HI Legislation | 2012 | Regular Session

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SB2695PassCreates a livestock feed feasibility pilot project to investigate the viability of producing and processing livestock feed in Hawaii. Makes an appropriation for the livestock feed feasibility pilot project and to reimburse livestock producers for fee...
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2012-06-15
(S) Act 122, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1224).
HB2244PassAuthorizes the Department of Agriculture to establish compliance agreements with the federal government and other states for inspections conducted in the state of origin for the import and export of plant commodities. (HB2244 CD1)
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2012-06-15
(S) Act 124, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1226).
HB1942PassAllows moneys in the Pest Inspection, Quarantine, and Eradication Fund to be expended for the Electronic Importer Manifest Program. Makes an appropriation for the program. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1942 CD1)
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2012-06-15
(S) Act 127, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1229).
HB1943PassMakes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture to fund the plant quarantine detector-dog program. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1943 CD1)
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2012-06-15
(S) Act 128, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1230).
SB2646PassRequires each county to establish a list of agricultural buildings and structures that are exempt from existing building permit requirements no later than January 1, 2013. Beginning January 1, 2013, exempts specified nonresidential agricultural and a...
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2012-06-15
(H) Act 114, on 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1216).
SB2632PassRequires all fee time share interests to be recorded in the regular system rather than the land court. Streamlines the procedure for the office of the assistant registrar to update the certificates of title for all remaining fee time share interests ...
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2012-06-15
(S) Act 121, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1223).
SB2508PassAmends filing deadlines for preliminary disclosure reports. (CD1)
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2012-06-15
(S) Act 118, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1220).
HB2848PassRequires Department of Public Safety to plan for a model wellness center that employs native Hawaiian cultural practices on state land and to submit a report to the legislature prior to the 2013 legislative session. Creates a work release pilot progr...
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2012-06-15
(S) Act 117, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1219).
HB2495PassProvides funds for the salary increases and other cost adjustments for fiscal biennium 2011-2013 for adjustments related to the "favored nation" provision in the supplemental agreement negotiated between the University of Hawaii and the exclusive rep...
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2012-06-13
(S) Act 109, 6/8/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1211).
HB1800PassAppropriates funds to the Judiciary for FY 2012-2013.
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2012-06-13
(S) Act 107, 6/8/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209).
HB1838PassAuthorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by article VII, section 13 of the State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (HB1838 CD1)
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2012-06-13
(S) Act 108, 6/8/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1210).
SB2324PassAppropriates funds for officers and employees within collective bargaining units (2), (3), (4), and (13). Retroactive July 1, 2011. (CD1)
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2012-06-13
(S) Act 110, 6/8/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1212).
SB2323PassAppropriates additional funds for government employees within collective bargaining units 2, 3, 4, 6, and 13 relating to "favored nations" provisions in these collective bargaining agreements. Retroactive July 1, 2011. (CD1)
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2012-06-13
(S) Act 111, 6/8/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1213).
HB2012PassTo adjust and request appropriations for Fiscal Biennium 201113 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs.
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2012-06-13
(S) Act 106, 6/8/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208).
SB2804PassEstablishes the Hawaii interagency council on homelessness under the department of human services for administrative purposes. Requires the department of human services to conduct a study on designating safe facilities for homeless individuals, coupl...
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2012-06-13
(S) Act 105, 06/08/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1207).
SB1083PassAppropriates funds for cost items relating to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund negotiated between the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly and University of Hawaii for collective bargaining unit 7, and for officers and emplo...
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2012-06-13
(S) Act 112, 6/8/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).
HB2251PassAuthorizes the county clerk of a county with a population of less than one hundred eighty thousand to mail an absentee ballot to all registered voters on any island of the county that is not the county seat of government. (HB2251 CD1)
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2012-06-07
(H) Act 104, on 6/5/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206).
SB2220PassEstablishes the boiler and elevator special fund to collect and deposit fees for inspections, permits, and examinations of boilers, pressure systems, elevators, kindred equipment, and amusement rides; provides for sufficient operating costs to carry ...
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2012-06-05
(S) Act 103, 6/1/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205).
HB2013PassAmends the definition of mixed martial arts to include kickboxing, pankration, muay Thai, and xtreme martial arts. (SD1)
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2012-05-25
(S) Act 102, 5/22/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1204).
HB425PassRequires the Public Utilities Commission, in exercising its authority and duties, to consider the costs and benefits of a diverse fossil fuel portfolio and of maximizing the efficiency of all electric utility assets to lower and stabilize the cost of...
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2012-05-11
(S) Act 099, 5/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1201).
SB112PassAppropriates funds for the application of a spaceport license from the Federal Aviation Administration to establish space tourism in Hawaii, subject to matching federal funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis. (CD1)
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2012-05-11
(S) Act 101, 5/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203).
HB1754PassPermits the mailing of absentee ballots to all registered voters in areas with fewer than five hundred voters that would otherwise require a unique ballot type and an individual polling place. (SD1)
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2012-05-11
(S) Act 100, 5/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202).
SB650Enroll

