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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

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 23, 2018

HB 2460: RELATING TO MICROGRIDS.

Authorizes the establishment of a Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA) microgrid demonstration project for the generation, storage, and distribution of renewable energy on property controlled by NELHA. (HB2460 HD2)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2843: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases the license fee for wholesalers or dealers of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the excise tax on cigarettes and tobacco products. (SB2843 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2662: RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

Codifies sustainable development goals based on Goal 1, no poverty, and Goal 3, good health and well-being, of the United Nations' Global Goals in the Hawaii State Planning Act. (SB2662 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2887: RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.

Appropriates moneys for events recognizing the twenty-fifth anniversary of the sister state relationship between Hawaii and Taiwan. (SB2887 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2779: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TEACHER STANDARDS BOARD.

Increases membership on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to include the Chairperson of the Native Hawaiian Education Council and a non-voting teacher candidate from a Hawaii educator preparation program at a public university. Clarifies that a permit is required for non-licensed teachers serving in public schools. (SB2779 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 23, 2018

HB 1805: RELATING TO ENERGY TRAINING.

Requires UH community colleges to establish energy systems and technology training courses for county officers and employees responsible for permitting, inspecting, licensing, and approving construction projects and an advisory committee of industry stakeholders and to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2084: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes the Agricultural Land Acquisition Fund to provide funding for the acquisition, administration, maintenance, and management of agricultural lands and irrigation systems to improve food security. Makes an appropriation. (SB2084 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2116: RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.

Establishes the biosecurity emergency response special fund within the Department of Agriculture. Establishes procedures for emergency declarations and expenditures. Appropriates moneys into the special fund. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2328: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I.

Establishes a task force to conduct a comprehensive analysis and evaluation on all general education courses and high attendance courses taught at the University of Hawaii system to use no- or low-cost options for those courses. (SB2328 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2659: RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS PRODUCTS.

Updates transdermal patches to transdermal devices in section 329D-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, thereby including non-patch devices that deliver through the dermis. Adds cannabinoid suppositories to the list of cannabis products that may be manufactured and distributed by dispensaries. (SB2659 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2320: RELATING TO AN UNDERGRADUATE HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY.

Establishes an undergraduate health sciences academy to be administered by the University of Hawaii-West Oahu and John A. Burns School of Medicine to increase recruitment and retention of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and first generation college students. Requires the University of Hawaii-West Oahu to submit a report to the legislature regarding educational outcomes. Appropriates funds. (SB2320 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2559: RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Requires the Invasive Species Council to maintain a list of high-risk priority invasive species and diseases. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to include species on the list without adopting rules under chapter 91 when the Board deems it a response to an emergency. Authorizes entry onto private property to control and eradicate priority invasive species and newly-appearing species based on reasonable suspicion of the presence of the species. (SB2559 HD1)