AGR - Agriculture

HSH - Human Services and Housing

CPC - Consumer Protection and Commerce

INT - International Affairs

EDB - Economic Development and

JUD - Judiciary

Business Concerns

LAB - Labor and Public Employment

EDN - Education

LMG - Legislative Management

EEP - Energy and Environmental Protection

PSM - Public Safety and Military Affairs

FIN - Finance

TAC - Tourism and Culture

HED - Higher Education

TRN - Transportation

HLT - Health

WLH - Water, Land Use & Hawaiian Affairs

HOUSE BILLS

Committee

H.B. NO.

2701

RELATING TO LABOR DISPUTES.

Prohibits a person involved in a labor dispute from hiring persons from the mainland to take the place of workers on strike.

EDB, LAB, JUD

2702

RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.

Authorizes special automobile license plates for veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

TRN/PSM, JUD

2703

RELATING TO IMPACT FEES.

Authorizes the counties to assess impact fees, and transfers revenues to a new state special fund, to help pay for state highway improvements that serve new or more intensive development.

TRN, JUD, FIN

2704

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Expedites the cleanup of designated highways after traffic accidents or investigations. Authorizes counties to establish an incident management program to expedite cleanup and reduce traffic delays. Expands the definition of "public record" under the Hawaii Rules of Evidence.

TRN, JUD, FIN

2705

RELATING TO MINORS.

Prohibits the sale of violent video games to minors.

EDB, JUD, CPC

2706

RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

Establishes penalties for driving a vehicle with a driver's license that has been suspended, denied, or otherwise restricted.

TRN, JUD

2707

RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

Establishes the Prescription Drug Cost Containment Program to reduce the costs of prescription drugs for Hawaii residents, while maintaining high quality in prescription drug therapies.

LAB/HLT, CPC, FIN

2708

RELATING TO RESPITE SERVICES.

Establishes the Hawaii respite services trust fund to provide funding for grants to caregivers for respite services.

HSH/HLT, FIN

2709

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii school of medicine to establish an outreach dental residency pilot program.

HED, FIN

2710

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE INSURANCE TAX CREDIT.

Grants tax credit to employers who provide health care coverage for part-time employees at the lesser of 50% of premiums paid or $     per part-time employee. Defines "part-time employee" and "health care coverage". Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2004.

LAB/HLT, CPC, FIN

2711

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Establishes a task force to develop programs and support services for children of incarcerated parents, as well as programs to strengthen the family bond; requires the department of public safety to implement the task force's recommendations.

PSM, HSH, FIN

2712

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTIETH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriates funding for capital improvement projects in the 30th representative district.

FIN

2713

RELATING TO SOCIAL SECURITY FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.

Extends additional social security benefits to employees of the State or any political subdivision.

LAB, FIN

2714

RELATING TO STATE PARKS.

Authorizes the issuance of revenue bonds to finance State Park improvements, including the removal of non-compliance cesspools, with debt service being paid by transient accommodation tax revenues through the State Parks Special Fund and matching funds from the Special Land and Development Fund.

WLH/TAC, FIN

2715

RELATING TO TOBACCO SETTLEMENT.

Limits supersedeas bond amount for tobacco master settlement signatories to ensure their ability to continue to make settlement payments.

JUD, FIN

2716

RELATING TO THE SOUTH KONA WILDERNESS AREA.

Appropriates funds to DLNR to conduct an appraisal of private lands contained within the South Kona Wilderness Area for the purpose of purchasing the land or conducting a land exchange.

WLH, FIN

2717

RELATING TO LIENS.

Clarifies that a lien for services in a personal injury case shall be established pursuant to a settlement or judgment for damages for personal injury.

JUD

2718

RELATING TO PUBLIC CONTRACTS.

Requires the comptroller to adopt rules to implement a public contractor's duty to make prompt payment to its subcontractors.

FIN

2719

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL.

Allows DOH to issue permits for new facilities conducting solid waste disposal activities without regard to existing resource recovery facilities.

EEP

2720

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Amends campaign spending laws to provide alternative public funding for candidates seeking office in the Legislature of the State of Hawaii who voluntarily abide by certain contribution and expenditure limits. Appropriates $1 to the campaign spending commission for additional publicly-funded support staff.

JUD, FIN

2721

RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY LEASES.

Requires lessor at termination of lease to pay a tax upon the assessed value of any lessee improvements unless the lease is extended to its original term or the lessee is permitted to purchase the fee interest of the leased property.

CPC, FIN

2722

RELATING TO THE ALA WAI WATERSHED IMPROVEMENTS.

Appropriates funds for vegetative cover and construction of retention basins for discharge into Manoa and Palolo streams.

WLH, FIN

2723

RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.

Requires a notice of claim process prior to any action against a construction professional and limit damages for any action claiming damages, indemnity, or contribution in connection with construction defects.

CPC/JUD

2724

RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

Requires claimant of construction defect to notify contractor and give contractor opportunity to repair the construction defect prior to litigation or arbitration.

CPC/JUD

2725

RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS.

Allows contractors the opportunity to repair construction defects prior to litigation; outlines process to be followed before litigation is filed.

CPC/JUD

2726

RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.

Allows a licensed contractor to perform work in a specialized trade for which the contractor is not licensed if the work is incidental to licensed activity, except for incidental work involving electrical, plumbing, asbestos, elevator, or boiler work.

CPC, FIN

2727

RELATING TO PRODUCT PROCUREMENT PREFERENCES BY STATE AGENCIES.

Encourages all agencies to purchase locally made recycled-content products and provides procurement preferences to Hawaii corporations that bid on state agency contracts.

EEP, LAB, FIN

2728

RELATING TO SOLID WASTE.

Requires an advance disposal fee to support the disposal of hazardous and large goods.

EEP, FIN

2729

RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.

Requires the department of health to conduct a study on the feasibility of mining landfills to extract recyclable materials or to determine whether prohibited waste was dumped.

EEP, FIN

2730

RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.

Requires installation of recycling sort stations throughout the State to process solid waste prior to disposal in landfills. Provides a transitional period of five years for sort station installations. Requests the auditor to report to the legislature after third year on progress of the transitional period.

EEP, FIN

2731

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Requires public buses to use biodiesel, provided biodiesel is available at a competitive cost.

TRN, EEP, FIN

2732

RELATING TO SOLID WASTE.

Requires counties to establish a construction and demolition diversion deposit program to encourage recycling of construction and demolition solid waste.

EEP, FIN

2733

RELATING TO STORAGE OF WASTE.

Requires director of health to adopt rules to set time limit on permissible storage of solid waste, special waste, and hazardous waste in the State. Defines "storage."

EEP, JUD

2734

RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.

Requires state and county agencies to submit an annual report on how much goods each agency has used that are made from recycled materials, including dollar amounts, tonnage, and what materials are recycled.

EEP, JUD

2735

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Exempts from the general excise tax, amounts paid by the State for recycled products.

EEP, FIN

2736

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Issues general obligation bonds and makes an appropriation for CIP projects in the 2nd Representative District.

FIN

2737

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Mandates a four-year increase in the technology infrastructure renovation tax credit starting in 2005 and ending in 2008.

EDB, FIN

2738

RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCIES AND BOARDS.

