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State Legislature US Congress

All 53,153 Active 2,085 In committee 29,059 Passed 12,714 Signed 1,934 Failed 183

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 20, 2018

HB 1720: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Allows for a state income tax deduction for teacher supplies purchased for use in the classroom and for professional development courses; provided that the teacher obtains a written certification from the Department of Education. (HB1720 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 20, 2018

SB 2299: RELATING TO NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE.

Authorizes a naturopathic physician to prescribe and administer testosterone that is consistent with naturopathic medical practice. Clarifies that narcotic drugs and controlled substances, other than testosterone, shall not be included within the naturopathic formulary. Effective July 1, 2035. (SD2)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 20, 2018

SB 3064: RELATING TO UTILITY POLES.

Requests immediate, favorable action by the public utilities commission once applications for new joint pole agreements have been submitted. Requires a report from the public utilities commission once the new joint pole agreements have been approved. Requires progress reports to the legislature regarding the removal and replacement of double poles. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 20, 2018

SB 2573: RELATING TO NUTRIENT CYCLING.

Establishes and appropriates moneys for a regional nutrient cycling pilot program on Maui. Requires the Department of Agriculture to report on the efficacy of the pilot project. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 20, 2018

SB 2126: RELATING TO THE PESTICIDE USE REVOLVING FUND.

Increases the Pesticide Use Revolving Fund balance threshold from $250,000 to $1,000,000. (SB2126 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 20, 2018

SB 2574: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds for plans for a biological control containment facility on Oahu. Appropriates funds. (SB2574 HD1).

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 20, 2018

SB 2125: RELATING TO COFFEE BERRY BORER.

Extends the pesticide subsidy program manager position, including the civil service and collective bargaining exemptions for the position, until June 30, 2022, in order to provide assistance to local coffee farmers for coffee berry borer pesticide costs incurred through the final year of the program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 20, 2018

SB 2188: RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.

Establishes an additional conveyance tax for the sale of certain condominiums or single family residences. Requires that the revenue collected in each county from the additional conveyance tax be allocated to the respective county's affordable housing fund. Sunsets 6/30/2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD3)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 20, 2018

SB 2792: RELATING TO CHILD CARE.

Requires, without limitation, criminal history record checks of household members of a child whose family receives a child care subsidy from the Department of Human Services, clarifies that the Department of Human Services may take administrative and judicial action to enforce child care licensing provisions of chapter 346, Hawaii Revised Statutes, clarifies the role and response of the child care licensing program when it receives a report of death or injury of a child in a child care setting, and addresses the release of information pending an investigation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 20, 2018

SB 2965: RELATING TO THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTION INITIATIVE.

Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to prioritize, identify, utilize, and maintain nature-based solutions in its climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts at the regional, state, and local levels. Clarifies "nature-based solutions". Requires the Commission to develop a science-based carbon budget for the State. (SB2965 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 20, 2018

SB 2110: RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE.

Requires retail automotive parts stores with an existing oil collection and storage unit to accept household generated used oil from motor vehicles for recycling or disposal. Defines retail automotive parts store. Allows a retail automotive parts store to collect a fee for the actual cost of disposal or recycling. (SD2)

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 20, 2018

HB 2526: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Authorizes a pharmacy to provide a customized patient medication package to any patient of an institutional facility or any member of the general public upon consent, with a valid prescription, and in compliance with labeling and dispensing requirements. (HB2526 HD1)