SB 440

SD1

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.

Prohibits fundraising on state or county property. Limits contributions of out-of-state residents. Restricts certain contributions from banks and corporations. Prohibits candidates from contributing campaign funds to charitable and other organizations. Treats unpaid loans as campaign contributions. (SD1)

SB 602

SD2

RELATING TO PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS.

Requires pawnshops and secondhand dealers to file daily electronic reports of pawn transactions with the police department effective 7/1/06. Authorizes police department to require electronic photographs of items and to make them available to the public. (SD2)

SB 607

SD1

RELATING TO THEFT.

Provides that an individual caught with stolen property belong to three or more persons in the same or separate incidents as part of a common scheme or plan commits felony theft regardless of the value of the property. (SD1)

SB 613

SD2

RELATING TO INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS.

Appropriates funds to members of the interagency council on intermediate sanctions to carry out its 5-year strategic plan to reduce adult offender recidivism and to institutionalize enhancements to Hawaii's criminal justice system. (SD2)

SB 615

SD1

RELATING TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT.

Clarifies that the district court having jurisdiction over a civil action involving summary possession has concurrent jurisdiction with the small claims court over security deposit disputes between a landlord and tenant. (SD1)

SB 617

SD1

RELATING TO COURT INTERPRETER SERVICES.

Creates the court interpreting services revolving fund and exempts the fund from central service expenses and departmental administrative expenses. (SD1)

SB 1476

SD2

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Clarifies fireworks terminology to be consistent with federal law; repeals and amends definitions. (SD2)

SB 700

SD1

RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.

Clarifies the standard of proof in a nuisance abatement suit is preponderance of the evidence. Authorizes the court to issue a protective order authorizing the nondisclosure of the identity of witnesses upon a showing of prior threats or acts of violence. Allows a court to order the suspension or revocation of a business, professional, operational, or liquor license. (SD1)

SB 1816

SD2

RELATING TO STUDENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSESSMENT REFERRALS.

Clarifies requirements for student drug abuse assessment referrals. Establishes task force to study process by which students are referred for substance abuse assessment and treatment. Makes appropriation to the department of education for student substance abuse testing. (SD2)

SB 1817

SD2

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Authorizes the DOE to conduct criminal history record checks of providers, subcontractor, and institute of higher education trainees who work or train in close proximity to public school students. (SD2)

SB 40

SD1

RELATING TO CAREGIVER CONSENT.

Authorizes a minor's caregiver to consent to health care services for the minor. Establishes requirements for caregiver consent affidavit. (SD1)

SB 675

RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.

Provides the authority for the Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) to provide services to non-custodial parents, allows disclosure of information in administrative proceedings, and the issuance of income withholding orders. Requires the non-custodial parent to keep the CSEA informed of medical insurance coverage. Enables the CSEA to notify employers of the requirement to provide medical insurance coverage by regular mail or transmission by electronic means.

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Rep. Sylvia Luke