Relating To Jurors. [SB-2588]
Permits psychologists to claim exemption from service as a juror if the case involves a psychologist or former patient. (SD1)
SB-2588: Relating To Jurors.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rosalyn Baker
Reported From Cph (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2604) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Jdc. on 02/13/2020
Relating To Housing. [SB-2652]
Amends section 201H-38 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to clarify that the section does not require income restrictions for projects that are built for Hawaii residents, who will be owner-occupants in perpetuity, and who own no other property. Effective 6/18/2050. (SD2)
SB-2652: Relating To Housing.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Referred To Hsg, Jud, Fin, Referral Sheet 36 on 03/09/2020
Relating To Affordable Temporary Housing. [HB-2073]
Allows property owners to temporarily lease space to individuals to camp or otherwise occupy space on the property, so long as no health and safety ordinances are violated.
HB-2073: Relating To Affordable Temporary Housing.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gene Ward
The Committee(s) On Hsh/hsg Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/04/2020
Relating To Housing Development. [SB-2616]
Exempts affordable housing units, additions to existing dwelling units, accessory dwelling units, ohana dwelling units, and affordable housing projects developed by the Hawaii public housing authority from 50 per cent of school impact fee requirements. Effective 7/1/2025. (HD1)
SB-2616: Relating To Housing Development.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Passed Second Reading As Amended In Hd 1 And Referred To The Committee(s) On Lhe With None Voting Aye With Reservations; None Voting No (0) And Representative(s) Gates, Mcdermott, Thielen Excused (3). on 03/13/2020
Relating To The Licensure Of Midwives. [SB-2428]
Amends various provisions related to the licensure of midwives. Allows certified nurse midwives and direct-entry midwives to refer to themselves as "midwives". Allows a traditional midwife to practice midwifery under certain conditions. Repeals the repeal date for chapter 457J, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
SB-2428: Relating To The Licensure Of Midwives.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole
The Committee On Cph Deferred The Measure. on 01/30/2020
Relating To Auditory Devices. [SB-2245]
Exempts gross receipts from the sale of auditory devices, such as hearing aids, from the general excise tax. Amends the definition of "prosthetic device" to include devices worn on the body. Exempts gross receipts from the repair of prosthetic devices from the general excise tax.
SB-2245: Relating To Auditory Devices.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads
Passed First Reading. on 01/21/2020
Relating To Education. [SB-2254]
Extends the sunset date of the University Laboratory School's student enrollment exemption from July 1, 2020, to July 1, 2022.
SB-2254: Relating To Education.
Sponsored by: Sen. Maile Shimabukuro
The Committee On Edu Deferred The Measure. on 02/12/2020
Relating To Contractors. [HB-1799]
Requires a specialty contractor to obtain a C-48 specialty license (structural steel contractor) or sublicense if the performance of work on a contract requires a C-48 specialty license or sublicense and the specialty contractor does not have that specialty license or sublicense. Effective on 1/1/2050. (SD1)
HB-1799: Relating To Contractors.
Sponsored by: Rep. Roy Takumi
Report Adopted; Passed Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referred To Cph. on 05/21/2020
Relating To Inclusionary Zoning. [SB-2212]
Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale in perpetuity to buyers who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants, and do not own any other real property. Requires each county to submit a report on inclusionary zoning requirements to the legislature every year until the regular session of 2025. Effective 6/18/2050 and repeals on 7/1/2025. (SD2)
SB-2212: Relating To Inclusionary Zoning.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Referred To Wlh/hsg, Fin, Referral Sheet 36 on 03/09/2020
Relating To Affordable Housing. [SB-2218]
Prohibits landlords from evicting tenants where units are not habitable and limits tenants' liability. Exempts certain housing units from school impact fee requirements. Authorizes Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) to enter into ninety-nine year leases for condominiums on state lands. Prohibits discrimination based on participation in a housing assistance program. Specifies that certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code do not apply with respect to claims for the state low-income housing tax credit. Appropriates funds
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SB-2218: Relating To Affordable Housing.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Re-referred To Hou/cph, Wam/jdc. on 01/28/2020
Relating To Auditory Devices. [HB-1633]
Exempts gross receipts from the sale of auditory devices, such as hearing aids, from the general excise tax. Amends the definition of "prosthetic device" to include hearing aids and devices worn on the body. Exempts gross receipts from the repair of prosthetic devices from the general excise tax. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
HB-1633: Relating To Auditory Devices.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sylvia Luke
Report Adopted; Passed Second Reading And Referred To Wam. on 05/13/2020
Relating To Jurors. [HB-1614]
Requires the judiciary to study and report to the legislature on the jury service exemptions in Hawaii and other states, including jury service exemptions for medical professionals, such as psychologists, with active patients. Effective July 1, 2050. (HD1)
HB-1614: Relating To Jurors.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Received From House (hse. Com. No. 285). on 03/05/2020