Relating To Underground Storage Tanks. [HB-1230]
Clarifies the level of environmental restoration that owners and operators of underground storage tanks or tank systems must satisfy in the event of a confirmed release of jet fuel. Specifies the restoration condition and quality acceptable by the Department of Health shall include the complete removal of all jet fuel, including jet fuel additives and all compounds resulting from the degradation of jet fuel or jet fuel additives, or the reaction of jet fuel or jet fuel additives with water or other chemicals. Establishes a rebuttable presumption
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HB-1230: Relating To Underground Storage Tanks.
Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti
Referred To Eep, Wal, Jha, Referral Sheet 4 on 01/27/2025
Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. [SB-1552]
Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, facetoface practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Effective 1/1/2026.
SB-1552: Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dru Kanuha
Referred To Hhs/cpn, Wam/jdc. on 01/27/2025
Relating To Community Collaborative Capital Improvement Projects. [SB-1554]
Establishes a program within the Office of Community Services to authorize the formation of community collaborative capital improvement projects eligible for state grants, which may be exempted from certain state and county regulatory requirements under specific circumstances. Requires the Office to adopt rules and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2030.
SB-1554: Relating To Community Collaborative Capital Improvement Projects.
Sponsored by: Sen. Les Ihara
Referred To Lbt/eig, Wam. on 01/27/2025
Relating To Transportation. [HB-1304]
Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HB-1304: Relating To Transportation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Cory Chun
Reported From Trn (stand. Com. Rep. No. 115) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Eep. on 02/04/2025
Relating To Age Verification For App Developers And App Stores Act. [SB-1542]
Beginning 7/1/2027, requires app store providers to determine the age category for each of their users in the State and verify their age; provide a mechanism for parents to block minors from downloading unsuitable apps; and obtain parental consent before allowing a minor to use their app store or download and purchase apps. Requires certain app store providers to provide parents with a mechanism to set filters and usage limits for minors. Requires certain app store providers to display age ratings and content description for each app available in
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SB-1542: Relating To Age Verification For App Developers And App Stores Act.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite
Referred To Cpn/lbt, Jdc. on 01/27/2025
Relating To Changes To Responsibilities Of The Department Of Health Concerning Patients, The County Of Kalawao, And The Kalaupapa Settlement. [SB-1432]
Establishes the Kalaupapa State Historical Area. Authorizes the Department of Health to continue providing services statewide to Hansen's disease patients living in the community. Repeals sections of Chapter 326, HRS, and makes associated conforming amendments, to take effect upon the oneyear anniversary of the passing of the last patient resident of Kalaupapa, as affirmed in a Governor's proclamation. Requires future planning for the Kalaupapa Settlement to include community organizations, including one selected in consultation with the Molokai
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SB-1432: Relating To Changes To Responsibilities Of The Department Of Health Concerning Patients, The County Of Kalawao, And The Kalaupapa Settlement.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Passed Second Reading As Amended In Hd 1 And Referred To The Committee(s) On Wal With Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Poepoe Voting Aye With Reservations; None Voting No (0) And Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward Excused (4). on 03/14/2025
You have voted SB-1432: Relating To Changes To Responsibilities Of The Department Of Health Concerning Patients, The County Of Kalawao, And The Kalaupapa Settlement..
Relating To Economic Development. [SB-1396]
Amends the Transient Accommodations Tax rate beginning on 1/1/2027. Assesses the Transient Accommodations Tax on cruise ship cabins based on the total time the cruise ship is docked at any port in the State. Appropriates funds to DLNR for protection, management, and restoration of the State's natural resources as well as for environmental stewardship, climate and hazard mitigation, and sustainable tourism. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
SB-1396: Relating To Economic Development.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Report Adopted; Referred To The Committee(s) On Fin As Amended In Hd 2 With Representative(s) Alcos, Matsumoto, Reyes Oda, Shimizu Voting Aye With Reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka Voting No (2) And Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward Excused (5). on 03/21/2025
Relating To Medical Cannabis. [SB-1429]
Authorizes the Department of Health to impose penalties and take enforcement actions for violations of the medical cannabis laws. Effective 1/1/2025, retroactively repeals the prohibition against primary caregivers cultivating medical cannabis for their qualifying patients, and authorizes primary caregivers to cultivate cannabis in an amount not to exceed an adequate supply for the qualifying patient. Effective 6/28/2025, extends for two years the sunset on the interim rules adopted by the Department of Health and extends for four years the sunset
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SB-1429: Relating To Medical Cannabis.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
The Committee On Jha Recommend That The Measure Be Passed, With Amendments. The Votes Were As Follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Cochran, Hashem, Perruso, Takayama, Todd, Shimizu; Ayes With Reservations: None; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia; And 1 Excused: Representative(s) Kahaloa. on 03/25/2025
You have voted HB-1113: Relating To Changes To Responsibilities Of The Department Of Health Concerning Patients, The County Of Kalawao, And The Kalaupapa Settlement..
Relating To Ironworkers. [HB-956]
Prohibits any person from disassembling, dismantling, or demolishing iron projects unless the person has completed an apprenticeship program for ironworkers approved and registered with the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations. Establishes penalties. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules.
HB-956: Relating To Ironworkers.
Sponsored by: Rep. Darius Kila
The Committee(s) On Lab Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 01/30/2025
Relating To School Meals. [SB-1300]
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, expands free school meal coverage to students who currently qualify for reduced-price lunch. Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, expands free school meal coverage to students whose family income is no more than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
SB-1300: Relating To School Meals.
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
Bill Scheduled To Be Heard By Fin On Tuesday, 04-01-25 2:00pm In House Conference Room 308 Via Videoconference. on 03/28/2025
Relating To Chiropractic. [HB-970]
Allows students enrolled in certain qualifying chiropractic colleges to engage in clinical practice as part of their college instruction if directly supervised by a qualified licensed chiropractor. Requires the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HB-970: Relating To Chiropractic.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Quinlan
Reported From Hed (stand. Com. Rep. No. 774) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Cpc. on 02/14/2025
Relating To Emergency Response. [HB-816]
Authorizes emergency medical technicians in the State to administer buprenorphine after the administration of an opioid antagonist during an opioid-related drug overdose response. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules that incorporate standard protocols associated with opioid-related drug overdoses and buprenorphine administration, allocate resources for EMT training, and coordinate with emergency medical services providers in the State regarding the administration of buprenorphine. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HB-816: Relating To Emergency Response.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Reported From Hlt (stand. Com. Rep. No. 327) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Fin. on 02/11/2025
Relating To Invasive Species. [SB-1171]
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish rules allowing the sale and distribution of fine mesh nets in the State to protect plants from invasive species. Requires DOA to establish a program to provide certain monofilament netting free of charge to the public to slow the growth and spread of coconut rhinoceros beetles in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
SB-1171: Relating To Invasive Species.
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
Reported From Aen (stand. Com. Rep. No. 265) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/11/2025
Relating To Wastewater Systems. [HB-734]
Requires the Department of Health, in consultation with various agencies and professionals, to review rules and practices and propose changes that have the potential to make wastewater systems and cesspool upgrades more affordable without compromising water quality. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
HB-734: Relating To Wastewater Systems.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicole Lowen
Report Adopted; Passed Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referred To Wam. on 03/19/2025