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Hawaii State Legislature

2007 “Hawaiian” Bills


This is a compilation of bills with the word “Hawaiian” appearing in them.  The bills are loosely grouped together by topic.  If you are searching for a particular bill number, please use your e-mail or web browser’s “Find” function to search for the bill number. 

 


What are short form bills?

Most bills are drafted in a form that contains the necessary details to accomplish their purposes. Many of the “Relating to Hawaiian Affairs” bills are short-form bills – introduced relating to a topic for which the details remain to be developed. The subsequent details of the bill must relate to the specified topic.  These bills are often introduced as placeholders in order to beat the deadline to introduce bills.

What is a First Crossover?

This is the deadline for bills to pass Third Reading and then move (or "cross over") to the other house for consideration. For this reason, this is called the crossover deadline. First Crossover is the last day for a final vote to be taken in the house of origin before passing a bill on to the second house. Second Crossover is the last day for a final vote in the second house before sending a bill back to its house of origin. Remember, bills can cross over before this deadline.

A detailed list of all the 2007 bills that passed First Crossover in the legislature can be found here.


Click on the bill number to see the most recent version of the bill and click on “Status” to see the latest status update.

To view the original text of the bills, hearing notices and other information, search by bill number at www.capitol.hawaii.gov, then Bill Status & Documents.

  Bill(s)/
Introducer(s)/Package

Measure/Report Titles

Description

Latest Activity (Updated as of 04/09//07)

HANABUSA (BR)

 

GOV Pkg

RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET

 

1/22/07 – Referred to WAM (Ways and Means)

SAY (BR)

 

GOV Pkg

1/22/07 – Referred to FIN (Committee on Finance)
3/12/07 - Passed Third Reading.  Transmitted to Senate.
3/12/07 - Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 468).
3/13/07 - Passed First Reading.  Referred to WAM.
3/27/07 - The committee on WAM recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
4/10/07 - Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House. Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 614) in amended form (SD 1).
4/12/07 - House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). Senate received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 687).
4/13/07 - Senate Conferees appointed: Baker, Chair; Chun Oakland, English, Fukunaga, Hooser, Kim, Menor, Tokuda, Tsutsui, Hemmings, Whalen. 4/13/07 - House conferees appointed: M. Oshiro Chair; Belatti, Brower, Carroll, Chong, Hanohano, Har, Lee, Magaoay, Manahan, Mizuno, Nakasone, Rhoads, Sagum, Tokioka, Awana, Meyer, Ward.
4/13/07 - House received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 749). Senate received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 783). 4/16/07 - Bill scheduled for House Conference Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 04-17-07 at 7:00 pm in conference room 309.

MORITA, AWANA, BROWER, CALDWELL, CARROLL, CHONG, EVANS, MANAHAN, SAGUM, TOKIOKA

 

Leg Hawaiian Pkg

RELATING TO HAWAII

Native Hawaiian; Indigenous; Kanaka Maoli

Recognizes descendants of races inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands prior to western contact in 1778 as the indigenous, aboriginal, maoli people of Hawaii.

1/26/07 – Referred to WLH (Water, Land, Ocean Resources and Hawaiian Affairs)

HANABUSA (BR)

 

Hawaii Pkg

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR PLANS AND CONSTRUCTION OF ANE KEOHOKALOLE ROAD IN KONA, HAWAII

Highways; Grant-in Aid; Appropriation

Makes an appropriation for grant-in-aid to county of Hawaii for highway improvements in Kona, Hawaii.

1/30/07 – Referred to IGM/TIA, WAM

SAY (BR)

 

Hawaii Pkg

1/24/07 – Referred to TRN, FIN

GREEN

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT

CIP; 6th Representative District

Appropriate funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 6th representative district.

1/26/07 – Referred to FIN

ESPERO

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTIETH SENATORIAL DISTRICT

CIP; 20th Senatorial District

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 20th senatorial district.

1/30/07 – Referred to WAM

CABANILLA

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT

CIP; 42nd Representative District

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 42nd representative district.

1/24/07 – Referred to FIN

WATERS

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT
CIP; 51st Representative District

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 51st representative district.