Makes boards established by an official government document subject to the open meetings law; requires actions taken in executive meetings be announced in public; allows legislative chairs to attend executive meetings of boards within their jurisdiction; authorizes the office of information practices to enforce the open meetings law.

LMG, JUD

2739

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS BY THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Authorizes the issuance of $100 million in special purpose revenue bonds by the HTDC to finance wet lab space and a biotech incubator.

FIN

2740

RELATING TO NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT CHANGES.

Extends from sixty to ninety days the period by which employers must notify employees and the director of labor and industrial relations of its intention to close, partially close, or relocate. Requires employers to provide written notification of the discontinuance, termination, or reduction of housing or housing assistance to employees and the director of labor and industrial relations.

LAB

2741

RELATING TO EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS.

Establishes that deputy directors and special assistant positions of executive departments not specifically authorized by statute are subject to position justification requirements and legislative review.

LAB, FIN

2742

RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT.

Short form bill relating to state government.

FIN

2743

RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.

Implements short form bill relating to non-general funds.

FIN

2744

RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.

Implements short form bill relating to state finances.

FIN

2745

RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.

Short form bill relating to the State budget.

FIN

2746

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Short form bill relating to taxation.

FIN

2747

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Amends section 231-4.3 for clarity and style.

FIN

2748

RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.

Amends section 39-17 for clarity and style.

FIN

2749

RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.

Amends section 36-31(c) by deleting an obsolete effective date reference.

FIN

2750

RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.

Raises the contractor's licensing exemption that allows limited work by non-licensed contractors from $1,000 to $2,500 per job.

EDB, CPC

2751

RELATING TO MEDICAID FUNDS.

Requires the Department of Human Services to combine case management and personal care Medicaid payments to maximize participation by assisted living facilities.

HSH/HLT, FIN

2752

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Sets a statute of limitations for collection of taxes.

JUD, FIN

2753

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Allows state to enjoin persons from operating as income tax preparers when such persons engage in fraudulent conduct. Establishes penalties.

CPC/JUD, FIN

2754

RELATING TO DNA REGISTRY.

Mandates that all defendants to provide DNA samples for the state DNA registry.

JUD

2755

RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

CIP for the 49th representative district

FIN

2756

RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.

Requires a liquor licensee to submit to the public hearing process upon an application for expansion of their business premises.

EDB, JUD

2757

RELATING TO LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS, RECLASSIFICATIONS, ZONING, SUBDIVISIONS, APPROVED VARIANCES AND PERMITS.

Estops the revocation of land entitlements where landowner or developer has proceeded in good faith reliance upon government approvals.

EDB, WLH, JUD

2758

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

CIP for the 42nd representative district.

FIN

2759

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND IN PUPUKEA-PAUMALU, OAHU.

Appropriates funds to purchase 1,110 acres in the Puukea-Paumalu area on Oahu.

WLH, FIN

2760

RELATING TO SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING DEVELOPMENT PERMITTING.

Establishes a consolidated permit application and review process for the development of seawater air conditioning/thermal energy storage cooling systems to streamline the approval and permit process.

EDB/EEP, CPC, FIN

2761

RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.

Enacts a construction professional conciliation panel law.

EDB, CPC/JUD, FIN

2762

RELATING TO CHARITABLE ANNUITIES.

Allows local charities to raise funds through the issuance of gift annuities by repealing the requirement that a nonprofit organization authorized to issue annuities have a net worth of $5,000,000, requiring such organizations to maintain a segregated reserve fund sufficient for the payment of annuities attributable to the fund that is otherwise inaccessible to the organization and creditors, and subjecting annuity financing and investments to regulation by the Insurance Commissioner.

CPC, FIN

2763

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Appropriates funds to DHS for necessary reimbursements to providers.

HSH/HLT, FIN

2764

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 5th representative district.

FIN

2765

RELATING TO CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY.

Establishes safeguards to encourage corporate accountability and provides mechanisms to ensure efficient use of state funds given to corporations in the form of economic incentives.

EDB, JUD, FIN

2766

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 25th representative district.

FIN

2767

RELATING TO CONSUMERS.

Amends the proposed maximum pre-tax wholesale and retail price of regular unleaded gasoline by determining the baseline price according to the national spot price, and establishes maximum pre-tax wholesale and retail prices for mid-grade and premium gasoline. Provides tax credit for development of fuel storage terminal.

EEP/CPC, FIN

2768

RELATING TO TRADE REGULATION.

Allows indirect purchasers to recover no less than the full consideration or sum paid for products or services purchased under chapter 480, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Allows indirect purchasers in private class actions to recover treble damages. Clarifies definition of consumer.

CPC/JUD

2769

RELATING TO PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Amends the requirements for parking for disabled persons to include a definition for law enforcement officers; modifies replacement procedures; modifies penalties for violations; modifies requirements for displaying placards; and clarifies parking requirements.

HLT, TRN, JUD

2770

RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS.

Allows for the audio or visual recording or reproduction of public meetings that are open to the public.

LAB, JUD

2771

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Proposes amendments to the state constitution to create one or more boards of education, with each board having the power to formulate educational policy. Repeals BOE's authority to appoint superintendent of education.

EDN/JUD, FIN

2772

RELATING TO ELEPHANTS.

Prohibits bringing in live elephants into the State, except for breeding purposes or for exhibition in a zoo.

TAC, JUD

2773

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY REGIMES.

Allows licensed amateur radio operators living in condominium property regimes to install antennas on their apartment units.

CPC

2774

RELATING TO SUBDIVISIONS.

Permit the installation of amateur radio equipment in subdivisions if operator is licensed by and equipment is approved by the Federal Communications Commission.

CPC

2775

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Extends time period for application for increased pension to those who served in the armed forces.

LAB, FIN

2776

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EIGHTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Capital Improvement projects for the 18th Representative District.

FIN

2777

RELATING TO OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.

Makes a $15,100,000 appropriation to OHA in ceded land revenues. Creates a joint advisory committee to study alternative approaches to payment of ceded land revenues to OHA. Makes an appropriation to the department of the attorney general to provide logistical and staff support for the joint advisory committee.

WLH, FIN

2778

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Mandates a second language requirement for public high school students. Requires certain second language programs of state interest be given priority in disbursement of state funding.

EDN, FIN

2779

RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE.

Broadens the insurance commissioner's power to roll back workers' compensation insurance rates to situations in which the insurer fails to give proper consideration to factors deemed by the commissioner to be relevant or appropriate.

LAB, CPC, FIN

2780

RELATING TO KIKALA-KEOKEA.

Clarifies loan limits and borrower qualifications for the Kikala-Keokea housing revolving fund. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund low-interest home construction loans for Kikala-Keokea lessees and self-help housing project.

WLH, FIN

2781

RELATING TO INFORMATION PRACTICES.

Exempts the Hawaii convention center from the freedom of information law for the Hawaii convention center if compliance would result in a license agreement not being executed by a licensee requesting nondisclosure.

TAC, JUD

2782

RELATING TO LIQUOR TAXES.

Clarifies definition of cooler beverage for purposes of liquor tax law.

CPC, FIN

2783

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Gives greater authority to the department of agriculture to license, monitor, and regulate Hawaii's meat rendering facilities to ensure that products such as meat and bone meal and blood meal are properly used.

