Hawaii Bills

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 27, 2018

SB 2774: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Updates various areas of the State's insurance laws to: adopt the NAIC's Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure Model Act beginning on 1/1/2020; allow the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and the Insurance Commissioner to determine whether a request to add or change a trade name or assumed name satisfies certain requirements; clarify certain provider reimbursement requirements; adopt revisions to the Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Act beginning on 1/1/2020; provide the Insurance Commissioner with additional regulatory authority to supervise or liquidate a captive insurer; enable the Insurance Division to create stopgap measures, until 12/31/2020, to implement the Network Adequacy Model Act; and make various housekeeping amendments to clarify existing language and avoid ambiguities. (SB2774 HD1)

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 27, 2018

SB 2333: RELATING TO RETIREMENT SAVINGS.

Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program and to submit to the Legislature a report detailing its findings and proposals. If the results of the study are positive, a Hawaii Retirement Savings Board is established to administer the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program and the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program Administrative Fund. Requires the Board to annually report to the Governor and Legislature. Gives the Department of Budget and Finance interim rule making authority. Appropriates moneys. (SB2333 HD1)

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 27, 2018

SB 2122: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

Requires 25% of parking for certain residential multi-unit buildings and commercial buildings built after 7/1/2018 be electric vehicle charger ready. Clarifies the existing parking fee exemption for electric vehicles and specifies application at state airports. Extends the parking fee exemption for parking fees charged by state authorities until 6/30/2024. (SB2122 HD1)

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 27, 2018

SB 2334: RELATING TO PLANNING.

Requires the State and counties to incorporate predictions of sea level rise and other climate change hazards and mitigation opportunities into applicable plans, strategies, and mapping. Requires PUC to consider the findings in the Hawaii Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation Report. (SB2334 HD2)

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 27, 2018

SB 2100: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Replaces the current renewable energy technology systems tax credit with tax credits for solar or wind energy systems and energy storage systems. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2018. (SB2100 HD2)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 27, 2018

HB 2072: RELATING TO SECTION 711-1109, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

Prohibits certain restraints and tethers that endanger, or deny sustenance, to a dog. Authorizes the court to assess fines, order performance of community service, require mental health counseling, or order attendance at educational classes concerning animal abuse prevention in addition to or in lieu of other penalties. Effective 7/1/2035. (SD1)

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 27, 2018

SB 2846: RELATING TO IRRIGATION.

Permits the transfer of operational authority over the portions of the East Kauai irrigation system operated and maintained by the East Kauai Water Users' Cooperative as of 7/1/2018, to the Department of Agriculture upon adoption of rules. Establishes positions within the Agricultural Resource Management Division. Authorizes GO bonds. Makes an appropriation. (SB2846 HD2)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 27, 2018

HB 2753: RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Part I: Establishes and appropriates funds for the Ohana Zone Pilot Program. Part II: Establishes and appropriate funds for the Emergency Department Homelessness Assessment Pilot Program. Part III: Authorizes DHS to establish the Return-to-Home Pilot Program and appropriates funds for the program. Part IV: Establishes and appropriates funds for a pre-arrest diversion pilot project. Part V: Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services for the coordinated statewide homeless initiative. Part VI: Establishes and appropriates funds for a pilot project to operate a facility to provide shelter and mental health treatment for homeless individuals with severe mental illness who are subject to an assisted community treatment order or court ordered guardianship. Takes effect upon approval of the Department of the Attorney General. Part VII: Appropriates funds for various housing projects for vulnerable homeless individuals. Exempts the Department of Human Services from rulemaking pursuant to chapter 91, HRS, in the planning and construction of housing for vulnerable homeless populations. Requires services providers to enter data into the homeless management information system. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 27, 2018

SB 2914: RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Requires any governmental body that enters into a contract that is exempt from the State Procurement Code pursuant to Section 103D-102(b), Hawaii Revised Statutes, such as a contract for procurement of services of attorneys employed or retained to provide legal services to the State or any of its agencies, to report that contract to the State Procurement Office and Legislature. (SB2914 HD1)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 27, 2018

HB 2014: RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Requires the Governor to identify available state land for the establishment of a homelessness village. Establishes the Puuhonua Homeless Villages program. Requires the Department of Human Services, in conjunction with the Governor, to hold a public meeting prior to the establishment of a homeless village. Requires the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Governor, to report to the legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 27, 2018

HB 2118: RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Allows a condominium board to borrow money for the installation of equipment or improvements to the common elements for the health and safety of residents and unit owners in the event of a government mandate without the consent of owners where at least twenty percent of owners reside outside of the United States. Takes effect 7/1/2035. (SD2)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 27, 2018

HB 1627: RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.

Repeals the exemption of persons with disabilities from minimum wage requirements. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to submit annual reports to the legislature. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2)

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