Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2017

SB 512: RELATING TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS.

Requires all child care providers subject to regulation by the Department of Human Services to obtain and maintain liability insurance as a condition of licensure, temporary permission, or registration. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)

Karl Rhoads (D) Josh Green (D) Maile Shimabukuro (D) Ron Kouchi (D) Michelle Kidani (D)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 13, 2017

HB 247: RELATING TO CHAPTER 245, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

Increases the excise tax imposed on large cigars from fifty to seventy per cent of the wholesale price of any large cigar sold by a wholesaler or dealer on and after January 1, 2018, whether or not sold at wholesale, or if not sold then at the same rate upon the use by the wholesaler or dealer.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2017

SB 1078: RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.

Makes an appropriation for the Hawaii rural health care provider loan repayment program administered through the John A. Burns School of Medicine. (SD1)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2017

SB 121: RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Expands the scope of the condominium education trust fund to cover voluntary binding arbitration between interested parties. Amends the conditions that mandate mediation and exceptions to mandatory mediation. (SD1)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2017

SB 325: RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA.

Specifies that ten per cent of general excise tax revenues collected from medical marijuana dispensaries and ten per cent of gross income generated by each entity that holds a medical marijuana dispensary license shall be allocated to the mental health and substance abuse special fund. Authorizes moneys in the mental health and substance abuse special fund to be used for the payment of the operating expenses of mental health and substance abuse programs operated by the State. (SD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 13, 2017

HB 1278: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Prohibits the University of Hawaii Board of Regents from increasing tuition fees until 2027. Requires the University to report to the Legislature regarding tuition increases and the university's repair and maintenance costs. (HB1278 HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2017

SB 549: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires remote schools to be allocated funds using categorical allotments, rather than through the weighted student formula. Defines a remote school as any public school that is a high school located at least a one-hour drive away from the next nearest high school or a high school located on the island of Lanai, Molokai, or Niihau.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2017

SB 506: RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT.

Requires annual reporting to the legislature by the AG of statistical data pertaining to the testing of sexual assault evidence collection kits. Provides certain rights to sexual assault survivors. Institutes mandatory testing requirements in accordance with AG guidelines. Requires AG to report to the legislature on the progress of implementing AG guidelines. (SD1)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2017

SB 131: RELATING TO THE WEED AND SEED STRATEGY.

Appropriates funds as a grant to Empower O‘ahu to maintain and expand the weed and seed strategy, which is a collaborative effort to reclaim, restore, and rebuild communities.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 13, 2017

HB 769: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Changes the tax rate on sales of large cigars.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2017

SB 108: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Requires law enforcement agencies, including county police departments, to make personnel knowledgeable in the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) approach. Requires law enforcement officers, including county police officers, to implement the LEAD approach.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2017

SB 467: RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.

Appropriates funds for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2019. Appropriations.

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