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HB28 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO DEAD HUMAN BODIES.
Dead Bodies; Prohibitions; Penalty
Adds to the prohibition against buying dead human bodies, the selling and commercial display of dead human bodies. Defines the terms "dead human body" and "museum facility." Increases the fine for violations to up to $5,000. (HB28 CD1)
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(S)
6/15/2009 --
Act 118, 6/12/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 735).
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M. OSHIRO
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HTH, JGO
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HB31 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
Employment; Credit History Prohibited
Establishes employer's use of individual's credit history in hiring and termination decisions as an unlawful discriminatory practice; provided that the individual's credit information directly relates to a bona fide occupational qualification and that employers expressly permitted to inquire into credit history for employment purposes pursuant to any federal or state law, managerial and supervisory employees, and certain financial institutions are exempt. Takes effect July 1, 2009. (HB31 CD1)
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(S)
7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 1 on 07-15-09.
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M. OSHIRO
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LAB, CPC, JUD
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HB34 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO STATE BONDS.
General Obligation Bond Declaration
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, Section 13 of the State Constitution to declare that issuance of authorized bonds will not cause debt limit to be exceeded. (HB34 CD1)
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(S)
6/29/2009 --
Act 163, 6/29/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 780).
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M. OSHIRO
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WAM
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HB35 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Mandatory Tax Credit; Constitution
Provides a mandatory tax credit to taxpayers pursuant to Article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii Constitution. (HB35 CD1)
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(H)
6/2/2009 --
Act 084, on 6/2/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 380).
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M. OSHIRO
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WAM
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HB36 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Sanitation
Changes the name of the Environmental Health Education Fund to the Sanitation and Environmental Health Fund and allows the Fund to be used for sanitation program activities. (HB36 CD1)
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(S)
7/10/2009 --
Vetoed on 07-10-09 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 798).
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M. OSHIRO
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ENE, WAM
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HB39 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO STATE REVENUES.
Special Funds; Revolving Funds; Special Accounts; Temporary Transfers; Central Service and Departmental Administrative Expenses
Provides for the temporary transfer of interest from certain special funds, revolving funds, and special accounts to the general fund. Subjects special funds, with a few exceptions, to assessments for the central service and departmental administrative expenses. Transfers non-general funds into the general fund. (SD1)
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(S)
4/20/2009 --
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 589).
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M. OSHIRO
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WAM
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HB111 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO STATE SALARIES.
State Salary; Indebtedness
Establishes a 2-year statute of limitations for recovering indebtedness to the State through withholding of state salaries. Calculates retirement benefits based on what the employee's salary should have been. (HB111 CD1)
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(H)
7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 190, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 547).
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RHOADS
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LBR, WAM
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HB128 HD1 SD1 CD2
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Elections; Campaign Financing
Organizes, clarifies, updates, and recodifies campaign finance laws. Restricts limitation on contributions by contractors with the state to contributions by non-bid contractors only. Increases percentage limit on contributions by non-residents from 20% to 30%. Allows for pro-rata attribution of contributions by partnerships and limited liability companies. Allows campaign funds to be used for donations to public schools or public libraries, subject to limitations. (HB128 CD2)
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(S)
7/15/2009 --
Veto overridden - 2/3's vote: Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Hemmings, Ihara, Slom). Excused, 0 (none).
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B. OSHIRO, KARAMATSU
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JGO
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HB135
RELATING TO THE STATE INSECT.
Kamehameha Butterfly; State Insect
Designates the Kamehameha butterfly as the state insect.
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(S)
4/23/2009 --
Act 015, 4/23/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 626).
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B. OSHIRO, Karamatsu
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EDT
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HB142 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO INTRA-STATE AVIATION.
Taxes; Intrastate Aviation; Foreign Trade Zone; Exemption
Exempts the general excise and use taxes on fuel sold from a foreign-trade zone to common carriers for use in interisland air transportation. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)
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(H)
4/22/2009 --
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-28-09 10:00am in conference room 225.
