HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2025
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Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi, Chair |
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Rep. Cory M. Chun, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Greggor Ilagan |
Rep. Nicole E. Lowen |
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Rep. Linda Ichiyama |
Rep. Lisa Marten |
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Rep. Kim Coco Iwamoto |
Rep. Adrian K. Tam |
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Rep. Sam Satoru Kong |
Rep. Elijah Pierick |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 |
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2:00PM |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. Provides that a condominium board's or its officer's or member's failure to maintain the minimum required balance for a condominium's replacement reserves fund may constitute a violation of the fiduciary duty owed. Establishes a minimum balance for a condominium association's replacement reserves fund, with an exception for sufficient assessments. Effective 9/1/2025.
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CPC |
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RELATING TO PET INSURANCE. Establishes a regulatory framework specifically for pet insurance based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Pet Insurance Model Act.
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CPC |
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RELATING TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. Clarifies the education and professional experience requirements for certified public accountant license applicants to establish alternative pathways to licensure.
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CPC |
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RELATING TO TITLE 24, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. Provides amendments to net solvency report filing requirements for mutual benefit societies, dental insurers, and health maintenance organizations. Effective 10/1/2025.
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CPC |
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RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. Requires an owner or operator of a waste-to-energy facility to comply with certain United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations for emission limitations as they existed on December 31, 2024, unless emission limitations are made more stringent. Sunsets 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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EEP, CPC |
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RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS. Extends the State's deadline to achieve its energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish additional interim standards for electricity use reduction to be achieved by 2035 and 2040. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adjust the 2030 and 2045 standards and interim standards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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EEP, CPC |
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RELATING TO ENERGY. Expands the types of water heater systems that may satisfy the relevant requirement for the issuance of a building permit for new single-family dwellings to include ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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EEP, HSG, CPC |
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RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. Allows a patient who has been seen in-person by a physician who is in the same medical group as the prescribing physician to be prescribed an opiate prescription for a three-day supply or less via telehealth. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO CERTIFIED CAREGIVERS. Lowers the minimum age for certified caregivers for adult foster homes from twenty-one to eighteen. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Expands the Department of Education's authority to allow more trained staff to volunteer to assist students with the administration of medication. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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EDN, CPC |
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RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Clarifies the process for selecting a certified provider of rehabilitation services. Requires providers to automatically approve vocational rehabilitation services for an injured employee if those services will likely be required for suitable gainful employment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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LAB, CPC |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are bolded.
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________________________________________ Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi Chair |
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