HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2025
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Rep. David A. Tarnas, Chair |
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Rep. Mahina Poepoe, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Gregg Takayama |
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Rep. Elle Cochran |
Rep. Chris Todd |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Diamond Garcia |
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Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa |
Rep. Garner M. Shimizu |
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Rep. Amy A. Perruso |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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Tuesday, February 25, 2025 |
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2:00 p.m. |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO CANNABIS. Repeals the requirement that a provider-patient relationship be established in person. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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HLT, CPC, JHA |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Prohibits drug manufacturers from denying, restricting, or prohibiting the acquisition, shipping, or delivery of a 340B drug to pharmacies contracted with 340B covered entities under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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HLT, CPC, JHA |
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RELATED TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. For purposes of the hemp processors law, amends the definitions of "artificially derived cannabis" and "cannabis" to include, and the definition of "manufactured hemp product" to specifically exclude, all forms of cannabinoids classified as schedule I under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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CPC, JHA |
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RELATING TO NOISE. Beginning 7/1/2028, prohibits the sale of any leaf blower, string trimmer, or weed whacker that does not meet the ANSI B-175.2 class 1 rating. Increases fines for violations of leaf blower, string trimmer, and weed whacker restrictions. Beginning 7/1/2028, prohibits government entities from purchasing leaf blowers, string trimmers, or weed whackers that do not meet the ANSI B-175.2 class 1 rating. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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EEP, CPC, JHA |
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RELATING TO SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENTS. Allows qualified adults, including adults with a disability, mentally ill adults, and adults sixty-five years of age or older, to enter into supported decision-making agreements with one or more members of a supportive community. Specifies the terms of a supported decision-making agreement, including access to personal information, agreement requirements, and circumstances for termination. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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HSH, JHA |
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RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE. Amends the definition of "child abuse or neglect" by clarifying that the failure to provide certain needs to a child shall not constitute child abuse or neglect if the sole reason the person responsible for the care of the child is unable to adequately provide for the child's care is due to a lack of financial resources. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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HSH, JHA |
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RELATING TO LABELING. Establishes labeling requirements for certain premoistened nonwoven disposable wipes. Establishes civil penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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CPC, JHA |
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RELATING TO DIGITAL FINANCIAL ASSET. Imposes a daily maximum of $1,000 on transactions through a digital financial asset transaction kiosk. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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CPC, JHA |
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. Clarifies the authority of condominium associations to impose fines for violations of the declaration, bylaws, house rules, or regulations adopted by the condominium association. Establishes a process for the unit owner or tenant of the unit owner to appeal the imposition of a fine. Clarifies the responsibilities of unit owners to pay common expense assessments. Clarifies the rights and process for unit owners to appeal assessments other than common expense assessments. Specifies that the Small Claims Division has exclusive jurisdiction over cases arising from condominium disputes regarding fines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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CPC, JHA |
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM. Requires budget summaries to contain all required information without referring the reader to other portions of the budget. States that the defense of good faith compliance is unavailable to any association whose board adopts a budget that omits the required budget summary. Clarifies the ability to enforce compliance with budget summary and replacement reserves requirements and provides that an association has the burden of proving compliance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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CPC, JHA |
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RELATING TO FIREARMS. Provides that felons that are in violation of the prohibition against owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm or ammunition are subject to a mandatory prison term.
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JHA |
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RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING. Authorizes civil claims to be made against a person, business, business owner, or business operator that profits from sexual exploitation or sex trafficking. Extends the statute of limitations for civil claims related to sexual exploitation or sex trafficking to ten years.
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JHA |
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RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR TAX APPEALS. Removes language specifying that an appeal from the Tax Appeal Court be filed with the Tax Appeal Court. Allows an appeal from the Tax Appeal Court to be filed within thirty days of entry of a final judgment.
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JHA |
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RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW. Authorizes any member of a board to attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to board business; provided that the meeting or presentation is not specifically and exclusively organized for or directed toward members of the board. Repeals the requirement of a subsequent report of attendance and the matters presented and discussed that related to board business at the informational meeting or presentation.
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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________________________________________ Rep. David A. Tarnas Chair |
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