AGR, CPC

2784

RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.

Amends the eligibility requirements for the State Enterprise Zone Program to allow more agricultural businesses the opportunity to participate.

AGR/EDB, FIN

2785

RELATING TO EASEMENTS.

Permits a landowner of a parcel that has no access to a public highway to petition the circuit court for an easement by necessity.

WLH, JUD

2786

RELATING TO ARBITRATION.

Extends to suits in arbitration the situations in which a losing insurer must pay attorney's fees and costs to the prevailing insured or other party.

JUD

2787

RELATING TO LAND USE.

Establishes standards and criteria and process for identification of important agricultural lands, focusing on the ALISH classification system adopted by the board of agriculture in 1977. Establishes policies for lands so identified. Provides for periodic review of lands classified as important agricultural lands. Amends the permissible uses within the rural land use district.

WLH/AGR, FIN

2788

RELATING TO MORTGAGE BROKERS AND SOLICITORS.

Requires mortgage brokers to provide borrowers with a written summary of the borrower's rights and obligations not longer than one page in length and in 12-point font on consumer caution and home ownership counseling. Prohibits a continued course of misrepresentation that targets a particular type of borrower. Authorizes the department of commerce and consumer affairs to adopt rules regarding disclosures of a mortgage broker's marketing, commercial, and investment strategies. Increases penalties for violations of the laws. Raises the licensure bond from $15,000 to $50,000. Gives the commissioner adjudicatory powers.

EDB, CPC/JUD

2789

RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT.

Amends the law defining continuous sexual assault of a minor to require: (1) that the period of sexual acts occur over a period of at least 3 months duration; and (2) that the jury unanimously agree as to which 3 acts constitute the offense, even if they can not agree how many acts occurred overall.

JUD

2790

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR ORAL HEALTH CARE.

Appropriates $        for FY 2004-2005 to the Hawaii health systems corporation to purchase and install new, and upgrade existing, dental chairs and equipment to provide outpatient oral health care to patients over age 65 having incomes below the federal poverty level for Hawaii.

HLT, FIN

2791

RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.

Establishes class C felony offense for aggravated cruelty to animals. Makes it a crime to manufacture, buy, sell, or possess cockfighting and related equipment. Requires a person convicted of these offenses to undergo counseling. Amends cruelty to animals law to add carrying dog in pickup bed without being cross tied. Makes places used to commit cruelty to animal offenses subject to nuisance abatement law.

AGR, JUD

2792

RELATING TO PRIVATE ROADS.

Requires owners of private roads to maintain private roads pursuant to agreement or in absence of agreement in equal shares.

WLH/TRN, JUD

2793

RELATING TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

Requires a court order that orders a person to a drug treatment program at a community treatment center to provide conditions whereby the center may appropriately modify the court-ordered treatment.

HLT, JUD

2794

RELATING TO PEACE EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a five-year Peace Education Demonstration Project to examine school-based peace education programs, determine their effectiveness, and disseminate best-practice information to preschools and public schools from grades kindergarten through twelve.

EDN, FIN

2795

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 1st representative district.

FIN

2796

RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.

Appropriates funds from the emergency and budget reserve fund for various health and human services programs, including grants, for FY 2004-2005 only.

HSH/HLT, FIN

2797

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.

Limiting the amount of campaign contributions by state and county contractors.

JUD

2798

RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY.

Includes the intranasal delivery of vaccines within the scope of practice of pharmacists.

HLT, CPC

2799

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PERTAINING TO AGRICULTURE.

Authorizes general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects pertaining to agriculture.

AGR, FIN

2800

RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Provides a process to identify and preserve important agricultural lands in the State.

WLH/AGR, FIN

2801

RELATING TO LANDOWNER LIABILITY.

Limits the liability of a landowner for any injury arising from the natural condition of the land.

WLH, JUD

2802

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Permits an insured to assign reimbursement for dental services to the dentist.

HLT/CPC, FIN

2803

RELATING TO DRUG ENFORCEMENT.

Adds nine investigators to the Drug Enforcement Division of the Department of Public Safety.

PSM, FIN

2804

RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY.

Makes the Hawaii national guard youth challenge academy a charter school. Transfers funding for public school student transfers to the academy. Exempts academy instructors from collective bargaining law and teacher licensing requirements.

PSM/LAB, EDN, FIN

2805

RELATING TO THE CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION FEE.

Requires written findings of fact justifying waiver of the crime victim compensation fee by the court; provides that defendant's incarceration does not by itself support a finding of inability to pay the fee; specifies the ranking of the fee in the order of priority of defendant's court-ordered payments.

PSM, JUD

2806

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.

Lowers the monetary threshold for tort liability arising out of motor vehicle accidents.

JUD

2807

RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Exempts from the GET certain convention, conference, and trade show fees.

FIN

2808

RELATING TO USE TAX OVERPAYMENT.

Extends statute of limitations where use tax duplicative payment was induced by department of taxation.

FIN

2809

RELATING TO THE HOTEL PROJECT TAX CREDIT.

Provides a qualified hotel project tax credit for qualified costs relating to the plans, design, construction, and equipment needed to construct, alter, renovate or modify a hotel project.

TAC, FIN

2810

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 5, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW FULL PUBLIC FINANCING OF CAMPAIGNS FOR PUBLIC OFFICE.

Places a question on the 2004 general election ballot that asks if the constitution should be amended to allow a full public financing of campaigns for public offices of the State and its political subdivisions.

JUD

2811

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO ASSIST MAUI COUNTY ON INDIGENOUS HAWAIIAN ARCHITECTURE.

Appropriates funds to the county of Maui for the testing of local tree materials and their installation in indigenous Hawaiian architecture.

TAC, FIN

2812

RELATING TO TAX.

Allows the State to share taxpayer information with counties.

JUD, FIN

2813

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.

Requires that all government letterheads and, whenever possible, government documents contain both Hawaiian, English, and proper Hawaiian-language grammar; all government computers and software be able to process new Hawaiian language requirements; that notice be given to all government computer vendors; and an advisory board be formed to provide guidance to the government on Hawaiian language.

WLH, FIN

2814

RELATING TO KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT.

Requires the Department of Health to track Kalaupapa Settlement patient and non-patient costs separately and to submit an annual report to the Legislature to report initiatives and improvements.

HLT, FIN

2815

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to take advantage of the Qualified Zone Academy Bond Program.

EDN, FIN

2816

RELATING TO VOTING.

Exempts the residents of Kalaupapa (Kalawao County) from the requirements for applying for absentee voting ballots prior to each election.

JUD

2817

RELATING TO THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE.

Amends the language of the statute describing the Great Seal of the State.

TAC/WLH

2818

RELATING TO HAWAII HOUSING AND CONSERVATION TRUST FUND.

Establishes a Hawaii Housing and Conservation Trust Fund to finance affordable housing and conserve and protect important agricultural lands and historic properties.

WLH/AGR, HSH, FIN

2819

RELATING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES.

Provides amnesty from fees to owners of abandoned vehicles who dispose of their vehicles during a 2-year window of opportunity.

EEP, JUD

2820

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY.

Incorporates the precautionary principle in state environmental policy decision-making.

