Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 7, 2017

HR 9: URGING THE COMMEMORATING AND HONORING OF VETERANS BY HOSTING A VETERANS DAY PARADE IN HONOLULU.

Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 14

Sean Quinlan (D) Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Cedric Gates (D) Aaron Ling Johanson (D) Ken Ito (D)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 7, 2017

HB 261: RELATING TO ENERGY.

Short form bill relating to energy.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 7, 2017

SB 354: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a temporary task force for the purpose of creating a single definition of "bona fide agricultural producer" to be used across state government or creating different definitions to be applied for different uses. Requires a report to the legislature. Makes an appropriation.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 7, 2017

HB 1155: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Reinstates the President of the University of Hawaii as the chief procurement officer for contracts for construction and construction related professional services furnished by licensees under chapter 464, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (HB1155 HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 7, 2017

HB 65: RELATING TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE BOWL-O-DROME PROPERTY.

Authorizes general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for the redevelopment of the Bowl-O-Drome property, located at 820 Isenberg Street, with the assistance of the Hawaii Community Development Authority. (HB65 HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 7, 2017

HB 55: RELATING TO ANIMALS.

Prohibits certain restraints and tethers that endanger or deny sustenance to a dog. Specifies penalties. (HB55 HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 7, 2017

SB 1035: RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Provides state adult corrections officers the same concealed weapon exemptions allowed to state and county law enforcement officers.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 7, 2017

HB 1156: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESEARCH.

Establishes the Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program to expressly give the University of Hawaii the legal authority to create, promote, and participate in new economic enterprises and expand workforce opportunities based on inventions and discoveries generated by or at the University. Creates Special Fund. (HB1156 HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 7, 2017

HB 313: MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

Appropriates funds for one ambulance unit each for the County of Kauai and the County of Hawaii, including equipment, supplies, and personnel costs. (HB313 HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 7, 2017

HB 719: RELATING TO THE COUNTY SURCHARGE ON STATE TAX.

Reduces the amount deducted from the county surcharge on state tax to reimburse the State for costs of assessment, collection, and disposition from 10% to 5%. Sunsets on December 31, 2027.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 7, 2017

HB 217: RELATING TO BIOMASS ENERGY.

Specifies conditions under which electric utilities shall purchase power from biomass facilities.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 7, 2017

HB 1157: RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Clarifies that certain sections of the State Ethics Code do not apply to technology transfer activities sponsored by the University of Hawaii; provided that the activities comply with the regulatory framework and research compliance program approved by the Board of Regents. Requires the Board of Regents to submit a written status report to the Legislature every two years. (HB1157 HD1)

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