1/24/07 - Referred to FIN

CHANG, BERTRAM

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM WIDE

UH; CIP

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects at the University of Hawaii system wide.

1/26/07 – Referred to FIN

SAY, CALDWELL, CARROLL, CHANG, CHONG, EVANS, GREEN, HERKES, ITO, KARAMATSU, LEE, MAGAOAY, MANAHAN, MIZUNO, B. OSHIRO, M. OSHIRO, RHOADS, SAGUM, SOUKI, TOKIOKA, TSUJI, WATERS, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Bertram, Brower, Cabanilla, Hanohano, McKelvey, Shimabukuro, Sonson

 

HMAJ Pkg

RELATING TO HOUSING

Housing; Rentals; Land Use

Exempts any eligible rental project that is dedicated to 100% affordable in perpetuity from the requirements of land use and environmental impact statement laws, and all county land use, charter, ordinance, and rule provisions. Provides that if the eligible project is on public lands, the housing finance and development corporation shall lease the land at $1 per year. Requires that if the land is ceded land then 20% of the units be made available to native Hawaiians. Repealed 6/30/2010.

2/9/07 - Re-referred to HSH, FIN2/12/07 - The committees on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
3/6/07 - Passed Third Reading as amended in (HD 2).  Transmitted to Senate.  Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 275).
3/8/07 - Passed First Reading.
3/8/07 - Referred to CPH (Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Affordable Housing) / IGM (Committee on Intergovernmental and Military Affairs), WAM.
3/21/07 - The committee on CPH recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
3/21/07 - The committee on IGM recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
3/30/07 - The committee on WAM recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
4/10/07 - Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Transmitted to House. Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 645) in amended form (SD 2).
4/12/07 - House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). Senate received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 687).
4/16/07 - House conferees appointed: Shimabukuro, M. Oshiro Co-Chairs; Rhoads, Tokioka, Awana.
4/16/07 - Senate Conferees appointed: Taniguchi, Chair; Inouye, Baker, Co-Chairs; Slom. 4/17/07 - Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).

TANIGUCHI

RELATING TO HOUSING

Housing; Habitat for Humanity; Grant

Appropriates $1,400,000 to Habitat for Humanity as a grant to build 200 self-help ownership homes in the State.

1/30/07 – Referred to CPH, WAM
2/6/07 - The committee(s) on CPH recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2/14/07 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended and referred to WAM.

SHIMABUKURO

1/22/07 – Referred to HSH, FIN
1/29/07 - The committees on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2/8/07 - Passed Second Reading as amended and referred to the committee(s) on FIN.

HANABUSA (BR)

OHA Pkg

RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corp.; Affordable Housing

Requires the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to increase the affordability of housing.

1/30/07 – Referred to CPH, WAM
2/13/07 - The committee on CPH deferred the measure.

SAY (BR)

OHA Pkg

1/24/07 - Referred to HSH 2/16/07 - Bill scheduled to be heard by HSH on Thursday, 02-22-07 at 8:45 am in House conference room 329.
3/6/07 - Passed Third Reading. Transmitted to Senate. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 313). 3/8/07 - Passed First Reading. Referred to CPH, WAM.

HANABUSA

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION
Capital Improvement Project; Hawaiian Home Lands; Kapolei

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund the building of a Hawaiian community center facility in Kapolei by the department of Hawaiian home lands.

1/30/07 – Referred to WAH (Water, Land, Agriculture and Hawaiian Affairs), WAM
2/12/07 - The committee on WAH recommends that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 2/14/07 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.

SAY (BR)

1/26/07 - Referred to FIN

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 45th Representative District

1/24/07 - Referred to FIN

LUKE, BELATTI

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A COMMUNITY CENTER; Papakolea Community Development Corporation

Appropriates $500,000 for the Papakolea community development corporation to operate its community center.

1/22/07 - Referred to WLH, FIN

HANABUSA (BR)

 

GOV Pkg

RELATING TO THE OBLIGATION OF FUNDS

DHHL, HFDC Obligation of funds

Allows DHHL and the HFDC to begin projects without having the full and final amount of the capital costs on hand at the beginning of the project.

