| SB589 | Pass | PART I - Establishes the University of Hawaii (UH) Cancer Research Center in statute as the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii. Requires the Director of the Cancer Research Center to be appointed in accordance with the Board of Regents policy. Requires...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-21
Act 008, 2021 Special Session, on 07-20-21 (Gov. Msg. No. 2). |
| SB404 | Pass | Lowers the monetary threshold that triggers disclosure of electioneering communications. Repeals the requirement that disclosures of electioneering communications occur on the date of any subsequent expenditures. Classifies election advertisements se...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-08
Act 003, Special Session 2021, 07/06/21. |
| SB263 | Pass | Transfers oversight of the "Hawaii Made" program for manufactured products and the "Hawaii Made" trademark to the department of business, economic development, and tourism. Outlines the department of business, economic development, and tourism's duti...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-08
Act 002, Special Session 2021, 07/06/21. |
| SB811 | Pass | Requires the department of education to publish a weekly report on schools that have reported positive COVID-19 cases. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-08
Act 004, Special Session 2021, 07/06/21. |
| SB1387 | Pass | Requires dog and cat owners to microchip their pets. Takes effect 1/1/2022. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-08
Act 005, Special Session 2021, 07/06/21. |
| SB222 | Pass | Beginning 7/1/2022, requires the comptroller's annual report to the governor and legislature to include a list of all accounts that were closed by the comptroller during the immediately preceding fiscal year, and a list of accounts that remain open b...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 202, on 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1330). |
| SB1270 | Pass | Replaces the Director of Human Services with the Administrator of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Human Services, as an ex officio, voting member on the Workforce Development Council.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 235, 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1363). |
| SB1015 | Pass | Expands the comptroller's duties to include the assessment of office space, including initiating, canceling, and renegotiating current and new leases, office space allocation, and telework infrastructure requirements for agencies and employees occupy...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 219, on 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347). |
| SB1313 | Pass | Requires the division of aquatic resources of the department of land and natural resources to establish a pilot project to restock the Wahiawa public fishing area with northern largemouth bass, butterfly peacock bass, or both by 1/1/2023; provided th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 223, 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1351). |
| SB791 | Pass | Clarifies removal processes for unauthorized vessels. Clarifies the criteria for determining whether a vessel is abandoned. Reduces the allowable time frame to claim an unauthorized vessel that is impounded by the department of land and natural resou...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 218, on 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1346). |
| SB1054 | Pass | Enables use of moneys in the brownfields cleanup revolving fund for subgrants to eligible entities for assessment and cleanup of brownfields sites and certain site monitoring activities. (SD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 234, 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362). |
| SB548 | Pass | Amends various statutory provisions to clarify and improve the administration of elections by mail. Establishes voters with special needs advisory committees at the state and county levels. Requires the department of public safety and Hawaii paroling...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 213, on 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1341). |
| SB808 | Pass | Renames the school facilities agency as the school facilities authority. Describes the powers and responsibilities of the school facilities authority by amending chapter 302A, part VI, subpart C and Act 72, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020. Transfers the ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 217, on 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1345). |
| SB1162 | Pass | Clarifies conditions that must be met by applicants to receive funds under the forest stewardship program administered by the board of land and natural resources. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 221, on 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349). |
| SB540 | Pass | Allows for lesser emergency period penalties to be adopted by the governor or a mayor. Allows for the emergency period infractions to be processed under the traffic adjudication process. Allows electronic copies of notices of infractions, infraction ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 185, on 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1313). |
| SB512 | Pass | Removes the $10 per visit per day cap on the dollar-for-dollar match received by supplemental nutrition assistance program beneficiaries under the Hawaii healthy food incentive program, also known as the double up food bucks program. Specifies that h...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 177, on 07/02/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305). |
| SB764 | Pass | Adds a permanent commercial driver's license disqualification for a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit holder who is convicted of a felony involving severe forms of trafficking in persons, without the possibility of reinstatem...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 215, on 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1343). |
