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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2020 Regular Session

Establish the Tax Revenue Study Task Force to study tax revenue in this state. [HB-1274]
Establish the Tax Revenue Study Task Force to study tax revenue in this state.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Shawn Bordeaux Scheduled For Hearing on 02/13/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands. [HB-2702]
Appropriates funds for a study by DHHL to plan for water flooding, climate change, and redevelopment of twenty parcels of land in the Mapunapuna or Shafter Flats area. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kyle Yamashita Reported From Wlh/eep (stand. Com. Rep. No. 320-20) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Fin. on 02/12/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To A Bank Of The State Of Hawaii. [HB-2628]
Directs the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a comprehensive review of relevant state laws to develop legislation to establish a state-operated bank of the State of Hawaii. Appropriates funds to conduct the review. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Henry Aquino Referred To Cph, Wam. on 03/03/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Campaign Finance. [HB-2613]
Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to conduct a study of provisions within the Hawaii Revised Statutes and the Hawaii Administrative Rules relating to campaign finance. Requires public hearings on findings and recommendations developed from the study. Requires a report to the Legislature.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite Referred To Jud, Fin, Referral Sheet 5 on 01/27/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Water Rates. [HB-2600]
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study on the water rates and water usage rates in counties with a population greater than 500,000. Effective July 1, 2050. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sylvia Luke Reported From Wlh (stand. Com. Rep. No. 107-20) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Cpc. on 02/05/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Prescription Drug Rate Setting. [HB-2561]
Establishes the prescription affordability commission within the department of commerce and consumer affairs to review prescription drug costs and establish levels of reimbursement. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Roy Takumi Reported From Cpc (stand. Com. Rep. No. 655-20) As Amended In Hd 2, Recommending Referral To Fin. on 02/14/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Penalties. [HB-2679]
Requires the Judiciary to conduct a study regarding income-based fines and how other states address habitual offenders who have low incomes. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Saiki Report Adopted; Passed Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referred To Wam. on 03/13/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Hydrofluorocarbons. [HB-2492]
Establishes regulations on the use of hydrofluorocarbons in state law. Phases out hydrofluorocarbons in favor of alternatives with lower global warming potential. Establishes a preference for products that do not contain hydrofluorocarbons in the state procurement code. Directs the Hawaii State Energy Office and the Environmental Management Division of the Department of Health to study how to increase the use of refrigerants with low global warming potential, reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons, and recommend how to fund, structure, and prioritize (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama The Hearing On This Measure Has Been Cancelled Until Further Notice. on 03/16/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Tourism. [HB-2467]
Requires the Hawaii tourism authority to collaborate with the department of accounting and general services to identify an appropriate location for and open a tourism information booth or center in the state capital district to promote tourism and tourist destinations in the capital district. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2099. (HD2)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Nakashima Referred To Eet/lca, Wam. on 03/03/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction. [SB-3028]
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a study to provide recommendations for a comprehensive approach to the development of infrastructure for vehicles that are powered by renewable energy. Appropriates moneys. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Maile Shimabukuro Reported From Eet/trs (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2759) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/14/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Medical Autonomy. [HB-2459]
Requires the department of health to conduct a study relating to the development and disbursement of vaccinations for modern disease outbreaks and procedures associated with medically authorized exemptions from mandatory vaccinations. Allows the department of health to partner with federal partners or universities to conduct relevant research for this study. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Kong Reported From Jud (stand. Com. Rep. No. 675-20) As Amended In Hd 2, Recommending Referral To Fin. on 02/14/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Medical Autonomy. [HB-2459]
Requires the department of health to conduct a study relating to the development and disbursement of vaccinations for modern disease outbreaks and procedures associated with medically authorized exemptions from mandatory vaccinations. Allows the department of health to partner with federal partners or universities to conduct relevant research for this study. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Kong Reported From Jud (stand. Com. Rep. No. 675-20) As Amended In Hd 2, Recommending Referral To Fin. on 02/14/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Hawaii National Guard Retirement Benefits. [HB-2485]
Requires the board of trustees of the employees' retirement system to conduct a study to determine and provide retirement benefits for Hawaii national guard members who are activated under state active duty orders, and submit findings and recommendations to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2022. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Henry Aquino The Hearing On This Measure Has Been Cancelled Until Further Notice. on 03/16/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Traffic Congestion. [HB-2461]
Requires the Department of Transportation in collaboration with other public agencies, to research and develop methods to reduce traffic congestion and motor vehicle fuel emissions in the State.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Henry Aquino The Committee(s) On Trn Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/12/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Hydrofluorocarbons. [SB-3078]
Preserves preexisting federal regulations on the use of hydrofluorocarbons in state law. Phases out hydrofluorocarbons in favor of alternatives with lower global warming potential. Establishes a preference for products that do not contain hydrofluorocarbons in the state procurement code. Directs the State Energy Office and the Environmental Management Division of the Department of Health to study how to increase the use of refrigerants with low global warming potential, reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons, and recommend how to fund, structure, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi Referred To Eet/gvo, Cph. on 01/27/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Transportation. [SB-2938]
Requires the department of transportation to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of repairing or renovating the Kalaeloa Airport air traffic control tower. Appropriates funds for the study.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Kim Referred To Trs/psm, Wam. on 01/27/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Wind Energy. [SB-2803]
Requires all utility scale wind energy facilities operating within two miles of a residential area to provide a longitudinal monitoring study of residents living within two miles of the facility.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Laura Thielen Referred To Eet, Cph. on 01/27/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Food Donation. [HB-2234]
Requires the department of health to conduct a study on increasing the number of restaurants and nonprofit organizations donating surplus food. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama Reported From Hlt (stand. Com. Rep. No. 163-20) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Jud. on 02/06/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Products Containing Sun Protection Factor Ingredients. [HB-2248]
Establishes a task force within the department of health to conduct a study on sun protection factor ingredients and the feasibility of further limiting their use in sunscreens in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daynette Morikawa Reported From Hlt (stand. Com. Rep. No. 199-20) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Cpc. on 02/07/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Wind Energy Facilities. [HB-2188]
Establishes a setback of one foot for every foot of height of a wind turbine from the nearest existing farm dwelling or residential dwelling unit for certain wind energy facilities in agricultural districts. Requires a study on the effects of noise production by wind energy facilities on the health of residents and students. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama Report Adopted; Passed Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referred To Wam. on 06/22/2020

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