Hawaii Bills

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 27, 2018

SCR 81: REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE HOW THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CAN MAXIMIZE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR SUPPORT SERVICES OFFERED TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL HOURS.

Received notice of reconsideration, Senate agreement, and Adopted (Sen. Com. No. 847).

Karl Rhoads (D) Donovan Dela Cruz (D) Brian T. Taniguchi (D) Maile Shimabukuro (D) Ron Kouchi (D)

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 27, 2018

SCR 83: REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS BOTH THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE THAT REQUIRES INSURERS, HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES PLANS, AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES TO ELIMINATE OR PROVIDE MAXIMUM FEASIBLE TREATMENT OF PORT-WINE STAINS.

Received notice of reconsideration, Senate agreement, and Adopted (Sen. Com. No. 847).

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 27, 2018

SB 2497: RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to establish a program to offer insurance policies to landlords who rent to tenants using the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Requires the Authority to report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to establish and administer the program. (SB2497 HD1)

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 27, 2018

SB 2911: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL DUE DILIGENCE.

Makes an appropriation for the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a phase I environmental site assessment and, if necessary, a phase II environmental site assessment and suitable environmental remediation at the former Lalamilo reservoir site on the island of Hawaii as due diligence to include any common transaction costs concerning the Lalamilo reservoir site land exchange transaction for the relocation of a public library. (SB2911 HD1)

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 26, 2018

SB 3104: RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.

Establishes requirements for pharmacy benefit managers and maximum allowable cost, including the ability of pharmacies to receive comprehensive maximum allowable cost lists and bring complaints within the purview of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, rather than the Department of Health. Requires pharmacy benefit managers to disclose where an equivalent drug can be obtained at or below the maximum allowable cost when a maximum allowable cost is upheld on appeal. Allows contracting pharmacies to reverse and rebill claims if the pharmacy benefit manager establishes a maximum allowable cost that is denied on appeal and is required to pay the difference to the contracting pharmacies. Preserves the prohibition of a contracting pharmacy from disclosing the maximum allowable cost list and related information to any third party. (SB3104 HD1)

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 26, 2018

SB 2239: RELATING TO COLLEGE PLACEMENT EXAMINATION FEES.

Appropriates moneys for the payment of SAT or ACT registration fees for public school students in the twelfth grade, and public charter school students in the eleventh or twelfth grade, who have not taken the SAT or ACT. (SB2239 HD1)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 26, 2018

HB 2411: RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.

Clarifies the definition of growler. Permits a class 18 small craft producer pub licensee to manufacture not more than one hundred twenty-five thousand barrels of malt beverages on the licensee's premises during the license year. Clarifies that a class 14 brewpub licensee or class 18 small craft producer pub licensee may conduct certain activities at satellite locations other than the licensee's primary manufacturing premises under certain conditions. Allows direct shipment of all forms of liquor, rather than just wine, by certain licensees. (SD1)

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 26, 2018

SB 3030: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a Farmer Apprentice Mentoring Program to teach and train farmers to utilize a whole farm system approach to agriculture. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture for the Farmer Apprentice Mentoring Program. (SB3030 HD1)

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 26, 2018

SB 2494: RELATING TO ELEVATOR MECHANICS.

Updates requirements for apprenticeship and licensure of elevator mechanics, including examination, license renewal, continuing education, scope of work, exemptions, remote interaction, and qualifications for licensure. Clarifies powers and duties of the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board and requirements for temporary permits. (SB2494 HD2)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 26, 2018

HB 2462: RELATING TO TAX EXEMPTION.

Exempts gross proceeds arising from sales of farm equipment and machinery to certain producers of agricultural products from the general excise tax. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 26, 2018

HB 1669: RELATING TO CONCESSIONS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.

Allows proposals to be submitted for concessions on public property. Establishes criteria for acceptance and awarding of proposals for concessions on public property. Specifies advertising requirements for bids or proposals and allows for online advertising. Requires that concession contracts be awarded by a procurement officer based on the rankings of a committee of a minimum of three individuals designated by the procurement officer to review and evaluate proposals from offerors. Requires that all persons involved in the review, evaluation, or awarding of concession contracts adhere to all requirements of ethical public procurement under section 103D101, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Takes effect on 7/1/2030. (SD2)

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 26, 2018

SB 2609: RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS.

Requires certain information on the financial disclosure statements deemed to be public records for non-paid volunteer members of state boards and commissions under section 85-7(d)(8), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to be redacted. (SB2609 HD1)

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