Relating To Property. [SB-206]
Prohibits nonresident aliens and businesses and trusts that are significantly controlled by nonresident aliens from acquiring certain residential property in the State, except as otherwise provided by law.
SB-206: Relating To Property.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kurt Fevella
Referred To Hou/wtl, Jdc. on 01/17/2025
Relating To Public Lands. [SB-210]
Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from approving any land disposition to the United States military that allows for or facilitates any military training activities on the subject lands. Requires that any lease or lease extension between the State and the US Department of Defense or branches of the US military include certain provisions, including an acknowledgement that the State retains authority over all environmental matters within its jurisdiction. Provides that violation of state or federal environmental law, or any law,
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SB-210: Relating To Public Lands.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kurt Fevella
Referred To Wtl/psm, Jdc. on 01/17/2025
Relating To Public Lands. [SB-198]
Prohibits the State from leasing public lands to or extending the lease of the US Department of Defense or any branch of the US military if the department or branch is noncompliant with any environmental order, consent decree, or memoranda of agreement, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting residents' health and safety. Requires Department of Land and Natural Resources to request that the military agree to remediation of existing leased lands prior to the end of the lease term.
SB-198: Relating To Public Lands.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kurt Fevella
Referred To Wtl/psm, Jdc. on 01/17/2025
Relating To Cannabis. [HB-71]
Prohibits the smoking of cannabis and the smoking of cannabis for medical use, including via an electronic smoking device, in any area accessible by the public.
HB-71: Relating To Cannabis.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Referred To Hlt, Jha, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/21/2025
Relating To Combat Sports. [SB-148]
Renames the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii as the Boxing and Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Amends the jurisdiction of the Commission to include combat sports contests. Prohibits no rules combat or similar combat sports contests. Repeals the existing Mixed Martial Arts Contests Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
SB-148: Relating To Combat Sports.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole
Report Adopted; Referred To The Committee(s) On Fin As Amended In Hd 2 With Representative(s) Shimizu Voting Aye With Reservations; Representative(s) Pierick Voting No (1) And Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward Excused (5). on 03/21/2025
Relating To Combat Sports. [HB-2639]
Establishes the Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Provides for regulation of combat sports. Prohibits no rules combat or similar contests. Establishes the Combat Sports Commission Special Fund. Makes appropriations.
HB-2639: Relating To Combat Sports.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Nakashima
Referred To Cpc, Fin, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/26/2024
Relating To Consumer Protection. [HB-2298]
Beginning 7/1/2027, requires roasted coffee, instant coffee, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages that contain Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed coffee blended with coffee of another regional origin to contain no less than fifty-one per cent coffee by weight from the Hawaii geographic origin. Exempts retailers that do not package roasted coffee, instant coffee, or ready-to-drink coffee beverages from liability for the sale of roasted coffee, instant coffee, or ready-to-drink coffee beverages that use a label or advertisement in violation of the coffee
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Relating To Veterans Rights And Benefits. [HB-2225]
Establishes provisions governing any person who receives compensation for advising or assisting another person with veterans benefits. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HB-2225: Relating To Veterans Rights And Benefits.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Reported From Cmv (stand. Com. Rep. No. 370-24) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Cpc. on 02/14/2024
Relating To Campaign Finance. [HB-2184]
Prohibits contributions from persons convicted of various campaign finance, ethical, or lobbying offenses. Requires unlawful contributions to escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. Authorizes the Campaign Spending Commission and State Ethics Commission to notify a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee that a contributor has been prohibited from making political contributions pursuant to chapter 11, part XIII, Hawaii Revised Statutes Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1)
HB-2184: Relating To Campaign Finance.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd
Received Notice Of Appointment Of House Conferees (hse. Com. No. 806). on 04/23/2024