EEP, JUD

2821

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Description:

HLT, CPC

2822

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE NATIONAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII.

Authorizes issuance of general obligations bonds for the planning, design, and construction of a replacement for the existing pump station of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

EDB, FIN

2823

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE WEST HAWAII VETERANS CEMETERY IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the maintenance of the west Hawaii veterans cemetery in the county of Hawaii.

PSM, FIN

2824

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN THE SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriates funds to finance capital improvement projects in the seventh representative district.

FIN

2825

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES.

Requires qualified electric utility companies to implement a renewables portfolio standard, thereby requiring utilities to possess a minimum percentage of renewable energy resources within their overall resource portfolios. Requires electric utility companies to ensure solar electricity production capacity. Requires the public utilities commission to establish a program to issue renewable credits to renewable energy generators.

EEP, CPC

2826

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A SCHOOL HEALTH AIDE AT WAIMEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

Makes an appropriation for a full-time school health aide at Waimea elementary school.

FIN

2827

RELATING TO DRUG SENTENCING.

Repeals portions of Act 161, Session Laws of Hawaii 2003 that are inconsistent with the Judiciary's Drug Court program; reduces amount of drugs that a person needs to possess in order to be found guilty of promoting a dangerous drug.

JUD

2828

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Capital Improvement projects for the 6th Representative District.

FIN

2829

RELATING TO DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.

Removes loophole in drug paraphernalia law.

JUD

2830

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Reduces state liquid fuel tax by 50%; eliminates tax on alternative fuels; repeals divorcement laws.

EEP, FIN

2831

RELATING TO UNADJUDICATED TRAFFIC FINES.

Transfers all fines and forfeitures collected for uncontested traffic infractions to the counties starting from July 1, 2005.

TRN, JUD, FIN

2832

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Provides an income tax credit for taxpayers that pay for home schooling or private school tuition.

EDN, FIN

2833

RELATING TO VOTE COUNT.

Specifies that blank ballots cast in a question for a constitutional convention or constitutional amendment shall not be counted for passage or as a vote cast.

JUD

2834

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Provides a tax credit for the purchase of home school curriculum.

EDN, FIN

2835

RELATING TO SENTENCING.

Provides for enhanced sentencing for recidivist behavior evidenced by prior convictions for certain criminal offenses.

JUD

2836

RELATING TO MEDICAL TORTS.

Amends the law relating to medical torts to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system in Hawaii.

HLT, JUD

2837

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR TURF FOR KAISER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD.

Makes an appropriation for turf for Kaiser high school football field.

FIN

2838

RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Prohibits using the name of a minor to apply for any utility service, including water. Makes violation a misdemeanor and subjects violator to a fine of not more than $5,000.

CPC/JUD

2839

RELATING TO MANDATORY HEALTH COVERAGE FOR COGNITIVE REHABILITATION.

Requires insurers, hospital and medical services plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for cognitive rehabilitation therapy for injury as a result of traumatic brain injury to their policyholders, members, and enrollees.

HLT, CPC, FIN

2840

RELATING TO ENHANCING ECONOMIC DIVERSITY.

Appropriates funds to study the feasibility of a Kalaeloa Technical Park project to enhance economic diversity.

WLH/EDB, FIN

2841

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR BIOREMEDIATION RESEARCH.

Appropriates funds for bioremediation pilot project on agricultural lands in West Maui.

AGR, FIN

2842

RELATING TO AQUATIC LIFE.

Establishes the Aquatic Life Propagating Station Special Fund to fund the operations and maintenance of aquatic life propagation stations established and maintained by the department of land and natural resources.

WLH, FIN

2843

RELATING TO CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE.

Allocates fifty percent of tobacco settlement moneys for the prevention of tobacco use to the treatment and prevention of crystal-methamphetamine use.

JUD, FIN

2844

RELATING TO CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE.

Allocates the one-half-cent increase in the tobacco tax that takes effect on July 1, 2004, to prevention and treatment programs and services for crystal methamphetamine.

JUD, FIN

2845

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.

Restores integrity in elections by prohibiting a person from soliciting or receiving campaign donations on government property; prohibiting a government contractor with contracts in excess of $25,000 in the aggregate from making a contribution; prohibiting the use of campaign contributions for personal expenses; revising the amounts of campaign contributions; defining the ownership interest in a corporation or partnership as 25% for purposes of campaign contribution limits by individuals; amending registration requirements for candidates seeking reelection and specifying when committees are required to register; clarifying that excess contributions must be returned within 30 days or they will escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund; making falsifying reports or contributing under a false name or anonymously with intent to circumvent the law or deceive the commission a class C felony; eliminating public funding for candidates in special elections; repealing the fundraiser limitations; and requiring the campaign spending commission to establish a schedule of administrative fines for violations that shall be deposited into the general fund.

JUD

2846

RELATING TO SALARY PERIODS.

Repeals the public employees' payroll lag, returning pay days to the first and fifteenth of every month.

LAB, FIN

2847

RELATING TO SALARY PERIODS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.

Repeals provisions that allow the State to delay payroll to some employees by a full pay period in addition to the payroll lag of 5 days.

LAB, FIN

2848

RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ANIMAL FEED.

Provides a general excise tax exemption for amounts received from the sale of commercial feed that is grown or harvested in Hawaii and a GET and use tax exemption for the purchase of equipment to grow, maintain, or harvest plants used for commercial animal feed.

AGR, FIN

2849

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR ORGANIC AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates funds to support the establishment of an organic agriculture center and improve food security in Waianae.

AGR, FIN

2850

RELATING TO DRUG PREVENTION EDUCATION.

Establishes an age appropriate drug prevention program in all public schools.

EDN, FIN

2851

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Provides an income tax credit for the purchase of hybrid vehicles or vehicles which use alternative fuels.

EEP, FIN

2852

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes a debit card program for teachers within the department of education.

EDN, FIN

2853

RELATING TO HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANES.

Allows hybrid motor vehicles to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes regardless of number of occupants. Defines "hybrid motor vehicle". Requires DOT to issue certificate and sell identifying decal to hybrid motor vehicles for use in HOV lanes.

TRN, EEP, JUD

2854

RELATING TO TEACHERS.

Allows the department to hire professionals as exceptional teachers. Authorizes alternative routes to licensing based on performance-based standards and experience. Permits businesses to allow DOE professional employees to work in the DOE by offering an annual tax credit equivalent to two per cent of their employee's annual salary.

EDN/LAB, FIN

2855

RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE.

Appropriates funding for early childhood care programs.

EDN/HSH, FIN

2856

RELATING TO CERTIFIED COURT INTERPRETERS.

Defines certified court interpreters and requires them to be present at proceedings.

LAB/JUD, FIN

2857

RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.

Requires the department of education to conduct Criminal history record checks providers and subcontractors who perform unsupervised mental or behavioral health services.

EDN, JUD

2858

RELATING TO SOCIAL WORKERS.

Establishes guidelines for Child Welfare Services social worker caseloads and implements a salary reclassification for Child Welfare Division social workers.

HSH/LAB, FIN

2859

RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN FACILITY.

Requires the governor to convene an international equestrian facility working group to analyze issues related to the establishment, operation, and maintenance of a state of the art Olympic-quality equestrian facility on Oahu to provide services and facilities to local residents, mainland visitors, and international visitors; appropriates $50,000.