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SOUKI, MCKELVEY, YAMASHITA, Awana
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TIA, WAM
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HB179 SD2
RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES.
Public School Facilities Repair and Maintenance
Repeals two subsections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes regarding the cost of electricity and maintenance for air conditioners not installed by the department of accounting and general services and repair and maintenance for donated fixtures and equipment. (SD2)
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(S)
5/18/2009 --
Act 063, 5/18/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 680).
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TAKUMI
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EDH, WAM
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HB183 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Hawaii Teacher Standards Board
Increases the membership on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. Allows HTSB to employ an executive director for a term of up to four years, who shall be appointed by BOE, and also allow HTSB to terminate the executive director's contract for cause. Requires HTSB to submit its annual report to BOE. Authorizes HTSB to determine the manner in which licensing fees are collected. Authorizes HTSB to adopt, amend, repeal, or suspend its policies and standards. Authorizes HTSB to grant additional licensing extensions through June 30, 2010. Makes permanent HTSB's authority to temporarily suspend its rules in extenuating circumstances. Makes permanent HTSB's authority to amend licensing-related fees and set or amend other charges related to the performance of HTSB's duties. Requires HTSB, DOE, and the Charter School Administrative Office to implement interim policies and procedures for the mutual sharing of data necessary for licensing and verifying the status of teachers. Develops specific recommendations to address the concerns raised in auditor's Report No. 09-05 regarding HTSB's accountability structure. (HB183 CD1)
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(S)
7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 2 on 07-15-09.
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TAKUMI
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EDH, WAM
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SB142
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HB200 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
State Budget
Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. (HB200 CD1)
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(S)
6/29/2009 --
Act 162, 6/29/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 779).
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SAY (BR)
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WAM
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SB200
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HB242 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Agriculture; Value-Added Products
Appropriates funds, matched dollar-for-dollar by federal funds, in cash, or by in-kind donations by the private sector, for the planning, repair, and modification of agricultural facilities at the former Del Monte operation on Oahu and at Maui Community College. Amends the definition of "agricultural commodity". Effective July 1, 2020. (SD2)
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(H)
4/29/2009 --
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-09 2:00pm in conference room 224.
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TSUJI, CHANG, ITO, MAGAOAY, MANAHAN, MCKELVEY, MORITA, WOOLEY, YAMASHITA, Berg, Choy, Evans, Herkes, Nakashima, Tokioka
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AGR, HED, FIN
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SB494
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HB262 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE FRAUD.
Insurance Fraud
Expands the authority of the insurance division's insurance fraud investigations unit, renamed the insurance fraud investigation branch, to prevent, investigate, and prosecute -- both civilly and criminally -- insurance fraud beyond motor vehicle insurance cases to all lines of insurance except workers' compensation. (HB262 CD1)
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(S)
6/24/2009 --
Act 149, 6/24/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 766).
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HERKES
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CPN, JGO
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HB267 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY.
Motor Vehicle Rental Industry; Interisland Transport
Eases documentation requirements for rental cars transported by any water carrier authorized to transport vehicles interisland by the State PUC; provided that the water carrier has a written contract with the owner of the rental car, and records and retains certain information about the vehicle and its transport. (SD1)
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(H)
5/6/2009 --
Act 047, on 5/6/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 335).
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HERKES
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TIA, CPN
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HB271 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act
Permits the registrar of the bureau of conveyances to accept electronic documents with electronic signatures for recording, to provide electronic documents in response to a request, and to convert existing records to electronic format. (HB271 CD1)
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(H)
6/9/2009 --
Act 102, on 6/9/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 400).
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HERKES
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WLO, JUD, CPC, FIN
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HB274
RELATING TO PATRIOT DAY.
Patriot Day
Designates September 11 as Patriot Day.
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(S)
4/23/2009 --
Act 014, 4/23/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 625).
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MIZUNO, BROWER
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EDT
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HB293 HD1
RELATING TO PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS.
Protective Proceedings
Modifies requirements related to the basis for court appointment of a conservator. (HB293 HD1)
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(S)
4/29/2009 --
Act 021, 4/29/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 633).