| SB474 | Pass | Requires that mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions include identification of residential real properties lying within the sea level rise exposure area. Takes effect 5/1/22. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 179, on 07/02/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1307). |
| SB1327 | Pass | Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 230, 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1358). |
| SB615 | Pass | Requires all moped and motor scooter rental companies to ensure that mopeds and motor scooters are equipped with flags and that riders wear safety helmets, subject to certain circumstances. Amends the definition of motor scooter. Prohibits the rental...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 214, on 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1342). |
| SB405 | Pass | Provides that excess contributions by nonresident contributors shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within thirty days of the end of the election period. Allows the candidate, candidate committee, or n...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 207, on 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1335). |
| SB400 | Pass | Clarifies that increased fines may apply if a candidate committee or noncandidate committee fails to timely file the preliminary primary or preliminary general report due ten calendar days before a primary or general election. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 204, on 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1332). |
| SB332 | Pass | Amends the minimum dollar amount of payments required to be preaudited. Allows, rather than requires, the comptroller to preaudit all proposed payments of expenditures under the threshold dollar amount. Sunsets 7/1/2024. Effective 7/1/2021. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 203, on 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1331). |
| SB157 | Pass | Authorizes the issuance of a civil license to solemnize marriage and allows solemnization by any individual at least eighteen years of age. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 211, on 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1339). |
| SB402 | Pass | Provides that expenditures by candidate committees may be made to reimburse other individuals for expenditures advanced by those individuals, in addition to those advanced by the candidate. Deletes candidate reimbursements from the category of expend...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 205, on 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1333). |
| SB1034 | Pass | Authorizes boards to use interactive conference technology to remotely conduct meetings under the State's open meetings law. Amends the requirements for public notices of board meetings and for in-person board meetings held by interactive conference ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 220, on 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1348). |
| SB765 | Pass | Establishes sentencing guidelines for highly intoxicated drivers. Requires that ignition interlock devices be installed on all vehicles operated by a person upon license revocation. Increases the license revocation period and extends the applicable l...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 216, on 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1344). |
| SB1329 | Pass | Requires procurement protests to be addressed as expeditiously as possible. Establishes time limits to resolve certain procurement protests. Amends the cash or protest bond amount for parties initiating administrative proceedings for review of certai...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 224, 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1352). |
| SB1166 | Pass | Authorizes the board of land and natural resources to approve rental reductions or waivers for leases on public lands that require substantial demolition or infrastructure improvement costs for the lessee to utilize the premises. Sunsets 6/30/2026. (...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 222, 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350). |
| SB200 | Pass | Clarifies that candidates or other committee representatives as specified who make contributions over a certain amount before an election are required to file a late contribution report only if the candidate is on the ballot in that election. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 195, on 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323). |
| SB628 | Pass | Commences the transfer of the Oahu regional health care system in its entirety from the Hawaii health systems corporation to the department of health. Requires the transfer to be completed no later than 12/31/22. Enables the Oahu regional health care...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Act 212, on 07/06/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1340). |
| SB1409 | Veto | Prohibits newly appointed or reappointed council, board, and commission members from serving if the member has not completed, within the requisite time, the required training course related to native Hawaiian rights. Requires the Office of Hawaiian A...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-06
Vetoed on 07/06/2021 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1302). |
| SB153 | Veto | Establishes the Hawaii impaired driving council to establish comprehensive strategies for preventing and reducing impaired driving. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-06
Vetoed on 07/06/2021 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1294). |
| SB807 | Veto | Requires each school's academic plan to include a clear accounting of all resources that will be allocated to address and achieve each measurable outcome; the school's priority improvement strategies and measures to determine progress; student growth...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-06
Received notice from House that motion to override veto was approved and carried by a 2/3 vote by the members of the House (Hse. Com. No. 2). |
