Hawaii 2023 Regular Session All Bills
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Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1271
Introduced
1/25/23
Refer
1/30/23
Refer
2/6/23
Amends section 141-43 (a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to delete the requirement for additional rules by the Department of Agriculture to address nuisance issues, including smell, noise, and excessive lighting arising out of the activities of hemp growers.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1272
Introduced
1/25/23
Refer
1/30/23
Report Pass
2/17/23
Refer
2/17/23
Establishes a program specialist position within the Department of Agriculture and appropriates moneys to fund the position. Prioritizes assistance for farmers and ranchers who produce local food that is at least partially consumed within the State.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1273
Introduced
1/25/23
Refer
1/30/23
This housekeeping measure addresses potential deficiencies in Act 312, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, which established a three-year cover crop reimbursement pilot program to provide up to 75 per cent cost reimbursement to farming operations in the State for the acquisition of cover crop seeds, green manure, or compost to incentivize such practices.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1274
Introduced
1/25/23
Refer
1/30/23
Amends section 141-14, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to rename the Industrial Hemp Special Fund as the Hemp Special Fund and allow the fund to be utilized for the Department of Agriculture's responsibilities regarding hemp under part III of chapter 141, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1275
Introduced
1/25/23
Refer
1/30/23
Abolishes the Community Council on purchase of health and human services
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1276
Introduced
1/25/23
Refer
1/30/23
Authorizes heads of purchasing agencies to issue requests for statements of qualification and to establish lists of qualified providers for treatment purchase of services. Increases the small purchase threshold for health and human services.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1277
Introduced
1/25/23
Refer
1/30/23
Report Pass
2/15/23
Refer
2/15/23
Report Pass
3/2/23
Engrossed
3/7/23
Refer
3/9/23
Report Pass
3/21/23
Refer
3/21/23
Report Pass
4/6/23
Report Pass
5/2/23
Report Pass
5/2/23
Enrolled
5/4/23
Chaptered
6/1/23
Passed
6/1/23
Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. (CD1)
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1278
Introduced
1/25/23
Refer
1/30/23
Allows notice of a bond or recognizance forfeiture to be sent to either the surety (bond company) or surety insurer (insurance company), by certified mail, to start the thirty-day forfeiture countdown for the surety or surety insurer to locate and surrender a principal (criminal defendant) or file a motion or application to set aside the bond or recognizance forfeiture. Provides the State with an avenue to appeal when the court grants a motion or application to set aside a bail bond forfeiture.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1279
Introduced
1/25/23
Refer
1/30/23
Authorizes a fingerprint-based criminal history background check by the county police departments of applicants for licenses to sell, offer to sell, distribute, or otherwise transfer electric guns or cartridges.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB128
Introduced
1/18/23
Refer
1/20/23
Establishes the photo noise violation monitoring system law. Establishes the Photo Noise Violation Monitoring System Program to enforce the State Community Noise Code, implemented by the State on any state or county highways within the respective county. Allows the State to establish and implement a photo noise violation monitoring system imposing monetary liability on the registered owner of a motor vehicle for failure to comply with the State Community Noise Code. Establishes fines. Establishes the Photo Noise Violation Monitoring System Program Special Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Prohibits the use, ownership, and sale of excessively loud vehicles. Increases maximum fines. Appropriates funds.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1280
Introduced
1/25/23
Refer
1/30/23
Report Pass
2/17/23
Refer
2/17/23
Report Pass
3/3/23
Engrossed
3/7/23
Refer
3/9/23
Increases and stabilizes the amount of funding for the tobacco enforcement special fund within the Department of the Attorney General by: (1) increasing the amount of funds that the tobacco enforcement special fund may carry over at the end of the fiscal year; (2) increasing the cigarette tax stamp fee and concurrently increasing the percentage of the cigarette tax stamp fee deposited to the tobacco enforcement special fund; and (3) amending the amount of funds to be deposited in the tobacco enforcement special fund from the Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1281
Introduced
1/25/23
Refer
1/30/23
Defines the terms "public officer or employee" and "government" in section 701-108, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify the scope and applicability of provisions related to the time limitations to bring prosecution based on misconduct in office.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1282
Introduced
1/25/23
Refer
1/30/23
Amends, clarifies, and enacts provisions of chapter 134, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS); amends section 707-716, HRS; and amends and clarifies section 846-2.7(b), HRS. Amends and enacts requirements and processes regarding permits to acquire and licenses to carry a firearm; updates criteria governing when firearm ownership, possession, or control is prohibited; identifies locations within the State where carrying or possessing firearms is prohibited; requires a person carrying a firearm pursuant to a license to have in the person's immediate possession the license and documentary evidence that the firearm being carried is registered; requires a person carrying a firearm in public pursuant to a license to maintain insurance coverage; requires that when a person carrying a firearm is stopped by a law enforcement officer or is a driver or passenger in a vehicle stopped by a law enforcement officer, the person shall immediately disclose to the law enforcement officer that the person is carrying a firearm and, upon request, identify the specific location of the firearm and present to the law enforcement officer a license or credentials to carry a firearm; prohibits leaving an unsecured firearm in a vehicle unattended; prohibits consuming or being under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance while carrying a firearm; prohibits carrying a firearm on private property open to the public without express authorization; and amends, clarifies, and enacts other provisions relating to firearms. Provides that criminal history record checks may be conducted by county police departments on applicants for licenses to carry a pistol or revolver and ammunition pursuant to section 134-9, HRS.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1283
Introduced
1/25/23
Refer
1/30/23
Adds a new section to chapter 708, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish the class C felony offense of government fraud.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB1284
Introduced
1/25/23
Refer
1/30/23
Adds a new section to chapter 710, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish the class C felony offense of official misconduct.