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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board, In Collaboration With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Convene A Working Group On Accessible Government Documents. [SCR-4]
Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board, In Collaboration With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Convene A Working Group On Accessible Government Documents.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads The Committee(s) On Gvo Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Passed, With Amendments. The Votes In Gvo Were As Follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) L. Thielen, Inouye, Kanuha; Aye(s) With Reservations: None ; 0 No(es): None; And 2 Excused: Senator(s) Baker, Fevella. on 03/10/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. [SB-2500]
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program, Manufacturing Assistance Program, and Excelerator Program. Establishes and appropriates funds for a working group to develop a strategic plan for a climate innovation technology park to be located at Coconut Island and to recommend other opportunities for the State to invest in technology to combat climate change. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole 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) Cabanilla Arakawa, Matayoshi Excused (2). on 06/25/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board, In Collaboration With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Convene A Working Group On Accessible Government Documents. [SR-3]
Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board, In Collaboration With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Convene A Working Group On Accessible Government Documents.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads The Committee(s) On Gvo Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Passed, With Amendments. The Votes In Gvo Were As Follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) L. Thielen, Inouye, Kanuha; Aye(s) With Reservations: None ; 0 No(es): None; And 2 Excused: Senator(s) Baker, Fevella. on 03/10/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Acupuncture. [SB-2544]
Establishes a working group to consider and make recommendations on the scope of practice for acupuncturists. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rosalyn Baker Passed Second Reading As Amended In Hd 1 And Referred To The Committee(s) On Cpc With None Voting Aye With Reservations; None Voting No (0) And Representative(s) Gates, Mcdermott, Thielen Excused (3). on 03/13/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Underground Utility Lines. [SB-2595]
Establishes a working group to develop a comprehensive statewide plan for undergrounding utility lines. Appropriates funds.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Les Ihara Referred To Cph/wtl, Wam. on 01/23/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Education. [HB-2088]
Establishes a working group to create a state plan to make FAFSA completion a statewide graduation requirement and an opt-out waiver for FAFSA completion by the 2022-2023 school year. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)

  

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

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Homelessness. [HB-2112]
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 2021. Takes effect on December 31, 2059. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura Reported From Hsh/hsg (stand. Com. Rep. No. 394-20) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Fin. on 02/13/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Substance Abuse Treatment. [HB-1995]
Requires DOH to convene a working group that includes the participation of the HPHA executive director or designee, to study and examine the effects of prohibiting smoking and using tobacco products on the premises of substance abuse treatment facilities. Requires DOH to submit a report to the legislature prior to the 2021 regular session. Takes effect 12/31/2059. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite Reported From Hsh (stand. Com. Rep. No. 297-20) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Jud. on 02/11/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To The Transition Of The Oahu Regional Health Care System From The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Into The Department Of Health. [SB-2504]
Commences the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System in its entirety from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health, beginning with the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System's budget into the Department of Health. Establish a working group of the Oahu Regional Health Care System, Department of Health, and other stakeholders that shall be responsible for managing and implementing the processes required to effectuate the completion of the transition. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole Referred To Hlt, Fin, Referral Sheet 36 on 03/09/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Alzheimer's Disease And Related Dementia. [SB-2339]
Requires the executive office on aging to convene a working group to update the state plan on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias by identifying the best practices and standards of dementia training in care facilities. Requires report to the legislature. (SD2)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Laura Thielen The Committee(s) On Hlt/hsh Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 03/12/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Education. [SB-2296]
Requires the Department of Education's existing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) working group to create a state plan to make completion of the FAFSA or an opt-out waiver a statewide graduation requirement by the 2022-2023 school year. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Maile Shimabukuro This Measure Has Been Deleted From The Meeting Scheduled On Tuesday 03-17-20 2:00pm In Conference Room 309. on 03/16/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Alzheimer's Disease And Related Dementia. [HB-1865]
Requires the executive office on aging to convene a working group. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama Reported From Hlt/hsh (stand. Com. Rep. No. 252-20) 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 Safe And Effective Discipline. [HB-1798]
Requires the AG to convene a working group to examine laws relating to corporal punishment as a form of discipline in the State, and submit a report to the legislature prior to the 2021 regular session. Takes effect on 12/31/2059. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura The Committee(s) On Jud Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/26/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Telehealth. [HB-1690]
Establishes goals for the adoption and proliferation of telehealth to increase health care access. Establishes the State Strategic Telehealth Advisory Council and permanent State Telehealth and Health Care Access Coordinator position. Dissolves the Advisory Council on 7/1/2023. Establishes the Telehealth Administrative Simplification Working Group to research, make recommendations, and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Referred To Hlt, Fin, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/21/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Human Remains. [HB-1602]
Includes the use of natural organic reduction as a method for the disposal of human remains. Amends the procedures for the resolution of disputes regarding the right of disposition, the right to rely and act upon written instructions in a funeral service agreement or similar document, and provisions for the disposition of a decedent's remains and recovery of reasonable expenses to include natural organic reduction facilities. Establishes a working group to explore natural organic reduction as a means of disposal of human remains. Effective 7/1/2050. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Roy Takumi Reported From Cph (stand. Com. Rep. No. 3458) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Jdc. on 05/12/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Education. [SB-667]
Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, in collaboration with the Department of Education, to establish a working group to study the Department of Education's information technology infrastructure, operations, and services. Establishes the members and duties of the working group.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole Carried Over To 2020 Regular Session. on 12/01/2019

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Insurance. [HB-64]
Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish a working group to examine the potential impacts of requiring real property owners who lease or rent residential real property as transient accommodations to complete, sign, and file with their property insurers an affidavit regarding fire safety. (HB64 HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Roy Takumi Carried Over To 2020 Regular Session. on 12/01/2019

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Agriculture Education. [SB-762]
Establishes and appropriates funds for 1 FTE P-20 agriculture education coordinator position within the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Specifies duties of the coordinator and P-20 agriculture education working group. (SB762 HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Kim Received Notice Of Discharge Of All House Conferees (hse. Com. No. 363). on 06/22/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Health. [SB-889]
Requires the director of health to convene a mental health and substance abuse parity working group to determine how the State can come into compliance with federal mental health and substance abuse parity laws and regulations and enhance existing state parity laws. Reauthorizes, part V, Act 44, Session Laws of Hawaii 2004, providing parity for substance abuse treatment insurance coverage.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads Carried Over To 2020 Regular Session. on 12/01/2019

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Health. [HB-39]
Requires the Department of Health to establish and convene a working group to conduct a study on whether establishing a new category of professional licensure for assistant physicians would help address the physician shortage in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura Reported From Hlt/iac (stand. Com. Rep. No. 91-20) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Cpc. on 02/05/2020

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