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SB1123
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO FUNDING FOR PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Increases the state vehicle registration fee by $1, to be deposited into the
Disability and Communication Access Board Special Fund to cover the costs of
administering the parking program for persons with disabilities.
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WAM
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SB933
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO THE TRICARE PROGRAM.
Extends the general excise tax exclusion for amounts received by a managed
care support contractor of the TRICARE program for the actual cost or
advancement to third party health care providers pursuant to a contract with
the United States.
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WAM
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SB16
SD1
(SSCR341)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO ENERGY RESOURCES.
Requires appropriate county permitting agency to receive and process
application for waivers for installation of solar water heating systems.
Requires county councils to establish procedures and standards by which their
respective county permitting agencies approve, disapprove, or approve with
conditions. Clarifies existing application procedures. (SD1)
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ENE/PSM, WAM
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SB49
SD1
(SSCR148)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Amends or repeals various provisions of Chapter 302A, Hawaii Revised
Statutes, for housekeeping and other purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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EDU, WAM
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SB85
SD1
(SSCR35)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
Authorizes the Hawaii public housing authority to establish the resident
programs and services trust fund, to be administered by the authority. (SD1)
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HMS, WAM
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SB103
(SSCR297)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO LONG TERM CARE.
Requests the executive office on aging of the department of health to conduct
an education and awareness campaign on long term care and have the campaign
independently evaluated. Appropriates funds.
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HMS, WAM
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SB105
SD1
(SSCR360)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the department of health's emergency medical services and injury
prevention system branch to establish and maintain a statewide fall
prevention and early detection program and appropriates funds for the
program. (SD1)
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HTH/HMS, WAM
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SB213
SD1
(SSCR427)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Reconfigures the membership of the state building code council by eliminating
members from the department of health and department of labor and industrial
relations, and adding members from the Building Industry Association; General
Contractors Association; Hawaii Construction Alliance; Subcontractors'
Association of Hawaii; department of business, economic development, and
tourism; department of accounting and general services; Hawaii Building and
Construction Trades Council; and American Council of Engineering Companies.
Changes the requirements for a quorum from six to seven. Eliminates the
council's obligation to consult with private sector representatives regarding
construction practices and training. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
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PSM, WAM
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SB331
SD1
(SSCR401)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO LABOR.
Increases minimum wage to $8.25 starting 07/01/13, $8.75 starting 07/01/14,
and $9.25 starting 07/01/15 and ending 06/30/16. Authorizes the department
of labor and industrial relations to adjust the minimum hourly wage
thereafter in accordance with the consumer price index. (SD1)
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JDL, WAM
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SB332
SD1
(SSCR280)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO WAGES.
Requires employers to provide employees with specific wage and employer
information in employees' pay records; requires employers to maintain
accurate and timely wage recordkeeping. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)
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JDL, WAM
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SB343
SD1
(SSCR452)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO DENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the director of health to participate in the national oral health
surveillance system. Permits dental hygienists to apply preventative
sealants, in consultation with a licensed dentist, in a school-based dental
sealant program or federally qualified health center. Requires the
department of health to establish and administer a school-based dental
sealant program in a high-need demonstration school and report to the
legislature about the department's efforts to prioritize prevention of tooth
decay. Appropriates funds to establish and administer a school-based dental
sealant program in a high-need demonstration school, including plans to
implement the program on a statewide level. Takes effect 1/1/2054; repeals
1/1/2057. (SD1)
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HTH/EDU/CPN, WAM
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SB358
SD1
(SSCR106)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the department of health to post on its website reports of all
inspections at state-licensed care facilities by January 1, 2015; provided
that any report that includes a violation be removed from the website after
three years. (SD1)
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HMS/HTH, WAM
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SB456
SD1
(SSCR252)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO MAUNA KEA STATE RECREATIONAL AREA.
Transfers in fee simple Mauna Kea state recreational area to the county of
Hawaii on 1/1/2014. (SD1)
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WTL/PSM, WAM
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SB666
SD1
(SSCR379)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes an emergency services patient advocate program to provide
assistance to and advocate on behalf of individuals receiving emergency
medical care. Requires the department of health to adopt rules related to
implementation of the program. (SD1)
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HTH/JDL, WAM
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SB693
SD1
(SSCR305)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Establishes a three-year pilot photo red light imaging detector system
program. Authorizes counties to administer the program. Makes other
amendments regarding highway safety. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 7/1/2016.
(SD1)
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TIA/PSM/TEC, WAM
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SB803
SD1
(SSCR155)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO WATER.
Establishes a two-year pilot program requiring DAGS, DOT, and DLNR to
implement irrigation water conservation best management practices, as
established by the Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii. Requires DAGS, DOT,
and DLNR to submit a report regarding the results of the pilot program.
(SD1)
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WTL, WAM
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SB1240
SD1
(SSCR358)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO PEDIATRIC DENTAL HEALTH COVERAGE.
Requires the Hawaii health connector to ensure that all individuals under age
nineteen purchase Federal Act essential benefits including pediatric dental
coverage under a health plan. (SD1)
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HTH/CPN, WAM
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SB1306
SD1
(SSCR396)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
Permits the regional systems of the Hawaii health systems corporation and
their health facilities to transition to non-public status. Effective
01/01/2050. (SD1)
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HTH, WAM
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SB1361
SD1
(SSCR254)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO BANYAN DRIVE.
Requires by legislative mandate that certain specified properties associated
with Banyan Drive in Hilo be turned over by the department of land and
natural resources to the county of Hawaii on 1/1/14. (SD1)
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WTL/PSM, WAM
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SB1349
SD1
(SSCR433)
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Re-enacts the tax credit for qualified research activities to apply to
taxable years from 2010 to 2017. Adds, amends, and deletes definitions.
Establishes new reporting requirements. Requires DBEDT to conduct studies to
measure the effectiveness of the tax credit and submit reports to the
legislature. (SD1)
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EGH/TEC, WAM
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