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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

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 19, 2018

HB 1941: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.00 FTE) world languages institutional support position within the Department of Education. Appropriates moneys for the position. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 19, 2018

HB 2659: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes a temporary Kapolei jobs initiative tax credit that offers incentives to increase the number of businesses willing to establish themselves or open new locations in the Kapolei region. For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2018. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD2)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 19, 2018

HB 1985: RELATING TO LAND USE.

Establishes the Mauna Kea Management Authority and membership of the Authority. Establishes and specifies duties of the Mauna Kea candidate advisory council. Limits the number of telescopes that may be authorized on Mauna Kea. Authorizes the renegotiation of leases, subleases, easements, permits, and licenses pertaining to Mauna Kea. Requires that revenue derived from activities on Mauna Kea be shared with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, as well as used for educational and other community purposes. Excludes Mauna Kea lands from the definition of "public lands". Provides for free access to Mauna Kea for traditional cultural purposes. Establishes police powers and provides for enforcement of laws on land under the jurisdiction of the Mauna Kea Management Authority. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 12/31/2033. (SD2)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 19, 2018

HCR 166: SUPPORTING THE FINALIZATION AND EXECUTION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S TRANSFER OF THE OPERATION AND LANDS OF WAIALEE LIVESTOCK EXPERIMENT STATION TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Resolution adopted in final form.

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 19, 2018

HCR 236: REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A CURRICULUM IN HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT TEACHES STUDENTS TO PERFORM CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND TO IDENTIFY SYMPTOMS OF A STROKE.

Resolution adopted in final form.

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 18, 2018

HB 2679: RELATING THE TRANSFER OF LANDS.

Requires the City and County of Honolulu to transfer to the Department of Education all property upon which a public elementary or intermediate school is situated. Gives the Department of Education power to acquire and hold title to real, personal, or mixed property for use for public educational purposes. Requires legislative approval prior to the sale or gift of lands to which the Department of Education holds title. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 18, 2018

HCR 220: URGING CONGRESS AND THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO CODIFY A DEFINITION OF THE "PUBLIC INTEREST STANDARD" FOR THE BROADCASTING INDUSTRY.

Resolution adopted in final form.

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 18, 2018

HB 2747: RELATING TO HOMEOWNERSHIP.

Changes the annual contribution and deduction amounts, aggregate contribution amount, and deadline for distributing the entire interest for individual housing accounts established after 12/31/2018; allows community development financial institutions to serve as trustees of individual housing accounts established after 12/31/2018; and requires homebuyer education as a condition of distribution of funds in individual housing accounts by trustees. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 18, 2018

HB 2358: RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.

Excludes from the definition of "public lands" lands set aside by the Governor to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority or lands to which the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Department of Education, Hawaii State Public Library System, or Hawaii Health Systems Corporation holds title. Requires legislative approval of the sale or gift of lands set aside by the governor to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority or lands to which the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Department of Education, Hawaii State Public Library System, or Hawaii Health Systems Corporation holds title. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 18, 2018

HB 2238: RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.

Establishes the Safe Keiki Grant program to award funds to qualified DOE schools to purchase supplies for students to remain at school shelters for 48 hours in the event of an emergency. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 18, 2018

HCR 109: URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO GRANT FULL VETERANS BENEFITS TO FILIPINO VETERANS WHO FOUGHT IN WORLD WAR II BUT WERE SUBSEQUENTLY DENIED THE BENEFITS TO WHICH THEY WERE ENTITLED.

Resolution adopted in final form.

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 18, 2018

SCR 74: REQUESTING PAPA OLA LOKAHI TO ASSESS THE IMPACT ON SOCIAL, FINANCIAL, AND CULTURAL INTEGRITY OF PROVIDING HEALTH COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURE-BASED ACTIVITIES.

Resolution adopted in final form.