Hawaii Bills

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All 53,153 Active 2,085 In committee 29,059 Passed 12,714 Signed 1,934 Failed 183

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 25, 2017

HB 803: RELATING TO OCEAN WATERS.

Prohibits any person other than a law enforcement officer or lifeguard from operating a vessel within the ocean waters of Kailua Bay on Oahu within 750 feet of the shoreline at a speed in excess of slow-no-wake.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 25, 2017

SB 16: RELATING TO MARIJUANA.

Decriminalizes the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana. Creates a civil penalty for possession of marijuana on school property or in open possession in a school zone.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 25, 2017

SB 1038: RELATING TO INFORMATION PRACTICES.

Repeals the provision of the Uniform Information Practices Act that prohibits the disclosure of certain information regarding misconduct by a county police department officer if the misconduct only resulted in the suspension of the officer.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 25, 2017

HB 736: RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

Establishes the photo red light imaging detector systems program. Authorizes counties to administer the program. Requires proceeds of fines to be expended in the county from which they were collected for operation of the program. Makes an appropriation.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 25, 2017

SB 860: RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.

Allows two or more members, without limitation on the number of members, of a board to discuss the selection of the board's officers in private without limitation or subsequent reporting.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 25, 2017

HB 702: RELATING TO ABUSE OF FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.

Provides that blocking a family or household member's nose or mouth to intentionally or knowingly impede normal breathing or circulation is a class C felony.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 25, 2017

HB 510: RELATING TO ETHICS.

Clarifies service and conflict disclosure provisions relating to task force members, designees, and representatives.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 25, 2017

HB 714: RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Authorizes the electronic transmission of databases containing driver's license and civil identification card information to election officials and the statewide voter registration system. Requires the Office of Elections to join the Electronic Registration Information Center and share information with counties to encourage voter participation and ensure integrity of voter registration rolls. Appropriates funds.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 25, 2017

HB 688: PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT BONDS.

Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the legislature may authorize political subdivisions, such as counties, to issue tax increment bonds and to exclude tax increment bonds in calculating the debt limit of the political subdivisions.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 25, 2017

SB 1041: RELATING TO FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT.

Requires that any production claiming the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit provide evidence of consideration of cultural and environmental sensitivities in Hawaii and hire or contract for the services of cultural, historical, or language experts. Extends the sunset date of the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit until January 1, 2024.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 25, 2017

HB 640: RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.

Short form bill relating to infrastructure.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 25, 2017

SB 1010: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases the state motor vehicle weight tax

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