Hawaii Bills

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All 53,153 Active 2,085 In committee 29,059 Passed 12,714 Signed 1,934 Failed 183

passed · Hawaii · Senate Nov 30, 2017

SB 1288: RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR HPC FOODS, LTD.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist HPC Foods, Ltd., to fund multi-project capital improvement programs, the construction of facilities, and other processing activities. (SB1288 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · House Nov 30, 2017

HB 14: RELATING TO KEKAHA KAI STATE PARK.

Appropriates funds for the employment of lifeguards and for necessary equipment to be used by state lifeguards in their work at Kua Bay, Kekaha Kai State Park in North Kona on the island of Hawaii. Effective March 15, 2099. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · House Nov 30, 2017

HB 1417: RELATING TO WATER.

Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to develop a post-disaster fresh drinking water security plan. Makes an appropriation. Requires a report to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2018. (HB1417 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · House Nov 30, 2017

HB 644: RELATING TO NEW MARKET TAX CREDITS.

Expands methods for the delivery of funding to a project by providing loans to capitalize a qualified community development entity and provide guarantees or other credit enhancements to facilitate private lender participation in new markets tax credit financing. Increases total maximum funding amounts. (HB644 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Nov 30, 2017

SB 889: RELATING TO PROFESSIONALLY LICENSED OR CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.

Clarifies liability for tort claims against a professionally licensed or certified state employee. Assigns exclusive liability and remedy to the State for claims arising out of acts within the scope of public employment and for which the State assumes responsibility. Precludes proceedings for damages against the employee where State is liable except for acts not within scope of State employment. (SB889 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Nov 30, 2017

SB 619: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the DOE, in collaboration and consultation with DBEDT, DLIR, and UH, to develop and implement a K-12 curriculum to career pipeline initiative to ensure that the State's public school students are adequately trained and prepared to enter the State's workforce upon graduation from high school. Appropriates funds. (SB619 HD1)