SB-1336: Relating To The Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Reported From Eig (stand. Com. Rep. No. 137) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Jdc. on 02/10/2025
Relating To Medical Records. [SB-1421]
Repeals the requirement for the Department of Health to approve a health care provider's arrangement for the retention and preservation of patients' medical records prior to the provider ceasing operations. Clarifies that retention and preservation of medical records must be consistent with federal and state regulations and requires providers to notify patients on how to access or request copies of their medical records. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
SB-1421: Relating To Medical Records.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
The Committee On Jha Recommend That The Measure Be Passed, With Amendments. The Votes Were As Follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Cochran, Hashem, Perruso, Takayama, Todd, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes With Reservations: None; 0 Noes: None; And 1 Excused: Representative(s) Kahaloa. on 03/25/2025
HB-1017: Relating To The Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura
The Committee(s) On Jdc Will Hold A Public Decision Making On 04-03-25 10:01am; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. on 03/28/2025
Relating To The Early Childhood Educator Special Fund. [HB-1065]
Retroactively requires stipend funds repaid after July 1, 2023, by a stipend recipient under the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program to be deposited into the Early Learning Special Fund. Repeals the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Special Fund. (SD1)
HB-1065: Relating To The Early Childhood Educator Special Fund.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura
The Committee(s) On Wam Will Hold A Public Decision Making On 04-01-25 10:01am; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. on 03/27/2025
Relating To Non-general Funds Of The Department Of Health. [SB-1422]
Repeals the requirement that a portion of the fees collected for certified copies of certain certificates issued by the Department of Health be deposited to the credit of the general fund. Repeals the Birth Defects Special Fund. Requires a portion of fees collected for marriage licenses to be deposited into the Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
SB-1422: Relating To Non-general Funds Of The Department Of Health.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
The Committee On Fin Recommend That The Measure Be Passed, Unamended. The Votes Were As Follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Keohokapu-lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Reyes Oda; Ayes With Reservations: Representative(s) Alcos; Noes: None; And 2 Excused: Representative(s) Hussey, Ward. on 03/28/2025
SB-1315: Relating To Abolition Of Joint And Several Liability For Government Entities In Highway-related Civil Actions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Reported From Tca (stand. Com. Rep. No. 620) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Jdc. on 02/14/2025
Relating To Combat Sports. [SB-1270]
Establishes the Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Provides for regulation of combat sports. Prohibits no rules combat or similar contests. Repeals chapter 440E, HRS, relating to Mixed Martial Arts Contests. Appropriates funds.
SB-1270: Relating To Combat Sports.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lorraine Inouye
Referred To Cpn/edt, Wam. on 01/27/2025
Relating To Charter Schools. [HB-904]
Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to submit an annual report on public charter schools before the opening day of each Regular Session of the Legislature. Requires the Board of Education to review and approve the annual report before the report is issued to the Governor, Legislature, and the public. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)
HB-904: Relating To Charter Schools.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd
Reported From Edu (stand. Com. Rep. No. 1489) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Placement On The Calendar For Third Reading. on 04/01/2025
Relating To Motor Vehicles. [SB-1237]
Repeals state restrictions on the installation and use of sun screening devices, including window tinting, on motor vehicles.
SB-1237: Relating To Motor Vehicles.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brenton Awa
Referred To Tca/cpn, Jdc. on 01/27/2025
Relating To Consumer Protection. [SB-1160]
Prohibits the sale of tickets at higher price than the original price charged by the primary venue ticket provider for events held in the State. Repeals provisions relating to ticket brokers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
SB-1160: Relating To Consumer Protection.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Pass First Reading on 03/06/2025
Relating To Fireworks. [SB-999]
Repeals all permissible uses of consumer fireworks by minors. Establishes civil penalties for the use and sale of consumer fireworks, including nuisance abatement proceedings and forfeiture of assets used in the commission of the illegal use or sale of consumer fireworks. Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to provide for community safety education programs. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)
SB-999: Relating To Fireworks.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michelle Kidani
Reported From Psm/cpn (stand. Com. Rep. No. 551) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam/jdc. on 02/14/2025
Relating To Land Court. [HB-660]
Repeals the Land Court. Requires registered owners of an interest in property registered in land court to deregister their interest. Requires the land court to inform registered owners of the requirement to deregister. Appropriates moneys.
HB-660: Relating To Land Court.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Hashem
The Committee(s) On Wal Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 01/30/2025
Relating To Deposit Beverage Container Redemption. [SB-724]
Repeals the exemptions for certain dealers of deposit beverage containers and related provisions. Requires all dealers of deposit beverage containers to operate as redemption centers. Effective 7/1/2026.
SB-724: Relating To Deposit Beverage Container Redemption.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads
Reported From Aen (stand. Com. Rep. No. 181) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Cpn. on 02/10/2025
Relating To Contractors. [HB-421]
Repeals the leasing restriction on owner-builders who obtain an owner-builder exemption to act as their own contractor and who build or improve residential or farm buildings or structures on property they own or lease and do not offer the buildings or structures for sale. Requires an owner or lessee to provide signed written notice that the structure for lease or sublease was built or improved by an individual who is not a licensed contractor. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HB-421: Relating To Contractors.
Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti
Reported From Hsg (stand. Com. Rep. No. 582) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Cpc. on 02/13/2025