| SB639 | Veto | Prohibits courts of appeal from affirming, modifying, reversing, or vacating a matter on grounds other than those raised by the parties to the proceeding, unless the parties are provided the opportunity to brief the court. Requires a rehearing if the...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-06
Received notice from House that motion to override veto was approved and carried by a 2/3 vote by the members of the House (Hse. Com. No. 2). |
| SB140 | Veto | Defines transit-oriented development zone. Establishes the transit-oriented zone development improvement board. Requires the transit-oriented zone development improvement board to develop a transit-oriented development zone improvement program to fos...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-06
Vetoed on 07/06/2021 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1293). |
| SB242 | Pass | Requires that public and charter schools offer education in computer science. Requires annual reports. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-02
Act 158, on 07/01/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1260). |
| SB936 | Pass | Authorizes the department of health to disseminate information on seizure first aid. Authorizes employers to disseminate information on seizure first aid provided by the department of health to their employees at the employer's workplace. Sunsets 6/3...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-02
Act 150, on 07/01/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1252). |
| SB814 | Pass | Requires members of the charter school commission to collectively possess experience and expertise in various fields. Clarifies authorizer compliance requirements in cases of an appeal. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-02
Act 167, on 07/01/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1269). |
| SB1222 | Pass | Expands the scope of the conference center revolving fund for the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Authorizes the chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Hilo to expend funds from the revolving fund. Exempts the expenditure of moneys from the fund fro...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-02
Act 171, on 07/01/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1273). |
| SB1384 | Pass | Provides that the prohibition against serving two consecutive terms not to exceed eight consecutive years shall not apply to the term of the representative of Hawaiian medium early learning providers on the early learning board. Repeals on June 30, 2...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-02
Act 173, on 07/01/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1275). |
| SB345 | Pass | Bans the import for profit, sale, and offer for sale of any cosmetic in the State if the final product or any component of the final product was developed or manufactured using animal testing performed on or after 1/1/2022 in a cruel manner. Effectiv...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-02
Act 160, on 07/01/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262). |
| SB538 | Pass | Clarifies the meaning of "program or activity receiving state financial assistance". Excludes cases within the scope of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act from the jurisdiction of the Hawaii civil rights commission. Effective 7/1/2022. (...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-02
Act 164, on 07/01/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1266). |
| SB806 | Pass | Requires the attorney general, on behalf of the department of education, to institute proceedings to acquire certain land owned by the Mililani Town Association by voluntary action or condemnation. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-02
Act 165, on 07/01/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1267). |
| SB1139 | Pass | Authorizes the department of health to set patient registration fees by administrative rulemaking. Requires the office of medical cannabis control and regulation to convene a task force on the effect of legalization of cannabis on qualifying medical ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-02
Act 169, on 07/01/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1271). |
| SB1220 | Pass | Adds the University of Hawaii to the list of agencies that are authorized to conduct criminal history record checks on current or prospective employees, whose positions or duties are related to the security of campus facilities and persons. (SD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-02
Act 170, on 07/01/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1272). |
| SB813 | Pass | Requires authorizers to provide to each charter schools it oversees a list of approved independent auditors. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-02
Act 166, on 07/01/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1268). |
| SB244 | Pass | Expands liability protection for donors to include donations of food and similar donations made to needy persons by organizations. Authorizes the donation of expired food when the donor reasonably believes in good faith that the food remains fit for ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-02
Act 159, on 07/01/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1261). |
| SB516 | Pass | Beginning 7/1/2022, requires the state board for career and technical education to oversee and review annually certain statewide processes, requirements, and rules related to the student attainment of industry-recognized credentials. Requires an annu...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-02
Act 163, on 07/01/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1265). |
| SB367 | Pass | Waives the requirement for section 401 water quality certification for certain small-scale beach restoration projects authorized by the department of land and natural resources. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-02
Act 162, on 07/01/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1264). |
