Hawaii 2023 Regular Session All Bills
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB247
Introduced
1/19/23
Refer
1/23/23
Requires that any procurement change order that increases the contract cost by more than fifty per cent or substantially increases the scope of work be considered a new contract for procurement purpose.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB248
Introduced
1/19/23
Refer
1/23/23
Allows the raising of the building height limit for 2 of the 6 parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in the Kakaako Makai area to 400 feet. Lifts the current restriction against residential development in Kakaako Makai to allow residential development by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs or by third parties to which the Office of Hawaiian Affairs conveys the parcels. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and any developer to provide written notice to any tenant or resident of potential aircraft related nuisances before entering into a lease, and to assess and propose mitigation efforts to address aircraft related nuisances in development plans and proposals.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB249
Introduced
1/19/23
Refer
1/23/23
Refer
1/27/23
Report Pass
2/10/23
Refer
2/10/23
Prohibits the President of the University of Hawaii from serving concurrently as a campus chancellor. (SD1)
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB25
Introduced
1/18/23
Refer
1/20/23
Refer
1/25/23
Requires the Liquor Commission to deny any renewal for a liquor license if the applicant for renewal has violated any provision of the Intoxicating Liquor Law under chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on three separate occasions during the twelve-month period preceding the renewal application date.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB250
Introduced
1/19/23
Refer
1/23/23
Prohibits the Department of Education from mandating that any student attend a school outside the student's service area. Establishes a 5-year phaseout period. Requires the Department of Education to submit annual progress reports.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB251
Introduced
1/19/23
Refer
1/23/23
Requires the county police departments to purchase and deploy explosion detection technology to assist in the location of and response to explosions caused by the illegal use of firearms and fireworks. Appropriates moneys to the counties as a grantinaid.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB252
Introduced
1/19/23
Refer
1/23/23
Requires electric utilities to compensate electricity producers for excess electricity credits.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB253
Introduced
1/19/23
Refer
1/23/23
Prohibits nonresident aliens and businesses and trusts that are significantly controlled by nonresident aliens from acquiring certain residential property in the State, except as otherwise provided by law.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB254
Introduced
1/19/23
Refer
1/23/23
Prohibits the abortion of a fetus that is capable of feeling pain. Prohibits abortions by dismemberment. Provides certain exceptions. Establishes penalties.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB255
Introduced
1/19/23
Refer
1/23/23
Prohibits the planting of large trees along evacuation routes. Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to identify large trees along evacuation routes and trim, spray, or remove large trees having the potential to obstruct an evacuation route. Defines evacuation route. Appropriates funds.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB256
Introduced
1/19/23
Refer
1/23/23
Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation a current and returning resident down payment program to provide matching funds for the down payment on a primary residence. Appropriates funds.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB257
Introduced
1/19/23
Refer
1/23/23
Requires the abolishment of any state public service position that remains vacant for longer than 2 years.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB258
Introduced
1/19/23
Refer
1/23/23
Refer
1/27/23
Establishes a special intergovernmental task force to eradicate illegal gambling and drug activities and to establish community safe zones across the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB259
Introduced
1/19/23
Refer
1/23/23
Refer
1/27/23
Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $50,000 but no more than $100,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines "sexual conduct". Provides that a minor who reports that the minor is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability.
HI
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB26
Introduced
1/18/23
Refer
1/20/23
Report Pass
3/3/23
Engrossed
3/7/23
Refer
3/9/23
Prohibits a landlord from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from a tenant if the habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Caps a tenant's liability for rent if the habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)