RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.

Requires any state agency adopting, amending, or repealing an administrative rule to file two certified copies of the rule with clerk of the senate and of the house of representatives, respectively, at the time of filing the rule with the lieutenant governor.

HB 2968

RELATING TO INTEREST RATES.

Clarifies permissible credit card interest rates. Defines "interest" to include credit card fees and charges.

HB 2969

HD1

RELATING TO ANNUITIES.

Establishes standards and procedures for insurers or insurance producers when making recommendations to senior consumers considering the purchase or exchange of any annuity. Removes variable annuities from regulation as a security, leaving jurisdiction with the Insurance Commissioner (HB2969 HD1).

HB 105

RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

Prohibits tenants or guests from unlawfully possessing dangerous, harmful, or detrimental drugs in a dwelling unit or on surrounding premises. Authorizes a summary eviction proceeding for violation of the prohibition, wherein the landlord may rely upon notices or reports issued by law enforcement.

HB 861

HD1

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Excludes from the definition of "employment" under workers' compensation law: (1) service performed by a sole proprietor or a partner of a partnership, as defined in the partnership law, if the partner is an individual; and (2) service performed by a member of an LLC if the member is an individual and has a distributional interest, as defined under the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, of at least 50% in the company. Provides for fees to be charged under certain circumstances. (HB861 HD1)

RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY.

Requires expungement of records relating to criminal offenses for which the defendant has been convicted but pardoned by the governor.

RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Amends statutory provisions to conform with changes to the Uniform Controlled Substances Act enacted in 2005.

HB 1968

RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.

Requires wine direct shippers to obtain a permit to ship wine to Hawaii residents.

RELATING TO PROMOTING INTOXICATING LIQUOR TO A MINOR.

Changes the classification of the offense of promoting intoxicating liquor to a minor from a misdemeanor to a petty misdemeanor and, provides for a mandatory jail sentence for those convicted of the offense.

HB 2639

HD1

RELATING TO USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE.

Increases sanctions for driving with a high blood alcohol level. (HB2639 HD1)

HB 3257

RELATING TO USE OF INTOXICANTS.

Requires police to inform person arrested for drivering under the influence of intoxicants of the sanctions for refusal to submit to breath, blood, or urine test only if person withdraws consent to testing implied by operation of a vehicle on public highway or waters of the State.

RELATING TO ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A MINOR.

Expands the crimes of endangering the welfare of a minor in the first and second degree to include a person who in the context of an illegal methamphetamine lab, causes unjustifiable pain or suffering to a minor, or injures or endangers the minor's health or person.

HB 1899

RELATING TO THE USE OF SAFETY HELMETS BY MINORS.

Mandates safety helmet use for moped drivers under the age of 18 years.

HB 2234

RELATING TO MOTOR SCOOTERS.

Prohibits dealers from selling new motor scooters with noise emissions exceeding a specified number of decibels. Adds motor scooters to noisy muffler law currently applicable to motorcycles and mopeds.

HB 2677

RELATING TO MOPEDS.

Requires mopeds to be inspected annually, to display a certificate of inspection, and to be operated only with an exhaust system that meets original manufacturer specifications.

HB 2422

RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

Increases the penalties for motorists who violate Hawaii's crosswalk law.

HB 2710

HD1

RELATING TO NOISE.

Prohibits as disorderly conduct the operation of motorized equipment with noise levels exceeding 120 decibels, including lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and other grounds maintenance or construction equipment, between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., any day of the week. (HB2710 HD1)

RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING.

Establishes conditions under which political signs may be displayed on residential property.

RELATING TO UNMARRIED COUPLES.

Ensures parity between unmarried couples and married couples by extending the benefits provided under the State's employer-union health benefits trust fund to reciprocal beneficiaries.

RELATING TO CONDEMNATION.

Prohibits the exercise of the powers of eminent domain by the State and counties for economic development resulting in the development of nongovernmental improvements.

RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

Authorizes a court to forfeit an animal before trial on cruelty charges. Permits court to allow defendant to post bond in lieu of forfeiture for care of animal pending outcome of proceedings. Authorizes law enforcement officer to enter property to care for or impound animal subjected to cruelty. Provides qualified immunity for officer making entry to impound animal.

RELATING TO FENCING.

Adjoining landowner liable for damage to animals and fences if landowner maintains a structure, use, or condition that attracts animals and causes them to break a lawful fence.

RELATING TO JUDGMENT LIENS.

Repeals requirement for the debtor's social security number when recording a judgment, order, or decree for lien purposes. Clarifies that liens do not continue beyond the time period that the underlying judgment, order, or decree is in force. Clarifies that liens apply to judgments, orders, and decrees.

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Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay

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Rep. Sylvia Luke