Relating To The Department Of Human Services. [SB-3286]
Requires the Department of Human Services to assess the feasibility of offering a 20% discount on certain goods and services for the State's low- to moderate-income elders.
SB-3286: Relating To The Department Of Human Services.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kurt Fevella
Referred To Hhs, Wam. on 01/29/2024
Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority. [HB-2563]
Exempts the Hawaii Convention Center from certain requirements regarding concessions on public property. Authorizes the Hawaii Tourism Authority to sell or lease naming rights for the Hawaii Convention Center facility. Facilitates advertising and marketing in and on the Hawaii Convention Center facility. (CD1)
HB-2563: Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daynette Morikawa
Received Notice Of Final Reading (sen. Com. No. 798). on 05/01/2024
Relating To Fireworks. [HB-2269]
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a study on the potential impacts of permitting the sale of aerial devices in the State.
HB-2269: Relating To Fireworks.
Sponsored by: Rep. Cedric Gates
Referred To Jha, Fin, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/26/2024
Relating To A State Lottery. [HB-2272]
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of a state lottery.
HB-2272: Relating To A State Lottery.
Sponsored by: Rep. Cedric Gates
Referred To Ecd, Cpc/jha, Fin, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/26/2024
Relating To Education. [HB-2222]
Requires the Department of Education to convene a staggered school start times task force to study and evaluate the issues and implications of instituting a staggered school start times program, including effects on school bus schedules. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HB-2222: Relating To Education.
Sponsored by: Rep. Cory Chun
Passed First Reading. on 03/07/2024
Relating To Health. [SB-2667]
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study to determine the cost and feasibility of establishing a heavy ion cancer therapy center in the State and using revenues derived from treating non-residents to subsidize cancer treatments of residents.
SB-2667: Relating To Health.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Referred To Hhs, Wam. on 01/24/2024
Relating To Energy Efficiency. [SB-2825]
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to conduct a study on the overall energy consumption by department facilities and associated fiscal costs to make the facilities more energy efficient. Requires a report to the Legislature.
SB-2825: Relating To Energy Efficiency.
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
Referred To Gvo/eet, Wam. on 01/24/2024
Relating To Infrastructure. [SB-2815]
Establishes a working group within the Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study to assess the State's port and harbor system and the potential viability of each location in that system to support current and future agricultural product transportation methods and needs. Requires a report. Declares general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
SB-2815: Relating To Infrastructure.
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
Reported From Tca/aen (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2591) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/16/2024
Relating To Water Infrastructure. [SB-2814]
Directs the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Agribusiness Development Corporation and the counties, to conduct an agricultural water infrastructure study for the State of Hawaii. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
SB-2814: Relating To Water Infrastructure.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Passed Second Reading As Amended In Hd 1 And Referred To The Committee(s) On Fin With None Voting Aye With Reservations; None Voting No (0) And Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Ward Excused (3). on 03/21/2024
Relating To Condominiums. [SB-2726]
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on how certain other states approach the following subjects as they relate to condominiums: an ombudsman, licenses for management, alternative dispute resolution, governmental regulation, owner education, and owner access to documents. Extends the deadline for the final report and the cease date for the Condominium Property Regime Task Force to 6/30/2026. Makes appropriations. (CD1)
SB-2726: Relating To Condominiums.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole
Act 043, 05/30/2024 (gov. Msg. No. 1143). on 05/31/2024
Relating To The Minimum Wage. [SB-2818]
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a study on the effect on businesses of increasing the minimum wage. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
SB-2818: Relating To The Minimum Wage.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Reported From Eet (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2167) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/07/2024
Relating To Correctional Institutions. [SB-2860]
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of using artificial intelligence technology to assist the Department with improving safety at correctional institutions. Authorizes the Department to contract with consultants to conduct the study. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025.
SB-2860: Relating To Correctional Institutions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
Referred To Psm, Wam. on 01/24/2024
Relating To A Leave Grant Program. [HB-2004]
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to conduct an actuarial study on a leave grant pilot program to help small businesses offer their employees paid family leave and paid sick leave. Appropriates funds.
HB-2004: Relating To A Leave Grant Program.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Tarnas
Referred To Lgo, Cpc, Fin, Referral Sheet 2 on 01/24/2024
Relating To Real Property. [SB-2617]
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study and report on the forty-one states in the country that have enacted laws limiting the sale of real property to foreign individuals or entities, and how those laws and related constitutional precedents could inform demand-side regulations for the real estate market in Hawaii in favor of resident ownership, specifically owner-occupied resident ownership. Makes an appropriation. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)
SB-2617: Relating To Real Property.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole
Referred To Wal/cpc, Fin, Referral Sheet 16 on 03/07/2024
Relating To Child Care. [SB-2523]
Requires the Judiciary to conduct a study to determine how to implement a program that provides free child care services to minor children of parties and witnesses who are attending court hearings in the First Circuit Family Court. Requires the Judiciary to submit a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
SB-2523: Relating To Child Care.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Reported From Jdc (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2227) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/09/2024
Relating To Taxation. [HB-1738]
Directs the Department of Taxation, in consultation with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to study the feasibility of replacing the income and general excise taxes with a new retail sales tax or other tax. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including proposed implementing legislation, to the Legislature prior to the 2025 Regular Session.
HB-1738: Relating To Taxation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lauren Matsumoto
Referred To Ecd, Fin, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/24/2024
Relating To Condominiums. [HB-1814]
Requires and appropriates funds for the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on how certain other states approach certain subjects as they relate to condominiums. Extends the final report deadline and dissolution date of the Condominium Property Regime Task Force to 6/30/2026. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
HB-1814: Relating To Condominiums.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Quinlan
Report Adopted; Passed Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referred To Wam. on 03/22/2024
Relating To Human Resources. [HB-1646]
Requires and appropriates funds for the state auditor to examine the feasibility of requiring certain human resources job classifications to be certified in human resources.
HB-1646: Relating To Human Resources.
Sponsored by: Rep. Scot Matayoshi
Referred To Lgo/lmg, Fin, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/24/2024
Relating To Collective Bargaining. [HB-163]
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to conduct a study to review the repricing processes in section 89-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and submit a report to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
Sponsored by: Rep. Scot Matayoshi
Received Notice Of All Senate Conferees Being Discharged (sen. Com. No. 340). on 03/20/2024
Relating To Human Services. [HB-780]
Requires the office of the lieutenant governor to convene a working group to examine the feasibility of establishing and implementing a kauhale pilot program based on specified criteria to provide shelter and other services to homeless individuals in the State and to submit a report of the working group's findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2024.
HB-780: Relating To Human Services.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi
Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023