Hawaii Bills

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All 53,153 Active 38,195 In committee 36,110 Passed 12,714 Signed 1,934 Failed 183

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1358: RELATING TO MARIJUANA.

Allows the possession and distribution of marijuana or marijuana concentrate for personal use; provided that the amount of marijuana or marijuana concentrate does not exceed one ounce and is used for private, personal, or recreational purposes by persons twenty-one years of age or older. Creates a defense to a marijuana-related offense if the marijuana or marijuana concentrate was for personal use, except for possession by or distribution to a minor.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1234: RELATING TO ARBITRATION.

Clarifies provisions relating to required disclosures by arbitrators.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1485: RELATING TO SOIL CONTROL.

Requires any person initiating a land disturbing activity to present a conservation plan for the activity to the affected neighborhood board or equivalent body prior to initiating the activity.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1293: RELATING TO CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.

Requires the department of land and natural resources to develop an intake and dispatch training program to enable the department to efficiently and effectively receive and respond to information and reports relating to conservation and resource enforcement matters received on the division of conservation and resource enforcement's direct line. Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent civil service position to provide intake and dispatcher services for the division of conservation and resource enforcement.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1224: RELATING TO THE STATE OF GOA, REPUBLIC OF INDIA.

Appropriates funds to DBEDT for the establishment of a State of Hawaii sister-state office in the State of Goa, Republic of India.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1167: RELATING TO WIND ENERGY FACILITIES.

Required a wind energy facility owner to be responsible for facility decommissioning and to provide evidence of financial security unless the owner has an existing lease or other agreement that provides for decommissioning. Establishes setback standards for wind energy facilities.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1537: RELATING TO LAND EXCHANGE.

Allows the governor to negotiate land exchanges to acquire lands that are suitable for long-term diversified agricultural production. Requires a report to the legislature.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1590: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 9th Representative District.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 710: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes a sexual abuse prevention instructional program for public schools, modeled after Erin's Law. Sets out guidelines of instruction.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1352: RELATING TO INFORMATION CHARGING.

Authorizes all class B and C felony charges to be instituted by written information subject to specified exceptions.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1456: RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Requires that 50 percent of lands designated as important agricultural lands be set aside for production of agricultural commodities for local sale and consumption.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1468: RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Establishes the special operations K9 unit special fund. Appropriates money to the fund for deputy canines and full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent canine handler positions within the department of public safety.

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