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State Legislature US Congress

All 53,153 Active 37,441 In committee 35,403 Passed 13,465 Signed 1,935 Failed 186

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 9, 2017

SB 710: RELATING TO UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES.

Establishes restrictions on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Amends the offenses of violation of privacy in the first and second degrees to specifically address the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the commission of these offenses.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 9, 2017

SB 709: RELATING TO TRAILS.

Makes an appropriation for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 for na ala hele to improve access to and maintenance of state controlled recreational trails statewide. (SD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 9, 2017

HB 197: RELATING TO ADMINISTERING, DISPENSING, OR PRESCRIBING NARCOTIC DRUGS FOR USE IN MAINTENANCE OR DETOXIFICATION TREATMENT TO A NARCOTIC DEPENDENT PERSON.

Clarifies that treatment drugs such as suboxone may be used in the maintenance or detoxification of narcotic dependent persons.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 8, 2017

SB 842: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires DOT to contract for a study on the feasibility of establishing a harbor or port at Kapoho bay on the island of Hawaii.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 8, 2017

HB 517: RELATING TO LAND USE.

Authorizes the counties to petition the land use commission for regional boundary amendments required by the adoption of the county general plan or development plans. Requires the land use commission to conduct the 5-year boundary review.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 8, 2017

HB 647: RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.

Allows the use of eastbound zipper lanes on Interstate Route H-1 by all vehicles, regardless of the number of occupants, between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 8, 2017

HB 1257: RELATING TO DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.

Allows permits that authorize the 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.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 8, 2017

HB 518: RELATING TO IRRIGATION.

Establishes an income tax credit for farmers who purchase water at higher rates from county water boards rather than at lower state irrigation system rates. Establishes the amount of the credit as the difference between the amount charged by state irrigation systems and the amount the state irrigation systems should charge in order to sustain operations. Deducts the cost of the tax credit from the irrigation system revolving fund. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2017.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 8, 2017

SB 632: RELATING TO UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS.

Prohibits the launching, landing, or recovering of an unmanned aerial system at a public park or beach without the prior consent of DOT. Prohibits the operation of an unmanned aerial system over any public park or beach at an altitude that interferes with the use of the land or water, or the space above the land or water, or is dangerous to others. Defines "unmanned "aerial system".

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 8, 2017

HB 765: RELATING TO THE AUDITOR.

Authorizes the Auditor to receive and review confidential tax and other information. Allows the Auditor to report information necessary to explain and support its review and recommendations.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 8, 2017

HB 465: RELATING TO THE BOATING SPECIAL FUND.

Repeals the boating special fund. Transfers unencumbered boating special fund moneys and future revenues to the general fund.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 8, 2017

HB 737: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.

Excepts direct import vehicles, i.e. vehicles at least 25 years old, from the requirement that vehicles be in compliance with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to be registered. Defines "direct import vehicle."