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SAY (BR)
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JGO
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HB294 HD1
RELATING TO PERSONAL LIABILITY OF TRUSTEE TO THIRD PARTIES.
Personal Liability of Trustee to Third Parties
Amends Hawaii Probate Code provisions on personal liability of a trustee for consistency with Uniform Probate Code. (HB294 HD1)
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(S)
4/29/2009 --
Act 022, 4/29/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 634).
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SAY (BR)
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JGO
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HB300 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Judiciary; Appropriations
Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Judiciary for fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. (HB300 CD1)
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(S)
6/22/2009 --
Act 139, 6/22/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 756).
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SAY (BR)
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JGO, WAM
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HB302 HD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, AND THE OMBUDSMAN.
Legislative Appropriations
Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, and Ombudsman. (HB302 HD1)
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(S)
2/18/2009 --
Act 001, 2/18/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 440).
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M. OSHIRO
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WAM
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HB317 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO MOBILE MEDICAL CARE.
Mobile Medical Van; Heath Care
Authorizes the use of federal Homeland Security Grant Program funds to provide the people of the southern portion of the island of Hawaii with increased access to suitable emergency and clinical medical care by means of a mobile medical van based at Kona community hospital. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)
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(S)
4/30/2009 --
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-09 2:45pm in conference room 229.
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HERKES, CHANG, COFFMAN, EVANS, HANOHANO, NAKASHIMA, TSUJI
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HTH/PSM, WAM
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HB319 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Family Leave; Notification of Benefits
Requires employers to post notice of employees' entitlement to family leave. (SD1)
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(H)
5/6/2009 --
Act 048, on 5/6/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 336).
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M. LEE, AWANA, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA, HANOHANO, HAR, KEITH-AGARAN, LUKE, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, PINE, THIELEN, Berg, Marumoto
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LBR
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SB823
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HB332 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY.
Employment Security; Divestiture; Worker Retention
Establishes job security requirements upon the divestiture of a covered establishment. Takes effect July 1, 2050. (SD1)
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(H)
4/30/2009 --
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05/01/09 2:15 PM in conference room 312.
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M. LEE, BELATTI, BERG, CARROLL, FINNEGAN, HANOHANO, LUKE, MARUMOTO, MORITA, PINE, SHIMABUKURO, THIELEN, WOOLEY, Brower, Coffman, Evans, Keith-Agaran, Nakashima
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LAB, HUS, EBM, FIN
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SB782
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HB333 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Earned Income Tax Credit; Tax Preparers; TANF Funds
Creates a state earned income tax credit funded initially with TANF funds. Limits the interest charged by tax preparers to clients who claim the earned income tax credit. Effective 1/1/2090 and repealed on 7/1/2011. (SD2)
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(H)
4/28/2009 --
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-09 1:30pm in conference room 229.
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M. LEE, BELATTI, BERG, HANOHANO, LUKE, MORITA, PINE, SHIMABUKURO, THIELEN, WOOLEY, Awana, Brower, Carroll, Evans, Har, Keith-Agaran, Marumoto
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HMS, WAM
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SB783
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HB343 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO RURAL PRIMARY HEALTH CARE TRAINING.
Primary Health Care; Rural Areas
Appropriates funds to develop a statewide rural primary health care training program and support the family medicine residency program of the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine's Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. (HB343 CD1)
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(S)
7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 3 on 07-15-09.
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CHANG, BERTRAM, CARROLL, CHONG, COFFMAN, EVANS, HANOHANO, HERKES, ITO, M. LEE, MAGAOAY, MCKELVEY, B. OSHIRO, SAGUM, SHIMABUKURO, TSUJI, Nakashima, Say, Souki, Takumi, Yamashita
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HLT, HED, FIN
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HB349 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII RULES OF EVIDENCE.
Evidence; Character of Accused
Allows for admission of character evidence showing the aggressiveness of the defendant if the court allows the admission of character evidence showing the aggressiveness of the alleged victim. Effective 7/1/2075. (SD1)
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(S)
4/20/2009 --
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 589).
