RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE THIRD SPECIAL SESSION OF 2001 SHOWING ACTIONS TAKEN AS OF November 2, 2001 Prepared by the: LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU SYSTEMS OFFICE State Capitol, Room 413 415 South Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Caveat: While all data are believed accurate, they are subject to change pending confirmation against official records kept by the respective Chief Clerk's offices.
FOREWORD This publication contains a list of resolutions adopted by the Hawaii State Legislature during the Third Special Session of 2001. We have included such data as the resolution number, title, introducer, and identification of committee reports on the resolution. This publication reflects data recorded up to and including November 2, 2001, which is the date that the Legislature adjourned sine die. This publication has been created by the Legislative Reference Bureau - Systems Office. Any questions covering the data shown may be directed to Dwight Kagawa or Lori Lee Ohta. They are located at the State Capitol, Room 413 and their phone number is (808) 587-0700. Wendell K. Kimura Acting Director Legislative Reference Bureau November 2001
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS & SENATE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED SCR001 3SP SCR002 3SP SCR003 3SP SCR004 3SP SCR005 3SP SCR006 3SP SCR007 3SP SCR008 3SP SCR009 3SP SCR010 3SP SCR011 3SP EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY, REGRET, AND CONDOLENCES FOR THE TRAGIC LOSS OF LIFE SUFFERED IN NEW YORK, VIRGINIA, AND PENNSYLVANIA ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. HONORING THE MEMORY OF MICHAEL COLLINS AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY. HONORING THE MEMORY OF GEORGINE CORRIGAN AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY. HONORING THE MEMORY OF MAILE HALE AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY. HONORING THE MEMORY OF HEATHER HO AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY. HONORING THE MEMORY OF RICHARD Y.C. LEE AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY. HONORING THE MEMORY OF CHRISTINE SNYDER AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY. ENCOURAGING THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII TO SHARE THEIR ALOHA AND SUPPORT THEIR STATE AND FELLOW CITIZENS IN THIS TIME OF CRISIS. REQUESTING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PASS LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE LOAN ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES. URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO RELAX THE FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS ON THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAM. SUPPORTING FEDERAL LEGISLATION ALLOWING WORKERS DISPLACED BY THE TERRORIST ATTACKS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. SCR012 3SP SUPPORTING FEDERAL LEGISLATION EXTENDING UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR ALL UNEMPLOYED WORKERS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CAUSE OF UNEMPLOYMENT CAN BE CONNECTED TO A SPECIFIC INDUSTRY OR DIRECTLY TRACEABLE TO THE EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. SCR013 3SP REQUESTING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PASS LEGISLATION ALLOWING FOR THE DEDUCTION OF ALL TRAVEL EXPENSES FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION. November 5, 2001 1
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS & SENATE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED SCR014 3SP RELATING TO RECESS DAYS FOR THE THIRD SPECIAL SESSION OF 2001. Introduced by: Kawamoto C, Chun J, Slom S SCR015 3SP RELATING TO RECESS DAYS FOR THE THIRD SPECIAL SESSION OF 2001. Introduced by: Kawamoto C, Chun J, Slom S SCR016 3SP RELATING TO RECESS DAYS FOR THE THIRD SPECIAL SESSION OF 2001. Introduced by: Kawamoto C, Slom S SR0001 3SP SR0002 3SP AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL OF THIS SENATE FOR THE SEVENTH DAY OF THE THIRD SPECIAL SESSION OF 2001. Introduced by: Kawamoto C, Slom S INFORMING THE HOUSE AND GOVERNOR THAT THE SENATE IS READY TO ADJOURN SINE DIE. Introduced by: Kawamoto C, Slom S November 5, 2001 2
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS & HOUSE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED HCR001 3SP HCR002 3SP HCR003 3SP HCR004 3SP HCR005 3SP HCR006 3SP HCR007 3SP HCR008 3SP HCR009 3SP HCR010 3SP HCR011 3SP EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY, REGRET, AND CONDOLENCES FOR THE TRAGIC LOSS OF LIFE SUFFERED IN NEW YORK, VIRGINIA, AND PENNSYLVANIA ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. HONORING THE MEMORY OF MICHAEL COLLINS AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY. HONORING THE MEMORY OF GEORGINE CORRIGAN AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY. HONORING THE MEMORY OF MAILE HALE AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY. HONORING THE MEMORY OF HEATHER HO AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY. HONORING THE MEMORY OF RICHARD Y.C. LEE AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY. HONORING