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Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to appoint judges who have retired upon attaining the age of seventy years as emeritus judges, permitting the appointed judges to serve as temporary judges in cour...
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2012-05-08
(S) Enrolled to Governor.
HB2594Enroll

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Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the State to issue special purpose revenue bonds and use the proceeds from the bonds to assist dam and reservoir owners to make their facilities compliant with current safety standards. (HB2594 CD1)
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2012-05-07
(H) Transmitted to Governor.
SR108Intro

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Informing The House And Governor That The Senate Is Ready To Adjourn Sine Die.
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2012-05-04
(H) Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 845).
SB2101VetoExtends the general excise tax exclusion for amounts received by a managed care support contractor of the TRICARE program for the actual cost or advancement to third party health care providers pursuant to a contract with the United States. Effective...
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2012-05-04
(H) Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 843) motion to override veto that was approved and carried by a 2/3 vote by the members of the Senate.
HB2404Enroll

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Authorizes government agencies to disseminate publications of notice electronically or in a daily or weekly publication of statewide circulation, or in a daily or weekly publication in the affected county until 2014. Eliminates the requirement for bo...
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2012-05-04
(H) Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 839).
SR107Intro

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Regarding Completion Of The Work Of The Twenty-sixth Legislature Subsequent To The Adjournment Thereof.
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2012-05-03
(S) Adopted.
SR106Intro

Sine Die
Returning All Bills, Concurrent Resolutions, And Resolutions To The Clerk's Desk.
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2012-05-03
(S) Adopted.
SB2927Engross

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Establishes planning districts and creates a process for developers to apply for residential and commercial qualified projects. Establishes the transit-oriented or main-street redevelopment district program. Authorizes state and county incentives for...
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2012-05-03
(H) Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 2 with none voting no and Representative(s) Nishimoto excused.
HCR107PassUrging The Creation Of An Exploratory Committee To Consider The Establishment Of An International Aviation Training Center At The Hilo International Airport And An Advanced Aviation Degree Training Program At The University Of Hawaii At Hilo.
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2012-05-03
(H) Resolution adopted in final form.
HR124PassRequesting The Department Of Human Services To Conduct A Study On Asset Limits To Qualify For Public Assistance.
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2012-05-03
(H) Resolution adopted in final form.
HCR153PassConvening A Manoa Road Task Force To Discuss Ownership, Maintenance, And Repair Responsibility Of The Portion Of Manoa Road Leading Up To The Lyon Arboretum.
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2012-05-03
(H) Resolution adopted in final form.
HB468Enroll