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TSUJI, Chang, Choy, Coffman, Evans, Hanohano, Herkes, Manahan, Nakashima
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JGO
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SB65
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HB358 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO DRUG TREATMENT.
Drug Court; Secure Treatment Facilities
Authorizes placement of certain offenders in secure drug treatment facilities. (HB358 CD1)
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(S)
7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 4 on 07-15-09.
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CABANILLA, Keith-Agaran
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PSM, JGO
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HB366 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO MANTA RAYS.
Manta Rays; Poaching and Commercial Fishing Prohibited
Establishes fines and penalties for any person who knowingly captures or kills a manta ray within state marine waters. Provides an exception for special permits granted for scientific, education, management, or propagation purposes. Requires department of land and natural resources to adopt rules on what constitutes a "take". (HB366 CD1)
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(S)
6/5/2009 --
Act 092, 6/5/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 709).
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COFFMAN, HANOHANO, MORITA, Bertram, Carroll, Evans, McKelvey, Nakashima, Souki, Tsuji, Yamashita
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WTL, JGO
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SB394
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HB371 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Sunset; Naphtha Fuel Tax; Power Generation
Extends by three years the sunset provision relating to the tax on naphtha fuel sold for use in a power-generating facility. Increases the tax from 1 cent per gallon to 2 cents per gallon. (HB371 CD1)
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(H)
7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 198, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 555).
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TOKIOKA, CARROLL, EVANS, HANOHANO, HERKES, MCKELVEY, MORITA, NAKASHIMA, TSUJI, Chang, Coffman, Sagum
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ENE, WAM
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SB447
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HB381 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE STATE OF HAWAII ENDOWMENT FUND.
Honolulu Symphony; Endowment Fund; Unmatched Pledges
Amends the $4,000,000 appropriation to the State of Hawaii Endowment Fund authorized under Act 97, SLH 2006, as amended by Act 156, SLH 2007, to stipulate that all portions of pledges not collected by February 28, 2013, will cause any unexpended or unencumbered balance from the appropriation to revert to the general fund. Effective 6/29/09. (HB381 CD1)
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(S)
5/21/2009 --
Act 065, 5/20/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 682).
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M. OSHIRO
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EDT, WAM
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HB395 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Early Learning
Requires the department of education, beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, to use successful assessment tools and protocols for determining a student's initial placement and for decision making about a student's movement between junior kindergarten, kindergarten, and into grade one; clarifies provisions of the early learning system, including authorizing designees for all members of the early learning council, and changing the name of the keiki first steps trust fund to the early learning trust fund. (SD2)
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(H)
5/1/2009 --
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-09 at 1:00pm in Conference Room 329.
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WOOLEY, BELATTI, BERG, BROWER, CARROLL, EVANS, HANOHANO, ITO, C. LEE, LUKE, MAGAOAY, MANAHAN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORITA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PINE, SHIMABUKURO, TAKAI, TAKUMI, TSUJI, WAKAI, YAMASHITA, Aquino, Awana, Bertram, Chang, Ching, Chong, Choy, Coffman, Finnegan, Har, Karamatsu, Keith-Agaran, Marumoto, B. Oshiro, Rhoads, Sagum, Souki, Yamane
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EDH/HMS, WAM
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HB426 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING PROJECTS ON OAHU.
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning, LLC
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning, LLC, for the purpose of design and construction of a seawater air conditioning district cooling system in downtown Honolulu. (SD1)
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(S)
6/12/2009 --
Act 113, 6/11/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 730).
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MORITA, CHONG, COFFMAN, C. LEE, THIELEN, Sagum
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ENE, WAM
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SB391
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HB427 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST ONE PLANET PACIFIC ENERGY, LLC, A PROCESSING ENTERPRISE.
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; One Planet Pacific Energy, LLC
Authorizes the issuance of $40,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds for One Planet Pacific Energy, LLC, to build a gasification facility adjoining the construction and demolition material solid waste landfill located in Nanakuli, Oahu. (HB427 CD1)
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(S)
6/12/2009 --
Act 111, 6/11/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 728).