THE MEMORY OF CHRISTINE SNYDER AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY. ENCOURAGING THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII TO SHARE THEIR ALOHA AND SUPPORT THEIR STATE AND FELLOW CITIZENS IN THIS TIME OF CRISIS. REQUESTING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PASS LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE LOAN ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES. URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO RELAX THE FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS ON THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAM. SUPPORTING FEDERAL LEGISLATION ALLOWING WORKERS DISPLACED BY THE TERRORIST ATTACKS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. HCR012 3SP SUPPORTING FEDERAL LEGISLATION EXTENDING UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR ALL UNEMPLOYED WORKERS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CAUSE OF UNEMPLOYMENT CAN BE CONNECTED TO A SPECIFIC INDUSTRY OR DIRECTLY TRACEABLE TO THE EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. HCR013 3SP REQUESTING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PASS LEGISLATION ALLOWING FOR THE DEDUCTION OF ALL TRAVEL EXPENSES FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION. November 5, 2001 1
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS & HOUSE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED HR0001 3SP HR0002 3SP AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL OF THIS HOUSE OF ANY LEGISLATIVE DAY BEING COMPILED AS OF THE 7TH LEGISLATIVE DAY. AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JOURNAL TO COMPILE AND PRINT THE JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THIRD SPECIAL SESSION OF 2001, PURSUANT TO RULE 18 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. November 5, 2001 2
BILLS PASSED BY THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE THIRD SPECIAL SESSION OF 2001 SHOWING ACTIONS TAKEN AS OF November 2, 2001 Prepared by the: Legislative Reference Bureau Systems Office State Capitol, Room 413 415 South Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Caveat: While all data are believed accurate, they are subject to change pending confirmation against official records kept by the respective Chief Clerk s offices.
FOREWORD This publication contains brief descriptions of all bills passed by the Hawaii State Legislature during the Third Special Session of 2001. We have included such data as the bill number, title, introducer, description, committee reports, current status, and sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes affected by the bill. This publication reflects data recorded up to and including November 2, 2001, which is the date that the Legislature adjourned sine die. For your information, under Article III, Section 16 of the Hawaii State Constitution, the Governor has 45 days after adjournment sine die (not counting Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays), to consider bills for approval. The Legislative Reference Bureau discourages the use of these descriptions of bills as a substitute for the bills passed by the Legislature. These descriptions are meant to be handy reference tools, not substitutes for the text. Copies of bills may be obtained at the various locations mentioned in this report. This publication has been created by the Legislative Reference Bureau - Systems Office. Information on the approval of bills, their effective dates, subjects of bills passed, laws affected by bills passed, or any questions covering the data shown may be directed to Dwight Kagawa or Lori Lee Ohta. They are located at the State Capitol, Room 413 and their phone number is (808) 587-0700. Wendell K. Kimura Acting Director Legislative Reference Bureau November 2001
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SENATE BILLS WHICH PASSED THE LEGISLATURE SB0002 3SP SB0003 3SP SB0005 3SP SB0006 3SP RELATING TO TEMPORARY HEALTH INSURANCE FOR UNEMPLOYED PERSONS. Establishes the temporary health insurance for unemployed persons program administered by the department of human services to provide temporary health care coverage for persons who have lost employment on or after September 11, 2001. Allows a person entitled to continue health insurance coverage pursuant to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), to apply for reimbursement of payments to continue the person's health insurance medical and prescription drug coverage. Appropriation to the department of human services for the administration of the program and to the department of labor and industrial relations for the reimbursement of payments. Act to be repealed on December 21, 2002 (sunset). ($$) -- SB0002 3SP Committee Reports: SSCR 5 (WAM) HSCR 16 (FIN) Nov-02 01 Approved by Governor (Act 6 2001 3SP) RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT. Requires an individual to be eligible to receive a payment of state additional benefits (SAB), or unemployment compensation benefits, with respect to a week of unemployment, provided that the individual filed an initial claim or continued