INT/EDB, FIN

2860

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MULTI-USE TRAILS IN THE PUNA DISTRICT OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII.

Authorizes issuances of general obligation bonds to funds to provide for construction of multi-use trails along former railroad corridors in the Puna district of the county of Hawaii.

WLH, FIN

2861

RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.

Allows the prohibition of commercial activities in the marine life conservation districts only if there is a showing of extreme hardship or unreasonable threat to the area.

TAC, WLH

2862

RELATING TO HOTEL CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING TAX CREDIT.

Extends the hotel construction and remodeling tax credit for 3 years at 8% of the construction or renovation costs; and for 4 years at 4%; and repeals the tax credit in its entirety as of 7/1/2010.

TAC, FIN

2863

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.

Clarifies language in the Hawaii tourism authority law relating to the tourism marketing plan and techno-tourism.

TAC

2864

RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.

Directs the executive branch to request for proposals for the design, development, and operation of a correctional treatment facility by a private entity and to consider the undeveloped portion on the existing Halawa correctional facility as one possible site for the facility.

PSM, FIN

2865

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE FORTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 48th representative district.

FIN

2866

RELATING TO STATE HIGHWAYS.

Establishes liability to State for injury or damage resulting from failure to maintain roads and highways in safe condition.

TRN, JUD

2867

RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.

Authorizes the tax collector to foreclose on real property on which outstanding fines exceeding $50,000 are owed due to egregious zoning or building code violations.

WLH, JUD, FIN

2868

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Establishes a statewide first responder building mapping information system.

PSM, JUD, FIN

2869

RELATING TO CIVIL PROCESS SERVERS.

Authorizes service of process by licensed civil process servers. Establishes the licensed civil process servers board. Requires licensing by the department of commerce and consumer affairs.

JUD/CPC, FIN

2870

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

CIP for the 43rd representative district.

FIN

2871

RELATING TO TOBACCO.

Prohibits smoking by public employees in public schools, on school transport, and at school-sponsored functions anywhere, except if at school function in an enclosed room not located on school premises and no student is present. Excludes smoking in public schools as a negotiable item for all public employees.

LAB, EDN

2872

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND

Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds to UH for a health and wellness center and new medical school facility.

HED, FIN

2873

RELATING TO HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.

Establishes a mechanism for individuals to open health savings accounts.

LAB/HLT, FIN

2874

RELATING TO CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE.

Repeals sentencing guidelines for methamphetamine offenses in the first, second, and third degrees.

JUD

2875

RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.

Adds language to Act 174, Session Laws of Hawaii 2003; appropriates funds pursuant to Act 174 to advance the development toward early detection and treatment of skin cancer.

HLT, FIN

2876

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Establishes the State Health Authority to provide health care for all Hawaii citizens. Establishes the State Health Authority Commission to determine the costs of the Authority, and to determine a financing mechanism to carry out the purpose of the Authority. Repeals the State Health Planning and Development Agency and transfers its functions to the Authority. Repeals the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund.

LAB/HLT, CPC, FIN

2877

RELATING TO LIBRARIES.

Creates a full-time library assistant III position added to Waiakea elementary school and switches a library assistant III position from part-time to full-time at Waiakea high school.

EDN, FIN

2878

RELATING TO STATE DISPOSITIONS.

Allows rather than requires the board of land and natural resources to provide in every patent, deed, lease, agreement, license, or permit that the use and enjoyment of the premises being granted shall not be in support of any policy which discriminates.

WLH, JUD

2879

RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.

Expands the family court's powers to allow it to order any state agency to pay for care or treatment of a child within or outside the State.

HSH, JUD

2880

RELATING TO FORFEITURES.

Requires moneys from the criminal forfeiture revolving fund to be used for drug treatment programs.

JUD, FIN

2881

RELATING TO DRUG TESTING.

Implements a new program of drug testing for public safety-sensitive positions. Requires that prospective employees for safety-sensitive positions be subject to substance abuse testing. Authorizes the Hawaii labor relations board to review appeals of employer-related substance abuse testing decisions. Excludes drug testing, drug testing procedures, and positive drug testing sanctions from collective bargaining negotiations.

PSM/LAB, JUD

2882

RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

Requires that the department of human services shall not restrict physicians from prescribing to mental health patients any prescription drugs approved by the FDA to treat mental health patients that the physician considers appropriate in treating a mental health patient; applicable to Rx program and medicaid expansion prescription drug program.

HLT/HSH, CPC

2883

RELATING TO WIRELESS ENHANCED 911 SERVICE.

Establishes a monthly surcharge on mobile phone connections to fund implementation of wireless enhanced 911 by wireless providers and county public safety agencies. Creates wireless enhanced 911 board to oversee collection and distribution of surcharge funds. Requires reports to the legislature, protection of proprietary provider information, and regular audits of the fund.

TRN, CPC, FIN

2884

RELATING TO VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES' BENEFICIARY ASSOCIATION TRUSTS.

Allows public employee organizations to establish a voluntary employees' beneficiaries association trust as a 5-year pilot project for the provision of health benefits of public employees.

LAB, HLT/EDN, FIN

2885

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Permits motor vehicle backup warning beepers to be disabled between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. if the vehicle is guided by a person other than the driver of the vehicle while reversing.

TRN, JUD

2886

RELATING TO INITIATIVE.

Amends articles II, III, and XVII of the state constitution to provide for initiative. Requires an initiative to embrace only one subject and be void if the legislature enacts any law that is the same or similar (accomplishing the same purpose), if so determined by the attorney general. Defines "election" to expressly include determining an initiative measure.

JUD, FIN

2887

RELATING TO ALARM SYSTEMS.

Prohibits the sale and installation of audible motor vehicle alarm systems. Effective January 1, 2005.

TRN, EEP, JUD

2888

RELATING TO CRIME.

Classifies crimes against tourists as hate crimes.

TAC, PSM, JUD

2889

RELATING TO NOISE.

Prohibits leaf blower manufacturers from causing to be sold in the State leaf blowers whose sound levels have not been tested and lowered under standards of the American National Standards Institute. Appropriates funds for the director of health to establish a buyback program for noncompliant models of leaf blowers. Expands unreasonable noise category of the crime of disorderly conduct to include noise from motorized apparatus.

EEP, JUD

2890

RELATING TO NOISE.

Establishes a noise abatement zone for motorcycles.

TRN, EEP, JUD

2891

RELATING TO BAIL.

Requires that an individual who secures a bail bond pursuant to section 804-11.5, HRS, shall be assessed a $25 bail bond administrative fee to be paid to the clerk of the appropriate court; fees shall be deposited with the director of finance who shall transmit the fees to the appropriate county on a quarterly basis.

JUD

2892

RELATING TO VEHICLE TAXES.

Provides exemption to vehicle taxes for veterans who are totally disabled.

PSM/TRN, FIN

2893

RELATING TO THE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS.

Appropriates funds for a JROTC program at Honokaa and Laupahoehoe High Schools.

EDN, FIN

2894

RELATING TO ACCESS TO REAL PROPERTY.

Requires a seller to disclose to a buyer the existence, if any, of legal or traditional public access whenever a piece of real property is put up for sale.