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MORITA, CHONG, COFFMAN, C. LEE, THIELEN, Sagum
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ENE, WAM
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SB393
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HB442
RELATING TO THE LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS APPEALS BOARD.
Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board; Hearings Officer
Authorizes the labor and industrial relations appeals board (appeal board) to utilize a hearings officer and allow that hearings officer to hold a hearing, in order for the appeal board to expedite hearings on certain workers' compensation matters.
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(S)
4/9/2009 --
Act 003, 4/9/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 603).
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M. LEE, YAMASHITA, Nakashima, Rhoads, Takumi
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LBR
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SB64
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HB519 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO INMATES.
Prisons; Inmates; Out-of-State
Requires return of all out-of-state women inmates by 12/31/2011 if adequate bed space exists in Hawaii's prisons and correctional facilities. Requires that a maximum of 500 Hawaii inmates shall be detained in out-of-state prisons by 12/31/2015. Requires the public safety department to plan, design, and construct sufficient facilities to house inmates in Hawaii by 12/31/2015 and to pursue alternatives to incarceration for returning inmates. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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(S)
5/1/2009 --
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-09 3:30PM in conference room 312.
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SAY, HANOHANO
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PSM, WAM
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HB520 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO BUILDINGS.
Historic Building Photograph Requirement; Repeal Act 228
Repeals the amendments made by Act 228, Session Laws of Hawaii 2008, which require the taking of archival photographs before conducting any demolition, construction, or alteration of any building over fifty years old or any building listed, or eligible for listing, on the Hawaii or National Register of Historic Places. (SD1)
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(H)
4/15/2009 --
Act 004, on 4/14/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 289).
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SAY
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EDT
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HB541 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Civil Service Benefits; Department of Education
Ensures that civil service benefits for Department of Education civil service employees are the same as those provided to civil service employees of other executive branch agencies until June 30, 2011. Requires a report to the Legislature if DOE has not established a separate civil service system by June 30, 2010. (HB541 CD1)
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(H)
7/15/2009 --
Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 506).
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TAKUMI
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LBR/EDH, WAM
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HB573 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO EMERGENCY AND BUDGET RESERVE FUND.
Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund
Requires a deposit into the emergency and budget reserve fund at the close of any fiscal year whenever there is a carryover cash surplus in the general fund. The deposit is up to % of the closing general fund balance. Provides for a ceiling of % of the sum of all general fund revenues received in the prior 3 fiscal years. (HB573 SD1)
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(S)
4/20/2009 --
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 589).
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CHONG, BROWER, HAR, M. LEE, MAGAOAY, B. OSHIRO, M. OSHIRO, RHOADS, YAMASHITA
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WAM
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HB574 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.
Deposit Beverage Container Program; Retail Dealer; Redemption Center
Extends the reverse vending machine rebate program and increases the financial incentives. Requires retail dealers with more than seventy five thousand square feet of retail space to operate redemption centers. (SD2)
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(S)
4/29/2009 --
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-30-09 1:30pm in conference room 225.
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CHONG, HAR, MAGAOAY, B. OSHIRO, YAMASHITA
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ENE/TIA, WAM
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HB586 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE KANEOHE BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL.
Kaneohe Bay Regional Council
Sunsets the Kaneohe bay regional council. Designates the Department of land and natural resources as the agency responsible for implementing the council's plans, programs, and policies adopted prior to its repeal. (HB586 CD1)
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(S)
5/22/2009 --
Act 068, 5/22/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 685).
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ITO (BR)
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WTL, WAM
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HB589 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY FACILITIES.
Renewable Energy Project; Subdivisions
Exempts leases and easements for renewable energy projects from subdivision requirements; defines "subdivision requirements"; requires agencies to accept instruments for recording and filing. Sunsets 7/1/2013. (HB589 CD1)
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(H)
7/7/2009 --
Act 173, on 7/7/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 481).
