Relating To Homelessness. [HB-291]
Requires the auditor, with the assistance of the department of human services, to conduct a study to assess the impact of using medicaid funds to provide coverage for the treatment for homelessness, subject to federal matching funds. Requires the auditor to submit a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds.
HB-291: Relating To Homelessness.
Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Lopresti
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To Waste Management. [HB-1305]
Requires the University of Hawaii economic research organization to conduct a comprehensive study and submit a report to the legislature about a policy approach that encourages manufacturers to take on the costs of end-of-life product management.
HB-1305: Relating To Waste Management.
Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Lopresti
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To Housing Savings Accounts. [HB-605]
Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study on the establishment of a housing savings account system that would provide every employee in the State the ability to automatically contribute to a housing savings account through payroll deduction and submit a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
HB-605: Relating To Housing Savings Accounts.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To Employment. [HB-567]
Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study on telework and the use of alternative work schedules for state employees. Requires state departments and agencies to cooperate with the legislative reference bureau. Requires the legislative reference bureau to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022. (HD1)
HB-567: Relating To Employment.
Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To The Non-violent Response Team Pilot Program. [SB-732]
Directs the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study examining the efficacy of the Hawaii CARES program offered by the department of health's behavioral health administration adult mental health division. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
SB-732: Relating To The Non-violent Response Team Pilot Program.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. [SB-891]
Establishes requirements for Hawaiian home lands beneficiary consultation. Amends the membership requirements for the Hawaiian homes commission. Requires quarterly reporting on land dispositions and lease cancellations. Authorizes the governor to establish an inter-agency council, based on a recommendation from the Hawaiian homes commission. Requires DHHL to develop and implement a loan servicing manual. Allows the Hawaiian homes commission to retain separate legal counsel or use the services of the attorney general, as needed. Requires the legislative
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SB-891: Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To Homestead Exemptions. [SB-566]
Requiring the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study to determine the increase to the homestead exemption in bankruptcy proceedings. Effective 12/1/2050. (HD2)
SB-566: Relating To Homestead Exemptions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gil Keith-agaran
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To Hawaiian Affairs. [SB-86]
Requires the Department of Health to issue medical cannabis dispensary licenses to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, allowing for increased revenue for beneficiaries. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to study the feasibility and revenue to be generated by medical cannabis dispensaries, limited gaming, and other potential revenue-generating options on Hawaiian home lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD3)
SB-86: Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.
Sponsored by: Sen. J. Kalani English
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To Broadband Access. [HB-616]
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study on the state of broadband access in all public housing projects in the State. Requires the Public Housing Authority to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022. Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to request assistance from the Legislative Reference Bureau as may be necessary.
HB-616: Relating To Broadband Access.
Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Lopresti
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To Broadband Access. [SB-914]
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study on the state of broadband access in all public housing projects in the State. Requires the Public Housing Authority to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022. Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to request assistance from the Legislative Reference Bureau as may be necessary.
SB-914: Relating To Broadband Access.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To Telecommunication. [SB-135]
Requires the office of enterprise technology services to establish a working group to conduct a study to identify state office buildings that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow residents of the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui, and rural areas of the city and county of Honolulu, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings. Requires a report to the legislature. Dissolves the working group on 6/30/2022. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
SB-135: Relating To Telecommunication.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To Unfunded Liabilities. [HB-407]
Requires the state auditor to study the feasibility of providing health benefits to state and county employees using a self-insured model. Appropriates moneys. Establishes the rate stabilization reserve fund. Caps employer contributions to the other post-employment benefits trust fund. Provides for the use of a portion of transient accommodations tax revenues to supplement deficient county public employer contribution amounts.
HB-407: Relating To Unfunded Liabilities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daynette Morikawa
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To Water Pollution. [SB-961]
Requires the department of health clean water branch to establish a working group and conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing pollution netting technology on the State's storm water drainage systems.
SB-961: Relating To Water Pollution.
Sponsored by: Sen. Donovan Cruz
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
HR-157: Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau, In Consultation With The Department Of Agriculture, Department Of Taxation, And Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, To Conduct A Study To Recommend To The Legislature How To Support Greater Local Production Of Food.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Reported From Agr (stand. Com. Rep. No. 1128), Recommending Referral To Fin. on 03/23/2021
You have voted HR-157: Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau, In Consultation With The Department Of Agriculture, Department Of Taxation, And Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, To Conduct A Study To Recommend To The Legislature How To Support Greater Local Production Of Food..
SCR-256: Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Compile And Synthesize Research Studies Examining All Potential Health Impacts Of Radio Frequency Radiation, Including Fifth-generation Cellular Networks.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Referred To Gvo/hth. on 03/16/2021
You have voted SCR-256: Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Compile And Synthesize Research Studies Examining All Potential Health Impacts Of Radio Frequency Radiation, Including Fifth-generation Cellular Networks..
You have voted HCR-142: Requesting The Auditor To Study The Feasibility Of Providing Health Benefits To State And County Employees Using A Self-insured Model..
HCR-182: Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Create A Statutory Definition Of Creative Workers And Develop Recommendations On How The Transient Accommodations Tax May Be Used To Assist Creative Workers.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura
Reported From Cai (stand. Com. Rep. No. 1167), Recommending Referral To Fin. on 03/23/2021
You have voted HCR-182: Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Create A Statutory Definition Of Creative Workers And Develop Recommendations On How The Transient Accommodations Tax May Be Used To Assist Creative Workers..
SR-165: Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau, In Consultation With The Department Of Budget And Finance And Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Identify Steps That Would Be Required To Develop An Automated System To Track Studies, Funds Appropriated For Studies, And Submission Status Of Reports To The Legislature.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
The Committee(s) On Gvo Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Passed, With Amendments. The Votes In Gvo Were As Follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Moriwaki, Dela Cruz, Chang, Gabbard, Fevella; Aye(s) With Reservations: None ; 0 No(es): None; And 0 Excused: None. on 03/23/2021
You have voted SR-165: Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau, In Consultation With The Department Of Budget And Finance And Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Identify Steps That Would Be Required To Develop An Automated System To Track Studies, Funds Appropriated For Studies, And Submission Status Of Reports To The Legislature..
HCR-188: Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau, In Consultation With The Department Of Agriculture, Department Of Taxation, And Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, To Conduct A Study To Recommend To The Legislature How To Support Greater Local Production Of Food.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Reported From Agr (stand. Com. Rep. No. 1129), Recommending Referral To Fin. on 03/23/2021
You have voted HCR-188: Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau, In Consultation With The Department Of Agriculture, Department Of Taxation, And Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, To Conduct A Study To Recommend To The Legislature How To Support Greater Local Production Of Food..