Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 27, 2017

HB 813: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the DOE to consult with exclusive representatives of appropriate bargaining units in establishing an evaluation program for teachers and educational officers. Prohibits a DOE evaluation program from affecting the compensation or employment status of any teacher or educational officer. Repeals provisions requiring a particular frequency and basis of evaluations.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 27, 2017

SB 1135: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 14, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.

Amends Article III, section 14, of the Hawaii Constitution, to ensure that no bill becomes law if the legislature has so altered or amended the bill during its passage through either house that it no longer reflects its original purpose, unless the bill is approved by a two-thirds vote in both the house and senate.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 27, 2017

SB 1270: RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Prohibits electric utilities from installing power connections or transferring accounts or services without owner or occupant consent.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 27, 2017

HB 1032: RELATING TO FIREARMS OWNED, POSSESSED, OR CONTROLLED BY PERSONS WHO POSE A SERIOUS RISK OF VIOLENCE OR HARM TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Upon application allows law enforcement to seize and retain firearms or ammunition owned, possessed, or controlled by a person who poses a serious risk of violence or harm to public safety, pursuant to court order.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 27, 2017

HB 812: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Repeals the requirement for special inspection and certification of reconstructed vehicles prior to operation upon a public highway.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 27, 2017

HB 989: RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Requires the attorney general to serve as legal adviser to the board of trustees of the employees' retirement system and repeals the authority of an appointed representative or outside counsel selected by the board to serve as legal advisor.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 27, 2017

SB 1211: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 11th Senatorial District.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 27, 2017

SB 1216: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER, COUNTY OF KAUAI.

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects by the Department for Water, County of Kauai, for the Kilauea water system, the Wailua/Kapaa water system, and the Kalaheo water system.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 27, 2017

SB 4: RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

Appropriates funds to DHS to reimburse housing first program providers that provide housing assistance services to the homeless population. (SD1)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 27, 2017

SB 1128: RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE.

Authorizes an allowance to cover incidental expenses incurred by Oahu-based legislators conducting official business during certain recess periods and interim. Specifies that allowance amounts shall be jointly determined by House Speaker and Senate President.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 27, 2017

SB 737: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Establishes the John A. Burns school of medicine scholarship program, which covers the cost of tuition and fees for a full course of study at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns school of medicine in exchange for a service commitment of five years in the State upon the completion of residency. Appropriates funds.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 27, 2017

SCR 18: REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CENTER ON AGING TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES, THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FREE SENIOR ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE POTENTIAL TO PROVIDE NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO SENIOR CITIZENS.

Referred to CPH/HRE/HMS, WAM.

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