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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 12, 2019

SB 1231: RELATING TO THE SPOUSE AND CHILD ABUSE SPECIAL FUND.

Amends the name and purpose of the Spouse and Child Abuse Special Account to allow the Department of Human Services to retain federal reimbursements for expenditure of funds for child and spousal abuse prevention and intervention under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, up to a specified maximum amount. (CD1)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 12, 2019

SB 1236: RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.

Clarifies that the exemption from payment of parking fees is an exception for drivers who are unable to reach or operate a parking meter or unattended pay station because of a physical disability, and who display a disabled paid parking exemption permit. Clarifies that the time limits for the parking fee exemption applies to unattended pay stations as well as meters. Requires, beginning 7/1/2021, that drivers display a paid parking exemption permit to be allowed to park without payment for the first two-and-a-half hours, or the maximum time a meter allows, whichever is longer. Makes the unauthorized act of selling or buying a disability parking permit a misdemeanor. Provides that law enforcement may confiscate a disability parking permit that has been altered or is invalid. Clarifies the types of disabilities that qualify for a disability parking permit. (CD1)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 12, 2019

HB 1013: RELATING TO INVOLUNTARY HOSPITALIZATION.

Establishes an involuntary hospitalization task force to examine existing law and make recommendations to the legislature to reduce unnecessary emergency department admissions and improve access for MH-1 patients to the most appropriate level of care. (SD2)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 12, 2019

SB 1210: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Meets National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) accreditation requirements by adopting the NAIC Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure Model Act and adopting revisions to the NAIC Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Act. Takes effect 1/1/20. (CD1)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 12, 2019

SB 1241: RELATING TO ENERGY DATA.

Permits the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to share energy data with the Department of Health for purposes of regulating greenhouse gas emissions. (CD1)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 12, 2019

HB 901: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS.

Reduces the number of paper copies of government publications required to be deposited with the State Publications Distribution Center. Requires state and county agencies to deposit two paper copies and one electronic copy with the State Publications Distribution Center in a format as prescribed by the State Librarian. (SD2)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 12, 2019

HB 1033: RELATING TO MANDATORY VESSEL INSURANCE COVERAGE.

Requires owners of vessels over 26 feet and registered with DLNR or with a Coast Guard document number and owners of grounded vessels to obtain vessel insurance coverage of at least $100,000. Permits exemption for certain transient vessels. Requires DLNR to adopt rules. (HB1033 CD1)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 12, 2019

HB 543: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Directs the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to initiate negotiations and exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire the Front Street Apartments affordable housing project on Maui unless the ground lease is renegotiated, or a new lease is issued by 12/31/19. Extends the deadline to complete the Lealii affordable housing project on Maui. Appropriates funds from the rental housing revolving fund. (HB543 CD1)
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