home Lands Located In Hana, Maui.","description":"Urging The Hawaiian Homes Commission To Consult Beneficiaries Of The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act Regarding Alternative Waitlist And Award Prioritization Based On Lineal And Generational Descendancy For Hawaiian Home Lands Located In Hana, Maui.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR196/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=196&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1862205,"bill_number":"HR168","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Ensure That School Libraries And School Library Media Centers Are Staffed With Licensed School Librarians And Licensed School Library Media Specialists.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Ensure That School Libraries And School Library Media Centers Are Staffed With Licensed School Librarians And Licensed School Library Media Specialists.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR168/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=168&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862206,"bill_number":"SCR215","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Collaborate With Federal, State, And County Governments; Landowners; And Stakeholders To Protect, Restore, And Manage The West Maui Wetlands And Wetlands Statewide.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Collaborate With Federal, State, And County Governments; Landowners; And Stakeholders To Protect, Restore, And Manage The West Maui Wetlands And Wetlands Statewide.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR215/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=215&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862207,"bill_number":"SR189","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts 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 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":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR189/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=189&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1862208,"bill_number":"SCR209","title":"Requesting All Branches Of The United States Military To Display The Hawaiian Flag On All United States 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 United States Military Reservations And Military Training Facilities In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR209/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=209&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1862209,"bill_number":"HR153","title":"Requesting The Commission On Water Resource Management To Examine The Allocation Of Water In West Maui And In Emergency Situations Throughout The State.","description":"Requesting The Commission On Water Resource Management To Examine The Allocation Of Water In West Maui And In Emergency Situations Throughout The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR153/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=153&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1862211,"bill_number":"SCR218","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Conduct A Feasibility Study To Assess Reasonable Accommodations For Beach Access For Persons With Disabilities.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Conduct A Feasibility Study To Assess Reasonable Accommodations For Beach Access For Persons With Disabilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR218/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=218&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862212,"bill_number":"SR169","title":"Urging State Departments To Require Households Impacted By The Lahaina Fires To Exhaust Their Insurance Policies Before Requesting Financial Support From The State.","description":"Urging State Departments To Require Households Impacted By The Lahaina Fires To Exhaust Their Insurance Policies Before Requesting Financial Support From The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-03","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR169/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=169&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862213,"bill_number":"SCR203","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, And County Of Maui To Inventory And Map Existing R-1 Water Delivery Systems And Reservoirs In Maui County.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, And County Of Maui To Inventory And Map Existing R-1 Water Delivery Systems And Reservoirs In Maui County.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR203/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=203&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862214,"bill_number":"SCR156","title":"Urging Congress To Take Immediate And Decisive Action To Support Middle- And Lower-income Households In America.","description":"Urging Congress To Take Immediate And Decisive Action To Support Middle- And Lower-income Households In America.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","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) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR156/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=156&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862215,"bill_number":"SCR182","title":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Honor And Comply With Its Statutory Duty To Investigate The Causes Of The August 2023 Maui Wildfires As Required By Section 269-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Honor And Comply With Its Statutory Duty To Investigate The Causes Of The August 2023 Maui Wildfires As Required By Section 269-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR182/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=182&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862216,"bill_number":"SCR206","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Increase Access To Arts And Cultural Instruction In Public Schools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Increase Access To Arts And Cultural Instruction In Public Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU/TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR206/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=206&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862217,"bill_number":"SCR225","title":"Urging The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Use Job Order Contracting For Boating And Ocean Recreation Facility Maintenance And Repair.","description":"Urging The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Use Job Order Contracting For Boating And Ocean Recreation Facility Maintenance And Repair.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR225/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=225&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862218,"bill_number":"SR129","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Working Group To Develop Recommendations To Expand Blue Carbon Initiatives In The State.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Working Group To Develop Recommendations To Expand Blue Carbon Initiatives In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR129/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=129&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862219,"bill_number":"SR128","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Relating To The Use Of Preferred Names For Students.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Relating To The Use Of Preferred Names For Students.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR128/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=128&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862221,"bill_number":"SCR178","title":"Urging The State To Prohibit The Introduction Of Biocontrol Agents That Might Threaten Economically Important Forage Grass Species.","description":"Urging The State To Prohibit The Introduction Of Biocontrol Agents That Might Threaten Economically Important Forage Grass Species.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR178/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=178&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1862222,"bill_number":"SCR207","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment On Mandating Dental And Vision Insurance Coverage.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment On Mandating Dental And Vision Insurance Coverage.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR207/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=207&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862223,"bill_number":"SCR164","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft, Vandalism, And Trespass, In The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft, Vandalism, And Trespass, In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR164/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=164&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1862224,"bill_number":"SCR145","title":"Requesting Stakeholders To Update The East-west Center Study Titled \"hawaii As An East-west Bridge: A Survey Of The Economic Value Of Non-tourist International Activities In Hawaii\".","description":"Requesting Stakeholders To Update The East-west Center Study Titled \"hawaii As An East-west Bridge: A Survey Of The Economic Value Of Non-tourist International Activities In Hawaii\".","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR145/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=145&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862225,"bill_number":"SR118","title":"Requesting That A Task Force Be Convened To Develop A Norwegian-based Public Facility Model Designated To Ensure The Well-being And Safety Of Dementia Patients.","description":"Requesting That A Task Force Be Convened To Develop A Norwegian-based Public Facility Model Designated To Ensure The Well-being And Safety Of Dementia Patients.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR118/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=118&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862226,"bill_number":"SR162","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Prohibit Discriminatory Practices Denying A Person With A Disability Full And Equal Enjoyment Of Information Related To Their Services, Facilities, Privileges, Advantages, Or Accommodations Using Information Technology Intended For Use By The General Public.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Prohibit Discriminatory Practices Denying A Person With A Disability Full And Equal Enjoyment Of Information Related To Their Services, Facilities, Privileges, Advantages, Or Accommodations Using Information Technology Intended For Use By The General Public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HHS/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR162/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=162&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862227,"bill_number":"HR130","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Exempting All State-related Construction From County Permitting Requirements And Establishing A Permitting Division Within The Department To Be Responsible For Permitting Services For All State-related Construction.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Exempting All State-related Construction From County Permitting Requirements And Establishing A Permitting Division Within The Department To Be Responsible For Permitting Services For All State-related Construction.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-04-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR130/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=130&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862228,"bill_number":"SR185","title":"Requesting All Branches Of The United States Military To Display The Hawaiian Flag On All United States 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 United States Military Reservations And Military Training Facilities In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR185/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=185&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1862229,"bill_number":"HCR159","title":"Urging The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Establish A Multiagency Working Group To Update The Maps, Tier Tables, And Inventories Of State Lands Suitable And Available For Affordable Housing Development.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Establish A Multiagency Working Group To Update The Maps, Tier Tables, And Inventories Of State Lands Suitable And Available For Affordable Housing Development.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR159/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=159&year=2024","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1862230,"bill_number":"HCR176","title":"Requesting The Governor And Governor's Coordinator On Homelessness To Establish A Relocation Project To Assist Homeless Individuals, With The Goals Of Reducing Homelessness, Crime, Recidivism, And Taxpayers' Costs.","description":"Requesting The Governor And Governor's Coordinator On Homelessness To Establish A Relocation Project To Assist Homeless Individuals, With The Goals Of Reducing Homelessness, Crime, Recidivism, And Taxpayers' Costs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR176/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=176&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1862232,"bill_number":"SR140","title":"Reaffirming The State's Commitment To Providing Culturally Appropriate Resources, Services, And Programs For Native Hawaiian Individuals And Families Experiencing Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.","description":"Reaffirming The State's Commitment To Providing Culturally Appropriate Resources, Services, And Programs For Native Hawaiian Individuals And Families Experiencing Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR140/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=140&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1862233,"bill_number":"HR207","title":"Urging Kamehameha Schools To Extend The Leases Of The Hawaii Kai Farmers For At Least Five Years.","description":"Urging Kamehameha Schools To Extend The Leases Of The Hawaii Kai Farmers For At Least Five Years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR207/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=207&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1862234,"bill_number":"SCR131","title":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Urge Congress To Fund Construction Of A Laboratory Certified By The Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Information To The Public On Environmental Toxins In The State.","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Urge Congress To Fund Construction Of A Laboratory Certified By The Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Information To The Public On Environmental Toxins In The State.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 682).","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR131/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=131&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862235,"bill_number":"HR157","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu And Department Of Transportation To Provide Covered Bus Shelters At All Bus Stops On Oahu.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu And Department Of Transportation To Provide Covered Bus Shelters At All Bus Stops On Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR157/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=157&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1862236,"bill_number":"HCR220","title":"Encouraging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Create Green Spaces For Food Production, Cultural Activities, And Climate Resilience; Consider Actions That Allow For In-ground Planting, Resident Use Of Green Spaces, Facilitated Community Engagement, Sustainable Agriculture, And Climate-resilient Landscapes; And Consider The Provision Of Technical And Financial Assistance.","description":"Encouraging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Create Green Spaces For Food Production, Cultural Activities, And Climate Resilience; Consider Actions That Allow For In-ground Planting, Resident Use Of Green Spaces, Facilitated Community Engagement, Sustainable Agriculture, And Climate-resilient Landscapes; And Consider The Provision Of Technical And Financial Assistance.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR220/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=220&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1862237,"bill_number":"HCR226","title":"Recognizing And Commending The National Conference Of State Legislatures On The Upcoming Occasion Of Its Fiftieth Anniversary In 2025.","description":"Recognizing And Commending The National Conference Of State Legislatures On The Upcoming Occasion Of Its Fiftieth Anniversary In 2025.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Filed.","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR226/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=226&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1862238,"bill_number":"HCR171","title":"Requesting State And County Agencies Responsible For Removing Deceased Dogs And Cats From Public Roadways To Check For, Scan, And Record The Microchip Of The Deceased Dog Or Cat, If Any, And Certain Other Information; And Timely Notify County Animal Services Or Animal Service Contractors Of The Deceased Dog Or Cat, Including The Recorded Information.","description":"Requesting State And County Agencies Responsible For Removing Deceased Dogs And Cats From Public Roadways To Check For, Scan, And Record The Microchip Of The Deceased Dog Or Cat, If Any, And Certain Other Information; And Timely Notify County Animal Services Or Animal Service Contractors Of The Deceased Dog Or Cat, Including The Recorded Information.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR171/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=171&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1862239,"bill_number":"HR195","title":"Urging The President Of The United States And The United States Congress To Call For An Immediate And Permanent Ceasefire In Gaza; Facilitate The De-escalation Of, And End To, Hostilities; And Provide To The Area Fuel, Food, Water, Medical Supplies, And Other Forms Of Humanitarian Relief.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States And The United States Congress To Call For An Immediate And Permanent Ceasefire In Gaza; Facilitate The De-escalation Of, And End To, Hostilities; And Provide To The Area Fuel, Food, Water, Medical Supplies, And Other Forms Of Humanitarian Relief.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR195/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=195&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1862240,"bill_number":"SCR200","title":"Declaring That Bullying Is A Matter Of Statewide Concern; Requesting The Department Of Education To Update Its Rules And Policies To Address Bullying; And Requesting The Hawaii State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Convene A Task Force To Address The Bullying Of Disabled Children.","description":"Declaring That Bullying Is A Matter Of Statewide Concern; Requesting The Department Of Education To Update Its Rules And Policies To Address Bullying; And Requesting The Hawaii State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Convene A Task Force To Address The Bullying Of Disabled Children.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR200/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=200&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1862241,"bill_number":"SR184","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Require That Each Student Complete Two Years Of Hawaiian Language Instruction As A Graduation Requirement.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Require That Each Student Complete Two Years Of Hawaiian Language Instruction As A Graduation Requirement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HWN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR184/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=184&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1862243,"bill_number":"SR153","title":"Requesting The Department Of Budget And Finance To Work With The State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Enhance The Able Savings Program By Promoting It To All Individuals Who May Qualify.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Budget And Finance To Work With The State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Enhance The Able Savings Program By Promoting It To All Individuals Who May Qualify.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-03","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR153/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=153&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1862244,"bill_number":"SCR132","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Governor To Convene A Working Group To Plan For The Remediation Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pfas) In The State.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Governor To Convene A Working Group To Plan For The Remediation Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pfas) In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR132/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=132&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862245,"bill_number":"SCR174","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Twenty-first Century Data Governance Task Force To Assess Current Demographic Data Collection, Processing, Retention, And Sharing Procedures Utilized By All State Agencies.