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SB3274 - Relating To Property Forfeiture.
Karl Rhoads, Stanley Chang, Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated 10 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB3265 - Relating To Film Industry Development.
Lynn Decoite, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 9 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii Film Advisory Council. Amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to: (1) Clarify and amend the requirement for an independent third-party certification; (2) Expand the definition of "qualified production" to include streaming platforms; and (3) Expand the definition of "qualified production costs" to include certain costs associated with products created by Hawaii businesses for use in a production and contracting and licensing of Hawaii-originated music for on-camera use or post-production. Establishes and appropriates funds for a film industry development liaison within the Creative Industries Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2768 - Relating To Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Glenn Wakai, Dru Kanuha, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 9 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Requires the state energy office to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2307 - Relating To Identification.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with various agencies and upon request of the inmates, to assist inmates in obtaining the inmates' civil identification card, birth certificate, social security card, and other relevant identification necessary for successful reentry into society, as soon as practicable. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to initiate the process of obtaining identifying documents for inmates released to work furlough, extended furlough, or community placement programs, by providing the forms necessary for the inmate to obtain civil identification cards and other identifying documents to the inmate as soon as practicable.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2319 - Proposing An Amendment To Article Vi, Section 3, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Increase The Mandatory Retirement Age For State Justices And Judges.
Maile S L Shimabukuro, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 9 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from 70 to 75 years.
STATUS
Enrolled
SB2305 - Relating To Missing Persons.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 5 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a Silver Alert Program within the Department of Law Enforcement to help locate and safeguard missing persons who are sixty-five years of age or older, cognitively impaired, or developmentally disabled. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB3207 - Relating To Education.
Michelle N. Kidani, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 5 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Removes the salary cap of the Superintendent of Education. Makes permanent the annual performance evaluation requirements for the Superintendent of Education. Takes effect 6/29/2024. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2805 - Relating To Agriculture.
Herbert Richards, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to develop a program to educate and assist farmers and ranchers in the process of transitioning agricultural businesses to new owners. Requires the program to connect individuals interested in entering farming or ranching, or existing farmers or ranchers interested in expanding their business, with farmers and ranchers who have not yet identified a successor owner. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2767 - Relating To The Natural Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority.
Glenn Wakai, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2640 - Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.
Maile S L Shimabukuro, Joy A. San Buenaventura
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act to authorize the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to provide cash awards to beneficiaries on the waiting list in lieu of a lease. Amends the Hawaiian Home Loan Fund to be allow for the use of cash award payments. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to remove those beneficiaries from the waiting list. Specifies that beneficiaries who accept a cash reward shall lose their right to return to the waiting list, but remain entitled to other rights provided by the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
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