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ITO, CHANG, HAR, HERKES, THIELEN, Coffman, Morita, Sagum, Tokioka
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ENE/TIA, WTL
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HB590 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY FACILITIES.
Renewable Energy Facility
Sets a time limit for the filing of the diligence report with the energy resources coordinator; allows the energy resources coordinator to deem a permit approved if no further action or processing is reported by the permitting agency within eighteen months of the completed application. (HB590 CD1)
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(H)
7/15/2009 --
Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 507).
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ITO, CHANG, CHING, HAR, HERKES, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, Sagum
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ENE/TIA, JGO
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HB591 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Renewable Energy; Agricultural Activities; Preferential Rates
Authorizes preferential rates for the purchase of renewable energy produced in conjunction with agricultural activities. (SD2)
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(H)
7/16/2009 --
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 185, 7/15/2009, (Gov. Msg. No. 542).
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ITO, CHANG, CHING, HAR, HERKES, SAGUM, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, TSUJI, Coffman, Morita
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WTL/ENE, CPN
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HB593 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO SHORELINE SETBACKS.
Coastal Construction Moratorium
Allows DLNR to establish coastal construction moratoriums to protect beaches statewide; requires DLNR to establish an interim coastal construction moratorium for Kailua beach. (SD1)
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(S)
5/1/2009 --
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-09 2:00pm in conference room 224.
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ITO, CABANILLA, CHING, COFFMAN, C. LEE, LUKE, MORITA, SAGUM, THIELEN
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WTL
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HB610 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
Science and Technology; Hawaii State Plan; Economy Growth
Provides for the development of a Hawaii State Science and Technology Plan. (HB610 CD1)
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(S)
6/19/2009 --
Act 137, 6/19/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 754).
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YAMASHITA, AWANA, CHANG, CHONG, ITO, KEITH-AGARAN, MANAHAN, B. OSHIRO, TSUJI, YAMANE, Har, Karamatsu, Magaoay, McKelvey, Souki, Wakai
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EDT, WAM
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HB611 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Tax Credits; Tax Exemptions; Evaluation; Report
Amends the capital goods excise tax credit so that it applies only to property placed in service or purchased pursuant to a binding contract in taxable years beginning before July 1, 2009; suspends the credit for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2009, and ending on or before December 31, 2011; and adds a new part for property placed in service or purchased pursuant to a binding contract in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2011. Requires the department of taxation, with the assistance of the department of business, economic development, and tourism, to evaluate certain tax credits and tax exemptions and report to the legislature. Requires the department of taxation to give recommendations and for the legislature to implement those recommendations prior to the mandate for those tax credits and tax exemptions to sunset. Amends the application of professional employment organizations for the purposes of chapter 237, Hawaii Revised Statutes (general excise tax). Effective 7/1/50. (SD2)
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(S)
5/1/2009 --
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-09 2:45pm in conference room 309.
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CHONG, M. LEE, SAY, YAMASHITA
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EDT, WAM
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HB615 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO HARASSMENT.
Harassment; Electronic Communications
Provides that the offense of harassment includes all forms of electronic communications. (HB615 CD1)
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(S)
6/5/2009 --
Act 090, 6/5/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 707).
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KARAMATSU, CABANILLA, CARROLL, HERKES, ITO, MCKELVEY, MORITA, B. OSHIRO, TSUJI, Souki
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EDT, JGO
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HB618 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PRUDENT MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS ACT.
Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act
Enacts uniform prudent management of institutional funds act to replace and update existing uniform management of institutional funds act. Provides guidance and authority to charitable organizations concerning the management and investment of funds held by those organizations. Provides additional protections for charities and also protects the interests of donors. Modernizes rules governing expenditures from endowment funds. Gives institutions ability to cope more easily with fluctuations in the value of the endowment. Updates provisions governing the release and modification of restrictions on charitable funds to permit more efficient management of these funds. (HB618 CD1)
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(S)
6/19/2009 --
Act 135, 6/19/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 752).
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KARAMATSU, M. Oshiro
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CPC, JUD, FIN
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HB632 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO POLICY ADVISORY BOARD ON VETERANS' SERVICES.