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Twenty-first Century Data Governance Task Force To Assess Current Demographic Data Collection, Processing, Retention, And Sharing Procedures Utilized By All State Agencies.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR174/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=174&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1862246,"bill_number":"SCR179","title":"Adopting The Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, And Other Protective Arrangements Act.","description":"Adopting The Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, And Other Protective Arrangements Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR179/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=179&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1862247,"bill_number":"HCR223","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Convene A Task Force To Study Permitted Events In Urban Honolulu.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Convene A Task Force To Study Permitted Events In Urban Honolulu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","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) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR223/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=223&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1862248,"bill_number":"SCR169","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Program Audit Of The State's Child Protective Services System.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Program Audit Of The State's Child Protective Services System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR169/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=169&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1862249,"bill_number":"SCR196","title":"Applying To The United States Congress To Call An Article V Convention To Propose Certain Limited Amendments To The United States Constitution.","description":"Applying To The United States Congress To Call An Article V Convention To Propose Certain Limited Amendments To The United States Constitution.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR196/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=196&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862250,"bill_number":"SR116","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study Of The Different Energy Consumption Sectors To Determine Which May Be Most Quickly And Cost-effectively Decarbonized Through Additional Public Investments In Combustion-free Alternatives.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study Of The Different Energy Consumption Sectors To Determine Which May Be Most Quickly And Cost-effectively Decarbonized Through Additional Public Investments In Combustion-free Alternatives.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR116/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=116&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862251,"bill_number":"HCR162","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft And Agricultural Vandalism, In The City And County Of Honolulu County Of Kauai, And County Of Maui.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft And Agricultural Vandalism, In The City And County Of Honolulu County Of Kauai, And County Of Maui.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR162/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=162&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862253,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The State Public Charter School Commission, To Submit A Report On Increasing Access To Stable, Suitable, And Affordable Facilities For Public Charter Schools.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The State Public Charter School Commission, To Submit A Report On Increasing Access To Stable, Suitable, And Affordable Facilities For Public Charter Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR103/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=103&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1862254,"bill_number":"HCR193","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Expanding The Jurisdiction Of All Public Schools To Include A Quarter-mile Radius Surrounding Each School.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Expanding The Jurisdiction Of All Public Schools To Include A Quarter-mile Radius Surrounding Each School.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR193/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=193&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1862255,"bill_number":"HCR155","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Study The Potential Effects Of Legalizing Sports Betting.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Study The Potential Effects Of Legalizing Sports Betting.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR155/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=155&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862256,"bill_number":"SR171","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Study The Impact Of Teacher Salary Step Movements On Salary Schedule Compression.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Study The Impact Of Teacher Salary Step Movements On Salary Schedule Compression.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-03","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR171/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=171&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862257,"bill_number":"HCR221","title":"Recognizing February 19 Through February 23, 2024, As Scholastic Journalism Week In Hawaii.","description":"Recognizing February 19 Through February 23, 2024, As Scholastic Journalism Week In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-04-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR221/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=221&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1862258,"bill_number":"SR163","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Adopt Proposed Amendments To Chapter 4-72, Hawaii Administrative Rules, That Provide Important Authorities For The Department To Prevent The Spread Of Insects, Diseases, And Other Invasive Pests Within The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Adopt Proposed Amendments To Chapter 4-72, Hawaii Administrative Rules, That Provide Important Authorities For The Department To Prevent The Spread Of Insects, Diseases, And Other Invasive Pests Within The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR163/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=163&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862259,"bill_number":"HR149","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Ensure That Each Public School And Public Charter School In The State, From Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve, Has A Certain Number Of Mental Health Professionals.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Ensure That Each Public School And Public Charter School In The State, From Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve, Has A Certain Number Of Mental Health Professionals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR149/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=149&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1862260,"bill_number":"SCR124","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund And The Insurance Commissioner To Assess The Impacts Of Climate Change On Homeowner's Insurance.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund And The Insurance Commissioner To Assess The Impacts Of Climate Change On Homeowner's Insurance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR124/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=124&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1862261,"bill_number":"HCR219","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Contract With A Qualified Nonprofit Organization To Establish An Aquatic Safety Education Program For Elementary School Students.","description":"Urging 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":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR219/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=219&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1862262,"bill_number":"SCR129","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group To Develop An Interagency Food Systems Plan.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group To Develop An Interagency Food Systems Plan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR129/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=129&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862264,"bill_number":"HCR222","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Examine The Implementation And Standards Of Various Sexual Health Education Policies Within The Department Of Education.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Examine The Implementation And Standards Of Various Sexual Health Education Policies Within The Department Of Education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-04-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR222/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=222&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1862265,"bill_number":"SCR205","title":"Requesting That The \"pledge To Our Keiki\" Be Printed On The Reverse Side Of Each State Of Hawaii Plant And Animal Declaration Form.","description":"Requesting That The \"pledge To Our Keiki\" Be Printed On The Reverse Side Of Each State Of Hawaii Plant And Animal Declaration Form.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EET/AEN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR205/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=205&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862266,"bill_number":"HCR195","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Propose Legislation That Establishes Tax Credits For Firm Renewable Electricity Generation.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Propose Legislation That Establishes Tax Credits For Firm Renewable Electricity Generation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR195/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=195&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1862267,"bill_number":"HCR151","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Exempting All State-related Construction From County Permitting Requirements And Establishing A Permitting Division Within The Department To Be Responsible For Permitting Services For All State-related Construction.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Exempting All State-related Construction From County Permitting Requirements And Establishing A Permitting Division Within The Department To Be Responsible For Permitting Services For All State-related Construction.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-04-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR151/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=151&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862268,"bill_number":"SCR198","title":"Encouraging The Capitol Modern Museum And State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Increase Opportunities For Artists, Songwriters, And Producers To Showcase Their Talent On A Public Platform While Fostering Access To All Forms Of Art.","description":"Encouraging The Capitol Modern Museum And State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Increase Opportunities For Artists, Songwriters, And Producers To Showcase Their Talent On A Public Platform While Fostering Access To All Forms Of Art.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR198/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=198&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1862269,"bill_number":"HR160","title":"Requesting The Governor To Declare Cyber Harassment And Cyberbullying Awareness Day On June 21, 2024.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Declare Cyber Harassment And Cyberbullying Awareness Day On June 21, 2024.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","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) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR160/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=160&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1862270,"bill_number":"HR179","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Identify All Appropriate Sites At State Parks At Which A Water-bottle Filling Station Could Be Installed.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Identify All Appropriate Sites At State Parks At Which A Water-bottle Filling Station Could Be Installed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR179/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=179&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1862271,"bill_number":"SR115","title":"Urging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.","description":"Urging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR115/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=115&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862272,"bill_number":"SR164","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Plant Pest Control Branch And Plant Quarantine Branch Within The Plant Industry Division Of The Department Of Agriculture.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Plant Pest Control Branch And Plant Quarantine Branch Within The Plant Industry Division Of The Department Of Agriculture.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR164/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=164&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862273,"bill_number":"SCR216","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Require All Certified Arborists In Its Employ, Including Contractors, To Adhere To Industry Best Practices.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Require All Certified Arborists In Its Employ, Including Contractors, To Adhere To Industry Best Practices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR216/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=216&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862275,"bill_number":"HCR217","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Establish A Task Force On Ethical Policing To Evaluate The Efficacy And Impact Of Weed And Seed Programs In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Establish A Task Force On Ethical Policing To Evaluate The Efficacy And Impact Of Weed And Seed Programs In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-04-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR217/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=217&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1862276,"bill_number":"HR193","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Renewable Liquid Fuels Working Group To Study Local Production, Development, And Incentives For Renewable Liquid Fuels.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Renewable Liquid Fuels Working Group To Study Local Production, Development, And Incentives For Renewable Liquid Fuels.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR193/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=193&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1862277,"bill_number":"HCR188","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Ensure That School Libraries And School Library Media Centers Are Staffed With Licensed School Librarians And Licensed School Library Media Specialists.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Ensure That School Libraries And School Library Media Centers Are Staffed With Licensed School Librarians And Licensed School Library Media Specialists.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR188/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=188&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862278,"bill_number":"HR166","title":"Urging The Governor, Department Of Human Services, And Department Of Health To Explore Avenues To Ensure Continued Access To Affordable Medications For The State's Underserved Populations Under The 340b Drug Pricing Program And Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation And Relevant Federal Agencies To Monitor Pharmaceutical Companies And Take Appropriate Actions To Protect The Integrity Of The 340b Drug Pricing Program.","description":"Urging The Governor, Department Of Human Services, And Department Of Health To Explore Avenues To Ensure Continued Access To Affordable Medications For The State's Underserved Populations Under The 340b Drug Pricing Program And Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation And Relevant Federal Agencies To Monitor Pharmaceutical Companies And Take Appropriate Actions To Protect The Integrity Of The 340b Drug Pricing Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR166/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=166&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862279,"bill_number":"SCR185","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Support The Creation Of The Hawaii Innovation Alliance That Was Recommended By The Dual Use Report And To Support The Other Recommendations Within The Report To Grow The State's Innovation Sector.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Support The Creation Of The Hawaii Innovation Alliance That Was Recommended By The Dual Use Report And To Support The Other Recommendations Within The Report To Grow The State's Innovation Sector.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EET.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR185/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=185&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1862280,"bill_number":"HR148","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations And Workforce Development Council To Establish A Task Force To Conduct A Comprehensive Study Of The State's Current Education And Workforce Development Programs.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations And Workforce Development Council To Establish A Task Force To Conduct A Comprehensive Study Of The State's Current Education And Workforce Development Programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR148/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=148&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1862281,"bill_number":"HCR179","title":"Requesting The State Health Planning And Development Agency To Convene A Health Information Data Sharing Working Group To Collaborate And Establish The Framework And Standards For Future Health Information Data Sharing Legislation.","description":"Requesting The State Health Planning And Development Agency To Convene A Health Information Data Sharing Working Group To Collaborate And Establish The Framework And Standards For Future Health Information Data Sharing Legislation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HLT/CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR179/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=179&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1862282,"bill_number":"SCR208","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Require That Each Student Complete Two Years Of Hawaiian Language Instruction As A Graduation Requirement.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Require That Each Student Complete Two Years Of Hawaiian Language Instruction As A Graduation Requirement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HWN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR208/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=208&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1862283,"bill_number":"SR148","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Collaborate With Universities In The State To Convene The Hawaii Creative Innovation Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Collaborate With Universities In The State To Convene The Hawaii Creative Innovation Group.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR148/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=148&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862285,"bill_number":"HCR164","title":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Report To The Legislature On Ways To Strengthen The State's Registration Of Sex Offenders And Offenders Against Minors.","description":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Report To The Legislature On Ways To Strengthen The State's Registration Of Sex Offenders And Offenders Against Minors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR164/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=164&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862286,"bill_number":"HCR156","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Impact Of Allowing Motor Vehicle Owners To Pay Their Motor Vehicle Registration And Associated Taxes And Fees Biannually.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Impact Of Allowing Motor Vehicle Owners To Pay Their Motor Vehicle Registration And Associated Taxes And Fees Biannually.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","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, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR156/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=156&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862287,"bill_number":"SCR143","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Develop A Comprehensive Plan To Address Student And Faculty Housing Facility Needs At The Manoa Campus.