Hawaii Bills

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 9, 2017

HB 415: RELATING TO LIMITATION OF ACTIONS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT.

Extends the period during which a victim of child sexual abuse may bring an otherwise time-barred civil action against the victim's abuser or an entity with a duty of care. (HB415 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 9, 2017

HB 95: RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.

Amends the licensing procedures of the industrial hemp pilot program by allowing applicants to apply for a license at any time during the year in which the applicant plans to grow industrial hemp.

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 9, 2017

SB 247: RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Requires recounts of election votes when the margin of victory is less than two hundred fifty votes or less than one per cent of the votes cast, whichever is less. Takes effect on 01/07/59. (SD2)

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 9, 2017

HB 1421: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Establishes a regulatory scheme for roofing contractors to protect consumers from unlicensed insurance adjusters. (HB1421 HD2)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 9, 2017

SB 1154: RELATING TO THE HAWAII HURRICANE RELIEF FUND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS REDUCTION PLAN.

Clarifies that the comprehensive loss reduction plan of the HHRF shall include implementing building code requirements for hurricane standards in accordance with state building code and design standards.

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 9, 2017

HB 522: RELATING TO LAND TRANSFER.

Transfers title, custody, and control of two parcels of land identified as Tax Map Key No. 370120070000 and Tax Map Key No. 370040030000, from the State of Hawaii to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. (HB522 HD2)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 9, 2017

SB 334: RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Enacts voting by mail uniformly across all counties for all elections commencing in 2020. Establishes a limited number of voter service centers that would remain open from the tenth business day preceding an election through the day of the election to receive personal delivery of mail-in ballots, accommodate voters with special needs, offer same day registration and voting, and provide other election services. Allows for additional places of deposit for personal delivery of mail-in ballots. Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the election by mail program. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 9, 2017

SB 336: RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Excludes from the definitions of "advertisement" and "electioneering communication" the communications of a candidate's name on clothing or other attire not directly associated with that candidate's campaign committee. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 9, 2017

HB 207: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Expands the low income-household renters' income tax credit based on adjusted gross income and filing status. (HB207 HD2)

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 9, 2017

HB 534: RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.

Appropriates moneys for Hawaii Public Housing Authority to hire an additional security guard to improve security and monitoring at the Alu Street gate of Kalihi Valley Homes public housing. (HB534 HD2)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 9, 2017

SB 401: RELATING TO NURSING.

Allows advanced practice registered nurses with a psychiatric specialization to offer care and services to patients in assisted community treatment programs similar to care and services offered by physicians and other health care service providers. Allows advanced practice registered nurses with a psychiatric specialization to be considered a licensed mental health professional authorized to provide mental health treatment or counseling services to minors. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 9, 2017

SB 765: RELATING TO NEW MARKET TAX CREDITS.

Expands methods for the delivery of funding to projects under the Hawaii community-based economic development technical and financial assistance program by providing loans to capitalize a qualified community development entity. Removes the cap on loan amounts and terms under the program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

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