1/29/07 – Re-Referred to CPH, WAM

SAY (BR)

 

GOV Pkg

1/24/07 – Referred to WLH/HSH, FIN
2/15/07 - Re-referred to HSH, FIN

BAKER, CHUN OAKLAND, TSUTSUI, Ige, Tokuda, Ihara, English, Espero, Kokubun

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.

Appropriates funds for small business development

1/22/07 - Referred to EDT/EDU, WAM

CHANG, BERTRAM, EVANS, HANOHANO, HERKES, KARAMATSU, MAGAOAY, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, SHIMABUKURO, TAKAI, TSUJI, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Sonson, Souki, Takamine, Takumi

1/22/07 - Referred to HED/EDB, FIN
2/8/07 - The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 2/8/07 - The committee on EDB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 2/13/07 - Passed Second Reading in HED/EDB as amended and referred to the committee on FIN

Status

BERG, HANOHANO, Wakai

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS
Director of Hawaiian Home Lands; Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission

Separates the positions of the Director of Hawaiian Home Lands and the chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission.

1/24/07 – Referred to WLH, FIN 2/9/07 - The committee on WLH recommends that the measure be deferred.

HANABUSA (BR)

Ethics Pkg

RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS
Public Financial Disclosure Statements

Requires members of certain executive boards of state departments to file public financial disclosure statements with the commission.

1/30/07 – Referred to JDL

SAY (BR)

Ethics Pkg

1/22/07 - Referred to JUD 2/16/07 - Bill scheduled to be heard by JUD on Tuesday, 02-20-07 at 2:00 pm in House conference room 325.
2/20/07 - The committee on JUD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS
3/6/07 - Passed Third Reading. Transmitted to Senate. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 265).
3/8/07 - Passed First Reading. Referred to JDL.
3/28/07 - The committee on JDL recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
4/10/07 - Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House. Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 640) in amended form (SD 1).
4/12/07 - House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). Senate received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 687).
4/13/07 – House reconsideration of action taken on 4-12-07. Senate received notice of House reconsideration of action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate (Hse. Com. No. 781). 4/16/07 - House agrees to Senate amendment (s). Passed Final Reading as amended in (SD 1). Transmitted to Governor. 4/17/07 – Senate received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 787).

HANABUSA (BR)

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Hawaiian Affairs

Makes a technical amendment to the scope of relief provided to native Hawaiians under Hawaiian home lands individual trust claims law.

1/30/07 – Referred to WAH, JDL 2/9/07 - The committee on WAH recommends that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED 2/14/07 - Report adopted from WAH; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL  

Status

HANABUSA

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS
Hawaiian Homestead Community Self-Governance Task Force

Establishes a task force on Hawaiian homestead community self-governance to begin the process of delegating authority for the administration of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, to Hawaiian homestead community self-governance organizations.

1/26/07 – Referred to WAH, WAM 2/9/07 - The committee on WAH deferred the measure.

Status

ITO, CARROLL, CHONG, HANOHANO, MAGAOAY, MANAHAN, MORITA

1/24/07 – Referred to WLH, FIN 2/9/07 - The committee on WLH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 2/16/07 - Passed Second Reading as amended in and referred to the committee(s) on FIN.

Status

ESPERO, Chun Oakland, Ihara

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION
Hawaiian Homes Commission; Neighborhood Boards

Requires the presentation to the neighborhood board or community association for any development by the department of Hawaiian home lands.

1/26/07 – Re-Referred to WAH, WAM
2/9/07 - The committee on WAH recommends that the measure be HELD. 

Status

KOKUBUN

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Beneficiary Consultation

Provides for consultation with beneficiaries when a project includes commercial development.

1/24/07 - Referred to WAH
2/9/07 - The committee on WAH recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
3/6/07 - Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House. Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 164) in amended form.
3/8/07 - Pass First Reading. 3/9/07 - Referred to WLH

Status

KOKUBUN

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Hawaiian Home Lands Community Development Fund; Established

Establishes the Hawaiian home lands community development fund with revenue-sharing from commercial development projects in order to fund community and cultural programming for beneficiaries of the trust in the Hawaiian homestead communities.

