Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 9, 2017

HB 1173: RELATING TO A WATER IRRIGATION PILOT PROJECT.

Establishes a one-year pilot program requiring DAGS, DOT, and DLNR to implement irrigation water conservation best management practices in Kapolei, Oahu, as established by the Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii. Requires DAGS, DOT, and DLNR to each submit a report regarding the results of the pilot program. (HB1173 HD1)

Cedric Gates (D) Marcus R. Oshiro (D) Richard P. Creagan (D) Sam Kong (D) Sharon E. Har (D)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 9, 2017

HB 1274: RELATING TO COURTS.

Raises the district courts' jurisdictional limit for civil actions involving specific performance. (HB1274 HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 9, 2017

HB 968: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE TEMPORARY HOUSING.

Gives property owners the ability to lease yard space or driveway space for temporary residential purposes, subject to certain conditions, including allowing lessees to camp in a temporary structure on a property owner's yard or a vehicle designed for camping on a property owner's driveway. (HB968 HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 9, 2017

HB 293: RELATING TO CLASS C FELONIES.

Amends monetary penalty for providing false information in an application affidavit for late voter registration from up to $1,000 to up to $10,000. (HB293 HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 9, 2017

HB 532: RELATING TO VOTING.

Appropriates moneys to the office of elections for "I voted" stickers to be distributed at polling places. (HB532 HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 9, 2017

HB 367: RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII.

Appropriates funds for the Big Island Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of the County of Hawaii. (HB367 HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 9, 2017

HB 722: RELATING TO SOLID WASTE.

Establishes a pilot program to develop long-term environmental suitability strategies. Enables the HPHA to utilize private businesses to divert food and green waste from public housing projects. Requires HPHA to report to the Legislature. (HB722 HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 9, 2017

HB 1497: RELATING TO STATE LANDOWNER LIABILITY.

Establishes a cause of action for neighbors of state lands that have not been properly maintained. Authorizes compensation for damages incurred due to the State's breach of duty and, if applicable, costs for repairs and maintenance. Appropriates funds for necessary maintenance of state lands. (HB1497 HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 9, 2017

HB 601: RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.

Makes an appropriation to establish driving while impaired courts in Kona and Hilo on Hawaii island.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 9, 2017

SB 1241: RELATING TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS.

Establishes residency requirements for eligibility for public assistance and state low-income housing, includes exemptions to requirements under certain circumstances.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 9, 2017

SB 238: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Requires the driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicyclist to allow at least a three-foot separation between the driver's vehicle and the bicyclist. Allows a driver of a vehicle to overtake a bicyclist in a no passing zone when overtaking the bicyclist can be done safely.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 9, 2017

SB 477: RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Authorizes DOT to include information about a person's disability on the person's driver's license or civil identification card.

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