Hawaii Bills | MyRepTracker

passed · Hawaii · Senate Nov 30, 2017

SB 834: RELATING TO VIDEOCONFERENCING.

Requires LRB to conduct a feasibility study that includes the costs associated with the implementation of audiovisual technology in both chambers of the legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Brickwood Galuteria (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Les Ihara (D) Donna Kim (D) Will Espero (D)

passed · Hawaii · House Nov 30, 2017

HB 152: RELATING TO WHEELING.

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to explore the feasibility of retail wheeling in Hawaii, report to the Legislature, and, if retail wheeling is deemed feasible and in the public and consumer interest, to submit proposed implementation plans and associated deadlines with its report. (HB152 HD2)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Nov 30, 2017

SB 614: RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Deletes the sunset provision for Act 139, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, to make permanent provisions of the Act regarding pretrial risk assessments and parole.

passed · Hawaii · House Nov 30, 2017

HB 1305: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Appropriates funds for the construction of a westbound shoulder lane on the H-1 freeway between the Kunia/Waipahu/Ewa (Exit 5) off-ramp and the Kualakai parkway on-ramp. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · House Nov 30, 2017

HB 875: RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

Appropriates funds for 5 full-time equivalent (5.00 FTE) temporary student intern II positions within the state historic preservation division. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Nov 30, 2017

SB 1099: RELATING TO SCHOOLS.

Establishes a mark licensing agreement program within the Department of Education. Authorizes the Department to register trademarks and service marks for department programs and individual department schools and enter into licensing agreements for their use. (SB1099 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Nov 30, 2017

SB 675: RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.

Clarifies the grounds under which an employer may take employment action without committing a discriminatory practice. (SB675 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Nov 30, 2017

SB 393: RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Clarifies that the removal or replacement of a director elected by a class of unit owners shall be by a majority of only the members of that class. Specifies that for an election in a mixed-use condominium project where directors are elected by different classes of owners, an association may cast a vote or votes allocated to any nonresidential unit owned by the association where those eligible to vote in the election are limited to owners of one or more nonresidential units, including the nonresidential unit owned by the association. (SB393 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Nov 30, 2017

SB 320: RELATING TO FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION.

Requires DNA samples from a felony offender regardless of whether the offender completed a criminal sentence, or was otherwise discharged from the jurisdiction of the court, for the qualifying felony offense prior to July 1, 2017, and retroactively to July 1, 2005. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Nov 30, 2017

SB 284: RELATING TO MAALAEA SMALL BOAT HARBOR.

Corrects an error in the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2016 to clarify that the CIP project for Maalaea small boat harbor on Maui was for plans, design, and construction for pier improvements, rather than dredging. (SB284 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Nov 30, 2017

SB 1307: RELATING TO LAND USE.

Allows county councils to establish Neighborhood Revitalization Boards to be administered by the counties for the purpose of developing neighborhood revitalization plans for areas in each county. Allows Neighborhood Revitalization Boards to request funding and requires the counties to provide an unspecified percentage of matching funds for any neighborhood revitalization plan or project that receives state funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Nov 30, 2017

SB 327: RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Authorizes the electronic transmission of databases containing driver's license and civil identification card information to election officials and the statewide voter registration system. Requires the Office of Elections to join the Electronic Registration Information Center and share information with counties to encourage voter participation and ensure integrity of voter registration rolls. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 01/07/2059. (SD1)