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State Legislature US Congress

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

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 24, 2024

SB 3312: RELATING TO STATE GESTURE.

Adopts, establishes, and designates the shaka as the official gesture of the State. Authorizes the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to develop a public work of art related to the shaka and its history to be displayed in a prominent location in the State. (CD1)

signed · Hawaii · House Jun 24, 2024

HB 2715: RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.

This bill allows the state to issue special license plates that commemorate Malama Puuloa. The plates would feature specific designs or text honoring this individual, directly affecting vehicle owners who choose to display them. The legislation authorizes the Department of Transportation to produce and distribute these commemorative plates to the public.

signed · Hawaii · House Jun 24, 2024

HB 1642: RELATING TO GENERAL EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION.

Allows an employee or the exclusive representative, if applicable, to file a complaint with the Hawaiʻi Labor Relations Board if the employer fails to comply with section 78-64, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, relating to general employee orientation. (SD1)

signed · Hawaii · House Jun 24, 2024

HB 1861: RELATING TO NUMBER PLATES.

Requires each number plate issued on or after 1/1/2025 to include an 'okina in the word "Hawai'i". Authorizes the use of all uppercase letters, all lowercase letters, or initial capital letters for the words "Hawai'i" and "Aloha State" in motor vehicle number plates. Limits application of special number plates for environmental conservation to electric vehicles. Specifies that the design for special number plates for environmental conservation does not require the words "Aloha State". (SD2)

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 24, 2024

SB 2287: RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.

Requires the Information Technology Steering Committee to assist the Chief Information Officer to develop a plan to enhance the mobile application developed to enable the public to access the State's website. Requires the Chief Information Officer's annual report of the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to include updates on the mobile application. (CD1)

signed · Hawaii · House Jun 24, 2024

HB 2354: RELATING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW BOARD.

Clarifies that the Small Business Regulatory Review Board has the authority to review legislation affecting small businesses in response to requests from small business owners. (CD1)

signed · Hawaii · House Jun 24, 2024

HB 2641: RELATING TO APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.

Reestablishes the Appraisal Management Company Registration Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to begin September 1, 2024. Appropriates funds from the Compliance Resolution Fund for the Program. (CD1)

signed · Hawaii · House Jun 24, 2024

HB 982: RELATING TO FUNDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT UNIT.

Amends the amount of funds within the tobacco enforcement special fund that may be carried over at the end of each fiscal year. Amends the amount of funds to be deposited to the credit of the tobacco enforcement special fund from the Hawaiʻi tobacco settlement special fund. (CD1)

signed · Hawaii · House Jun 24, 2024

HB 2369: RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

This bill proposes to raise the maximum interest rate on loans provided by Hawaii's Community-Based Economic Development program from its current limit to ten percent. The change would directly affect borrowers and lenders participating in this state-funded initiative, allowing for higher interest charges on these specific loans. By adjusting this financial term, the legislation aims to modify the cost of capital available through the program. The measure has been referred to relevant committees for further review.

signed · Hawaii · House Jun 24, 2024

HB 2395: RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.

Makes Hawaiʻi National Guard service members activated by the Governor or the Governor's designated representative to state active duty ineligible for enrollment in the Employees' Retirement System based solely on the active duty service. (SD2)

signed · Hawaii · House Jun 24, 2024

HB 2483: RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.

Authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to search criminal histories and fingerprint records of current and prospective volunteers and contracted and subcontracted service providers and their employees who are directly involved in providing correctional programs, treatment, and services to persons committed to a correctional facility or places them in close proximity to persons committed when providing services on behalf of the Department or the correctional facility. (SD2)

signed · Hawaii · House Jun 24, 2024

HB 2295: RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.

Authorizes stopping, standing, and parking restrictions and prohibitions on property under jurisdiction of the Director of Transportation and the counties, respectively. Specifies that the counties may issue traffic infractions for violations of any law prohibiting or restricting the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on all highways and county property. (SD1)