Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 6, 2017

HB 385: RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.

Establishes the R.E.A.C.H (Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health) Program to provide a standardized framework and funding for after-school programs in public middle and intermediate schools. Establishes a special fund to receive fees and other moneys to supplement the costs of administering and operating the R.E.A.C.H. Program. (HB385 HD1)

Kaniela Ing (D) Roy M. Takumi (D) Cedric Gates (D) Aaron Ling Johanson (D) Chris Lee (D)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 6, 2017

HB 34: RELATING TO NONRESIDENTS.

Establishes the kamaaina card program for nonresident individuals born in Hawaii.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 6, 2017

SB 411: RELATING TO CHAPTER 183, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

Amends fines for the destroying or harvesting of koa trees and other trees and plants on state lands to an amount up to the current market value of each tree or plant at that location and the cost of restoration or replacement of the habitat. Clarifies that any person that violates a provision of part II of chapter 183, HRS (forest reserves), or any rule adopted pursuant thereto, other than section 183-17, HRS, shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. Repeals the general penalty provision of chapter 183, HRS.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 6, 2017

HB 897: RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS.

Clarifies the procedures to amend condominium association declarations, bylaws, and other governing instruments.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 6, 2017

SB 275: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 2, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow each gubernatorial nominee to appoint, following the primary election, a person from the same political party as a running mate for lieutenant governor in the general election.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 6, 2017

SB 246: RELATING TO VOTING.

Specifies that an affidavit on application for voter registration shall be a part of the application associated with the issuance of a civil identification card and driver's license. Requires each county examiner of drivers to electronically store the contents of the affidavit on application for voter registration provided by applicants in conjunction with their driver's license and civil identification card applications and provide electronic accessibility of this information. Effective 1/1/2018.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 6, 2017

HB 388: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Re-establishes eligibility for the Preschool Open Doors Program to indicate that the program shall serve three-year-old children, in addition to four-year-old children. Requires the Department of Human Services to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (HB388 HD1)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 6, 2017

HB 405: RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Establishes a condominium unit owner hotline to provide unit owners with legal information relating to disputes with a condominium's board of directors. Requires directors of associations with 20 or more dwelling units to complete an online ethics course offered through the Real Estate Commission.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 6, 2017

SB 507: RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Removes redundant investigating and reporting requirements of the Department of Human Services and the family courts in cases where temporary restraining orders are sought for alleged domestic abuse involving a family or household member who is a minor or incapacitated person.

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 6, 2017

HB 189: RELATING TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.

Makes pilot schools that are approved and certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration subject to the oversight of the Hawaii Post-secondary Education Authorization Program.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 6, 2017

SB 701: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 2, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to require the gubernatorial nominee of each political party following the primary election to appoint a person from the same political party as a running mate for lieutenant governor in the general election.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 6, 2017

SR 4: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO BAN SMOKING AND THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES IN FOSTER CARE HOMES.

The committee on HMS deferred the measure.

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