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Develop A Comprehensive Plan To Address Student And Faculty Housing Facility Needs At The Manoa Campus.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR143/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=143&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862288,"bill_number":"HR190","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group To Develop An Interagency Food Systems Plan.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group To Develop An Interagency Food Systems Plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR190/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=190&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1862289,"bill_number":"HCR215","title":"Urging The President Of The United States And The United States Congress To Call For An Immediate And Permanent Ceasefire In Gaza; Facilitate The De-escalation Of, And End To, Hostilities; And Provide To The Area Fuel, Food, Water, Medical Supplies, And Other Forms Of Humanitarian Relief.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States And The United States Congress To Call For An Immediate And Permanent Ceasefire In Gaza; Facilitate The De-escalation Of, And End To, Hostilities; And Provide To The Area Fuel, Food, Water, Medical Supplies, And Other Forms Of Humanitarian Relief.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR215/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=215&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1862290,"bill_number":"SCR119","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development And Land Use Commission To Develop An Integrated Land Use Plan.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development And Land Use Commission To Develop An Integrated Land Use Plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR119/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=119&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1862291,"bill_number":"SCR120","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, For Construction, Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of Steps.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, For Construction, Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of Steps.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR120/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=120&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1862292,"bill_number":"HCR184","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Collaborate With Universities In The State To Convene The Hawaii Creative Innovation Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Collaborate With Universities In The State To Convene The Hawaii Creative Innovation Group.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR184/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=184&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1862293,"bill_number":"SCR160","title":"Authorizing The Sale Of One Or More Leases Of Submerged Lands At State Small Boat Harbors.","description":"Authorizing The Sale Of One Or More Leases Of Submerged Lands At State Small Boat Harbors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR160/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=160&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1862294,"bill_number":"HCR165","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Conduct A Sample Survey Of For-profit, Non-profit, And Government Organizations In Hawaii That Have Successfully Implemented Remote Work, Hybrid Work, Or Telework Arrangements.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Conduct A Sample Survey Of For-profit, Non-profit, And Government Organizations In Hawaii That Have Successfully Implemented Remote Work, Hybrid Work, Or Telework Arrangements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR165/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=165&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1862296,"bill_number":"SR177","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Disseminate Information To Educate Students And Teachers And To Raise Awareness About The Smoking Epidemic.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Disseminate Information To Educate Students And Teachers And To Raise Awareness About The Smoking Epidemic.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR177/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=177&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1862297,"bill_number":"SR154","title":"Urging The State To Prohibit The Introduction Of Biocontrol Agents That Might Threaten Economically Important Forage Grass Species.","description":"Urging The State To Prohibit The Introduction Of Biocontrol Agents That Might Threaten Economically Important Forage Grass Species.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR154/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=154&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1862298,"bill_number":"SR157","title":"Urging The Department Of The Attorney General To Investigate And Enforce Applicable Laws Against Landlords Who Are Ending Rental Agreements To House Femaeligible Households Through The Direct Lease Program Or The Department Of Human Services Rental Assistance Program.","description":"Urging The Department Of The Attorney General To Investigate And Enforce Applicable Laws Against Landlords Who Are Ending Rental Agreements To House Femaeligible Households Through The Direct Lease Program Or The Department Of Human Services Rental Assistance Program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR157/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=157&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862299,"bill_number":"HR192","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Investigate And Implement Policies To Reduce The Importation Of Ingestible Food And Beverage Products, Packaging, Or Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Into The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Investigate And Implement Policies To Reduce The Importation Of Ingestible Food And Beverage Products, Packaging, Or Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Into The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR192/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=192&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1862300,"bill_number":"SCR158","title":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Study On Disallowing The Dividends Paid Deduction For Real Estate Investment Trusts.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Study On Disallowing The Dividends Paid Deduction For Real Estate Investment Trusts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR158/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=158&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1862301,"bill_number":"SR120","title":"Requesting A Task Force Be Convened To Develop Options To Reduce Cost And Return Increased Value To Residents From Funds Made Available By The State For Public Mass Transit.","description":"Requesting A Task Force Be Convened To Develop Options To Reduce Cost And Return Increased Value To Residents From Funds Made Available By The State For Public Mass Transit.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR120/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=120&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862302,"bill_number":"SCR136","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Housing Equity And Wellness Task Force.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Housing Equity And Wellness Task Force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HOU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR136/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=136&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862303,"bill_number":"SCR121","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The State Public Charter School Commission, To Submit A Report On Increasing Access To Stable, Suitable, And Affordable Facilities For Public Charter Schools.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The State Public Charter School Commission, To Submit A Report On Increasing Access To Stable, Suitable, And Affordable Facilities For Public Charter Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR121/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=121&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1862304,"bill_number":"HR132","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Implementation Of Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies In Waste Combustion Facilities And Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Implementation Of Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies In Waste Combustion Facilities And Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Evslin, Garrett, Kila, Lamosao, Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR132/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=132&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862306,"bill_number":"SCR172","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Collaborate With Universities In The State To Convene The Hawaii Creative Innovation Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Collaborate With Universities In The State To Convene The Hawaii Creative Innovation Group.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR172/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=172&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862307,"bill_number":"SCR173","title":"Urging Each Of The County Councils To Adopt Supplemental Rules Pursuant To Section 514b-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Ensure Conformance Of Condominium Property Regimes To The Purposes And Provisions Of County Zoning And Development Ordinances And Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Including Section 205-4.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Where Applicable.","description":"Urging Each Of The County Councils To Adopt Supplemental Rules Pursuant To Section 514b-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Ensure Conformance Of Condominium Property Regimes To The Purposes And Provisions Of County Zoning And Development Ordinances And Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Including Section 205-4.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Where Applicable.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR173/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=173&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862308,"bill_number":"HCR180","title":"Requesting The Governor To Declare Cyber Harassment And Cyberbullying Awareness Day On June 21, 2024.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Declare Cyber Harassment And Cyberbullying Awareness Day On June 21, 2024.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","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) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR180/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=180&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1862309,"bill_number":"HR189","title":"Urging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.","description":"Urging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR189/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=189&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1862310,"bill_number":"SCR194","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resource Development To Convene A Working Group To Help State Department Managers Foster Thriving Work Environments.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resource Development To Convene A Working Group To Help State Department Managers Foster Thriving Work Environments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR194/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=194&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862311,"bill_number":"SR178","title":"Urging The Development Of A Baccalaureate Degree Program In Education With An Online Option At Leeward Community College To Address The Educational Needs Of Working Adults In All Counties.","description":"Urging The Development Of A Baccalaureate Degree Program In Education With An Online Option At Leeward Community College To Address The Educational Needs Of Working Adults In All Counties.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR178/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=178&year=2024","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1862312,"bill_number":"HR156","title":"Requesting The Governor And Governor's Coordinator On Homelessness To Establish A Relocation Project To Assist Homeless Individuals, With The Goals Of Reducing Homelessness, Crime, Recidivism, And Taxpayers' Costs.","description":"Requesting The Governor And Governor's Coordinator On Homelessness To Establish A Relocation Project To Assist Homeless Individuals, With The Goals Of Reducing Homelessness, Crime, Recidivism, And Taxpayers' Costs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR156/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=156&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1862313,"bill_number":"HR131","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":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR131/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=131&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862314,"bill_number":"SR119","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaption Commission To Develop Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Strategies And Make Related Recommendations.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaption Commission To Develop Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Strategies And Make Related Recommendations.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR119/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=119&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862315,"bill_number":"HCR170","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Ensure That Each Public School And Public Charter School In The State, From Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve, Has A Certain Number Of Mental Health Professionals.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Ensure That Each Public School And Public Charter School In The State, From Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve, Has A Certain Number Of Mental Health Professionals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR170/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=170&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1862317,"bill_number":"SR137","title":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Convene A Working Group To Study The Effectiveness Of Existing State Laws In Addressing The False Labeling Of Hawaii-made Food Products, With A Specific Emphasis On The Legal Mechanisms And Costs Associated With Protecting The Brands Of Hawaii-made Food Products.","description":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Convene A Working Group To Study The Effectiveness Of Existing State Laws In Addressing The False Labeling Of Hawaii-made Food Products, With A Specific Emphasis On The Legal Mechanisms And Costs Associated With Protecting The Brands Of Hawaii-made Food Products.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR137/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=137&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1862318,"bill_number":"HCR153","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Implementation Of Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies In Waste Combustion Facilities And Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Implementation Of Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies In Waste Combustion Facilities And Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Evslin, Garrett, Kila, Lamosao, Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR153/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=153&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862319,"bill_number":"SR138","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft, Vandalism, And Trespass, In The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft, Vandalism, And Trespass, In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR138/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=138&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1862320,"bill_number":"SR159","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Support The Creation Of The Hawaii Innovation Alliance That Was Recommended By The Dual Use Report And To Support The Other Recommendations Within The Report To Grow The State's Innovation Sector.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Support The Creation Of The Hawaii Innovation Alliance That Was Recommended By The Dual Use Report And To Support The Other Recommendations Within The Report To Grow The State's Innovation Sector.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EET.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR159/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=159&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1862321,"bill_number":"SR117","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Housing Equity And Wellness Task Force.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Housing Equity And Wellness Task Force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HOU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR117/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=117&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862322,"bill_number":"SR174","title":"Encouraging The Capitol Modern Museum And State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Increase Opportunities For Artists, Songwriters, And Producers To Showcase Their Talent On A Public Platform While Fostering Access To All Forms Of Art.","description":"Encouraging The Capitol Modern Museum And State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Increase Opportunities For Artists, Songwriters, And Producers To Showcase Their Talent On A Public Platform While Fostering Access To All Forms Of Art.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR174/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=174&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1862323,"bill_number":"SR176","title":"Declaring That Bullying Is A Matter Of Statewide Concern; Requesting The Department Of Education To Update Its Rules And Policies To Address Bullying; And Requesting The Hawaii State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Convene A Task Force To Address The Bullying Of Disabled Children.","description":"Declaring That Bullying Is A Matter Of Statewide Concern; Requesting The Department Of Education To Update Its Rules And Policies To Address Bullying; And Requesting The Hawaii State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Convene A Task Force To Address The Bullying Of Disabled Children.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR176/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=176&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1862324,"bill_number":"HR198","title":"Requesting The United States Department Of Defense To Provide An Annual Report To The Legislature On The Availability And Affordability Of Military Housing In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The United States Department Of Defense To Provide An Annual Report To The Legislature On The Availability And Affordability Of Military Housing In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on CMV recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR198/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=198&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1862325,"bill_number":"SCR175","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Report On The Cultural And Therapeutic Services Provided By Community-based Organizations At The Kawailoa Youth And Family Wellness Center.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Report On The Cultural And Therapeutic Services Provided By Community-based Organizations At The Kawailoa Youth And Family Wellness Center.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-02","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR175/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=175&year=2024","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1862327,"bill_number":"HR135","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Impact Of Allowing Motor Vehicle Owners To Pay Their Motor Vehicle Registration And Associated Taxes And Fees Biannually.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Impact Of Allowing Motor Vehicle Owners To Pay Their Motor Vehicle Registration And Associated Taxes And Fees Biannually.