claim certification for regular benefits on or after September 11, 2001; the individual exhausted all rights to received regular benefits on or after September 11, 2001, or the individual's applicable benefit year expired on or after September 11, 2001; the individual is not eligible to receive unemployment benefits under federal law or the laws of any other state after September 11, 2001; any additional or extended unemployment benefits paid under federal law or the laws of any other state shall not be deducted from the total SAB amount eligible. Appropriation to the department of labor and industrial relations. Act to be repealed on June 30, 2002 (sunset). ($$) -- SB0003 3SP Committee Reports: SSCR 6 (WAM) HSCR 17 (FIN) Nov-02 01 Approved by Governor (Act 7 2001 3SP) RELATING TO FILING THRESHOLDS FOR CERTAIN TAXES. Amends provisions relating to the filing and payment of income taxes by employers on a quarterly basis by increasing the amount of taxes withheld to 5,000 dollars (filing thresholds). Amends provisions relating to general excise tax, transient accommodations tax, and rental motor vehicle and tour vehicle surcharge tax by increasing the filing thresholds. -- SB0005 3SP Committee Reports: SSCR 7 (WAM) HSCR 18 (FIN) Nov-02 01 Approved by Governor (Act 8 2001 3SP) Section Affected: 235-62, 237-30, 237D-6, 251-4 RELATING TO TAXATION OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDERS. Amends provisions relating to general excise tax to include transportation services in the definition of service business or calling. Provides that where the transportation of passengers or property is furnished through arrangements between motor carriers, and the gross income is divided between the motor carriers, any tax shall apply to each motor carrier with respect to each motor carriers' respective portion of the proceeds. -- Amends provisions relating to the public service company tax by excluding the application to airlines, motor carriers, common carriers by water, and contract carriers other than motor carriers. -- SB0006 3SP Committee Reports: SSCR 8 (WAM) HSCR 19 (FIN) November 5, 2001 1
SENATE BILLS WHICH PASSED THE LEGISLATURE Nov-02 01 Approved by Governor (Act 9 2001 3SP) Section Affected: 237-7, 237-18, 239-6 SB0008 3SP SD2 (FLOOR AMENDMENT 1) SB0010 3SP SB0011 3SP SB0012 3SP RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS. Provides a residential construction and remodeling income tax credit of 4 per cent of the construction or renovation costs incurred before July 1, 2002 (sunset). -- Increases the hotel construction and remodeling income tax credit from 4 per cent to 10 per cent provided the construction or renovation costs are incurred before July 1, 2003. Increase to be repealed on June 30, 2003 (sunset). -- SB0008 3SP SD2 Committee Reports: SSCR 2 (WAM) FLOOR AMENDMENT 1 HSCR 24 (FIN) Current Status: Oct-31 01 Received by the Governor Nov-02 01 Approved by Governor (Act 10 2001 3SP) Section Affected: 235- (1 SECTION), 235-110.4 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR MARKETING AND PROMOTING THE SAFETY OF AND INCREASED SECURITY AT STATE AIRPORTS. Appropriation out of the airport revenue fund to the department of transportation for marketing and promoting the safety of and increased security at state airports. Requires the department to obtain prior approval from the Federal Aviation Administration on the use of these funds for marketing and promotion plans; comply with all rules, regulations, conditions, and restrictions, including any imposed by the federal government, unless the State obtains approval to be excused from such compliance; and not violate any covenants or contractual obligations under or relating to bonds or other types of financing issued or obtained by the department. ($$) -- SB0010 3SP Committee Reports: SSCR 9 (WAM) HSCR 20 (FIN) Nov-02 01 Approved by Governor (Act 11 2001 3SP) RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Appropriation out of the airport revenue fund to the department of transportation for security measures at state airports, for security improvements at various state airport locations, and for airport improvements relating to the renewal, renovation, upgrade, or maintenance of facilities at various state airport locations. Appropriation out of the harbor special fund to the department of transportation for security measures at state harbors and for security improvements at various state harbor locations. Appropriation out of the state highway fund to the department of transportation for security measures for state highways. Appropriation to the department of public safety to establish 36 full time equivalent (36.00 FTE) permanent sheriff positions to provide security services at the Honolulu international airport. Requires the department of transportation to comply with all rules, regulations, conditions, and restrictions, including any imposed by the federal government, unless the State obtains approval to be excused from such compliance; and not violate any covenants or contractual obligations under or relating to bonds or other types of financing issued or obtained by the department. ($$) -- SB0011 3SP Committee Reports: SSCR 10 (WAM) HSCR 21 (FIN) Nov-02 01 Approved by Governor (Act 12 2001 3SP) RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY BUDGET AND RESERVE FUND. Appropriation out of the Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund to the department of health to be deposited into the emergency budget and reserve fund (rainy day fund). ($$) -- SB0012 3SP Committee Reports: SSCR 11 (WAM) HSCR 22 (FIN) November 5, 2001 2
