Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2019

HB 806: RELATING TO CHILDREN.

Establishes in the department of the attorney general a child abuse investigation unit. Allows the department of the attorney general to intervene in adjudications in family court. Enacts the Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act, which authorizes courts to allow for children to testify in a place other than an open forum or away from the finder of fact, court, or parties. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the child's involvement in the proceedings.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2019

SB 1127: RELATING TO THE FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS.

Short form bill.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2019

HB 1029: RELATING TO FOREST STEWARDSHIP.

Clarifies conditions that must be met by applicants to receive funds under the Forest Stewardship Program.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2019

HB 905: RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.

Requires the court to appoint counsel to indigent parents and to make every effort to do so at the first hearing attended by the parent.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2019

HB 1418: RELATING TO UNITED STATES SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE DAY.

Designates 9/7 of each year as United States Senator Daniel K. Inouye Day.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2019

HB 1026: RELATING TO RENTALS FOR PUBLIC LAND LEASES.

Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve rental reductions or waivers for leases on public lands that require substantial demolition or infrastructure improvement costs in order for the lessee to utilize the premises.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2019

HB 781: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Requires the Auditor to perform a financial and management audit of the Department of Education, Superintendent, Board of Education, and complex areas every three years.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2019

HB 1318: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO TRANSFER THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROVISION OF CHARTER SCHOOL EDUCATION FROM THE STATE TO THE COUNTIES.

Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to transfer the responsibility for the establishment, support, and control of charter schools from the State to the counties.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2019

SB 1399: RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS' PRO RATA SHARE OF THE PUBLIC TRUST LAND.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use certain reporting and accountability procedures in implementing the public land trust reporting requirements of Act 178, Session Laws of Hawaii 2006. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to consult with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to ensure that the accounting and reporting is accurate and inclusive.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2019

HB 1361: RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.

Prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from engaging in self-serving business practices. Replaces registration requirement with license requirement for pharmacy benefit managers. Increases pharmacy benefit manager reporting requirements to the insurance commissioner.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2019

HB 730: RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Appropriates funds to the public charter school commission to allocate to charter schools for meal service costs.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2019

SB 1155: RELATING TO PERMITTED INTERACTIONS.

Allows discussions between members of the state legislature and one or more members of a board, under certain conditions and prohibits any contrary law or rule.

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