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Authorizes the judicial council to nominate persons for appointment to a county ethics commission; provided that the county's charter or ordinance requires members of the commission to be appointed from nominations made by the judicial council. (SD2)
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2012-05-03
(H) Failed to Pass Final Reading with 22 Ayes Representative(s) Belatti, Brower, Ching, Chong, Evans, Hanohano, Johanson, Keith-Agaran, C. Lee, Luke, Marumoto, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Oshiro, Pine, Rhoads, Riviere, Saiki, Say, Takai, Takumi, Wooley; 27 Noes Representative(s) Aquino, Awana, Cabanilla, Carroll, Chang, Choy, Coffman, Cullen, Fontaine, Har, Herkes, Ichiyama, Ito, Jordan, Kawakami, M. Lee, Manahan, McKelvey, Mizuno, Morikawa, Souki, Thielen, Tokioka, Tsuji, Ward, Yamane, Yamashita; and 2 Excused Representative(s) Giugni, Hashem.
HCR216PassUrging The United States House Of Representatives Armed Services Committee And Subcommittee On Military Personnel To Act Favorably On H.r. 2148 And To Report The Bill To The United States House Of Representatives For Further Action.
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2012-05-03
(H) Resolution adopted in final form.
HCR50PassRequesting The Governor To Recognize Local Koreans By Directing The Placement Of Commemorative Plaques Designating The Former Sites Of The Korean Christian Institute.
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2012-05-02
(S) Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 718).
HB2685Enroll

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Requires Department of Human Services to conduct a study on asset limits for public assistance programs. Requires a report to the legislature. (PROPOSED HB2685 CD1)
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2012-05-02
(S) Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 720).
HCR51PassRequesting The Governor To Recognize Local Koreans By Directing The Placement Of A Commemorative Plaque Designating The Former Site Of The Korean Boarding School For Boys And The Korean Methodist Church.
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2012-05-02
(S) Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 718).
SB3025PassRequires affordable housing credits to be issued for each single-family residence, multi-family unit, other residential unit, or if allowed under the county's affordable housing programs, vacant lot, developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands...
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2012-05-02
(H) Act 098, on 5/2/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1200).
SB2798PassRequires all private health insurers operating in Hawaii to share with the department of human services, a listing of their members for medicaid eligibility determination. (SB2798 HD1)
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2012-04-30
(S) Act 095, 4/30/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1196).
HB2537PassAllows the Department of Human Services to disclose confidential records pursuant to a court order, after an in camera review of the records by the court, upon a showing of good cause by the party seeking the release of the records. (HB2537 HD2)
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2012-04-30
(S) Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 091, 4/25/2012, (Gov. Msg. No. 1192).
SB2110PassDesignates Uluulu: The Henry Kuualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive of Hawaii as the state archive for moving images. Establishes a special fund. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2110 HD1)
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2012-04-30
(S) Act 090, 4/27/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1191).
SB2247PassAllows electronic communication service providers to divulge the contents of a communication to law enforcement agencies, public safety agencies, and public safety answering points under certain emergency circumstances. (SB2247 HD1)
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2012-04-30
(S) Act 094, 4/30/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1195).
SB2828PassChanges the membership composition and functions of the Hawaii Early Intervention Coordinating Council to be consistent with part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 requirements regarding the state interagency co...
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2012-04-30
(S) Act 096, 4/30/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1197).
SB3003PassDifferentiates between "geothermal resources exploration" and "geothermal resources development". Designates "geothermal resources exploration" and "geothermal resources development" as permissible uses in all state land use districts and conservatio...
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2012-04-30
(S) Act 097, 4/30/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198).
SB2126PassConsolidates the authority, duties, responsibilities, and jurisdiction of the Department of Human Services and Department of Health, as they relate to various health care services; transfers the programs of the Department of Human Services relating t...
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2012-04-30
(S) Act 093, 4/30/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1194).
SB2084PassProhibits an insurer from requiring a doctor's referral for annual covered screening mammograms for insured persons forty years of age and older. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2084 HD1)
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2012-04-30
(S) Act 092, 4/30/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1193).
HB1980Enroll

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Repeals the changes that were made to taxation filing dates in Act 196, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, and Act 22, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010. Effective 07/01/2050. Applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2013. (SD1)
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2012-04-27
(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-27-12 4:00PM in conference room 309.
SB2865PassExpands the allowed uses of the Federal Reimbursement Maximization Special Fund to reflect United States Department of Justice-approved uses. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2865 HD1)
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2012-04-27
(S) Act 077, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178).
HB2655Enroll

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Directs the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a state-funded training program to expand the workforce investment activities administered by the DLIR under the federal Workforce Investment Act. Allows Employment and Training Fu...
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2012-04-27
(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-27-12 at 5:35PM in Conference Room 325.
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