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","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, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR135/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=135&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862328,"bill_number":"SCR183","title":"Urging The Department Of The Attorney General To Investigate And Enforce Applicable Laws Against Landlords Who Are Ending Rental Agreements To House Fema-eligible Households Through The Direct Lease Program Or The Department Of Human Services Rental Assistance Program.","description":"Urging The Department Of The Attorney General To Investigate And Enforce Applicable Laws Against Landlords Who Are Ending Rental Agreements To House Fema-eligible Households Through The Direct Lease Program Or The Department Of Human Services Rental Assistance Program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR183/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=183&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862329,"bill_number":"SCR204","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Relating To Community Schools To Guide The Establishment Of Additional Community Schools Throughout The State.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Relating To Community Schools To Guide The Establishment Of Additional Community Schools Throughout The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR204/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=204&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862330,"bill_number":"HCR152","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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to EET/LBT.","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR152/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=152&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862331,"bill_number":"HR169","title":"Urging The State To Prohibit The Introduction Of Biocontrol Agents That Might Threaten Economically Important Forage Grass Species.","description":"Urging The State To Prohibit The Introduction Of Biocontrol Agents That Might Threaten Economically Important Forage Grass Species.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR169/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=169&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1862332,"bill_number":"SR109","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":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to PSM/LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR109/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=109&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1862333,"bill_number":"SCR217","title":"Urging The Federal Emergency Management Agency To Utilize Funds For Non-congregate Housing For Infrastructure And Development Needs For Affordable Rental Housing.","description":"Urging The Federal Emergency Management Agency To Utilize Funds For Non-congregate Housing For Infrastructure And Development Needs For Affordable Rental Housing.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Evslin, Holt, Woodson excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR217/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=217&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862334,"bill_number":"SR149","title":"Urging Each Of The County Councils To Adopt Supplemental Rules Pursuant To Section 514b-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Ensure Conformance Of Condominium Property Regimes To The Purposes And Provisions Of County Zoning And Development Ordinances And Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Including Section 205-4.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Where Applicable.","description":"Urging Each Of The County Councils To Adopt Supplemental Rules Pursuant To Section 514b-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Ensure Conformance Of Condominium Property Regimes To The Purposes And Provisions Of County Zoning And Development Ordinances And Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Including Section 205-4.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Where Applicable.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR149/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=149&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862335,"bill_number":"SCR122","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration And Other Experts To Conduct A Study On The Population Status Of Coral Reef Herbivores Around The Island Of Oahu And Develop Effective Policies For Substantially Increasing Those Populations Within A Decade.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration And Other Experts To Conduct A Study On The Population Status Of Coral Reef Herbivores Around The Island Of Oahu And Develop Effective Policies For Substantially Increasing Those Populations Within A Decade.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Senate disagrees with House amendments.","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR122/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=122&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1862336,"bill_number":"SR156","title":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Honor And Comply With Its Statutory Duty To Investigate The Causes Of The August 2023 Maui Wildfires As Required By Section 269-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Honor And Comply With Its Statutory Duty To Investigate The Causes Of The August 2023 Maui Wildfires As Required By Section 269-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR156/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=156&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862338,"bill_number":"SCR162","title":"Requesting That State And County Departments And Agencies Meet Certain Guidelines Before Passing Any Ordinance Or Rule That Restricts Subsistence Fishing.","description":"Requesting That State And County Departments And Agencies Meet Certain Guidelines Before Passing Any Ordinance Or Rule That Restricts Subsistence Fishing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR162/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=162&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1862339,"bill_number":"HCR210","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group To Develop An Interagency Food Systems Plan.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Sustainable Food Systems Working Group To Develop An Interagency Food Systems Plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR210/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=210&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1862340,"bill_number":"SCR133","title":"Urging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.","description":"Urging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR133/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=133&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862341,"bill_number":"SR141","title":"Urging The Department Of Health And Encouraging The County Of Maui, United States Army Corps Of Engineers, And Federal Emergency Management Agency To Take Certain Measures To Ensure The Safest Possible Management Of Ash And Debris From The August 2023 Maui Wildfires.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health And Encouraging The County Of Maui, United States Army Corps Of Engineers, And Federal Emergency Management Agency To Take Certain Measures To Ensure The Safest Possible Management Of Ash And Debris From The August 2023 Maui Wildfires.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR141/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=141&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862342,"bill_number":"HR164","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Collaborate With Universities In The State To Convene The Hawaii Creative Innovation Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Collaborate With Universities In The State To Convene The Hawaii Creative Innovation Group.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR164/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=164&year=2024","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1862343,"bill_number":"SR113","title":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Take All Actions Necessary And Proper To Cause The United States Congress To Fund The Construction And Commencement Of Operations Of A Laboratory Certified By The United States Environmental Protection Agency To Analyze Environmental Toxins In The State And Publish The Results To The Public.","description":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Take All Actions Necessary And Proper To Cause The United States Congress To Fund The Construction And Commencement Of Operations Of A Laboratory Certified By The United States Environmental Protection Agency To Analyze Environmental Toxins In The State And Publish The Results To The Public.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR113/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=113&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862344,"bill_number":"SR145","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft And Agricultural Vandalism, In The City And County Of Honolulu And County Of Kauai.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Establish A Two-year Agricultural Crime Pilot Project To Examine And Assess The Effectiveness Of Prosecuting Agricultural Crime Cases, Including Those Of Agricultural Theft And Agricultural Vandalism, In The City And County Of Honolulu And County Of Kauai.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR145/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=145&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862345,"bill_number":"SR110","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Testing Grant Program In Collaboration With The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Testing Grant Program In Collaboration With The University Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR110/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=110&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862346,"bill_number":"HR151","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Provide An Update On The Status Of The Lahaina Bypass North Extension.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Provide An Update On The Status Of The Lahaina Bypass North Extension.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR151/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=151&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1862347,"bill_number":"SR158","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Conduct A Sample Survey Of Organizations In The State Within The For-profit, Nonprofit, And Government Sectors That Have Successfully Implemented Remote Work, Hybrid Work, Or Telework Arrangements.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Conduct A Sample Survey Of Organizations In The State Within The For-profit, Nonprofit, And Government Sectors That Have Successfully Implemented Remote Work, Hybrid Work, Or Telework Arrangements.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR158/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=158&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862349,"bill_number":"HCR166","title":"Urging The State Public Charter School Commission To Work With Stakeholders To Develop And Adopt Administrative Rules, Including Rules Governing The Negotiation Process Between The Commission And Public Charter Schools.","description":"Urging The State Public Charter School Commission To Work With Stakeholders To Develop And Adopt Administrative Rules, Including Rules Governing The Negotiation Process Between The Commission And Public Charter Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR166/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=166&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1862350,"bill_number":"SR125","title":"Requesting The State To Begin Planning To Collaborate With Partners In Japan To Appropriately Recognize The Eightieth Anniversary Of The End Of World War Ii, Including The Atomic Bombings And Lives Lost In Japan And Hawaii Throughout The War, And Reaffirm A Commitment To Ensuring These Tragedies Are Never Repeated.","description":"Requesting The State To Begin Planning To Collaborate With Partners In Japan To Appropriately Recognize The Eightieth Anniversary Of The End Of World War Ii, Including The Atomic Bombings And Lives Lost In Japan And Hawaii Throughout The War, And Reaffirm A Commitment To Ensuring These Tragedies Are Never Repeated.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR125/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=125&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862351,"bill_number":"SR126","title":"Urging The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Convene A Task Force To Develop Art, Branding, And Narratives For An Appropriate Selection Of Hawaii's Unique Communities, Landmarks, Parks, And Other Similar Areas.","description":"Urging The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Convene A Task Force To Develop Art, Branding, And Narratives For An Appropriate Selection Of Hawaii's Unique Communities, Landmarks, Parks, And Other Similar Areas.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR126/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=126&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862352,"bill_number":"SCR188","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Continue To Cease Intercepting Social Security Payments For Children In Foster Care.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Continue To Cease Intercepting Social Security Payments For Children In Foster Care.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-02","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR188/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=188&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1862353,"bill_number":"HR145","title":"Urging The State Public Charter School Commission To Work With Stakeholders To Develop And Adopt Administrative Rules, Including Rules Governing The Negotiation Process Between The Commission And Public Charter Schools.","description":"Urging The State Public Charter School Commission To Work With Stakeholders To Develop And Adopt Administrative Rules, Including Rules Governing The Negotiation Process Between The Commission And Public Charter Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR145/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=145&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1862354,"bill_number":"HR163","title":"Designating The Month Of May As Postpartum Depression Awareness Month In Hawaii.","description":"Designating The Month Of May As Postpartum Depression Awareness Month In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR163/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=163&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1862355,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration And Other Experts To Conduct A Study On The Population Status Of Depleted Coral Reef Herbivores Around The Island Of Oahu And Develop Effective Alternative Policies For Substantially Replenishing Those Populations Within A Decade.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration And Other Experts To Conduct A Study On The Population Status Of Depleted Coral Reef Herbivores Around The Island Of Oahu And Develop Effective Alternative Policies For Substantially Replenishing Those Populations Within A Decade.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR104/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=104&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1862356,"bill_number":"HCR154","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Identifying And Facilitating The Repair And Transfer Of Private Or Disputed Roads.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Identifying And Facilitating The Repair And Transfer Of Private Or Disputed Roads.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR154/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=154&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862357,"bill_number":"SCR142","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Study The Impact Of Teacher Salary Step Movements On Salary Schedule Compression.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Study The Impact Of Teacher Salary Step Movements On Salary Schedule Compression.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR142/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=142&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862359,"bill_number":"SR172","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Develop A Comprehensive Plan To Address Student And Faculty Housing Facility Needs At The Manoa Campus.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Develop A Comprehensive Plan To Address Student And Faculty Housing Facility Needs At The Manoa Campus.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR172/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=172&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862360,"bill_number":"HCR211","title":"Urging The Department Of Accounting And General Services And The Department Of Human Resources Development To Evaluate Subsidizing Public Transit For Public Employees.","description":"Urging The Department Of Accounting And General Services And The Department Of Human Resources Development To Evaluate Subsidizing Public Transit For Public Employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to GVO/LBT.","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR211/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=211&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1862361,"bill_number":"HR147","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Using Mycopesticides As A Method To Control Wasmannia Auropunctata.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Using Mycopesticides As A Method To Control Wasmannia Auropunctata.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR147/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=147&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1862362,"bill_number":"SR152","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Certain Procedures Relating To The Dam And Appurtenance Improvement Or Removal Grant Program To Assist Applicants In Obtaining Grants.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Certain Procedures Relating To The Dam And Appurtenance Improvement Or Removal Grant Program To Assist Applicants In Obtaining Grants.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR152/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=152&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1862363,"bill_number":"HCR225","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Step Therapy Requirements For Stage Two Through Stage Five Cancer.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Step Therapy Requirements For Stage Two Through Stage Five Cancer.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR225/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=225&year=2024","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1862364,"bill_number":"SR183","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment On Mandating Dental And Vision Insurance Coverage.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment On Mandating Dental And Vision Insurance Coverage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR183/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=183&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862365,"bill_number":"SCR159","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Biomarker Testing.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Biomarker Testing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to HUS, CPC, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR159/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=159&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1862366,"bill_number":"HR180","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Report On The Cultural And Therapeutic Services Provided By Community-based Organizations At The Kawailoa Youth And Family Wellness Center.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Report On The Cultural And Therapeutic Services Provided By Community-based Organizations At The Kawailoa Youth And Family Wellness Center.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR180/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=180&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1862367,"bill_number":"HR139","title":"Requesting The Women's Corrections Implementation Commission To Develop A Strategy And Make Recommendations To Reduce The Number Of Women Incarcerated At The Women's Community Correctional Center By Twenty-five Percent Over The Next Five Years.","description":"Requesting The Women's Corrections Implementation Commission To Develop A Strategy And Make Recommendations To Reduce The Number Of Women Incarcerated At The Women's Community Correctional Center By Twenty-five Percent Over The Next Five Years.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR139/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=139&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1862368,"bill_number":"SCR146","title":"Encouraging The Hawaii Sister-state Committee To Consider The Initiation Of A Sister-state Relationship Between Hawaii And The Spanish Province Of The Balearic Islands.","description":"Encouraging The Hawaii Sister-state Committee To Consider The Initiation Of A Sister-state Relationship Between Hawaii And The Spanish Province Of The Balearic Islands.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-03","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR146/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=146&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862370,"bill_number":"HR174","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Conduct A Study To Determine If Xylazine Testing Strips Should Be Excluded From The State's Definition Of Drug Paraphernalia.