WLH/AGR, JUD

2895

RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY.

Eliminates experience in private or government accounting as a substitute of the two years of professional experience in public accountancy practice that is required for licensure as a public accountant.

CPC

2896

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTIETH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriation for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 40th representative district

FIN

2897

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.

Authorizes the issuance of $120,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds for Pacific Retirement Hawaii, Inc.

FIN

2898

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Makes an appropriation to the department of education for PCNC.

EDN, FIN

2899

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to Island Pacific Academy for financing the construction of the school.

FIN

2900

RELATING TO SENTENCING REFORM.

Provides for enhanced sentencing for recidivist behavior evidenced by prior convictions for certain criminal offenses.

JUD

2901

RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.

Allows income tax credits for contributions to a school tuition organization.

EDN, FIN

2902

RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.

Mandates street signs for all city streets; prohibits commercial vehicles from driving in the left lane; increases penalties for traffic offenses in school zones; sets 15 mile per hour speed limit for school zones; mandates warning signs for crosswalks in school zones.

TRN, JUD

2903

RELATING TO PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTIONS.

Prohibits partial birth abortions except to save life of the mother. Provides criminal penalties.

JUD

2904

RELATING TO PROBATE.

Establishes a sliding fee schedule for compensation of personal representatives regarding the probate of wills and administration.

JUD

2905

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE TWENTY-FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriates funds to finance CIP projects for the 24th representative district.

FIN

2906

RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

Adds speeding in excess of 30 miles per hour over the speed limit to offenses for which the driver's license may be administratively revoked.

TRN, JUD

2907

RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.

Includes certificated cost engineers in the public procurement of professional services for asbestos abatement projects.

FIN

2908

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Exempts employees' retirement system purchases from chapter 103D, Hawaii Revised Statutes (procurement code).

FIN

2909

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Authorizes the employees' retirement system to employ or retain attorneys independent of the attorney general to provide legal services for the employees' retirement system.

LAB, JUD, FIN

2910

RELATING TO LAND USE.

Requires joint hearings between the state land use commission and the appropriate county land use decision-making authority for any project that would require a hearing by each body to obtain necessary land use and zoning approvals.

WLH, JUD

2911

RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Requires accountings conducted by new century charter schools to be subject to audit and inspection by the department and the auditor. Requires disclosure of certain financial records and policies and procedures. Requires compliance with health and safety requirements, county laws and requirements, and state and county land use laws.

EDN, FIN

2912

RELATING TO ACTIVITY PROVIDERS AND ACTIVITY DESKS.

To protect activity providers from non-payment for services rendered by requiring solely Client Trust Accounts, instead of performance bonds coupled with irrevocable letters of credit as an alternative.

TAC, CPC

2913

RELATING TO TEACHERS.

Requires the employment term of each full-time teacher in DOE schools to be not less than eleven months annually, provided that no less than one of those months is dedicated to twenty days of professional development; grandfathers existing collective bargaining agreements.

EDN, LAB, FIN

2914

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriates fund for capital improvement project for the benefit of the 35th representative district.

FIN

2915

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Allows counties & HCDC of Hawaii to (1) remove derelict vehicles from private/public property immediately, at no cost to private property owners, who must first ask for removal, without need to post notice; (2) seek payment from vehicles' registered owners. Appropriates grant-in-aid from highway fund to counties.

TRN, FIN

2916

RELATING TO LOAN PROGRAMS.

Integrates the state agriculture and aquaculture loan programs and removes all restrictions on the amount that may be borrowed and requires the board of agriculture to determine loan amount limits.

AGR, FIN

2917

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Provides a general excise tax exemption for income received as a care home operator, a group child care home operator, or a group child care center operator.

HSH/HLT, FIN

2918

RELATING TO HALFWAY HOMES.

Requires that halfway homes for post-conviction offenders be licensed by the department of public safety. Directs the department of public safety to adopt rules for the licensing of these facilities.

PSM, JUD, FIN

2919

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Restructures the tax system over a five-year period.

FIN

2920

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST IN FINANCING A PROJECT ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI.

Authorizes issuance of $100 million in special purpose revenue bonds to Maui Renewable Energy LLC for a refuse-to-energy plant on Maui.

FIN

2921

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINETEENTH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriations for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 40th representative district

FIN

2922

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Provides that an applicant for a loan to develop an enterprise located in an area that has undergone a major military base deployment shall be given preferential eligibility for financial assistance under the community-based economic development program.

EDB, FIN

2923

RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.

Allows the State to administer drug tests to welfare recipients. Requires EBT cards to contain the user's picture so only authorized persons can use the card.

HSH, JUD

2924

RELATING TO CLEAN WATER.

Increases from $25,000 to $40,000 the fine for violating the water pollution law. Enacts provisions relating to muddy water. Allows citizen suits relating to water pollution.

EEP/WLH, JUD

2925

RELATING TO REFUSE.

Removes the exemption for persons transporting their own property in the furtherance of a primary business purpose or enterprise from the motor carrier law; exempts private persons operating motor vehicles in the transportation of garbage or refuse, including yard clippings and old furniture to a dump or transfer station. Allows citizens to report any illegal dumping activity, and if, as a result of the report, the case ends with a conviction, the citizen receives 50% of the fines collected for that conviction. Requires solid waste haulers to maintain trip records.

EEP, JUD

2926

RELATING TO THE WAIMANALO RESEARCH AND OUTREACH CENTER.

Makes an appropriation to finance development of a long-range plan for a Waimanalo Research and Outreach Center.

AGR, FIN

2927

RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

Extends workers' compensation coverage to include preventive treatment for persons such as emergency responders who have a documented exposure to blood or bodily fluids while on work duty.

LAB/HLT, CPC, FIN

2928

RELATING TO IMPACT FEES.

Allows DOE to assess and collect impact fees; creates the state educational facilities impact fee trust fund.

EDN, JUD, FIN

2929

RELATING TO THE ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAX.

Retains the State's ability to "pick-up" the state death tax credit as it existed in the Internal Revenue Code before the enactment of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001.

FIN

2930

RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE.

Amends Hawaii’s electronic surveillance laws to conform to federal laws; establishes a surveillance review unit within the Department of the Attorney General

JUD

2931

RELATING TO COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTERS.

Requires community correctional centers to provide timely alcohol and substance education, treatment programs, and other relevant support to all persons detained in community correctional centers; appropriates funds.

PSM/JUD, FIN

2932

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes pilot project for drug testing of public school in grade 7 or higher of a public school when requested by parent or guardian. Directs department of education to obtain federal funds for testing and treatment.

EDN, JUD, FIN

2933

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the DOE to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the HGEA to change the employment schedule of full-time physical and occupational therapists from a 12-month to a 10-month schedule.

EDN, LAB, FIN

2934

TRAFFIC SAFETY.

Requires drivers under the age of 21 to renew driver's license every year and, at a minimum, to undergo road testing when doing so.

TRN, JUD

2935

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the 26th Representative District.

FIN

2936

RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF THEFT OF MAIL.

Establishes the offense of mail theft as a class C felony.

JUD

2937

RELATING TO PERMIT APPROVALS.

Repeals automatic approvals of applications for business or development-related permits, licenses, or approvals.