Policy Advisory Board on Veterans' Services
Requires the Governor, in making appointments to the Policy Advisory Board on Veterans' Services, appoint at least three women as members. (HB632 CD1)
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(S)
5/22/2009 --
Act 071, 5/22/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 688).
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EVANS, MCKELVEY
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PSM
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HB640 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Environmental Assessments; State and County Lands; Exemption
Exempts from the purview of chapter 343, HRS, the environmental review law, primary actions that require a ministerial permit, that involve secondary actions limited to infrastructure development within public right-of-ways. (HB640 CD1)
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(S)
6/3/2009 --
Act 087, 6/3/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 704).
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MAGAOAY, AWANA, CHANG, HAR, ITO, TOKIOKA, Aquino, Coffman, Keith-Agaran, Sagum
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EEP/WLO, TRN
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HB643 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Contractors; Public Works Projects; Ineligible Employees
Authorizes the contractors license board to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a contractor's license for employing a worker on a public work project who is ineligible under federal law to work in the United States. Effective 7/1/2009. (HB643 CD1)
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(S)
6/23/2009 --
Act 145, 6/23/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 762).
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MAGAOAY, AWANA, CHANG, HAR, HERKES, ITO, KARAMATSU, TOKIOKA, Aquino, Keith-Agaran, Rhoads
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LAB, JUD, CPC, FIN
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HB686 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO REDUCED IGNITION PROPENSITY CIGARETTES.
Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarettes; Certification
Delays implementation of the reduced ignition propensity cigarettes law to 09/30/2010. Authorizes the state fire council to expend moneys to cover the reduced ignition propensity cigarettes personnel and program costs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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(H)
5/1/2009 --
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-09 5:15pm in conference room 312.
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YAMANE, EVANS, HANOHANO, MCKELVEY, B. OSHIRO, YAMASHITA, Aquino, Chong, Herkes, Karamatsu, Tsuji
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PBS, CPC, FIN
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HB690 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Group Health Insurers; Small Business; Part-time Employees
Requires insurers that offer health care coverage to the regular employees of any group or association to offer the same coverage to part-time employees working a certain amount of hours per week and for a minimum length of time. Requires the insurance commissioner to submit a cost-benefit report to the legislature. (HB690 CD1)
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(S)
7/7/2009 --
Vetoed on 07-06-09 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 792).
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YAMANE, NISHIMOTO, Herkes, Souki, Yamashita
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HTH/LBR, CPN
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HB694 SD2
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Regional Systems; New Entity
Authorizes a facility or regional health care system under the Hawaii health systems corporation to transition into a new legal entity; amends the maintenance of services requirements; requires Hawaii health systems corporation to assume liabilities and debts or other obligations accrued beginning on 07/01/1996; requires commercial health plans to provide a minimum reimbursement level; authorizes special negotiating authority for Hawaii health systems corporation with bargaining units; authorizes criminal history record checks. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)
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(H)
4/20/2009 --
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 714).
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YAMANE, BERTRAM, CARROLL, EVANS, HANOHANO, HERKES, KEITH-AGARAN, MCKELVEY, SAGUM, SOUKI, TSUJI, YAMASHITA, Tokioka
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HLT, FIN
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HB730 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
Crimes; Dog Fighting; Animal Cruelty
Clarifies dog fighting and animal cruelty laws. Effective upon approval. (SD1)
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(S)
4/20/2009 --
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 589).
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MIZUNO, BROWER, KARAMATSU, LUKE, MCKELVEY
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JGO
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HB739 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES.
TANF Funds; Allocation of Expenditures
Details how the legislature will spend TANF funds, emphasizing child care services, work program contracts and related support services, the prevention of out-of-wedlock pregnancies, the purchase of service contracts for child protective services, information system maintenance, and administration costs. Transfers portions of TANF funds to the social services block grant and child care development fund. Effective 7/1/50. (SD2)
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(H)
5/1/2009 --
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-09 5:00pm in conference room 229.
