Hawaii Bills

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

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 23, 2017

SB 232: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires by the end of the 2017-2018 school year, that all public schools, public charter schools, and the University of Hawaii and its divisions, campuses, and institutions have automated external defibrillators situated in a permanent location on campus. Requires the University of Hawaii and public and charter schools that have an athletic trainer to have an automated external defibrillator available at each sporting event. Requires the automated external defibrillators to be maintained and tested regularly. Clarifies that an athletic trainer or faculty member who administers an automated external defibrillator shall be considered to be doing so without remuneration or expectation of remuneration for purposes of immunity from civil liability.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 23, 2017

SB 837: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Establishes a fee on sugar-sweetened beverages, syrup, and powder with the revenues generated to be used for department of education cooking, gardening, nutrition, physical education, early education, science, and youth health programs at public and charter schools.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 23, 2017

HB 41: RELATING TO TOURISM.

Short form bill relating to tourism.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 23, 2017

HB 270: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Prohibits all campuses of the University of Hawaii system, except the University of Hawaii at Manoa, from granting doctoral degrees.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 23, 2017

HB 299: RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Specifies requirements for fireworks shippers. Authorizes the use, by permit, of fireworks for movie productions. Authorizes the testing, disposal, and destruction of illegal and unwanted fireworks by law enforcement. Corrects labeling dimensions with regard to fireworks used for display.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 23, 2017

HB 158: RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.

Short form bill relating to the Judiciary.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 23, 2017

SB 742: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Prohibits a motor vehicle from being operated within the safe passing zone of three feet surrounding a person operating a bicycle. Defines "safe passing zone".

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 23, 2017

SB 594: RELATING TO HEAT ABATEMENT.

Authorizes the DOE and B&F to borrow moneys from the Hawaii green infrastructure loan program for heat abatement measures at public schools. Appropriates general funds to make an initial repayment to the Hawaii green infrastructure special fund.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 23, 2017

HB 224: RELATING TO ARTS PROGRAMS.

Allows the works of art special fund to be used for arts programs in public schools and the University of Hawaii system.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 23, 2017

HB 176: RELATING TO THE STANDING OF LEGISLATIVE OFFICERS.

Gives standing to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate in judicial proceedings challenging the duties or authority of the legislature.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 23, 2017

HB 49: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XI, SECTION 8, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO NUCLEAR ENERGY.

Repeals the provision of the state constitution that prohibits nuclear fission power plants to be constructed or radioactive material to be disposed of without the prior approval by a two-thirds vote in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 23, 2017

SB 846: RELATING TO DAIRY.

Permits the retail sale of unpasteurized milk under certain conditions. Permits the sale of unpasteurized milk for animal consumption. Defines unpasteurized milk. Permits milk producers to establish cow share programs.

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