JUD, FIN

2938

RELATING TO RACING ON HIGHWAYS.

Imposes increased penalties for racing on highways when exceeding the posted speed limit by twenty-five miles per hour or more. Provides for fines for persons who are not registered owners of the vehicle used in commission of the offense.

TRN, JUD

2939

RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.

Amends section 291E-61, Hawaii Revised Statues, relating to DUI penalties.

TRN, JUD

2940

RELATING TO CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS.

Prohibits anyone who accepts credit cards for the transaction of business and who prints the transaction receipt electronically from printing on the receipt anything more than the last five digits of the credit card account number and the card expiration date.

CPC/JUD

2941

RELATING TO ETHICS.

Lowers threshold for reporting requirement from $200 to $100. Clarifies that receipt of gifts is controlled by section 84-11, exclusively.

LMG, JUD

2942

RELATING TO THE AUDITOR.

Mandates the auditor to conduct financial and management audits of grant-in-aid recipients and agencies or entities funded by the emergency budget and reserve fund or the hurricane relief fund.

LMG, FIN

2943

RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE.

Requires counties to establish a construction and demolition diversion deposit program to encourage recycling of construction and demolition solid waste. Requires haulers to provide detailed records of construction and demolition waste from pick up to drop off.

EEP, JUD, FIN

2944

RELATING TO COUNTIES.

Establishes county requirements for collection and recycling of food waste by specified restaurants, food courts, hotels, markets, food manufacturers or processors, catering establishments, hospitals, schools, and businesses. Authorizes a county to assess a surcharge. Applies to counties of 500,000 or more. Includes a food waste recycling program component as part of the counties' integrated solid waste management plans. Sets forth guidelines for the counties' food recycling component.

EEP, JUD, FIN

2945

RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.

Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to issue new leases to existing lessees for specific parcels on Kauai.

WLH, FIN

2946

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE KULAMALU LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY IN KULA, MAUI.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the design, land acquisition, and construction of the Kulamalu Long-Term Care Facility in Kula, Maui.

HLT, FIN

2947

RELATING TO TAX.

Allows the State to share taxpayer information with counties.

JUD, FIN

2948

RELATING TO COUNTIES.

Allows Honolulu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii counties to make their deferred compensation retirement plan for part-time, temporary, and seasonal or casual public employees mandatory and to participate in the State's existing plan.

LAB, FIN

2949

RELATING TO STATE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS.

Facilitates the establishment of an agricultural dual line water system in upcountry Kula, Maui by authorizing $3,000,000 in general obligation bonds.

AGR/WLH, FIN

2950

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to Montessori School of Maui for financing the construction and improvement of the school.

FIN

2951

RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF ISSUING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE HALEAKALA HIGHWAY WIDENING PROJECT.

Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds to complete Haleakala Highway Widening project.

TRN, FIN

2952

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes general obligation bonds for the planning, design, land acquisition, and construction costs of expanding Makawao library.

EDN, FIN

2953

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to Haleakala Waldorf School for planning, acquisition, and construction and/or improvement of its educational facilities.

FIN

2954

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Increases penalties for excessive speeding. Increases penalties for driving without a license and driving with a suspended or revoked license. Requires proof of valid Hawaii driver's license in order to transfer interest in a motor vehicle.

TRN, JUD

2955

RELATING TO STATE PARKS.

Appropriates moneys to fund lifeguard services at Makena State beach park.

WLH, FIN

2956

RELATING TO MASS TRANSIT.

Reserves a portion of state gasoline tax revenues paid in Honolulu to pay for a fixed guideway mass transit system.

TRN, FIN

2957

RELATING TO SOLID WASTE.

Prohibits the application of sewage sludge at higher and lower public education campuses, state or county parks, and agricultural lands where food or feed for livestock are produced, farm animals graze, and crops are grown.

WLH/EEP, JUD

2958

RELATING TO SHORELINE CERTIFICATION.

Changes the present shoreline certification process by clarifying the definition of "shoreline", requires a state shoreline locator to locate shorelines, provides for timely public notice in the certification process, appropriates funds for a videographic study of the upper reaches of the wash of high seasonal surf, creates a technical shoreline specialist position, and requires development of guidelines to be used by the shoreline locator and private surveyors.

WLH, FIN

2959

RELATING TO ETHANOL TAX CREDIT.

Expands the definition of "investment" to include certain enumerated costs.

EEP, FIN

2960

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Amends HRS 235-12.5 to provide that when tax credits for the installation of renewable energy technology systems exceed a taxpayer's income tax liability, the excess may be carried over and used as credit toward the taxpayer's liability in subsequent years, until the credit is exhausted.

EEP, CPC, FIN

2961

RELATING TO ETHANOL.

Changes ethanol investment tax credit to a production tax credit that provides an incentive based on production capacity of the facility. Provides credit of 30 cents per gallon of nameplate capacity between 10,000 and 15 million gallons.

EEP, FIN

2962

RELATING TO PROTECTION FOR WHISTLEBLOWERS.

Amends the whistleblowers' protection act to include protection for public employees reporting misuse or waste of public funds or committing of fraud by other public employees or public bodies.

LAB, JUD

2963

RELATING TO COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSIONS.

Provides standards for the selection of county ethics commission members to ensure their impartiality and independence.

JUD

2964

RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTIONS.

Removes the probable cause requirement from state inspections of any bag, container, vehicle, or conveyance that may contain aquatic life, in determining compliance with state laws and regulations on aquatic resources.

WLH, JUD

2965

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires electric utility companies to establish additional renewable portfolio standard goals; requests the public utility commission to study the feasibility of implementing a rate structure to encourage the use of renewable energy and an incentives program to reward electric utility companies meeting renewable portfolio standard goals.

EEP, CPC, FIN

2966

RELATING TO ELECTRICITY.

Allows government agencies to engage in wheeling, a concept in which electricity generated by a non-utility producer is transmitted over electric public utility transmission lines to another location.

EDB, EEP, CPC

2967

RELATING TO REGULATION OF FARM PRODUCE.

Requires life science companies that operate as producers to make public disclosure of locations of crop fields and test sites of genetically modified crops and to specify the types of genetic tests conducted.

AGR, CPC

2968

RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.

Clarifies and increases the effectiveness of the Deposit Beverage Container Program by exempting containers exported for sale from the container fee after 10-1-04, determining the redemption rate on an annual basis, allowing the 5-cent deposit value to be charged starting 11/1/04, exempting beverage container deposits from income tax, among other provisions.

EEP, FIN

2969

RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY DEVICES.

Allows for the installation of solar energy devices on any single-family residential dwelling or townhouse owned by an individual. Provides for limited restrictions.

EEP, CPC

2970

RELATING TO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS.

Establishes new requirements for the blending of ethanol in gasoline.

EEP, CPC/JUD

2971

RELATING TO CORAL REEF PROTECTION IN THE NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.

Repeals regulated fishing in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Creates the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Refuge Act. Sets aside the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands as a no-take refuge. Establishes the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands refuge committee. Provides enforcement and penalties for violations of the laws and rules of the refuge.

WLH, JUD

2972

RELATING TO ENERGY RESOURCES.

