SB2148 - Relating To Aquarium Fish Permits.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Stanley Chang, Sharon Y. Moriwaki
Last updated 8 months ago4 Co-Sponsors
Exempts persons engaging in aquaculture research from the aquarium fish permit requirement.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2920 - Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission shall consider the effect of the State's reliance on fossil fuels on generation-based greenhouse gas emissions and may require a greenhouse gas emissions analysis for certain energy projects.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2907 - Relating To The Residential Landlordtenant Code.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Requires a landlord to remediate a residential premises to a habitable standard in compliance with certain national standards upon receiving notice from a tenant of a condition due to an environmental public health event. Establishes conditions for a tenant to terminate their lease or agreement if a landlord fails to remediate the residential premises fit for habitability following an environmental public health event. Prohibits agreements between a landlord and tenant to perform specified repairs, maintenance tasks, and minor remodeling when the work to be performed by the tenant is necessary to cure the landlord's noncompliance with environmental public health event remediation standards. Prohibits certain retaliatory actions by a landlord when a tenant requests in good faith the remediation of the property following an environmental public health event.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3023 - Relating To The Tax Credit For Research Activities.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Adds a cap for the amount of tax credits for research activities that an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities may receive per taxable year. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for tax credits for research activities. Amends the annual aggregate cap on tax credits for research activities that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism may certify. Requires certification of the tax credits for research activities on a first come, first served basis to be based on the date that a complete application is received, subject to certain conditions. Extends from 12/31/2024 to 12/31/2029, the sunset date for tax credits for research activities.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2917 - Relating To Electric Utility Lineman.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Stanley Chang, Donovan Dela Cruz
Last updated 8 months ago7 Co-Sponsors
Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes licensing requirements, including minimum standards and qualifications, for journey worker electric utility linemen and expands the board of electricians and plumbers to include members engaged in electric utility work. Sunsets the original limited exemption from licensing requirements for qualified electricians that was originally enacted by Act 65, SLH 2013, and extended pursuant to Act 60, SLH 2018.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2898 - Relating To Invasive Species.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Chris Kalani Lee
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Clarifies the law on the detection and management of pests and invasive species.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2891 - Relating To The Department Of Transportation.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Chris Kalani Lee
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to allow helicopter operations during daylight hours at Kapalua airport.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3255 - Relating To Feral Pig Control Permits.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 8 months ago4 Co-Sponsors
Codifies certain administrative rules of the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding permits to destroy or control harmful feral pigs.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2791 - Relating To The Establishment Of A Hemp Task Force.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Herbert Richards, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago8 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health to jointly convene a Hawaii Hemp Task Force to inform public policy and identify methods and actions to best support agriculture and build a hemp industry to support rural economic development in the State. Repeals 7/1/2025.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2929 - Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Karl Rhoads, Brenton Awa, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago10 Co-Sponsors
Lowers the blood alcohol concentration threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from 0.08 to 0.05.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2987 - Relating To Teacher Housing.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Lynn Decoite, Stanley Chang, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 8 months ago6 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Teacher Home Assistance Program to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide housing vouchers to certain teachers who are employed by the Department of Education and commit to teach at hard-to-fill schools and charter schools for no less than 5 years. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 20242025.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3224 - Relating To Care Homes.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Sharon Y. Moriwaki
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type 1 adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, and certified adult foster homes not exceed $767. Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed $875. Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for adult day care centers and adult day health centers not exceed $63.06 and $87.21 per diem, respectively. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations.
STATUS
Introduced
SB805 - Relating To Lobbying.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Chris Kalani Lee
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the definitions of "administrative action" and "lobbying" in Chapter 97, HRS.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1178 - Relating To Privacy.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Chris Kalani Lee, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated over 1 year ago7 Co-Sponsors
Modernizes the definition of "personal information" for the purposes of notifying affected persons of data and security breaches. Includes licensees subject to the Insurance Data Security Law pursuant to article 3B, chapter 431, Hawaii Revised Statutes, among the businesses deemed compliant with the chapter's security breach notice requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB3169 - Relating To The Certification Of Documents.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to set a fee for the issuance of an apostille or a non-apostille certification by administrative rules. Appropriates funds into and out of the special fund.
STATUS
Introduced