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Conduct A Study To Determine If Xylazine Testing Strips Should Be Excluded From The State's Definition Of Drug Paraphernalia.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR174/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=174&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1862371,"bill_number":"HR212","title":"Recognizing And Commending The National Conference Of State Legislatures On The Upcoming Occasion Of Its Fiftieth Anniversary In 2025.","description":"Recognizing And Commending The National Conference Of State Legislatures On The Upcoming Occasion Of Its Fiftieth Anniversary In 2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR212/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=212&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1862372,"bill_number":"HR177","title":"Requesting The Attorney General To File A Lawsuit Against Big Oil Corporations For Climate Damages To The State And Engage A Third-party Law Firm That Has Expertise In This Legal Area.","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To File A Lawsuit Against Big Oil Corporations For Climate Damages To The State And Engage A Third-party Law Firm That Has Expertise In This Legal Area.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Evslin, Garrett, Kila, Lamosao, Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR177/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=177&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1862373,"bill_number":"SCR150","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Relating To The Use Of Preferred Names For Students.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Relating To The Use Of Preferred Names For Students.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR150/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=150&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862374,"bill_number":"HR206","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Pass The \"protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act\" To Divest Ownership Of Tiktok Or Be Subject To A Nationwide Ban.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Pass The \"protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act\" To Divest Ownership Of Tiktok Or Be Subject To A Nationwide Ban.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR206/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=206&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1862375,"bill_number":"SR173","title":"Urging The Department Of Education, University Of Hawaii Community Colleges, And Hawaii P-20 Partnerships For Education To Develop Clear Pathways For Students In Department Of Education Career And Technical Education Academies To Seamlessly Continue Their Education In Career And Technical Education Programs At University Of Hawaii Community Colleges.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education, University Of Hawaii Community Colleges, And Hawaii P-20 Partnerships For Education To Develop Clear Pathways For Students In Department Of Education Career And Technical Education Academies To Seamlessly Continue Their Education In Career And Technical Education Programs At University Of Hawaii Community Colleges.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR173/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=173&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862376,"bill_number":"SCR228","title":"Urging The Federal Government To Reimburse Hawaii For Debris Removal, The Dredging Of Toxic Materials, And Other Environmental Cleanup Efforts In Lahaina Harbor.","description":"Urging The Federal Government To Reimburse Hawaii For Debris Removal, The Dredging Of Toxic Materials, And Other Environmental Cleanup Efforts In Lahaina Harbor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR228/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=228&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862377,"bill_number":"SCR149","title":"Urging The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Convene A Task Force To Research And Develop A Plan To Expand Access To Chess As A Competitive Sport.","description":"Urging The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Convene A Task Force To Research And Develop A Plan To Expand Access To Chess As A Competitive Sport.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR149/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=149&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862378,"bill_number":"SCR212","title":"Requesting Legislators To Meet With Their Constituencies At Least Once After The Close Of Each Regular Legislative Session In A Facilitated Debrief, Using The Principles Of Aloha Spirit Pursuant To Act 202, Session Laws Of Hawaii 1986.","description":"Requesting Legislators To Meet With Their Constituencies At Least Once After The Close Of Each Regular Legislative Session In A Facilitated Debrief, Using The Principles Of Aloha Spirit Pursuant To Act 202, Session Laws Of Hawaii 1986.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to GVO/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR212/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=212&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1862379,"bill_number":"HR182","title":"Urging The Honolulu Board Of Water Supply And Kalaeloa Desalco Llc To Increase The Final Initial Production Capacity Of The Kalaeloa Seawater Desalination Facility Project And Be Activated As Soon As Practicable.","description":"Urging The Honolulu Board Of Water Supply And Kalaeloa Desalco Llc To Increase The Final Initial Production Capacity Of The Kalaeloa Seawater Desalination Facility Project And Be Activated As Soon As Practicable.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR182/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=182&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1862381,"bill_number":"SR168","title":"Applying To The United States Congress To Call An Article V Convention To Propose Certain Limited Amendments To The United States Constitution.","description":"Applying To The United States Congress To Call An Article V Convention To Propose Certain Limited Amendments To The United States Constitution.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR168/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=168&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862382,"bill_number":"HCR198","title":"Requesting The State's Congressional Delegation To Advocate For The Enforcement Of Existing International Laws To Reduce Ghost Nets Entering The State From International Waters And Take Other Actions To Reduce Marine Debris From Fishing Gear.","description":"Requesting The State's Congressional Delegation To Advocate For The Enforcement Of Existing International Laws To Reduce Ghost Nets Entering The State From International Waters And Take Other Actions To Reduce Marine Debris From Fishing Gear.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR198/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=198&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1862383,"bill_number":"SR179","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development And County Of Maui To Inventory And Map Existing R-1 Water Delivery Systems And Reservoirs In Maui County.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development And County Of Maui To Inventory And Map Existing R-1 Water Delivery Systems And Reservoirs In Maui County.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR179/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=179&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862384,"bill_number":"HR165","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Examine Whether Bed-hold Policies Place An Undue Financial Burden On Individuals In Assisted Living Facilities.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Examine Whether Bed-hold Policies Place An Undue Financial Burden On Individuals In Assisted Living Facilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR165/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=165&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862385,"bill_number":"SR155","title":"Urging Turo, Inc., To Immediately Cease And Desist Listing Any State Airport Parking Lot As A Vehicle Pick-up Site On Turo's Digital Platform.","description":"Urging Turo, Inc., To Immediately Cease And Desist Listing Any State Airport Parking Lot As A Vehicle Pick-up Site On Turo's Digital Platform.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR155/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=155&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1862386,"bill_number":"SCR128","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Testing Grant Program In Collaboration With The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Testing Grant Program In Collaboration With The University Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR128/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=128&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862387,"bill_number":"HR152","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Search And Rescue Division Within The Department To Supplement And Coordinate With Other Government Agencies, Nonprofit Organizations, And Volunteers To Improve The Timeline Of Rescue Or Recovery And Number Of Missing Individuals Rescued Or Recovered.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Search And Rescue Division Within The Department To Supplement And Coordinate With Other Government Agencies, Nonprofit Organizations, And Volunteers To Improve The Timeline Of Rescue Or Recovery And Number Of Missing Individuals Rescued Or Recovered.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR152/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=152&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1862388,"bill_number":"SCR139","title":"Requesting A Task Force Be Convened To Examine Successful Public Mass Transit Projects In Appropriate Cities And Countries And Develop Options To Reduce Cost And Return Increased Value To Residents From Funds Made Available By The State For Public Mass Transit.","description":"Requesting A Task Force Be Convened To Examine Successful Public Mass Transit Projects In Appropriate Cities And Countries And Develop Options To Reduce Cost And Return Increased Value To Residents From Funds Made Available By The State For Public Mass Transit.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR139/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=139&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862389,"bill_number":"HCR201","title":"Establishing A Candidate Advisory Committee For The Nomination Of The Auditor, Ombudsman, And Legislative Reference Bureau Director.","description":"Establishing A Candidate Advisory Committee For The Nomination Of The Auditor, Ombudsman, And Legislative Reference Bureau Director.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on GVO deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 04-11-24 3:05PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR201/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=201&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1862391,"bill_number":"SCR161","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Respond To Hawaiian Electric's Request To Suspend, Deprioritize, And Delay The Commencement Of Community-based Renewable Energy Projects Through Phase 2, Tranche 2 Of The Community-based Renewable Energy Program And Order Hawaiian Electric To Continue To Deploy And Pursue Community-based Renewable Energy Projects Based Upon The Public Utilities Commission's Findings.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Respond To Hawaiian Electric's Request To Suspend, Deprioritize, And Delay The Commencement Of Community-based Renewable Energy Projects Through Phase 2, Tranche 2 Of The Community-based Renewable Energy Program And Order Hawaiian Electric To Continue To Deploy And Pursue Community-based Renewable Energy Projects Based Upon The Public Utilities Commission's Findings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EET, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR161/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=161&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1862392,"bill_number":"HR158","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Assess The Registration And Monitoring Of Clean And Sober Homes.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Assess The Registration And Monitoring Of Clean And Sober Homes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HLT/CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR158/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=158&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1862393,"bill_number":"HCR182","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of Statutes And Regulations Related To Prior Authorization Requirements And The Timely Delivery Of Health Care Services In The State And Include An Analysis Of Prior Authorization Reform, With Input Of Data And Feedback From Stakeholders, Including Patient Advocates, Providers, Facilities, And Payers.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of Statutes And Regulations Related To Prior Authorization Requirements And The Timely Delivery Of Health Care Services In The State And Include An Analysis Of Prior Authorization Reform, With Input Of Data And Feedback From Stakeholders, Including Patient Advocates, Providers, Facilities, And Payers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR182/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=182&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1862394,"bill_number":"SCR210","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Community Gardens On Underutilized Public Land.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Community Gardens On Underutilized Public Land.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to WAL/LGO, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR210/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=210&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1862395,"bill_number":"SR132","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Professional Chapter Of The Society Of Professional Journalists To Recommend A Process That Individuals Can Utilize To Evaluate And Identify Whether Or Not News Sources Adhere To Ethical And Objective Standards.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Professional Chapter Of The Society Of Professional Journalists To Recommend A Process That Individuals Can Utilize To Evaluate And Identify Whether Or Not News Sources Adhere To Ethical And Objective Standards.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR132/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=132&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862396,"bill_number":"SCR144","title":"Urging The Department Of Education, University Of Hawaii Community Colleges, And Hawaii P-20 Partnerships For Education To Develop Clear Pathways For Students In Department Of Education Career And Technical Education Academies To Seamlessly Continue Their Education In Career And Technical Education Programs At University Of Hawaii Community Colleges.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education, University Of Hawaii Community Colleges, And Hawaii P-20 Partnerships For Education To Develop Clear Pathways For Students In Department Of Education Career And Technical Education Academies To Seamlessly Continue Their Education In Career And Technical Education Programs At University Of Hawaii Community Colleges.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR144/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=144&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862397,"bill_number":"SCR171","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Propose Legislation That Establishes Incentives For Firm Renewable Electricity Generation.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Propose Legislation That Establishes Incentives For Firm Renewable Electricity Generation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR171/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=171&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862398,"bill_number":"SCR191","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Adopt Proposed Amendments To Chapter 4-72, Hawaii Administrative Rules, That Provide Important Authorities For The Department To Prevent The Spread Of Insects, Diseases, And Other Invasive Pests Within The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Adopt Proposed Amendments To Chapter 4-72, Hawaii Administrative Rules, That Provide Important Authorities For The Department To Prevent The Spread Of Insects, Diseases, And Other Invasive Pests Within The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR191/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=191&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862399,"bill_number":"HCR168","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Using Mycopesticides As A Method To Control Wasmannia Auropunctata.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Using Mycopesticides As A Method To Control Wasmannia Auropunctata.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR168/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=168&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1862400,"bill_number":"SR107","title":"Requesting State And County Agencies To Notify Animal Welfare Organizations Of Deceased Cats And Dogs That Are Picked Up Along State And County Roadways.","description":"Requesting State And County Agencies To Notify Animal Welfare Organizations Of Deceased Cats And Dogs That Are Picked Up Along State And County Roadways.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR107/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=107&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1862402,"bill_number":"SCR151","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Working Group To Develop Recommendations To Expand Blue Carbon Initiatives In The State.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Working Group To Develop Recommendations To Expand Blue Carbon Initiatives In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR151/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=151&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862403,"bill_number":"HCR224","title":"Urging The People's Republic Of China To Stop Persecution Based On Religion And For The United States Department Of State To Hold The People's Republic Of China Accountable For Violating The Right Of Religious Freedom.","description":"Urging The People's Republic Of China To Stop Persecution Based On Religion And For The United States Department Of State To Hold The People's Republic Of China Accountable For Violating The Right Of Religious Freedom.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR224/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=224&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1862404,"bill_number":"SCR157","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Capital Improvement Program, Including Repair And Maintenance, Of The Department Of Education.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Capital Improvement Program, Including Repair And Maintenance, Of The Department Of Education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR157/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=157&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1862405,"bill_number":"HCR160","title":"Requesting The Women's Corrections Implementation Commission To Develop A Strategy And Make Recommendations To Reduce The Number Of Women Incarcerated At The Women's Community Correctional Center By Twenty-five Percent Over The Next Five Years.","description":"Requesting The Women's Corrections Implementation Commission To Develop A Strategy And Make Recommendations To Reduce The Number Of Women Incarcerated At The Women's Community Correctional Center By Twenty-five Percent Over The Next Five Years.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR160/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=160&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1862406,"bill_number":"HCR189","title":"Urging The State To Prohibit The Introduction Of Biocontrol Agents That Might Threaten Economically Important Forage Grass Species.","description":"Urging The State To Prohibit The Introduction Of Biocontrol Agents That Might Threaten Economically Important Forage Grass Species.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR189/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=189&year=2024","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1862407,"bill_number":"SCR193","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Require The Instruction Of Financial Literacy In The Statewide Public School Curriculum.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Require The Instruction Of Financial Literacy In The Statewide Public School Curriculum.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR193/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=193&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862408,"bill_number":"SR133","title":"Urging Congress To Take Immediate And Decisive Action To Support Middle- And Lower-income Households In America.","description":"Urging Congress To Take Immediate And Decisive Action To Support Middle- And Lower-income Households In America.