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State Legislature US Congress

All 53,153 Active 37,441 In committee 35,403 Passed 13,465 Signed 1,935 Failed 186

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 25, 2017

HB 539: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes a Rail Business Interruption Fund to help small businesses struggling with economic loss directly related to rail transit construction. Appropriates funds for the implementation of the Fund.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 25, 2017

SB 995: RELATING TO SPECIAL DUTY FOR DEPUTY SHERIFFS.

Authorizes what is commonly known as "special duty" services, wherein deputy sheriffs serve the community by providing off-duty law enforcement services for monetary compensation to persons, organizations, and government entities other than the State Department of Public Safety. Requires the state Department of Public Safety to update and revise its policy and procedures governing the processing of special duty requests and establishing a compensation schedule for law enforcement services provided by deputy sheriffs performing special duty work.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 25, 2017

SB 465: MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

Appropriates moneys to DOH for FY 2017-2018 to purchase an ambulance vehicle and for the costs of operating a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week, ambulance unit for the County of Kauai.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 25, 2017

SB 957: RELATING TO THE STATE LIBRARIAN'S SALARY.

Increases the salary cap on the state librarian position.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 25, 2017

SB 884: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establish a special fund within the department of agriculture to deposit fees and expend funds necessary for the industrial hemp pilot program. Specify that the cultivation of industrial hemp shall be limited to licensed owners, lessees, or occupiers of lands situated within the State agricultural district. Clarify that each respective county must recognize industrial hemp cultivation as an agricultural product, use, and activity allowing lower land assessment.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 25, 2017

SB 1023: RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Clarifies that certain sections of the State Ethics Code shall not apply to technology transfer activities; provided that the activities comply with the regulatory framework and research compliance program approved by the board of regents. Requires the board of regents to submit a written status report to the legislature every two years.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 25, 2017

HB 700: RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Defines emergency shelter to mean a homeless facility designed to provide temporary shelter and services for up to six months. Allows homeless shelter stipends to be adjusted at the end of each year based upon achievement of performance measures. Requires homeless shelters to have no fewer than one shower, one sink, and one toilet per twenty-five residents and the minimum area of each partitioned space to be determined by the number of residents and capacity of the shelter. Establishes that the storage space at a homeless shelter shall be determined by each shelter's space availability. Removes DHS's authority to require shelters to comply with additional requirements. Establishes and funds 2.0 FTE positions to assist in the implementation of the homeless shelter program. Appropriates funds for homeless shelters and other non-recurring costs.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 23, 2017

HB 59: RELATING TO BURGLAR'S TOOLS.

Prohibits the possession of bump keys with intent to commit offenses involving entry into premises or theft by a physical taking.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 23, 2017

HB 350: RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

Provides a general excise tax exemption for medical services after December 31, 2017.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 23, 2017

HB 150: RELATING TO END OF LIFE OPTION.

Establishes a person's ability to choose the End of Life Option when afflicted with a terminal illness; provides safeguards for the affected person; and repeals penalties for participating in the End of Life Option Act.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 23, 2017

SB 6: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires the department of human services to establish and collect a new residential development fee from developers for certain new residential development projects and establishes the homelessness and affordable housing special fund for the purposes of building, renting, and rehabilitating housing to be used as housing for the homeless.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 23, 2017

HB 170: RELATING TO THE SCHEDULING OF MARIJUANA.

Requires the Department of Public Safety to reassess the classification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug under state law and to report its findings to the Legislature.