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All 53,153 Active 38,195 In committee 36,110 Passed 12,714 Signed 1,934 Failed 183

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 79: RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Transitions from lump sum deferred deposit transactions to installment-based small dollar loan transactions. Specifies various consumer protection requirements for small dollar loans. Beginning 1/1/2020, requires licensure for small dollar lenders that offer small dollar loans to consumers. Specifies licensing requirements for small dollar lenders. Authorizes the division of financial institutions to appoint 2.0 FTE examiner positions, funded via the compliance resolution fund, to carry out the purposes of the small dollar installment loan program.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 161: RELATING TO CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES.

Appropriates funds for the judiciary to purchase civil legal services for low and moderate income persons.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 423: RELATING TO RAPID OHIA DEATH.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to combat rapid ohia death in the State. Requires matching funds.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 571: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Provides a temporary, refundable tax credit to owners of real property for albizia tree trimming or removal performed under certain conditions. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2019, but shall not be available for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 344: RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS.

Provides that where public access is required as a condition of a subdivision, either the county must accept dedication of and maintain the access or identify an entity to own and maintain the access. Authorizes the county to require the subdivider to establish a stewardship fund for maintenance purposes.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 537: RELATING TO EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.

Allows home schooled students to participate on an equal basis in extracurricular activities offered at the public school they would otherwise be required to attend.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 82: RELATING TO FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW.

Requires franchisees to post signage at their establishments to disclose their non-participation in advertising campaigns of the franchisor in which discounts or promotions are offered. Prohibits franchisors from limiting or restricting the disclosures.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 22, 2019

SB 158: RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND CIVIL IDENTIFICATION CARD FORMS.

Consolidates the application forms for motor vehicle driver's licenses and civil identification cards.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 106: RELATING TO ELECTROCONVULSIVE TREATMENT.

Prohibits or restricts the use of electroconvulsive treatment on persons depending upon their age.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 22, 2019

SB 348: RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE STATE COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH.

Requires the State Council on Mental Health to comprise at least 3 members with demonstrated knowledge of or work experience involving Native Hawaiian concepts of well-being, culturally grounded mental health methodologies, or traditional healing or health practices.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 442: RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.

Short form bill relating to Hawaiian affairs.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 237: RELATING TO COMMUNITY FOOD FORESTS.

Establishes a community food forest program in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to work collaboratively with local government and community organizations to provide sources of healthy food statewide.

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