Hawaii Bills

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2894: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Agribusiness Development Corporation, University of Hawaii System, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Hawaii Food Industry Association, to conduct crop performance testing trials on state agricultural lands of Hawaii's most highly imported food crops. Makes an appropriation. (SB2894 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 23, 2018

HB 2225: RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

Requires certain information technology projects to adhere to statewide information technology governance and be reviewed in a manner established by the Chief Information Officer for the information technology project. Provides the Chief Information Officer with full discretion to require independent verification and validation of information technology projects if certain criteria are met. Requires sponsoring departments or agencies requiring independent verification and validation of information technology projects to budget and pay for the verification and validation services. Gives the responsibility of procuring, administering, and managing independent verification and validation services to the chief information officer. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2113: RELATING TO ANIMALS.

Prohibits manufacturers and contract testing facilities in Hawaii from using animal test methods for the purpose of testing cosmetics or household products for which an alternative test method is available. Imposes a civil fine and authorizes the attorney general to seek injunctive relief and any other recovery of damages. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 23, 2018

HR 29: REQUESTING THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF HAWAII AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO OPPOSE "CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROCITY" LEGISLATION.

Resolution adopted in final form.

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SCR 5: ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO EVALUATE THE IMPORT REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS FOR DOMESTIC ANIMALS.

The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2938: RELATING TO INSURANCE REGULATORY VARIANCE.

Permits the insurance commissioner to approve applications for health insurer no action letters, waivers, or variances with respect to specific requirements of the health insurance laws or its rules when certain conditions are met. (SB2938 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2507: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education (DOE) to develop and implement a statewide computer science curricula plan for public school students in K-12 and ensure each public high school offers at least one computer science course each school year. Authorizes DOE to contract for computer science teacher development programs. Appropriates funds. (SB2507 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2565: RELATING TO TAX EXEMPTION.

Exempts sales of farm equipment and machinery to certain producers of agricultural products from the general excise tax. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2019. Sunsets on an unspecified date. (SB2565 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2397: RELATING TO TELECOMMUTING.

Establishes a temporary telecommuting task force to develop incentives and recommendations to encourage and expand telecommuting opportunities in the public and private sectors. (SB2397 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 3079: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Establishes an unspecified number of full-time equivalent lieutenant positions in the Kona unit of the sheriff division within the department of public safety. Appropriates funds for the initial six-month hiring period and for one-time costs for the purchase of position-related uniforms and equipment. Establishes statutory authorization of special duty employment, commonly referred to as special duty services, by deputy sheriffs. (SB3079 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 23, 2018

SB 2070: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes the Department of Education to convene an advisory committee to make recommendations to develop and implement a plan to teach digital citizenship and media literacy in grades kindergarten through twelve in public schools, including charter schools and Hawaiian language immersion schools. (SB2070 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 23, 2018

HB 1328: RELATING TO FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT.

Allows greater flexibility in conditions placed on eligibility requirements for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Amends the amount of the total tax credit that may be claimed per qualified production. Amends the annual aggregate cap placed on the amount of the tax credits that may be claimed by qualified productions. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (SD1)

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