SENATE BILLS WHICH PASSED THE LEGISLATURE Current Status: Oct-30 01 Received by the Governor Nov-02 01 Approved by Governor (Act 13 2001 3SP) SB0013 3SP RELATING TO STATE FINANCES. Amends provisions relating to the Hawaii tobacco settlement moneys. Changes the percentage appropriated into the emergency and budget reserve fund (rainy day fund) from 40 per cent to 24 1/2 per cent. Decreases the percentage appropriated to the Hawaii tobacco prevention and control trust fund from 25 per cent to 12 1/2 per cent. Adds that 28 per cent shall be appropriated into the university revenue undertakings fund for the payment of the principal of and interest on revenue bonds issued by the board of regents of the university of Hawaii to finance the cost of construction of a university health and wellness center, including a new medical school facility on the island of Oahu. Authorizes the issuance of revenue bonds by the board of regents. Allows the board to pledge, dedicate, or commit all or any portion of moneys on deposit in 1 or more special or revolving funds of the university of Hawaii as additional security for the payment of principal of and interest on, and to generate required coverage, for such revenue bonds. Appropriation out of private donations and other moneys held by the university to the board of regents. ($$) -- SB0013 3SP Committee Reports: SSCR 12 (WAM) HSCR 23 (FIN) Nov-02 01 Approved by Governor (Act 14 2001 3SP) Section Affected: 328L-2, 328L-5 November 5, 2001 3
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HOUSE BILLS WHICH PASSED THE LEGISLATURE HB0001 3SP HD1 (HSCR 1) HB0009 3SP HD1 (HSCR 3) HB0014 3SP HB0015 3SP RELATING TO SOCIAL WELFARE. Introduced by: Oshiro M Appropriation out of the emergency budget and reserve fund (rainy day fund) to the department of budget and finance and the office of community services of the department of labor and industrial relations to fund grants in aid to provide food for the needy. -- Appropriation out of the emergency budget and reserve fund to the department of budget and finance and the housing and community development corporation to provide financial assistance that addresses the housing needs for the needy. Requires appropriations to be subject to audits by the office of the legislative auditor. Office and corporation to report to the legislature. ($$) -- HB0001 3SP HD1 Committee Reports: HSCR 1 (FIN) SSCR 29 (WAM) Nov-02 01 Approved by Governor (Act 1 2001 3SP) MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTEGRATED MARKETING PLAN TO MARKET AND PROMOTE THE STATE OF HAWAII AS A VISITOR DESTINATION. Appropriation out of the tourism special fund to the Hawaii tourism authority for immediate implementation of an integrated marketing plan. Requires the marketing plan to respond to the changed market conditions resulting from the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Provides that the authority, with the assistance of the Hawaii visitors and convention bureau, shall report to the legislature by March 1, 2002. ($$) -- HB0009 3SP HD1 Committee Reports: HSCR 3 (FIN) SSCR 30 (WAM) Nov-02 01 Approved by Governor (Act 2 2001 3SP) RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. Amends Act 259, session laws of 2001, relating to the state budget, by increasing funds for investment capital in education. Appropriation to the department of budget and finance for interest and principal on general obligation bonds. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance the projects. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to refund any general obligation bonds. ($$) -- HB0014 3SP Committee Reports: HSCR 13 (FIN) SSCR 31 (WAM) Nov-02 01 Approved by Governor (Act 3 2001 3SP) Section Affected: ACT 259 2001 RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL WORKFORCE. Introduced by: Oshiro M Establishes the emergency environmental workforce within the research corporation of the university of Hawaii. Requires the workforce to employ approximately 400 to 450 individuals who were terminated from their jobs after the September 11 tragedy as a result of the local economic downturn on a 3 month contract; deploy contract employees to all island mayors certifying a need for environmental clearance and eradication services to supplement current services being provided for the isolation of dengue fever, the eradication of the miconia plant and other invasive plants, and the reduction of coqui frog and fire ant populations; and coordinate its efforts with the invasive species committee on each island. Requires the research corporation together with the pacific cooperative studies unit, to develop a planning, administration, implementation, and evaluation strategy. Further requires the research corporation to consult with private employers with workforces to develop a recruitment and public information plan; develop a strategy for the interviewing and selection of program participants; work with island mayors requesting cleaning and eradication services to administer physical examinations to qualifying applicants prior November 5, 2001 1
