Relating To Evictions. [HB-466]
Prohibits landlords from terminating certain tenancies without cause. Establishes criteria under which landlords can undertake a no-fault eviction. Requires landlords, when proceeding with a no-fault eviction, to offer relocation assistance to the tenant or waiver of the final month's rent. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)
HB-466: Relating To Evictions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd
Reported From Hsg (stand. Com. Rep. No. 213) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Cpc. on 02/06/2025
Relating To Dynamic Pricing. [HB-465]
Prohibits retailers from using dynamic pricing in the sale of food that is sold, or qualifies to be sold, as part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Foods Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Establishes fines.
HB-465: Relating To Dynamic Pricing.
Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti
Introduced And Pass First Reading. on 01/21/2025
Relating To Commuting. [HB-461]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Requires the Director of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Hawaii State Energy Office, and Department of Accounting and General Services, to develop and implement a comprehensive Commuting Choice Benefit Program for all state employees regardless of mode of transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HB-461: Relating To Commuting.
Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti
Reported From Eep (stand. Com. Rep. No. 223) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Lab. on 02/06/2025
Relating To County Permits. [HB-459]
Requires county permitting agencies to establish and fill positions exclusively to process permit applications submitted for state projects. Appropriates funds.
HB-459: Relating To County Permits.
Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti
Introduced And Pass First Reading. on 01/21/2025
Relating To Artificial Intelligence. [HB-639]
Requires corporations, organizations, or individuals engaging to commercial transactions or trade practices to clearly and conspicuously notify consumers when the consumer is interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot or other technology capable of mimicking human behaviors, with certain exemptions. Requires developers that sell, offer for sale, advertise, or make available artificial intelligence chatbots to disclose that their chatbots use artificial intelligence. Authorizes private rights of action. Establishes statutory penalties. Effective
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HB-639: Relating To Artificial Intelligence.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd
Reported From Ecd (stand. Com. Rep. No. 167) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Cpc. on 02/05/2025
Relating To Single-use Plastics. [HB-644]
After 1/1/2026, prohibits businesses where food or beverages are packaged and sold on the business' premises for individual consumption from using, selling, or distributing certain disposable or single-use food ware and beverage service items, including items containing PFAS.
HB-644: Relating To Single-use Plastics.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd
Introduced And Pass First Reading. on 01/21/2025
Relating To The Spaying And Neutering Of Animals. [HB-547]
Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation and the reproduction of free-roaming cats. Establishes various revenue and fundraising sources for the special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
HB-547: Relating To The Spaying And Neutering Of Animals.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Reported From Caa (stand. Com. Rep. No. 680) As Amended In Hd 2, Recommending Referral To Fin. on 02/14/2025
Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. [HB-687]
For the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, requires the Department of Human Services to: (1) prorate or exclude certain income from household members who are ineligible for the Program; (2) establish a standardized medical expense deduction option for elderly or disabled household members; (3) establish a pre-release Program application form for individuals who are incarcerated and scheduled for release; and (4) report to the Legislature. Specifies that, for purposes of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the federal restriction
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HB-687: Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Introduced And Pass First Reading. on 01/21/2025
Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code. [HB-638]
[Crime and Law Enforcement ]
Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a criminal background check or credit report. Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report.
HB-638: Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd
The Committee(s) On Cpc Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/05/2025