Assures a sufficient supply of reasonably priced gasoline by extending the effective date of the gas cap law to July 1, 2005, for Oahu and July 1, 2007, for neighbor islands, broadening the gas cap to include mid-grade and premium gas, establishing a monitoring, analysis and reporting program, among other provisions.

EEP/CPC, FIN

2973

RELATING TO LICENSING OF MORTGAGE BROKERS AND SOLICITORS.

Requires mortgage brokers and solicitors to pass examinations for licensure. Strengthens enforcement mechanisms, including allowing the mortgage commissioner to condition the right of a license to use the license.

CPC, FIN

2974

RELATING TO PEST CONTROL.

Changes the bases for disciplinary action that may be exercised by the pest control board against pest control operators.

CPC

2975

RELATING TO WASTEWATER LINES.

Relating to the installation of new wastewater lines within the Elm Street and Alohi Way neighborhoods.

FIN

2976

RELATING TO THE WEED AND SEED STRATEGY.

Makes an appropriation for the Weed and Seed strategy.

JUD, FIN

2977

RELATING TO LABELING.

Short form bill relating to labeling.

CPC

2978

RELATING TO A CONSOLIDATED PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS.

Creates a consolidated permit application and review process for the development of SWAC/TES district cooling systems to streamline the approval and permit process.

EDB/EEP, CPC, FIN

2979

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC INTEGRITY.

Establishes the Office of Public Integrity to consolidate the ethics commission, campaign spending commission, office of elections, and office of the ombudsman to increase efficiency in the delivery of services and maximize each agency's ability to ensure fairness and integrity in government.

JUD, FIN

2980

RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.

Reserves to the legislature the authority to enact alternative nomination and appointment procedures for board and commission members.

LMG, JUD

2981

RELATING TO NURSES.

Makes permanent the board of nursing's power to grant prescriptive authority to qualified advanced practice nurses. Requires board to designate the applicable formularies and to establish an advisory committee to advise on the formularies.

HLT, CPC

2982

RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.

Enables governor to appoint 1 member; senate president - 2 members; house speaker - 2 members; senate minority leader - 2 members; and house minority leader - 2 members, to the land use commission.

JUD/WLH, FIN

2983

AMENDING ARTICLE V, SECTION 6, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Amends the state constitution to change the way land use commissioners are appointed. Enables senate and house leadership members, in addition to the governor, to appoint land use commissioners.

JUD/WLH, FIN

2984

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Implements education reform and decentralization measures; appropriates funding.

EDN, LAB, FIN

2985

RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.

Allows Governor select one appointment and select two appointments each from lists of nominees submitted by the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the minority leader of the house of representatives, and the minority leader of the senate.

WLH, JUD

2986

RELATING TO HIGH TECHNOLOGY TAX INCENTIVES.

Adopts amendments to high technology tax incentives.

EDB/TAC, FIN

2987

RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

Adopts income limits and other eligibility requirements for state drug prescription program. Clarifies consequences of manufacturer nonparticipation. Requires rebates from participating manufacturers. Establishes committee to recommend drugs for preferred and nonpreferred drug lists.

HLT/CPC, FIN

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

Committee

H.C.R. NO.

7

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REEVALUATE THE PLACEMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN.

HSH, JUD, LMG, FIN

8

REQUESTING REVIEW BY THE AUDITOR OF THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.

LMG, CPC, FIN

9

REQUESTING REVIEW BY THE AUDITOR OF THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.

LMG, HSH, FIN

10

SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR REVIEW OF ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ON LAND EXCHANGES.

WLH, FIN

11

AUTHORIZING DESIGNATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL PARK.

TRN, WLH, FIN

12

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF SUBMERGED LANDS AT SPRECKELSVILLE, WAILUKU, MAUI, HAWAII, FOR MAINTENANCE OF ROCK GROIN PURPOSES.

WLH, FIN

13

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, HAWAII, FOR MAINTENANCE OF BREAKWATER PURPOSES.

WLH, FIN

14

SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR REVIEW OF ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ON LAND EXCHANGES.

WLH/AGR, FIN

15

REQUESTING THE U.S. COAST GUARD TO OFFER SERVICES OFF THE COAST OF WEST HAWAII.

PSM, WLH, FIN

16

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR COGNITIVE REHABILITATION.

HSH, CPC, FIN

17

REQUESTING THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO IMPEACH AND THE U.S. SENATE TO CONVICT 9TH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS SENIOR JUDGE ALFRED T. GOODWIN AND JUDGE STEPHEN REINHARDT.

JUD

18

REQUESTING CONGRESS TO EXEMPT HAWAII, ALASKA, GUAM, AND PUERTO RICO FROM THE JONES ACT FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY OF THEIR RESIDENTS.

TRN, CPC

19

REQUESTING CONGRESS TO REPEAL MARITIME CABOTAGE LAWS.

TRN, CPC, JUD

20

REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S CONTRACTS FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING.

LMG, EEP, FIN

21

ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE SPIRIT OF HAWAII GOODWILL AND FRIENDSHIP COASTAL KOREA VISIT AND URGING THE NORTH KOREAN GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT JAE KWON LEE AND JONATHAN COWLES ON THEIR JOURNEY TO NORTH KOREA.

LMG, INT, FIN

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS

Committee

H.R. NO.

1

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A STATE GRADUATE MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM.

LAB, FIN

2

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REEVALUATE THE PLACEMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN.

HSH, JUD, LMG, FIN

3

REQUESTING THE U.S. COAST GUARD TO OFFER SERVICES OFF THE COAST OF WEST HAWAII.

PSM, WLH, FIN

5

REQUESTING THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO IMPEACH AND THE U.S. SENATE TO CONVICT 9TH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS SENIOR JUDGE ALFRED T. GOODWIN AND JUDGE STEPHEN REINHARDT.

JUD

6

REQUESTING CONGRESS TO EXEMPT HAWAII, ALASKA, GUAM, AND PUERTO RICO FROM THE JONES ACT FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY OF THEIR RESIDENTS.

TRN, CPC

7

REQUESTING CONGRESS TO REPEAL MARITIME CABOTAGE LAWS.

TRN, CPC, JUD

8

ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE SPIRIT OF HAWAII GOODWILL AND FRIENDSHIP COASTAL KOREA VISIT AND URGING THE NORTH KOREAN GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT JAE KWON LEE AND JONATHAN COWLES ON THEIR JOURNEY TO NORTH KOREA.

LMG, INT, FIN

HOUSE BILLS

Committee

H.B. NO.

2408

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Allows health insurers to treat a trade association and its members as a single group for the purpose of issuing a health insurance policy, while allowing members of the trade association to opt out and obtain their own insurance. Prohibits the health insurer from requiring the association to offer only that insurer's plan.

LAB/HLT, CPC, FIN

2413

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Requires health plans to directly reimburse nonparticipating providers rather than the patient, upon the request of the patient. Specifies that the reimbursement check needs the endorsement of both the patient and the provider. Requires the provider to disclose nonparticipating status and the related cost consequences to the patient.

HLT, CPC, FIN

2571

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Authorizes the formation of a purchasing pool for small employers to purchase health care insurance to meet the requirements of the prepaid health care law. Gives administrative duties to the insurance commissioner.

LAB/HLT, CPC, FIN