HOUSE BILLS WHICH PASSED THE LEGISLATURE to final contract offers; and submit reports to the legislature and the governor. Appropriation. ($$) -- HB0015 3SP Committee Reports: HSCR 14 (FIN) SSCR 32 (WAM) Nov-02 01 Approved by Governor (Act 4 2001 3SP) HB0016 3SP HD1 (HSCR 4) HB0017 3SP SD1 (FLOOR AMENDMENT 4) RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. Introduced by: Oshiro M Establishes that procurements of 50,000 dollars or less for goods and services shall be treated as small purchases under the public procurement code. -- Establishes that construction contracts less than 250,000 dollars shall be treated as small purchases under the public procurement code. Provides that each contract shall require a performance bond to be secured and delivered to the purchasing agency. Further provides that contracts not involving federal funds and including contracts 100,000 dollars or more shall be given preference for contractors who are licensed to conduct business and other activities and are in good standing with registration requirements and other laws of the State, and has at least 75 per cent of their workforce who are residents of the State. Requires names of all contractors, a brief description of the contract, and the amount of each contract awarded to be submitted to the legislature on a monthly basis (report to the legislature). Act to be repealed on June 30, 2002 (sunset). -- HB0016 3SP HD1 Committee Reports: HSCR 4 (FIN) SSCR 33 (WAM) Nov-02 01 Approved by Governor (Act 5 2001 3SP) RELATING TO ECONOMIC EMERGENCY. Introduced by: Oshiro M Authorizes the governor to issue a proclamation declaring an economic emergency for the period from September 11, 2001 to April 30, 2002, under specified conditions. Provides that upon declaration of the economic emergency, the governor may exercise emergency powers to provide relief during the period of emergency to residents of the state who have experienced substantial monetary losses due to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Further provides that the governor shall convene an advisory committee. Authorizes the governor to suspend any statute, rule, or order when the governor determines that strict compliance would prevent, hinder, or delay the continuity of business activities and services, or when written evidence is submitted by a department or agency, relating to grant in aid programs to provide food for Hawaii's needy; programs to provide aid for persons exiting welfare after the maximum 5 years on November 30, 2001; programs of the housing and community development corporation of Hawaii that provide financial assistance; establishment of a temporary health insurance program by the department of human services; creation of a temporary state additional benefits program to provide extended unemployment insurance benefits; increasing filing thresholds for taxpayers; imposing the general excise tax; implementation of an integrated marketing plan; marketing the safety of and increased security at state airports; strengthening security at state airports, harbors, and highways; transferring funds from the Hawaii tobacco settlement fund to the emergency budget and reserve fund (rainy day fund); establishment and implementation of an emergency environmental workforce to address environmental clearance and eradication services. Further authorizes the governor to suspend, waive, defer, or modify any contract obligations owed to the State up to April 30, 2002 to minimize losses that are attributable to the economic emergency and to waive airport landing fees and airport system support charges. Requires each airline and air carrier receiving relief to submit at least weekly to the department of transportation traffic reports on aircraft operations. Governor to submit monthly report to the legislature. Act to be repealed on April 30, 2002 (sunset). -- HB0017 3SP SD1 Committee Reports: HSCR 15 (FIN) SSCR 34 (WAM) - filed FLOOR AMENDMENT 4 Current Status: Nov-02 01 Received by the Governor November 5, 2001 2
HOUSE BILLS WHICH PASSED THE LEGISLATURE Section Affected: 171-13 November 5, 2001 3
A Printout of the: ACTS ENACTED BY THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE THIRD SPECIAL SESSION OF 2001 (Includes: Bill Number, Act Number, Title, and Effective Date) as of November 3, 2001 Created for you by the: LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU SYSTEMS OFFICE State Capitol, Room 413 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 587-0700 FAX NUMBER: 587-0720 on: November 5, 2001 Caveat: While all data are believed accurate, they are subject to change pending confirmation against official records kept by the respective Chief Clerk's offices.
