Hawaii Bills

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2017

HB 190: RELATING TO PRIVATE FLIGHT SCHOOLS.

Requires the Department of Education to authorize private flight schools that: (1) are physically present in the State; (2) are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration; (3) offer flight instructor certificates; (4) request authorization; and (5) meet other requirements established by the rules of the Department. (HB190 HD3)

Kaniela Ing (D) Roy M. Takumi (D) Chris Lee (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Justin Woodson (D)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2017

SB 618: RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Requires the board of education to establish a process whereby the public may petition the board to add items to the agenda of the next meeting. (SB618 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2017

SB 298: RELATING TO SCHOOLS.

Establishes a Workforce Readiness Program within the Department of Education to allow students to graduate from an extended high school enrollment with a high school diploma and an industry-recognized associate's degree. Appropriates moneys to develop and implement the program. (SB298 HD2)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2017

SB 1039: RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Requires the Department of Public Safety in collaboration with county and state agencies and, upon request of the inmate, to issue civil identification cards to the inmate and to assist the inmate in obtaining the inmate's birth certificate, social security card, and other relevant identification necessary for successful reentry into society. (SB1039 HD2)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2017

SB 490: RELATING TO MATERIAL WITNESS ORDERS.

Allows the circuit court or family court to issue a material witness order in cases initiated through felony complaint, indictment, or information. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2017

SB 848: RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Expands the Hawaiian Language College's functions. Authorizes a Hawaiian language medium general education coursework pilot project. Supports the development of an implementation plan for Hawaiian language instruction throughout the University of Hawaii System. Requires the University of Hawaii to report to the Legislature each year with information about efforts to implement education taught through the Hawaiian language. (SB848 HD2)

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2017

HB 590: RELATING TO THE CREATIVE MEDIA INDUSTRY.

Establishes the Hawaii Creative Industries Advisory Group while retaining the Film Industry Branch and Creative Industries Division of DBEDT. Repeals the Hawaii Television and Film Development Board along with the grant and venture capital programs that were implemented by the Board. Renames the Hawaii Television and Film Development Special Fund as the Creative Media and Film Infrastructure Special Fund. Expands funding sources for the Creative Media and Film Infrastructure Special Fund to support creative industries development within DBEDT. Amends the purposes for which the Creative Media and Film Infrastructure Special Fund may be used. Provides general excise and use tax exemptions for operations and improvements of the Hawaii Film Studio. Requires the University of Hawaii and DBEDT to report to the legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2038. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2017

HB 1279: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTION.

Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii West Oahu to expand its existing programs and develop new means to increase food security and self-sufficiency in the State. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2017

SB 251: RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.

Establishes an exemption from the prohibition against using election campaign funds to make charitable donations or to award scholarships during the period from the filing of nomination papers to the date of the general election, for candidates who are already declared elected to office after running unopposed in an election or who would be unopposed in the general election. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2017

SB 560: RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.

Appropriates funds to the University of Hawai‘i to translate the Hawai‘i State Constitution into the Hawaiian language. (SB560 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2017

SB 137: RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESEARCH.

Establishes the Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program to expressly give the University of Hawaii the legal authority to create, finance, and participate in new economic enterprises and expand workforce opportunities based on inventions and discoveries generated by or at the University. Creates Special Fund. (SB137 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2017

HB 1449: RELATING TO INNOVATION BUSINESS INTERACTION.

Establishes the impact loan fund for Hawaii, to be known as the HI-impact loan program, in the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation to support dual-use technology small businesses. Establishes the HI-impact special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2038. (SD1)

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