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR133/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=133&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862409,"bill_number":"SCR170","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Investigate And Implement Policies To Reduce The Importation Of Products, Packaging, Or Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Into The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Investigate And Implement Policies To Reduce The Importation Of Products, Packaging, Or Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Into The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR170/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=170&year=2024","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1862410,"bill_number":"SR139","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Bringing Other Airlines To The Molokai Airport.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Bringing Other Airlines To The Molokai Airport.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR139/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=139&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1862412,"bill_number":"SR136","title":"Requesting That State And County Departments And Agencies Meet Certain Guidelines Before Passing Any Ordinance Or Rule That Restricts Subsistence Fishing.","description":"Requesting That State And County Departments And Agencies Meet Certain Guidelines Before Passing Any Ordinance Or Rule That Restricts Subsistence Fishing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR136/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=136&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1862413,"bill_number":"HR176","title":"Urging The Hawaiian Homes Commission To Consult Beneficiaries Of The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act Regarding Alternative Waitlist And Award Prioritization Based On Lineal And Generational Descendancy For Hawaiian Home Lands Located In Hana, Maui.","description":"Urging The Hawaiian Homes Commission To Consult Beneficiaries Of The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act Regarding Alternative Waitlist And Award Prioritization Based On Lineal And Generational Descendancy For Hawaiian Home Lands Located In Hana, Maui.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR176/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=176&year=2024","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1862414,"bill_number":"SR182","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Increase Access To Arts And Cultural Instruction In Public Schools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Increase Access To Arts And Cultural Instruction In Public Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU/TCA.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR182/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=182&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862415,"bill_number":"HCR202","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Support The Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Support The Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR202/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=202&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1862416,"bill_number":"HR162","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of Statutes And Regulations Related To Prior Authorization Requirements And The Timely Delivery Of Health Care Services In The State And Include An Analysis Of Prior Authorization Reform, With Input Of Data And Feedback From Stakeholders, Including Patient Advocates, Providers, Facilities, And Payers.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of Statutes And Regulations Related To Prior Authorization Requirements And The Timely Delivery Of Health Care Services In The State And Include An Analysis Of Prior Authorization Reform, With Input Of Data And Feedback From Stakeholders, Including Patient Advocates, Providers, Facilities, And Payers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR162/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=162&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1862417,"bill_number":"SCR227","title":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Audit The Maui County Film Office.","description":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Audit The Maui County Film Office.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO/EET.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR227/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=227&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862418,"bill_number":"HCR167","title":"Urging Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., To Restore And Reopen The Pali Lanes Bowling Center.","description":"Urging Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., To Restore And Reopen The Pali Lanes Bowling Center.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-19-24 9:30AM in conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR167/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=167&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1862419,"bill_number":"HCR186","title":"Urging The Governor, Department Of Human Services, And Department Of Health To Explore Avenues To Ensure Continued Access To Affordable Medications For The State's Underserved Populations Under The 340b Drug Pricing Program And Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation And Relevant Federal Agencies To Monitor Pharmaceutical Companies And Take Appropriate Actions To Protect The Integrity Of The 340b Drug Pricing Program.","description":"Urging The Governor, Department Of Human Services, And Department Of Health To Explore Avenues To Ensure Continued Access To Affordable Medications For The State's Underserved Populations Under The 340b Drug Pricing Program And Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation And Relevant Federal Agencies To Monitor Pharmaceutical Companies And Take Appropriate Actions To Protect The Integrity Of The 340b Drug Pricing Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on HHS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 04-17-24 8:45AM; CR 225 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR186/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=186&year=2024","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862420,"bill_number":"HR187","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Testing Grant Program In Collaboration With The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Testing Grant Program In Collaboration With The University Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR187/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=187&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1862421,"bill_number":"SCR137","title":"Requesting That A Task Force Be Convened To Develop A Norwegian-based Public Facility Model Designated To Ensure The Well-being And Safety Of Dementia Patients.","description":"Requesting That A Task Force Be Convened To Develop A Norwegian-based Public Facility Model Designated To Ensure The Well-being And Safety Of Dementia Patients.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR137/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=137&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862423,"bill_number":"HR140","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Working Group To Review The Effectiveness Of The Relevant State Laws Governing Agricultural-based Commercial Operations.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Working Group To Review The Effectiveness Of The Relevant State Laws Governing Agricultural-based Commercial Operations.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR140/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=140&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1862424,"bill_number":"SR170","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Statewide Backlog Of Capital Improvement Repair And Maintenance Projects.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Statewide Backlog Of Capital Improvement Repair And Maintenance Projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR170/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=170&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862425,"bill_number":"SCR201","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Disseminate Information To Educate Students And Teachers And To Raise Awareness About The Smoking Epidemic.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Disseminate Information To Educate Students And Teachers And To Raise Awareness About The Smoking Epidemic.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR201/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=201&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1862426,"bill_number":"HCR214","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Collaborate With Federal, State, And County Governments; Landowners; And Stakeholders To Protect, Restore, And Manage The West Maui Wetlands And Wetlands Statewide.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Collaborate With Federal, State, And County Governments; Landowners; And Stakeholders To Protect, Restore, And Manage The West Maui Wetlands And Wetlands Statewide.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR214/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=214&year=2024","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1862427,"bill_number":"HR181","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Stakeholders To Construct A Sidewalk For Pedestrian Safety While Traveling Between Iroquois Pointe And Ewa Beach.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Stakeholders To Construct A Sidewalk For Pedestrian Safety While Traveling Between Iroquois Pointe And Ewa Beach.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR181/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=181&year=2024","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1862428,"bill_number":"HCR197","title":"Requesting The Attorney General To File A Lawsuit Against Big Oil Corporations For Climate Damages To The State And Engage A Third-party Law Firm That Has Expertise In This Legal Area.","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To File A Lawsuit Against Big Oil Corporations For Climate Damages To The State And Engage A Third-party Law Firm That Has Expertise In This Legal Area.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Evslin, Garrett, Kila, Lamosao, Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR197/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=197&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1862429,"bill_number":"SR134","title":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Study On Disallowing The Dividends Paid Deduction For Real Estate Investment Trusts.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Study On Disallowing The Dividends Paid Deduction For Real Estate Investment Trusts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR134/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=134&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1862430,"bill_number":"SCR147","title":"Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Begin Planning To Collaborate With Partners In Japan To Appropriately Recognize The Eightieth Anniversary Of The End Of World War Ii, Including The Atomic Bombings And Lives Lost In Japan And Hawaii Throughout The War, And Reaffirm A Commitment To Ensuring These Tragedies Are Never Repeated.","description":"Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Begin Planning To Collaborate With Partners In Japan To Appropriately Recognize The Eightieth Anniversary Of The End Of World War Ii, Including The Atomic Bombings And Lives Lost In Japan And Hawaii Throughout The War, And Reaffirm A Commitment To Ensuring These Tragedies Are Never Repeated.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","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) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR147/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=147&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862431,"bill_number":"SCR186","title":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Conduct A Comprehensive Study On Wildfire Risk And Insurance, Including Market-based Approaches.","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Conduct A Comprehensive Study On Wildfire Risk And Insurance, Including Market-based Approaches.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR186/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=186&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1862433,"bill_number":"HCR199","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Identify All Appropriate Sites At State Parks At Which A Water-bottle Filling Station Could Be Installed.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Identify All Appropriate Sites At State Parks At Which A Water-bottle Filling Station Could Be Installed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR199/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=199&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1862434,"bill_number":"SCR199","title":"Urging The Federal, State, And County Governments To Collaborate With Community Leaders And Stakeholders To Support Neighborhood Security Watch Programs In Hawaii.","description":"Urging The Federal, State, And County Governments To Collaborate With Community Leaders And Stakeholders To Support Neighborhood Security Watch Programs In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR199/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=199&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1862435,"bill_number":"SR187","title":"Urging The County Police Departments And The State To Take Action To Deter Homeless Individuals From Returning To Public Areas After Sweeps For At Least Thirty Days.","description":"Urging The County Police Departments And The State To Take Action To Deter Homeless Individuals From Returning To Public Areas After Sweeps For At Least Thirty Days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR187/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=187&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1862436,"bill_number":"SCR163","title":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Convene A Working Group To Study The Effectiveness Of Existing State Laws In Addressing The False Labeling Of Hawaii-made Food Products, With A Specific Emphasis On The Legal Mechanisms And Costs Associated With Protecting The Brands Of Hawaii-made Food Products.","description":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Convene A Working Group To Study The Effectiveness Of Existing State Laws In Addressing The False Labeling Of Hawaii-made Food Products, With A Specific Emphasis On The Legal Mechanisms And Costs Associated With Protecting The Brands Of Hawaii-made Food Products.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR163/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=163&year=2024","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1862437,"bill_number":"HCR192","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Statewide Backlog Of Capital Improvement Repair And Maintenance Projects.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Statewide Backlog Of Capital Improvement Repair And Maintenance Projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR192/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=192&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1862438,"bill_number":"SCR226","title":"Requesting The Governor, In Collaboration With The County Of Maui, To Provide A Clear Strategy For Addressing The Short And Long-term Housing Needs For Residents Displaced By The August 2023 Maui Wildfires.","description":"Requesting The Governor, In Collaboration With The County Of Maui, To Provide A Clear Strategy For Addressing The Short And Long-term Housing Needs For Residents Displaced By The August 2023 Maui Wildfires.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Evslin, Holt, Woodson excused (4).","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR226/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=226&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862439,"bill_number":"SR160","title":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Conduct A Comprehensive Study On Wildfire Risk And Insurance, Including Market-based Approaches.","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Conduct A Comprehensive Study On Wildfire Risk And Insurance, Including Market-based Approaches.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR160/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=160&year=2024","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1862440,"bill_number":"HR173","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Expanding The Jurisdiction Of All Public Schools To Include A Quarter-mile Radius Surrounding Each School.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Expanding The Jurisdiction Of All Public Schools To Include A Quarter-mile Radius Surrounding Each School.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR173/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=173&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1862441,"bill_number":"HR184","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Create A Subsection Of Social-emotional Learning Standards For Grades K-12 Under Its Current Health Standards.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Create A Subsection Of Social-emotional Learning Standards For Grades K-12 Under Its Current Health Standards.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR184/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=184&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1862442,"bill_number":"SCR181","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Statewide Firefighting Aircraft Program.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Statewide Firefighting Aircraft Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR181/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=181&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1862444,"bill_number":"HR154","title":"Requesting The Bureau Of Conveyances To Conduct Or Commission A Study To Determine The Rightful Owners Of Land In And Around Lahaina.","description":"Requesting The Bureau Of Conveyances To Conduct Or Commission A Study To Determine The Rightful Owners Of Land In And Around Lahaina.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR154/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=154&year=2024","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1862445,"bill_number":"HR210","title":"Urging The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Spearhead The Creation Of A Master Recovery Plan And Governance Model For Lahaina, Maui.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Spearhead The Creation Of A Master Recovery Plan And Governance Model For Lahaina, Maui.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR210/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=210&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1862446,"bill_number":"SR135","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Respond To Hawaiian Electric's Request To Suspend, Deprioritize, And Delay The Commencement Of Community-based Renewable Energy Projects Through Phase 2, Tranche 2 Of The Community-based Renewable Energy Program And Order Hawaiian Electric To Continue To Deploy And Pursue Community-based Renewable Energy Projects Based Upon The Public Utilities Commission's Findings.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Respond To Hawaiian Electric's Request To Suspend, Deprioritize, And Delay The Commencement Of Community-based Renewable Energy Projects Through Phase 2, Tranche 2 Of The Community-based Renewable Energy Program And Order Hawaiian Electric To Continue To Deploy And Pursue Community-based Renewable Energy Projects Based Upon The Public Utilities Commission's Findings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EET, CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR135/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=135&year=2024","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1862447,"bill_number":"HCR169","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations And Workforce Development Council To Establish A Task Force To Conduct A Comprehensive Study Of The State's Current Education And Workforce Development Programs.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations And Workforce Development Council To Establish A Task Force To Conduct A Comprehensive Study Of The State's Current Education And Workforce Development Programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR169/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=169&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1862448,"bill_number":"SR143","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Program Audit Of The State's Child Protective Services System.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Program Audit Of The State's Child Protective Services System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR143/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=143&year=2024","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1862449,"bill_number":"HCR191","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Develop A Comprehensive Plan For The Reinstatement Of Cancelled School Bus Service Routes.