Relating To Trusted Public Representatives. [SB-1556]
Establishes a Trusted Public Representative Program within the Office of Information Practices under which the Office assigns a volunteer Trusted Public Representative trained in the requirements of the Sunshine Law and observes public agency meetings closed to the public. Allows the Office of Information Practices to conduct background checks of current and prospective Trusted Public Representatives. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
SB-1556: Relating To Trusted Public Representatives.
Sponsored by: Sen. Les Ihara
Referred To Gvo, Wam/jdc. on 01/27/2025
Relating To Community Collaborative Capital Improvement Projects. [SB-1554]
Establishes a program within the Office of Community Services to authorize the formation of community collaborative capital improvement projects eligible for state grants, which may be exempted from certain state and county regulatory requirements under specific circumstances. Requires the Office to adopt rules and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2030.
SB-1554: Relating To Community Collaborative Capital Improvement Projects.
Sponsored by: Sen. Les Ihara
Referred To Lbt/eig, Wam. on 01/27/2025
Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority. [HB-1007]
Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to cooperate with or assist public and private sector entities to engage in projects that improve the State. Establishes the Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Program and board under the HCDA. Repeals the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District and Board. Authorizes the HCDA to issue revenue bonds to finance the development of infrastructure outside of HCDA's community development districts. Appropriates funds into and out of the special fund for the program and
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HB-1007: Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura
Returned From Senate (sen. Com. No. 704) In Amended Form (sd 2). on 04/08/2025
Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority. [SB-1326]
Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to cooperate with or assist public and private sector entities to engage in projects that improve the State. Establishes the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement program. Repeals the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement district and board, under chapter 206E, part X, HRS. Makes additional consistent revisions to chapter 206E.
SB-1326: Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Referred To Tca, Wam. on 01/27/2025
Relating To Emergency Medical Services. [SB-866]
Requires the Department of Health to establish and implement a program to improve and increase support for emergency medical services in the State. Requires the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
SB-866: Relating To Emergency Medical Services.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite
Referred To Hhs, Wam. on 01/23/2025
Relating To Public Order. [HB-261]
Establishes the offense of loitering on public property and adds trespassing on public property to the offense of criminal trespass in the first degree. Establishes the homeless case management program and special fund, administered by the judiciary for the benefit of persons experiencing homelessness.
HB-261: Relating To Public Order.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gene Ward
Referred To Hsh, Jha, Fin, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/21/2025
Relating To Remote Work. [SB-3296]
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to: (1) conduct a remote work study; (2) review any recent remote work studies done by the counties; (3) develop and administer a remote work program; and (4) submit the study to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
SB-3296: Relating To Remote Work.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite
Reported From Lbt/gvo (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2480) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/15/2024
Relating To Medical Debt. [SB-3239]
Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to establish a Medical Debt Forgiveness Working Group to study the feasibility of developing, implementing, and executing a program for the State to acquire and forgive outstanding medical debt of Hawaii residents. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
SB-3239: Relating To Medical Debt.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chris Lee
Report Adopted; Referred To The Committee(s) On Fin With Representative(s) Garcia Voting Aye With Reservations; Representative(s) Pierick Voting No (1) And Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan Excused (3). on 03/22/2024
Relating To Remote Work. [HB-2507]
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to: (1) conduct a remote work study; (2) review any recent remote work studies done by the counties; (3) develop and administer a remote work program; and (4) submit the study to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
HB-2507: Relating To Remote Work.
Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti
Referred To Lgo, Fin, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/26/2024
Relating To Regenerative Tourism. [SB-2982]
Establishes the regenerative tourism program with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to increase regenerative tourism. Establishes a grant program. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
SB-2982: Relating To Regenerative Tourism.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite
Referred To Eet, Wam. on 01/26/2024
Relating To Regenerative Tourism. [HB-2164]
Establishes the regenerative tourism program with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to increase regenerative tourism. Establishes a grant program. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
HB-2164: Relating To Regenerative Tourism.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lauren Matsumoto
Referred To Tou, Fin, Referral Sheet 2 on 01/24/2024
Relating To Emergency Medical Services. [SB-2048]
Requires the Department of Health to establish and implement a program to improve and increase support for emergency medical services in the State. Requires the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
SB-2048: Relating To Emergency Medical Services.
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
Referred To Hhs, Wam. on 01/18/2024
Relating To Public Order. [HB-1209]
Establishes the offense of loitering on public property and adds trespassing on public property to the offense of criminal trespass in the first degree. Establishes the homeless case management program and special fund, administered by the judiciary for the benefit of homeless persons.
HB-1209: Relating To Public Order.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lauren Matsumoto
Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
Relating To Emergency Medical Services. [SB-757]
Requires the Department of Health to establish and implement a program to improve and increase support for emergency medical services in the State. Requires the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
SB-757: Relating To Emergency Medical Services.
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
Relating To Marine Life Conservation Districts. [SB-772]
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct the Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
Relating To Public Order. [HB-1209]
Establishes the offense of loitering on public property and adds trespassing on public property to the offense of criminal trespass in the first degree. Establishes the homeless case management program and special fund, administered by the judiciary for the benefit of homeless persons.
HB-1209: Relating To Public Order.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lauren Matsumoto
Referred To Hlt, Jha, Fin, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/30/2023
Relating To Offensive Cybersecurity. [SB-1478]
Establishes an offensive cybersecurity program within the office of enterprise technology services to analyze and evaluate cybersecurity threats and increase cybersecurity awareness and education. Establishes a goal for all state and county agencies to identify and address vulnerabilities having a benchmark score exceeding 3.9 on the common vulnerability scoring system by 1/1/2026. Makes appropriations and authorizes the establishment of positions. Requires reports. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
SB-1478: Relating To Offensive Cybersecurity.
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) Kitagawa Excused (1). on 03/22/2023
Relating To Marine Life Conservation Districts. [SB-772]
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct the Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
SB-772: Relating To Marine Life Conservation Districts.
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
Reported From Wtl (stand. Com. Rep. No. 382) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/16/2023
Relating To Emergency Medical Services. [SB-757]
Requires the Department of Health to establish and implement a program to improve and increase support for emergency medical services in the State. Requires the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
SB-757: Relating To Emergency Medical Services.
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
Referred To Hhs, Wam. on 01/25/2023