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MIZUNO, PINE, Aquino, Bertram, Brower, Keith-Agaran, Nakashima
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HMS, WAM
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HB754 HD1 SD1 CD2
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Procurement; Tourism Emergency; TAT
Requires convention center construction contracts to be subject to certain provisions of the procurement code. Transfers tourism research and statistics functions from the department of business, economic development, and tourism to the Hawaii tourism authority (HTA). Removes ex-officio members from the HTA Board and places them in an advisory group to HTA. Expands the scope of a tourism emergency. Provides additional funds to the tourism special fund for one fiscal year. Technical amendments. Effective on July 1, 2009. (CD2)
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(S)
7/16/2009 --
Veto override, Special Session 2009, Act 5 on 07-15-09.
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MANAHAN, EVANS, KEITH-AGARAN, MIZUNO, SAY, TSUJI, YAMASHITA, Cabanilla
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TSM/WAM
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HB813 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
Holidays; Language Access Month
Designates the month of August as Language Access Month to promote awareness of language access for government services and to emphasize the importance of and the need for language access in Hawaii. (HB813 CD1)
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(S)
5/22/2009 --
Act 069, 5/22/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 686).
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KEITH-AGARAN, BROWER, ITO, KARAMATSU, MAGAOAY, MIZUNO, PINE, SHIMABUKURO, Aquino, Bertram
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TCI, FIN
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HB814 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO NURSE AIDES.
Nurse Aide Certification
Specifies the renewal period for the recertification of nurse aides and the number of continuing education hours required for their recertification. (HB814 CD1)
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(H)
6/10/2009 --
Act 108, on 6/10/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 406).
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MIZUNO, BERTRAM, BROWER, CHING, KARAMATSU, KEITH-AGARAN, MAGAOAY, MANAHAN, PINE, SHIMABUKURO, Aquino, Berg, Chang
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HTH, CPN
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HB819 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO CRIME.
Crime; Minors Tried as Adults
Mandates minors aged 15-17 be tried as adults in cases of first degree murder when no other offenses are charged. Provides for discretionary remand of the minor to the family court in specified cases. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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(H)
5/1/2009 --
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-09 5:00pm in conference room 229.
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MIZUNO, BERTRAM, BROWER, CABANILLA, KARAMATSU, PINE, SAY, WARD
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HMS, JGO
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HB834 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO WATER QUALITY STANDARDS.
Water Quality Standards
Amends state water quality standards for marine waters to conform to federal standards. (SD1)
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(S)
4/22/2009 --
Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 666).
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SAY (BR)
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HTH/ENE
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HB863 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO ESTABLISHING A COUNTY TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE REVOLVING FUND.
County Infrastructure Development Revolving Loan Fund
Creates the county infrastructure development revolving loan fund within department of budget and finance to provide no interest loans to the counties for the development, pre development, or construction of projects to expedite the building of transit-oriented affordable housing infrastructure development. Effective 07/01/2020. (SD2)
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(H)
5/1/2009 --
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-09 at 5:30pm in Conference Room 225.
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HAR, BERTRAM, MCKELVEY, Aquino, M. Lee, Rhoads, Souki, Yamane
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TRN, WLO/HSG, FIN
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HB869 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLES.
Traffic Infractions; Rental Motor Vehicles
Requires that the owner of a rental motor vehicle, upon notice that the rental motor vehicle has been involved in a traffic incident resulting in a violation, provide the court with the name and address of the lessee within 45 days of the mailing of the notice to the lessor and registered driver of the vehicle. Effective 7/1/2075. (SD1)
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(H)
4/21/2009 --
Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-22-09 10:00am in conference room 225.
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HERKES
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TIA, JGO
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HB876 HD1 SD2 CD2
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Condominiums; Aging in Place
Expands limitations on association liability for elderly unit owners or residents aging in place to include disabled persons. (HB876 CD2)
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(S)
6/17/2009 --
Act 128, 6/17/2009 (Gov. Msg. No. 745).
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B. OSHIRO
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HMS/CPN, JGO
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HB895 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO TAX ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS OTHER THAN CIGARETTES.
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