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Develop A Comprehensive Plan For The Reinstatement Of Cancelled School Bus Service Routes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-04-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR191/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=191&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1862450,"bill_number":"HR134","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Study The Potential Effects Of Legalizing Sports Betting.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Study The Potential Effects Of Legalizing Sports Betting.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR134/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=134&year=2024","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1862451,"bill_number":"HR205","title":"Urging Hawaiian Electric Industries And Its Utility Subsidiaries To Remain Under Local Ownership In The Event Of Bankruptcy.","description":"Urging Hawaiian Electric Industries And Its Utility Subsidiaries To Remain Under Local Ownership In The Event Of Bankruptcy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR205/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=205&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1862452,"bill_number":"HR196","title":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Decrease The Overall Number Of Military Members Stationed In Hawaii And To Increase The Percentage Of Military Members Stationed In Hawaii Who Are Unmarried Or Have No Accompanying Dependents.","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Decrease The Overall Number Of Military Members Stationed In Hawaii And To Increase The Percentage Of Military Members Stationed In Hawaii Who Are Unmarried Or Have No Accompanying Dependents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on CMV recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR196/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=196&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1862453,"bill_number":"SCR224","title":"Requesting The Federal Emergency Management Agency To Further Assist Maui Wildfire Victims By Amending Its Requirements Under The Direct Lease Program To Require That Properties Qualifying For The Program And Used By Lahaina Residents As Temporary Housing Be Within Twenty Miles Of Lahaina, Rather Than Within Forty Miles.","description":"Requesting The Federal Emergency Management Agency To Further Assist Maui Wildfire Victims By Amending Its Requirements Under The Direct Lease Program To Require That Properties Qualifying For The Program And Used By Lahaina Residents As Temporary Housing Be Within Twenty Miles Of Lahaina, Rather Than Within Forty Miles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-04-01","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR224/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=224&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862455,"bill_number":"HR178","title":"Requesting The State's Congressional Delegation To Advocate For The Enforcement Of Existing International Laws To Reduce Ghost Nets Entering The State From International Waters And Take Other Actions To Reduce Marine Debris From Fishing Gear.","description":"Requesting The State's Congressional Delegation To Advocate For The Enforcement Of Existing International Laws To Reduce Ghost Nets Entering The State From International Waters And Take Other Actions To Reduce Marine Debris From Fishing Gear.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR178/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=178&year=2024","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1862456,"bill_number":"SCR213","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts 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 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR213/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=213&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1862457,"bill_number":"HCR177","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu And Department Of Transportation To Provide Covered Bus Shelters At All Bus Stops On Oahu.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu And Department Of Transportation To Provide Covered Bus Shelters At All Bus Stops On Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR177/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=177&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1862458,"bill_number":"SCR168","title":"Urging The Department Of Natural Resources To Work With The Department Of Customer Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Appropriately Manage Feral Cat Concerns.","description":"Urging The Department Of Natural Resources To Work With The Department Of Customer Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Appropriately Manage Feral Cat Concerns.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR168/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=168&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862459,"bill_number":"SCR176","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Certain Procedures Relating To The Dam And Appurtenance Improvement Or Removal Grant Program To Assist Applicants In Obtaining Grants.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Certain Procedures Relating To The Dam And Appurtenance Improvement Or Removal Grant Program To Assist Applicants In Obtaining Grants.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR176/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=176&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1862460,"bill_number":"SR123","title":"Requesting Stakeholders To Update The East-west Center Study Titled \"hawaii As An East-west Bridge: A Survey Of The Economic Value Of Non-tourist International Activities In Hawaii\".","description":"Requesting Stakeholders To Update The East-west Center Study Titled \"hawaii As An East-west Bridge: A Survey Of The Economic Value Of Non-tourist International Activities In Hawaii\".","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR123/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=123&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862461,"bill_number":"SCR222","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Carry Out Widespread Soil Testing In Lahaina And To Develop A Soil Remediation Plan.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Carry Out Widespread Soil Testing In Lahaina And To Develop A Soil Remediation Plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR222/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=222&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862462,"bill_number":"HR185","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Adopt And Publicize A Statewide Equity Statement.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Adopt And Publicize A Statewide Equity Statement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR185/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=185&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1862463,"bill_number":"HCR204","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Create A Subsection Of Social-emotional Learning Standards For Grades K-12 Under Its Current Health Standards.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Create A Subsection Of Social-emotional Learning Standards For Grades K-12 Under Its Current Health Standards.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR204/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=204&year=2024","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1862465,"bill_number":"SR106","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund And The Insurance Commissioner To Assess The Impacts Of Climate Change On Homeowner's Insurance.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund And The Insurance Commissioner To Assess The Impacts Of Climate Change On Homeowner's Insurance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR106/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=106&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1862466,"bill_number":"HR200","title":"Encouraging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Create Green Spaces For Food Production, Cultural Activities, And Climate Resilience; Consider Actions That Allow For In-ground Planting, Resident Use Of Green Spaces, Facilitated Community Engagement, Sustainable Agriculture, And Climate-resilient Landscapes; And Consider The Provision Of Technical And Financial Assistance.","description":"Encouraging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Create Green Spaces For Food Production, Cultural Activities, And Climate Resilience; Consider Actions That Allow For In-ground Planting, Resident Use Of Green Spaces, Facilitated Community Engagement, Sustainable Agriculture, And Climate-resilient Landscapes; And Consider The Provision Of Technical And Financial Assistance.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR200/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=200&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1862467,"bill_number":"SCR123","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Make Recommendations On Solutions To Reduce Wildfire Risk And The Feasibility Of Establishing A Vegetation Management Program As It Relates To Landowners And Public Utilities.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Make Recommendations On Solutions To Reduce Wildfire Risk And The Feasibility Of Establishing A Vegetation Management Program As It Relates To Landowners And Public Utilities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR123/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=123&year=2024","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1862468,"bill_number":"SCR180","title":"Urging Turo, Inc., To Immediately Cease And Desist Listing Any State Airport Parking Lot As A Vehicle Pick-up Site On Turo's Digital Platform.","description":"Urging Turo, Inc., To Immediately Cease And Desist Listing Any State Airport Parking Lot As A Vehicle Pick-up Site On Turo's Digital Platform.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR180/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=180&year=2024","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1862469,"bill_number":"HR201","title":"Recognizing February 19 Through February 23, 2024, As Scholastic Journalism Week In Hawaii.","description":"Recognizing February 19 Through February 23, 2024, As Scholastic Journalism Week In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR201/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=201&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1862470,"bill_number":"SCR127","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":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to PSM/LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR127/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=127&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1862471,"bill_number":"SCR211","title":"Urging The County Police Departments And The State To Take Action To Deter Homeless Individuals From Returning To Public Areas After Sweeps For At Least Thirty Days.","description":"Urging The County Police Departments And The State To Take Action To Deter Homeless Individuals From Returning To Public Areas After Sweeps For At Least Thirty Days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HHS.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR211/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=211&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1862472,"bill_number":"HR208","title":"Urging The Peace Corps To Immediately Establish A Mission In The Marshall Islands.","description":"Urging The Peace Corps To Immediately Establish A Mission In The Marshall Islands.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR208/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=208&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1862473,"bill_number":"HR209","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu's Department Of Transportation Services To Install Crosswalks In Kalama Valley.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu's Department Of Transportation Services To Install Crosswalks In Kalama Valley.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR209/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=209&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1862474,"bill_number":"HCR173","title":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Convene A Working Group To Assess The Feasibility And Impact Of Requiring Coverage For Commercial Properties And Structures, Including Greenhouses And Shade Houses, Under The Hawaii Property Insurance Association's Plan Of Operation.","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Convene A Working Group To Assess The Feasibility And Impact Of Requiring Coverage For Commercial Properties And Structures, Including Greenhouses And Shade Houses, Under The Hawaii Property Insurance Association's Plan Of Operation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR173/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=173&year=2024","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1862476,"bill_number":"SR144","title":"Amending The Rules Of The Senate To Require Each Member To Plant At Least One Food Tree On State Land.","description":"Amending The Rules Of The Senate To Require Each Member To Plant At Least One Food Tree On State Land.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Failed to be adopted.","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR144/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=144&year=2024","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1862477,"bill_number":"SCR214","title":"Urging The Department Of Education And Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Adopt A Curriculum For High School Students To Participate In The Youth Civil Defense Corps.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education And Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Adopt A Curriculum For High School Students To Participate In The Youth Civil Defense Corps.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU/PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR214/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=214&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862478,"bill_number":"HR146","title":"Urging Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., To Restore And Reopen The Pali Lanes Bowling Center.","description":"Urging Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., To Restore And Reopen The Pali Lanes Bowling Center.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-19-24 9:30AM in conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR146/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=146&year=2024","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1862479,"bill_number":"SCR135","title":"Urging The Governor's Senior Advisor For Mental Health And The Justice System To Define Their Role And To Provide An Annual Report To The Legislature On The Progress The State Has Made Towards Jail Diversion.","description":"Urging The Governor's Senior Advisor For Mental Health And The Justice System To Define Their Role And To Provide An Annual Report To The Legislature On The Progress The State Has Made Towards Jail Diversion.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR135/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=135&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1862480,"bill_number":"SR122","title":"Urging The Governor's Senior Advisor For Mental Health And The Justice System To Define Their Role And To Provide An Annual Report To The Legislature On The Progress The State Has Made Towards Jail Diversion.","description":"Urging The Governor's Senior Advisor For Mental Health And The Justice System To Define Their Role And To Provide An Annual Report To The Legislature On The Progress The State Has Made Towards Jail Diversion.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR122/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=122&year=2024","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1862481,"bill_number":"SR108","title":"Encouraging The Department Of Agriculture And Hawaii State Energy Office To Increase The State's Usage Of Biodiesel And To Fund Programs That Support The Development Of The Biodiesel Industry.","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Agriculture And Hawaii State Energy Office To Increase The State's Usage Of Biodiesel And To Fund Programs That Support The Development Of The Biodiesel Industry.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR108/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=108&year=2024","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1862482,"bill_number":"SCR138","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaption Commission To Develop Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Strategies And Make Related Recommendations.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaption Commission To Develop Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Strategies And Make Related Recommendations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Referred to EEP/TRN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR138/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=138&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862483,"bill_number":"SCR195","title":"Requesting The National Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority To Work With The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Develop New Master And Strategic Plans.","description":"Requesting The National Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority To Work With The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Develop New Master And Strategic Plans.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EET.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR195/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=195&year=2024","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1862484,"bill_number":"HR203","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Convene A Task Force To Study Permitted Events In Urban Honolulu.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Convene A Task Force To Study Permitted Events In Urban Honolulu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","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) Gates, Ichiyama, Kila, Lowen, Tam excused (5).","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR203/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=203&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1862485,"bill_number":"HCR183","title":"Designating The Month Of May As Postpartum Depression Awareness Month In Hawaii.","description":"Designating The Month Of May As Postpartum Depression Awareness Month In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Ganaden, Kapela, La Chica, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Sayama, Tam, Todd excused (9).","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR183/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=183&year=2024","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1862487,"bill_number":"SCR189","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Determine The Implementation And Standards Of Various Sexual Health Education Policies Within The Department Of Education.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Determine The Implementation And Standards Of Various Sexual Health Education Policies Within The Department Of Education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR189/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=189&year=2024","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1862488,"bill_number":"SR188","title":"Requesting Legislators To Meet With Their Constituencies At Least Once After The Close Of Each Regular Legislative Session In A Facilitated Debrief, Using The Principles Of Aloha Spirit Pursuant To Act 202, Session Laws Of Hawaii 1986.","description":"Requesting Legislators To Meet With Their Constituencies At Least Once After The Close Of Each Regular Legislative Session In A Facilitated Debrief, Using The Principles Of Aloha Spirit Pursuant To Act 202, Session Laws Of Hawaii 1986.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to GVO/JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR188/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=188&year=2024","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1862489,"bill_number":"SCR220","title":"Urging The Hawaii Construction Industry To Increase The Recycling Of Construction And Demolition Debris And To Expand The Usage Of Recycled Construction Materials To The Greatest Extent Possible.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Construction Industry To Increase The Recycling Of Construction And Demolition Debris And To Expand The Usage Of Recycled Construction Materials To The Greatest Extent Possible.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR220/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=220&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862490,"bill_number":"HCR194","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Conduct A Study To Determine If Xylazine Testing Strips Should Be Excluded From The State's Definition Of Drug Paraphernalia.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Conduct A Study To Determine If Xylazine Testing Strips Should Be Excluded From The State's Definition Of Drug Paraphernalia.