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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 1942: RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING.

Authorizes the issuance of limited purpose driver's licenses, limited purpose provisional driver's licenses, or limited purpose instruction permits to applicants who voluntarily choose to obtain a REAL ID compliant State Civil Identification Card. (HB1942 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 3037: RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii, in collaboration with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to fund one or more programs sponsored or organized by the University of Hawaii community colleges or a four-year campus to implement international college experiences for Hawaii students enrolled at a University of Hawaii campus. (SB3037 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2955: RELATING TO ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES.

Requires rental motor vehicle lessors with more than two hundred light duty passenger vehicles, to plan for the incorporation of at least fifty per cent of zero-emission vehicles into the lessor's fleet by 2030 and report information on all vehicles in the lessor's fleet to the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes a task force to develop a plan for incorporating zero-emission vehicles into the fleets of rental motor vehicle lessors operating in Hawaii. Appropriates funds for the task force. (SB2955 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2894: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Agribusiness Development Corporation, University of Hawaii System, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Hawaii Food Industry Association, to conduct crop performance testing trials on state agricultural lands of Hawaii's most highly imported food crops. Makes an appropriation. (SB2894 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 23, 2018

HB 2225: RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

Requires certain information technology projects to adhere to statewide information technology governance and be reviewed in a manner established by the Chief Information Officer for the information technology project. Provides the Chief Information Officer with full discretion to require independent verification and validation of information technology projects if certain criteria are met. Requires sponsoring departments or agencies requiring independent verification and validation of information technology projects to budget and pay for the verification and validation services. Gives the responsibility of procuring, administering, and managing independent verification and validation services to the chief information officer. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2113: RELATING TO ANIMALS.

Prohibits manufacturers and contract testing facilities in Hawaii from using animal test methods for the purpose of testing cosmetics or household products for which an alternative test method is available. Imposes a civil fine and authorizes the attorney general to seek injunctive relief and any other recovery of damages. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 23, 2018

HR 29: REQUESTING THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF HAWAII AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO OPPOSE "CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROCITY" LEGISLATION.

Resolution adopted in final form.

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SCR 5: ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO EVALUATE THE IMPORT REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS FOR DOMESTIC ANIMALS.

The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2938: RELATING TO INSURANCE REGULATORY VARIANCE.

Permits the insurance commissioner to approve applications for health insurer no action letters, waivers, or variances with respect to specific requirements of the health insurance laws or its rules when certain conditions are met. (SB2938 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2507: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education (DOE) to develop and implement a statewide computer science curricula plan for public school students in K-12 and ensure each public high school offers at least one computer science course each school year. Authorizes DOE to contract for computer science teacher development programs. Appropriates funds. (SB2507 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2565: RELATING TO TAX EXEMPTION.

Exempts sales of farm equipment and machinery to certain producers of agricultural products from the general excise tax. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2019. Sunsets on an unspecified date. (SB2565 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2397: RELATING TO TELECOMMUTING.

Establishes a temporary telecommuting task force to develop incentives and recommendations to encourage and expand telecommuting opportunities in the public and private sectors. (SB2397 HD1)