1/24/07 - Referred to WAH, WAM2/9/07 - The committee on WAH recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2/14/07 - Passed Second Reading, as amended and referred to WAM.
2/21/07 - The committee on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-23-07 at 9:30 am in conference room 211.
3/6/07 - Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Transmitted to House. Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 165) in amended form (SD 2).
3/8/07 - Pass First Reading 3/9/07 - Referred to WLH, FIN

KOKUBUN

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as Amended

Requires the department of Hawaiian home lands to consult with the beneficiaries of the trust before agreeing to lower allowable loan amounts.

1/24/07 - Referred to WAH, WAM2/9/07 - The committee on WAH recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2/14/07 - Passed Second Reading, as amended and referred to WAM
2/21/07 - The committee on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-23-07 at 9:30 am in conference room 211
3/6/07 - Passed Third Reading. Transmitted to House. Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 166) in amended form.
3/8/07 - Pass First Reading 3/9/07 - Referred to WLH, FIN

ENGLISH, Baker, Kim

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS
Hawaiian Homes Commission, Land Development

Requires any development of "available lands" for other than homestead purposes to be done in accordance with county zoning and other land use requirements.

1/24/07 - Referred to WAH, JDL (Judiciary & Labor)
2/2/07 - The committee on WAH deferred the measure.

MORITA, AWANA, CARROLL, CHONG, WATERS, Sagum

1/22/07 - Referred to WLH, JUD

HANABUSA (BR)

GOV Pkg

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act

Authorizes the transfer of moneys fro[m] the Hawaiian home receipts fund to the native Hawaiian rehabilitation fund.

1/29/07 - Referred to WAH, WAM2/9/07 - The committee on WAH deferred the measure.

SAY (BR)

GOV Pkg

1/24/07 - Referred to WLH, FIN
2/9/07 - The committee on WLH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS
2/16/07 - Passed Second Reading as amended in and referred to the committee on FIN
3/6/07 - Passed Third Reading. Transmitted to Senate. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 349).
3/8/07 - Passed First Reading. Referred to WAH, WAM.
3/19/07 - The committee on WAH recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
3/29/07 - The committee on WAM recommends that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
4/4/07 - Passed Third Reading. Transmitted to House. Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 523) in amended form (SD 1). 4/5/07 - House disagrees with Senate amendments.
4/5/07 – Senate received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 535).
4/12/07 – Senate Conferees appointed: Kokubun, Chair; Baker, Co-Chair; English, Tokuda, Slom. House received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 746).
4/16/07 - House conferees appointed: Ito, Chong Co-Chairs; Awana.
4/17/07 - Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786)

HANABUSA (BR)

GOV Pkg

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.

Authorizes the department to prescribe via administrative rules terms, conditions, and restrictions on the transfer of homestead leases.

1/29/07 - Referred to WAH
2/9/07 - The committee on WAH recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
3/6/07 - Passed Third Reading. Transmitted to House. Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 309) in amended form.
3/8/07 - Pass First Reading 3/9/2007 - Referred to WLH 3/28/07 - The committee on WLH recommends that the measure be deferred.

SAY (BR)

GOV Pkg

1/24/07 - Referred to WLH

ENGLISH, Ige, Taniguchi, Baker

RELATING TO THE MOLOKAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM

Molokai Irrigation System

Makes Molokai irrigation system water users advisory board a governing board. Increases number of members of the board. Allows nomination from Molokai homestead stakeholder organizations.

1/30/07 – Referred to WAH, WAM 2/14/07 - The committee on WAH recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2/16/07 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended and referred to WAM 2/21/07 - The committee on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-23-07 at 9:30 am in conference room 211.
3/6/07 - Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Transmitted to House. Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 364) in amended form
3/8/07 - Pass First Reading 3/9/07 - Referred to AGR, FIN  

CARROLL, MCKELVEY, YAMASHITA, Har, Lee, Manahan, Nishimoto, Shimabukuro, Souki, Tsuji

1/24/07 – Referred to AGR, FIN2/10/07 - The committee on AGR recommends that the measure be deferred.