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR194/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=194&year=2024","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1862491,"bill_number":"HCR218","title":"Requesting The United States Department Of Defense To Provide An Annual Report To The Legislature On The Availability And Affordability Of Military Housing In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The United States Department Of Defense To Provide An Annual Report To The Legislature On The Availability And Affordability Of Military Housing In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on CMV recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR218/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=218&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1862492,"bill_number":"SR131","title":"Requesting The Attorney General To File A Lawsuit Against Big Oil Corporations For Climate Damages To The State And Engage A Third-party Law Firm That Has Expertise In This Legal Area.","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To File A Lawsuit Against Big Oil Corporations For Climate Damages To The State And Engage A Third-party Law Firm That Has Expertise In This Legal Area.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR131/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=131&year=2024","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1862493,"bill_number":"HR150","title":"Requesting State And County Agencies To Notify Animal Welfare Organizations Of Deceased Cats And Dogs That Are Picked Up Along State And County Roadways.","description":"Requesting State And County Agencies To Notify Animal Welfare Organizations Of Deceased Cats And Dogs That Are Picked Up Along State And County Roadways.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR150/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=150&year=2024","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1862494,"bill_number":"SCR221","title":"Requesting That The Agribusiness Development Corporation Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Developing Desalination Plants In West And South Maui That Are Co-located With Hydrological Power Plants.","description":"Requesting That The Agribusiness Development Corporation Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Developing Desalination Plants In West And South Maui That Are Co-located With Hydrological Power Plants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EET.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR221/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=221&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862495,"bill_number":"SR180","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Relating To Community Schools To Guide The Establishment Of Additional Community Schools Throughout The State.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Relating To Community Schools To Guide The Establishment Of Additional Community Schools Throughout The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR180/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=180&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862496,"bill_number":"SR201","title":"Urging The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Use Job Order Contracting For Boating And Ocean Recreation Facility Maintenance And Repair.","description":"Urging The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Use Job Order Contracting For Boating And Ocean Recreation Facility Maintenance And Repair.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR201/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=201&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862497,"bill_number":"SR193","title":"Urging The Federal Emergency Management Agency To Utilize Funds For Non-congregate Housing For Infrastructure And Development Needs For Affordable Rental Housing.","description":"Urging The Federal Emergency Management Agency To Utilize Funds For Non-congregate Housing For Infrastructure And Development Needs For Affordable Rental Housing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR193/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=193&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862498,"bill_number":"SR194","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Conduct A Feasibility Study To Assess Reasonable Accommodations For Beach Access For Persons With Disabilities.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Conduct A Feasibility Study To Assess Reasonable Accommodations For Beach Access For Persons With Disabilities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR194/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=194&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862499,"bill_number":"SR196","title":"Urging The Hawaii Construction Industry To Increase The Recycling Of Construction And Demolition Debris And To Expand The Usage Of Recycled Construction Materials To The Greatest Extent Possible.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Construction Industry To Increase The Recycling Of Construction And Demolition Debris And To Expand The Usage Of Recycled Construction Materials To The Greatest Extent Possible.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR196/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=196&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862500,"bill_number":"SR202","title":"Requesting The Governor, In Collaboration With The County Of Maui, To Provide A Clear Strategy For Addressing The Short And Long-term Housing Needs For Residents Displaced By The August 2023 Maui Wildfires.","description":"Requesting The Governor, In Collaboration With The County Of Maui, To Provide A Clear Strategy For Addressing The Short And Long-term Housing Needs For Residents Displaced By The August 2023 Maui Wildfires.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR202/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=202&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862501,"bill_number":"SR203","title":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Audit The Maui County Film Office.","description":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Audit The Maui County Film Office.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO/EET.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR203/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=203&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862502,"bill_number":"SR191","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Require All Certified Arborists In Its Employ, Including Contractors, To Adhere To Industry Best Practices.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Require All Certified Arborists In Its Employ, Including Contractors, To Adhere To Industry Best Practices.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR191/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=191&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862503,"bill_number":"SR197","title":"Requesting That The Agribusiness Development Corporation Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Developing Desalination Plants In West And South Maui That Are Co-located With Hydrological Power Plants.","description":"Requesting That The Agribusiness Development Corporation Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Developing Desalination Plants In West And South Maui That Are Co-located With Hydrological Power Plants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EET.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR197/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=197&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862504,"bill_number":"SR190","title":"Urging The Department Of Education And Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Adopt A Curriculum For High School Students To Participate In The Youth Civil Defense Corps.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education And Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Adopt A Curriculum For High School Students To Participate In The Youth Civil Defense Corps.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDU/PSM.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR190/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=190&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862505,"bill_number":"SR192","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Collaborate With Federal, State, And County Governments; Landowners; And Stakeholders To Protect, Restore, And Manage The West Maui Wetlands And Wetlands Statewide.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Collaborate With Federal, State, And County Governments; Landowners; And Stakeholders To Protect, Restore, And Manage The West Maui Wetlands And Wetlands Statewide.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR192/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=192&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862506,"bill_number":"SR204","title":"Urging The Federal Government To Reimburse Hawaii For Debris Removal, The Dredging Of Toxic Materials, And Other Environmental Cleanup Efforts In Lahaina Harbor.","description":"Urging The Federal Government To Reimburse Hawaii For Debris Removal, The Dredging Of Toxic Materials, And Other Environmental Cleanup Efforts In Lahaina Harbor.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR204/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=204&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862507,"bill_number":"SR200","title":"Requesting The Federal Emergency Management Agency To Further Assist Maui Wildfire Victims By Amending Its Requirements Under The Direct Lease Program To Require That Properties Qualifying For The Program And Used By Lahaina Residents As Temporary Housing Be Within Twenty Miles Of Lahaina, Rather Than Within Forty Miles.","description":"Requesting The Federal Emergency Management Agency To Further Assist Maui Wildfire Victims By Amending Its Requirements Under The Direct Lease Program To Require That Properties Qualifying For The Program And Used By Lahaina Residents As Temporary Housing Be Within Twenty Miles Of Lahaina, Rather Than Within Forty Miles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2024-04-01","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR200/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=200&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862508,"bill_number":"SR198","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Carry Out Widespread Soil Testing In Lahaina And To Develop A Soil Remediation Plan.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Carry Out Widespread Soil Testing In Lahaina And To Develop A Soil Remediation Plan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR198/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=198&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862509,"bill_number":"SR195","title":"Urging The Federal Emergency Management Agency To Expedite The Placement Of Maui Wildfire Survivors Into The Federal Direct Lease Program.","description":"Urging The Federal Emergency Management Agency To Expedite The Placement Of Maui Wildfire Survivors Into The Federal Direct Lease Program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24","last_action_date":"2024-05-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR195/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=195&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862510,"bill_number":"SR199","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Allow Migrants To The United States From Compacts Of Free Association States To Benefit From Federal Emergency Aid.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Allow Migrants To The United States From Compacts Of Free Association States To Benefit From Federal Emergency Aid.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR199/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=199&year=2024","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1862584,"bill_number":"HR213","title":"Congratulating The Boys And Girls Hawaii High School Athletic Association Championship Teams From Mililani High School, The Trojans.","description":"Congratulating The Boys And Girls Hawaii High School Athletic Association Championship Teams From Mililani High School, The Trojans.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR213/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=213&year=2024","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1863046,"bill_number":"HR214","title":"Congratulating Vice Admiral John Wade On His Success As The Commander Of The Joint Task Force-red Hill In Defueling The Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.","description":"Congratulating Vice Admiral John Wade On His Success As The Commander Of The Joint Task Force-red Hill In Defueling The Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR214/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=214&year=2024","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1863736,"bill_number":"HR215","title":"Congratulating Bretman Rock On His Success Across All Social Media, Commending Him For His Contributions To Supporting Youth, And Honoring His Commitment And Contributions To The State Of Hawaii, The United States And The World, Including His Continued Efforts To Support Native Hawaiians And Filipinos.","description":"Congratulating Bretman Rock On His Success Across All Social Media, Commending Him For His Contributions To Supporting Youth, And Honoring His Commitment And Contributions To The State Of Hawaii, The United States And The World, Including His Continued Efforts To Support Native Hawaiians And Filipinos.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR215/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=215&year=2024","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1864088,"bill_number":"HR216","title":"Honoring And Commending Judge Michael A. Town For His Lifetime Achievements And Expressing Its Deepest Gratitude For His Service To The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Honoring And Commending Judge Michael A. Town For His Lifetime Achievements And Expressing Its Deepest Gratitude For His Service To The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR216/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=216&year=2024","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1864806,"bill_number":"HR217","title":"Congratulating The 2024 Hawaii State Teacher Of The Year And The 2024 Teachers Of The Year For School Complex Areas In The Honolulu District, Leeward District, And Windward District.","description":"Congratulating The 2024 Hawaii State Teacher Of The Year And The 2024 Teachers Of The Year For School Complex Areas In The Honolulu District, Leeward District, And Windward District.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR217/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=217&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1865256,"bill_number":"HR218","title":"Congratulating The 2024 Teachers Of The Year For School Complex Areas In The Hawaii District, Maui District, And Kauai District And Commending The 2023 Hawaii School Counselor Of The Year.","description":"Congratulating The 2024 Teachers Of The Year For School Complex Areas In The Hawaii District, Maui District, And Kauai District And Commending The 2023 Hawaii School Counselor Of The Year.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-19","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR218/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=218&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1865304,"bill_number":"HR219","title":"Recognizing The Genki Ala Wai Project For Its Efforts To Help Restore And Revitalize The Ala Wai Canal.","description":"Recognizing The Genki Ala Wai Project For Its Efforts To Help Restore And Revitalize The Ala Wai Canal.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-19","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR219/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=219&year=2024","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1865832,"bill_number":"HR220","title":"Congratulating The 2023 National Distinguished Principal For Hawaii, 2023 State Principal Of The Year For Hawaii, 2023 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence In School Leadership Awardee, 2023 National Outstanding Assistant Principal, 2023 State Assistant Principal Of The Year For Hawaii, 2023 Outstanding Library Service Awardee, 2023 Golden Key Awardee, 2023 Milken Teacher Of Promise Awardee, And 2023 U.s. Department Of Education National Blue Ribbon Schools.","description":"Congratulating The 2023 National Distinguished Principal For Hawaii, 2023 State Principal Of The Year For Hawaii, 2023 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence In School Leadership Awardee, 2023 National Outstanding Assistant Principal, 2023 State Assistant Principal Of The Year For Hawaii, 2023 Outstanding Library Service Awardee, 2023 Golden Key Awardee, 2023 Milken Teacher Of Promise Awardee, And 2023 U.s. Department Of Education National Blue Ribbon Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR220/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=220&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1866446,"bill_number":"HR221","title":"Congratulating The 2024 United States Senate Youth Program Delegate, 2023 Prudential Emerging Visionaries Winner, 2023 U.s. Presidential Scholar, And 2024 Hawaii Lifesmarts State Competition Winners.","description":"Congratulating The 2024 United States Senate Youth Program Delegate, 2023 Prudential Emerging Visionaries Winner, 2023 U.s. Presidential Scholar, And 2024 Hawaii Lifesmarts State Competition Winners.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR221/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=221&year=2024","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1867112,"bill_number":"HR222","title":"Recognizing Chad Buck, Founder And Chief Executive Officer Of The Hawaii Foodservice Alliance, Llc, For Being A Beacon Of Light And Hope By Immediately Distributing Aid To The Lahaina Wildfire Disaster Victims During Their Darkest Hours.","description":"Recognizing Chad Buck, Founder And Chief Executive Officer Of The Hawaii Foodservice Alliance, Llc, For Being A Beacon Of Light And Hope By Immediately Distributing Aid To The Lahaina Wildfire Disaster Victims During Their Darkest Hours.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR222/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=222&year=2024","sponsor":"May Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1868165,"bill_number":"HR223","title":"Congratulating Central Pacific Bank On Its 70th Anniversary.","description":"Congratulating Central Pacific Bank On Its 70th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR223/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=223&year=2024","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1869038,"bill_number":"HR225","title":"Recognizing The Achievements Of Khi Lewis As President And Chief Executive Officer Of The Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement.","description":"Recognizing The Achievements Of Khi Lewis As President And Chief Executive Officer Of The Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR225/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=225&year=2024","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1869140,"bill_number":"HR224","title":"Congratulating The Waipahu Marauders Football Team On Winning The 2023 Division I State Football Championship.","description":"Congratulating The Waipahu Marauders Football Team On Winning The 2023 Division I State Football Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-01","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR224/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=224&year=2024","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1875989,"bill_number":"SR207","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-05-03","last_action":"Adopted.","last_action_date":"2024-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR207/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=207&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
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{"bill_id":1875991,"bill_number":"SR205","title":"Regarding Completion Of The Work Of The Thirty-second Legislature, Regular Session Of 2024, Subsequent To Adjournment Thereof.","description":"Regarding Completion Of The Work Of The Thirty-second Legislature, Regular Session Of 2024, Subsequent To Adjournment Thereof.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-05-03","last_action":"Adopted.","last_action_date":"2024-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR205/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=205&year=2024","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
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{"bill_id":1876113,"bill_number":"HR226","title":"Authorizing And Empowering The Speaker To Perform And Carry Out Any Official Legislative Business During The Interim Between The 2024 And 2025 Regular Sessions.","description":"Authorizing And Empowering The Speaker To Perform And Carry Out Any Official Legislative Business During The Interim Between The 2024 And 2025 Regular Sessions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-05-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2024-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR226/2024","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=226&year=2024","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"}
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