HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
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Rep. Sylvia Luke, Chair |
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Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Patrick Pihana Branco |
Rep. Amy A. Perruso |
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Rep. Stacelynn K.M. Eli |
Rep. Jackson D. Sayama |
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Rep. Daniel Holt |
Rep. Adrian K. Tam |
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Rep. Greggor Ilagan |
Rep. Chris Todd |
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Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi |
Rep. Tina Wildberger |
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Rep. Lisa Marten |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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Friday, February 25, 2022 |
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12:30 p.m. |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 308 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A #2
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Raises from $3,000,000 to $6,000,000 the cap on the amount the University of Hawaii System can expend from the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund for the University of Hawaii Foundation. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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HET, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TUITION AND FEES SPECIAL FUND. To recognize the cost-sharing agreement for overall personnel expenses between State general funds and funds in the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund for appropriated general fund positions as beneficial to both the University of Hawaii and the State. Specifies conditions for exemptions for the University of Hawaii from sections 87A-39(a) and 88-125(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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HET, FIN |
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RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS. Authorizes the University of Hawaii to issue an unspecified amount in revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the construction, maintenance, and modernization of qualifying capital improvement projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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HET, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM. Provides scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students at any four-year University of Hawaii campus who meet certain eligibility criteria. Makes an appropriation for the Hawaii Promise Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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HET, FIN |
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RELATING TO RESIDENCE FOR TUITION PURPOSES. Requires the tuition residency rules for the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus, including any community college, to individuals who have obtained a Hawaii high school diploma or equivalent credential and are working toward an undergraduate degree, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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HET, FIN |
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RELATING TO AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa and University of Hawaii at Hilo for athletics. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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HET, FIN |
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RELATING TO NURSING. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to increase the State's capacity to train new nurses and project future nursing workforce needs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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HET, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Establishes the Hookaulike: A Criminal Legal System Institute for Restoration and Healing, at the University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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HET, JHA, FIN |
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RELATING TO GOVERNMENT DATA. Establishes a chief data officer and data task force within the office of enterprise technology services to develop, implement, and manage statewide data policies, procedures, and standards and to facilitate data sharing across state agencies. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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HET, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO BROADBAND. Establishes the Hawaii broadband infrastructure authority. Defines broadband equity within the Hawaii broadband and digital equity office. Appropriates federal funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
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HET, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for the coordinated removal of albizia and other invasive trees that potentially threaten the public roadways and utility infrastructure on public and private land. Requires a two-to-one matching requirement from a public utilities source. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY. Requires the department of land and natural resources to recognize that game mammals and game birds provide a food source and that striking an appropriate balance between the management of game mammal and game bird populations and sustainability of their natural habitats to reduce negative impacts to important watershed areas is a priority and that the State's unique relationship with the ocean requires careful consideration and management of land and ocean activities that prioritize the public trust responsibilities of the State. Requires each department, office, or agency of the State to update its rules and policies to integrate the local hunting and fishing industries into any food security or sustainability strategies that department, office, or agency employs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO LAND USE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES. Establishes a boundary review committee to render decisions on district boundary disputes brought before the land use commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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WAL, JHA, FIN |
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RELATING TO LAND STUDY BUREAU CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATINGS. Temporarily establishes the land study bureau classifications and ratings review subcommittee within the land use commission to review and amend land study bureau classifications and ratings of agricultural lands. Repeals on 12/31/ . Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO STATE PARKS. Appropriates funds out of the state parks special fund to raise the expenditure ceiling of the special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. Appropriates moneys to the department of land and natural resources to establish 28.0 FTE positions in parks administration and operation (LNR 806) to implement visitor reservation systems in Hawaii state parks. Appropriates additional moneys to the department of land and natural resources from the state parks special fund for purposes of state park management. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE STADIUM DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. Clarifies the composition of the stadium authority as added by Act 146, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION. Creates a nonrefundable water catchment income tax credit for homeowners who install a water catchment system meeting certain requirements on residential property in the State owned by the homeowners. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS. Requires DLNR to review the final report of the house of representatives' investigative committee established under House Resolution No. 164, Regular Session of 2021, for the purpose of conducting a policy analysis and developing proposed legislation. Appropriates funds for DLNR to conduct the policy analysis and implement the report's recommendations. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE SAND ISLAND STATE RECREATION AREA. Appropriates moneys to the department of land and natural resources to prepare a master plan for the Sand Island state recreation area. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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WAL, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE PULEHUNUI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. Establishes the Pulehunui community development district, board, and special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO WAIAKEA PENINSULA REDEVELOPMENT. Establishes the Waiakea peninsula redevelopment district and redevelopment and planning committee for the redevelopment of public lands on the Waiakea peninsula. Establishes the Waiakea peninsula redevelopment district revolving fund. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2032. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
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________________________________________ Rep. Sylvia Luke Chair |
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