SAKAMOTO

RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN PRACTICES
Native Hawaiian Practices; 'Aha Moku

Creates a task force within the University of Hawaii to develop a plan for formation of a permanent 'aha moku advisory council to advise government agencies involved with regulatory policies for ocean and land use in Hawaii.

1/22/07 - Referred to WAH/EDU (Education), WAM
2/2/07 - The committee(s) on WAH recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS; The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2/8/07 - Report adopted in WAH/EDU; Passed Second Reading, as amended and referred to WAM.
2/21/07 - The committee on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-23-07 at 9:30 am in conference room 211.

 HB

 

ENGLISH, Ihara, Espero, Nishihara, Tsutsui, Hemmings, Kokubun, Ige

RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS
Aha Moku Councils

Establishes Aha Moku Commission to assist in the formation regional Aha Moku Councils which shall serve as in an advisory capacity on all matters regarding the management of the state's natural resources. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to seek advisory assistance from the Aha Moku Councils in developing a comprehensive set of best practices for natural resource management.

1/30/07 - Referred to WAH, WAM.
2/9/07 - The committee on WAH recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2/14/07 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended and referred to WAM.2/21/07 - The committee on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-23-07 at 9:30 am in conference room 211.
3/6/07 - Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Transmitted to House. Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 391) in amended form.
3/8/07 - Pass First Reading 3/12/07 - Referred to WLH, FIN 3/16/07 - The committee on WLH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
3/30/07 - The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS
4/10/07 - Passed Third Reading as amended in (HD 2). Transmitted to Senate. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 667).
4/12/07 - Senate disagrees with House amendments.
4/12/07 - Senate Conferees appointed: Kokubun, Chair; Baker, Co-Chair; English, Hee, Slom. House received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 745). House received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 747).
4/16/07 - House conferees appointed: Ito, Carroll Co-Chairs; Chong, Hanohano, Awana.
4/17/07 – Senate received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 785).

CARROLL, BERG, BROWER, CALDWELL, CHONG, EVANS, HANOHANO, ITO, MAGAOAY, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, B. OSHIRO, SHIMABUKURO, TOKIOKA, WATERS, YAMASHITA, Bertram, Nishimoto, Sagum, Souki

Leg Hawaiian Pkg

1/26/07 – Referred to WLH, FIN
2/9/07 - The committee on WLH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2/16/07 - Passed Second Reading as amended in and referred to the committee on FIN
3/6/07 - Passed Third Reading as amended in (HD 2). Transmitted to Senate. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 460).
3/8/07 - Passed First Reading. Referred to WAH, WAM.
3/19/07 - The committee on WAH recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
3/22/07 - Report adopted by Senate; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

ESPERO, TRIMBLE, Ige, Fukunaga, Sakamoto, Nishihara, Hemmings, Bunda

RELATING TO AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT
Office of Aerospace Development 

Creates the office of aerospace development within the department of business, economic development, and tourism. Appropriates $1,673,000 in FY 2007-2008 and $1,173,000 in FY 2008-2009.

1/24/07 - Referred to EDT, WAM
2/6/07 - The committee on EDT recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2/13/07 - Passed Second Reading, as amended and referred to WAM
2/21/07 - The committee on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-23-07 at 9:30 am in conference room 211.
3/6/07 - Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Transmitted to House. Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 156) in amended form.
3/8/07 - Pass First Reading 3/9/07 - Referred to EDB, FIN 3/19/07 - The committee on EDB recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS
3/30/07 - The committees on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
4/10/07 - Passed Third Reading as amended in (HD 2). Transmitted to Senate. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 593).
4/12/07 - Senate disagrees with House amendments. Senate Conferees appointed: Fukunaga, Chair; Tsutsui, Co-Chair; Espero, Slom.
4/12/07 – House received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 745). House received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 747).
4/16/07 - House conferees appointed: Yamashita, Sagum Co-Chairs; Tokioka, Ward. 4/17/07 – Senate received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 785).


 HB

 

 SB

RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES
Hawaii Aquatic Stewardship Act

Establishes the Hawaii Aquatic Stewardship Act.

