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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

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 5, 2018

SB 2180: RELATING TO LESSER INCLUDED OFFENSES.

Clarifies that defendants may be convicted of lesser included offenses in cases filed via felony complaint. (CD1)

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 5, 2018

SB 2745: RELATING TO CONFIDENTIAL PERSONAL INFORMATION.

Amends the definition of "confidential personal information" for offenses against property rights to eliminate unconstitutionally vague provisions. Specifies other types of confidential personal information. Clarifies when a password constitutes confidential personal information. (CD1)

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 5, 2018

SB 2619: RELATING TO AERONAUTICS.

Replaces criminal penalties for certain airport offenses addressed in the State's aeronautics laws or in certain administrative rules or orders issued pursuant thereto with fines. (CD1)

signed · Hawaii · House Jul 5, 2018

HB 1667: RELATING TO PROBATION.

Makes a housekeeping amendment to clarify that eligibility for probation does not apply to certain drug paraphernalia violations that have been decriminalized. (SD1)

signed · Hawaii · House Jul 5, 2018

HB 1852: RELATING TO PORNOGRAPHY.

Clarifies that the prurient interest referenced in the definition of "pornographic for minors" does not relate specifically to the minor. (HB1852 CD1)

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 5, 2018

SB 2613: RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.

Authorizes the county liquor commissions to issue new class 2 restaurant licenses before restaurants commence operation. Clarifies that class 2 restaurant licenses are transferrable. Requires an applicant for a new class 2 restaurant license or a transferee to certify that the applicant or transferee intends to and shall derive no less than thirty per cent of the establishment's gross revenue from the sale of foods. (CD1)

signed · Hawaii · House Jul 5, 2018

HB 2538: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Amends descriptions of capital improvement projects related to the Live Stock Feed Mill and Waste Stream Recycling Facility in the General Appropriations Act of 2015, as amended by the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2016 and the General Appropriations Act of 2017. (HB2538 CD1)

signed · Hawaii · House Jul 5, 2018

HB 2395: RELATING TO ELECTRONIC FILING.

Authorizes the Department of Taxation to require certain taxpayers to file returns electronically, subject to exceptions for reasonable cause. (SD1)

signed · Hawaii · House Jul 5, 2018

HB 1577: RELATING TO COMPOSTING.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a 3-year compost reimbursement pilot program to provide reimbursements to farmers and ranchers when purchasing compost from a certified processor, dealer, retailer, or wholesaler licensed to do business in the State. Establishes a temporary compost reimbursement pilot program manager position. Requires the Department to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (HB1577 CD1)

signed · Hawaii · House Jul 5, 2018

HB 1850: RELATING TO PORNOGRAPHY.

Clarifies that the offense of promoting pornography for minors does not apply to a legal guardian of a minor. Deletes the exemption for other persons in loco parentis to a minor. (HB1850 CD1)

signed · Hawaii · House Jul 5, 2018

HB 2003: RELATING TO DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.

Allows requests for permits that authorize the respondent or defendant to operate an employer's vehicle during the period of license revocation to be supported by the employer's sworn statement attesting to the period of the specified assigned hours of work that the defendant will drive the vehicle for purposes of employment. (HB2003 CD1)

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 5, 2018

SB 2074: RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.

Extends through the 2021 taxable year the time in which the Department of Agriculture may certify important agricultural lands qualified agricultural cost tax credits. (CD1)