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2017 Acts

ACT 137, HB735 HD2 SD2 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY Defines vehicle license recovery fees. Expands the base of government fees and taxes that a motor vehicle lessor may pass on to a lessee […]
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ACT 136, SB895 SD1 HD2 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO CRIMINAL TRESPASS Establishes the offense of criminal trespass onto state lands to the penal code. Amends the offense of criminal trespass in the second degree to apply to […]
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ACT 135, HB208 HD2 SD2 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO LABOR Amends the requirements for a court to enjoin an employer who has not secured compensation coverage for employees. Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to […]
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ACT 134, HB633 HD1 SD1 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO ASSISTING DAM AND RESERVOIR OWNERS Clarifies that aboveground freshwater storage tanks are included in the definition of “appurtenant works” for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of special […]
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ACT 133, HB632 HD1 SD1 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE LOANS Broadens the Water Infrastructure Loan Program to include loans made to water utilities and for water tanks. ACT 133, HB632 HD1 SD1 CD1 
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ACT 132, HB1031 HD1 SD1 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS Adds the Child Support Enforcement Agency and the Departments of Taxation, Human Services, and Labor and Industrial Relations to the list of agencies that […]
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ACT 131, HB335 HD2 SD1 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO THE BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS Appropriates funds for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019. ACT 131, HB335 HD2 SD1 CD1 
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ACT 130, HB1351 HD1 SD2 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE RECYCLING FUND Authorizes the Director of Health to expend moneys to support county electronics recycling collection.  ACT 130, HB1351 HD1 SD2 CD1 
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ACT 129, HB1475 HD2 SD2 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS Permits farmers’ markets and food hubs on lands in agricultural districts. Effective upon its approval. ACT 129, HB1475 HD2 SD2 CD1 
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ACT 128, HB213 HD1 SD1 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE Permits an employee to take family leave in order to care for the employee’s sibling with a serious health condition. Specifies notice and certification requirements.  ACT […]
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ACT 127, HB143 SD1 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO STATE BONDS Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, Section 13, of the State Constitution to declare that issuance of authorized bonds will […]
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ACT 126, HB1114 HD1 SD2 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PENALTIES. Amends fines for Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health violations and requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to adjust the penalties each […]
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ACT 125, HB1244 HD1 SD2 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS Requires upgrade, conversion, or sewer connection of all cesspools in the State before 2050 unless exempted. Broadens eligibility criteria for tax credit to offset costs. Requires the […]
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ACT 124, HB235 HD1 SD1 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO HEALTH Specifies that the authorized benefit for acupuncture treatments allowed under personal injury protection benefits provided through motor vehicle insurance shall be tied to the charges, and any […]
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ACT 123, HB530 HD2 SD2 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE Updates the Downpayment Loan Program of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.  ACT 123, HB530 HD2 SD2 CD1 
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ACT 122, HB1115 HD1 SD1 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO THE HAWAII LABOR RELATIONS BOARD Allows the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to send notices of hearing electronically; requires the party seeking judicial review to bear the cost of […]
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ACT 121, HB144 HD1 SD1 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO THE MITIGATION OF HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS STATEWIDE. Appropriates moneys for the mitigating of hazardous situations based on an appropriation that is scheduled to lapse on 6/30/2017. Effective 7/1/2050.  ACT […]
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ACT 120, HB1436 HD2 SD1 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO AWARDED FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT. Appropriates funds to the Department of Accounting and General Services to update statewide standards for hurricane mitigation and secure a […]
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ACT 119, HB478 HD1 SD1 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY Appropriates funds for full-time temporary agricultural management positions and equipment expenses for Kulani and Waiawa correctional facilities’ agriculture operations. ACT 119, HB478 HD1 SD1 CD1 
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ACT 118, HB50 HD3 SD2 CD1, 7/10/2017
RELATING TO APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES Establishes an appraisal management company registration program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conform to minimum standards of the Appraisal Management Companies […]
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