 

MORITA, BERG, CARROLL, HANOHANO, SHIMABUKURO, Awana, Bertram

1/26/07 - Referred to WLH, EEP, FIN

 SB

RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES
Aquatic Resources; Fishing Regulations 

Prohibits any fishing prohibition or limitation unless certain standards and procedures are adhered to; establishes the Hawaii fishery policy advisory task force; makes an appropriation for operations of the task force.

 

ITO, CABANILLA, CHONG, HANOHANO, Lee, Shimabukuro, Yamashita

1/26/07 - Referred to WLH, FIN
2/7/07 - The committee on WLH recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2/16/07 - Passed Second Reading as amended and referred to the committee on FIN
3/6/07 - Passed Third Reading as amended in (HD 2). Transmitted to Senate. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 443).
3/8/07 - Passed First Reading. Referred to WAH, WAM.
3/21/07 - The committee on WAH recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
3/30/07 - The committee on WAM recommends that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
4/5/07 - Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1701) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. 4/5/07 - One Day Notice 04-10-07.
4/10/07 - Senate Floor Amendment No. 19 offered. Floor amendment adopted as amended (SD 2). Separated Committee Report. Senate report filed.
4/12/07 - Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Transmitted to House. Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 739) in amended form (SD 2).
4/12/07 - House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). Senate received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 687).
4/16/07 - House conferees appointed: Ito, M. Oshiro Co-Chairs; Chong, Sagum, Thielen. 4/16/07 - Senate Conferees appointed: Kokubun, Chair; Baker, Co-Chair; Tokuda, Slom. 4/17/07 - Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).

ESPERO, Sakamoto

RELATING TO BIOPROSPECTING
Bioprospecting Advisory Commission

Establishes a temporary bioprospecting advisory commission to address issues relating to bioprospecting. Appropriates funds for commission to fulfill its mandate. Commission ends June 30, 2009.

1/22/07 - Referred to WAH/EDT (Economic Development and Taxation), WAM

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TANIGUCHI (BR)

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A GENETIC ENGINEERING ASSESSMENT

Genetic Engineering; Study; UOH; CTAHR

Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to assess the long-term effects of allowing genetic engineering to occur in the State.

1/22/07 – Referred to ENE/WAH, WAM/EDU

 

 

HANABUSA (BR)

RELATING TO BURIAL SITES
BURIAL SITES

Clarifies Chapter 6E regarding inadvertently discovered native Hawaiian burial sites by amending Sections 6E-43, 6E-43.5, 6E-43.6. Conforms the treatment of inadvertent discovered burial sites with that of previously discovered burial sites with the Burial Councils.

1/30/07 – Referred to WAH
2/16/07 - The committee on WAH has scheduled a public hearing on 02-21-07 at 2:45 pm in conference room 414.
3/6/07 - Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House. Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 348) in amended form. 3/8/07 - Pass First Reading
3/9/07 - Referred to WLH, FIN 4/17/07 - Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 827).

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KOKUBUN

RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS

Important Agricultural Lands

Establishes a state agricultural land protection program for the voluntary acquisition of agricultural easements on lands designated as important agricultural lands.

1/30/07 - Referred to WAH, WAM
2/12/07 - The committee on WAH recommends that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED
2/15/07 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
2/21/07 - The committee on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-23-07 at 9:30 am in conference room 211.  
3/6/07 - Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House. Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 373) in amended form
3/8/07 - Pass First Reading 3/9/07 - Referred to WLH/AGR, FIN
3/21/07 - The committees on WLH & AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
4/3/07 - The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 4/10/07 - Passed Third Reading as amended in (HD 2). Transmitted to Senate. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 659).
4/12/07 - Senate disagrees with House amendments.
4/12/07 - Senate Conferees appointed: Kokubun, Chair; Baker, Co-Chair; English, Hee, Tokuda, Slom. House received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 745). House received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 747).
4/16/07 - House conferees appointed: Ito, Tsuji, Chong Co-Chairs; Sagum, Marumoto. 4/17/07 – Senate received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 785).

 

 

KOKUBUN

RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS INCUBATOR PROGRAM

Agribusiness Incubator Program; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Appropriation