Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 15, 2017

SR 14: RECOGNIZING NATIONAL SPEECH AND DEBATE EDUCATION DAY ON MARCH 3, 2017.

Referred to IAA/EDU.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 15, 2017

HB 1144: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases the state motor vehicle weight tax

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 15, 2017

HB 631: RELATING TO WATER.

Requires an owner or prior owner of an abandoned well to repair or seal the well at the owner's or prior owner's expense. Appropriates funds for three new positions to assist DLNR with the inspection of abandoned wells, the enforcement of well construction and pump installation standards, and enforcement of well abandonment requirements. (HB631 HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 15, 2017

SB 1125: RELATING TO THE STATE OF GOA, REPUBLIC OF INDIA.

Appropriates funds to DBEDT for the establishment of a State of Hawaii sister-state office in the State of Goa, Republic of India. Requires that DBEDT report at least twenty days prior to the convening of the 2018 regular session of the legislature regarding trade, economic development, business partnerships, cultural exchange, and educational exchange in the Republic of India and the State of Goa, and between the State of Goa and Hawaii. (SD1)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 15, 2017

SB 755: RELATING TO CASE MANAGERS.

Authorizes Department of Human Services to negotiate reimbursement rate for case managers providing services to Medicaid patients. Specifies the percentage by which these reimbursement rates are to be increased.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 15, 2017

SB 660: RELATING TO ENERGY STORAGE.

Creates the energy storage market acceleration program and energy storage rebate program to be administered by the public benefits fee administrator. Establishes an energy storage system rebate for energy storage system providers and allows for rebates under the program to be paid out of the public benefits fee. Requires the public utilities commission to establish rebate amounts under the program annually. Authorizes the public utilities commission to increase the public benefits fee if necessary to fund the programs. (SD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 15, 2017

HB 1218: MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT KAWAINUI MARSH ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for a capital improvement project by DLNR to install water management infrastructure for wildlife ponds and contour stream banks and overflow channels to manage flood waters at Kawainui Marsh. (HB1218 HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 15, 2017

HB 228: RELATING TO INVASIVE PLANTS.

Simplifies the listing process for the designation of plants on the restricted plants list and the noxious weeds list by using the Hawaii Pacific Weed Risk Assessment to prevent the importation, sale, and uncontrolled spread of invasive species. (HB228 HD2)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 15, 2017

SB 928: RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND DEFINITION OF "DEPENDENT-BENFICIARY".

Amends the definition of "dependent-beneficiary" as used in chapter 87A, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 15, 2017

HCR 45: URGING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ADOPT AN EQUITABLE AND FORMULA-BASED BUDGETING MODEL THAT MORE ACCURATELY REFLECTS THE NUMBER OF STUDENT SEMESTER HOURS TAUGHT AND MORE SATISFACTORILY MEETS THE NEEDS OF FACULTY.

Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 20

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 15, 2017

SB 1008: RELATING TO CRIMINAL TRESPASS.

Adds the offense of criminal trespass onto State Department of Transportation lands to the penal code. (SD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 15, 2017

HB 1295: RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Establishes a Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform in the Governor's Office to develop sentencing and corrections policies to reduce the State's incarcerated population. Allows the Commission to make recommendations on moving or constructing a correctional facility to comply with federal guidelines and to modernize to enhance effective rehabilitation programs. Requires the Commission to develop a plan to reduce spending on corrections and reinvest into strategies to increase public safety and reduce recidivism. (HB1295 HD1)

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