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: |
Tuesday, March 25, 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 VESSELS IN STATE COMMERCIAL HARBORS. Clarifies that the requirements for the securing of mooring lines in state commercial harbors shall not apply to certain vessels. (HD1)
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TRN, LAB, CPC |
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RELATING TO MEDICAID THIRD PARTY LIABILITY. Clarifies third-party liability provisions for medical assistance program claims for payment as required under the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO HOME CARE AGENCIES. Prohibits home care agencies from providing services outside the scope of their facility license. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES. Requires utilization review entities to submit data relating to the prior authorization of health care services to the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Establishes the Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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HLT, 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. (SD1)
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CPC |
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. Beginning 1/1/2026, increases the notice period for an insurer to notify a policy holder of a cancellation or nonrenewal of a property casualty insurance policy. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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CPC |
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RELATING TO TITLE 24, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. Beginning 10/1/2025, amends net solvency report filing requirements for mutual benefit societies, dental insurers, and health maintenance organizations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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CPC |
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. Requires condominium associations to provide copies of their governing documents, as amended, to owners or their authorized agents, upon request, in print or electronic form, at no additional cost. (SD1)
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CPC |
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RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. Prohibits the importation of firewood into the State from another state and the intrastate transportation or sale of firewood not harvested within the State unless the firewood is heat-treated or the importation, transportation, or sale is authorized by the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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AGR, CPC |
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________________________________________ Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi Chair |
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