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SB667 - Relating To Nonprofit Organizations.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Lynn Decoite, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies the application of the general excise tax law with regard to gross income derived from unrelated trade or business activities of nonprofit organizations. Effective 6/30/3000. Sunsets 12/31/2028. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1492 - Relating To Mental Health.
Karl Rhoads, Carol Fukunaga, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Requires the department of health to track and publicly report certain data relating to crisis reports, emergency mental health transports, and court-ordered treatments. Requires the department of health to respond to reports about persons having severe mental illness who are in need of assistance, assess whether those persons may fulfill the criteria for assisted community treatment, and coordinate the process for an assisted community treatment order if indicated. Establishes that a court's denial of a petition for involuntary commitment shall serve as notification to the department of health that the person should be evaluated for assisted community treatment. Requires the department of the attorney general to assist with the preparation and filing of petitions for assisted community treatment, unless declined by the petitioner. Appropriates funds to the department of health for software and data collection and publication. Appropriates funds for statewide education and training on policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1587 - Relating To Affordable Housing.
Herbert Richards, Henry J.C. Aquino, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Hawaii Community Development Authority to update the maps, tier tables, and inventories of State lands suitable and available for affordable housing development in the Affordable Rental Housing Report and Ten-Year Plan. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1546 - Relating To The University Of Hawaii At Hilo.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Henry J.C. Aquino, Dru Kanuha
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach within the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2132 - Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.
Troy Hashimoto, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 6 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Amends the deadline related to the repair of conditions that constitute health or safety violations. Increases the amount deducted from a tenant's rent for the tenant's actual expenditures to correct health or safety violations and defective conditions. Takes effect 11/1/2024. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB1251 - Relating To Substitute Teachers.
Angus L.K. McKelvey, Brenton Awa, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Beginning July 1, 2023, requires substitute teachers who work ninety days or more to be compensated equivalent to the daily rate for an entry-level teacher salary commensurate with their placement in Class I, II, or III.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2056 - Proposing Amendments To Articles Viii And X Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Authorize The Legislature To Establish A Surcharge On Residential Investment Property To Increase Funding For Public Education.
Dru Kanuha, Stanley Chang, Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to increase funding for public education for the children and adults of Hawaii by authorizing the Legislature to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on residential investment property valued at $3,000,000 or greater.
STATUS
Introduced
SB399 - Relating To Children.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Donovan Dela Cruz, Glenn Wakai
Last updated almost 2 years ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Expands the original jurisdiction of family court to include proceedings for declaration of emancipation of minors. Expands the circumstances under which a minor shall be deemed to be emancipated to include minors on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States and upon issuance of a declaration of emancipation by the family court. Specifies the rights of an emancipated minor. Allows a minor who has reached the age of sixteen years to petition the family court for a declaration of emancipation. Requires the court to take certain actions regarding investigation of the petition for declaration of emancipation, including appointment of a guardian ad litem and legal counsel for the petitioning minor, and the findings necessary to grant the petition. Requires the court to order the minor's parents or legal guardian to pay for any services ordered by the court for the petition. Allows certain parties to petition the family court for voidance or rescission of a declaration of emancipation. Allows parties to appeal the court's decision to the intermediate court of appeals.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2015 - Relating To Housing.
Stanley Chang, Henry J.C. Aquino, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated 10 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Amends the priority for which moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund are to be used.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1183 - Relating To Tourism.
Chris Kalani Lee, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Requires the department of agriculture to include a statement on desecration laws in the plants and animals declaration form.
STATUS
Introduced
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