FOREWORD This publication contains a list of all of the bills passed by the Hawaii State Legislature during the 2001 Third Special Session which have become acts. We have included the bill number, act number, title, and effective date. The first part of the report sets forth a list of acts by bill number and the second part of the publication lists the acts by act number. This publication has been created by the Legislative Reference Bureau Systems Office. Any questions covering the data shown may be directed to Dwight Kagawa or Lori Lee Ohta. They are located at the State Capitol, Room 413 and their phone number is (808) 587-0700. Wendell K. Kimura Acting Director Legislative Reference Bureau November 2001
2001 THIRD SPECIAL SESSION ACTS BILL NO. ACT NO. TITLE HB0001 3SP HD1 (HSCR 1) 001 3SP RELATING TO SOCIAL WELFARE. HB0009 3SP HD1 (HSCR 3) 002 3SP MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTEGRATED MARKETING PLAN TO MARKET AND PROMOTE THE STATE OF HAWAII AS A VISITOR DESTINATION. HB0014 3SP 003 3SP RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. HB0015 3SP 004 3SP RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL WORKFORCE. HB0016 3SP HD1 (HSCR 4) 005 3SP RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. Effective: This Act shall take effect upon its approval (November 2, 2001) and shall be repealed on June 30, 2002. HB0017 3SP SD1 015 3SP RELATING TO ECONOMIC EMERGENCY. (FLOOR AMENDMENT 4) Effective: This Act shall take effect upon its approval (November 3, 2001) and shall be repealed on April 30, 2002. SB0002 3SP 006 3SP RELATING TO TEMPORARY HEALTH INSURANCE FOR UNEMPLOYED PERSONS. Effective: This Act shall take effect on December 1, 2001, and shall be repealed on December 21, 2002. SB0003 3SP 007 3SP RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT. Effective: This Act shall take effect upon its approval (November 2, 2001) and shall be repealed on June 30, 2002. SB0005 3SP 008 3SP RELATING TO FILING THRESHOLDS FOR CERTAIN TAXES. Effective: This Act shall take effect upon its approval (November 2, 2001); provided that: (1) Section 2 shall apply to withholding taxes for periods beginning on or after October 1, 2001; (2) Section 3 shall apply to gross income or gross proceeds received on or after October 1, 2001, and all taxes accruing on or after October 1, 2001; (3) Section 4 shall apply to gross rental or gross rental proceeds received on or after October 1, 2001, and all taxes accruing on or after October 1, 2001; and (4) Section 5 shall apply to the rental of each rental motor vehicle and the use of each tour vehicle on or after October 1, 2001. SB0006 3SP 009 3SP RELATING TO TAXATION OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDERS. Effective: This Act shall take effect upon its approval (November 2, 2001); provided that the gross income received on or after October 1, 2001, by transportation service providers shall be subject to the tax imposed under chapter 237, Hawaii Revised Statutes. SB0008 3SP SD2 010 3SP RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS. (FLOOR AMENDMENT 1) Effective: This Act shall take effect upon its approval (November 2, 2001); provided that: (1) The amount of the tax credit under section 235-110.4(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, amended by section 2 of November 5, 2001 1
2001 THIRD SPECIAL SESSION ACTS BILL NO. ACT NO. TITLE this Act shall be four per cent for any hotel construction and renovation costs incurred prior to the effective date of this Act; and (2) Section 2(1) and 2(2) of this Act shall be repealed on June 30, 2003, and section 235-110.4(a) and (c), Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall be reenacted in the form in which it read prior to the effective date of this Act. SB0010 3SP 011 3SP MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR MARKETING AND PROMOTING THE SAFETY OF AND INCREASED SECURITY AT STATE AIRPORTS. SB0011 3SP 012 3SP RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. SB0012 3SP 013 3SP RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY BUDGET AND RESERVE FUND. SB0013 3SP 014 3SP RELATING TO STATE FINANCES. Effective: This Act shall take effect upon its approval (November 2, 2001); provided that section 2 shall take effect on July 1, 2002. November 5, 2001 2
2001 THIRD SPECIAL SESSION ACTS ACT NO. BILL NO. TITLE 001 3SP HB0001 3SP HD1 (HSCR 1) RELATING TO SOCIAL WELFARE. 002 3SP HB0009 3SP HD1 (HSCR 3) MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTEGRATED MARKETING PLAN TO MARKET AND PROMOTE THE STATE OF HAWAII AS A VISITOR DESTINATION. 003 3SP HB0014 3SP RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. 004 3SP HB0015 3SP RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL WORKFORCE. 005 3SP HB0016 3SP HD1 (HSCR 4) RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. Effective: This Act shall take effect upon its approval (November 2, 2001) and shall be repealed on June 30, 2002. 006 3SP SB0002 3SP RELATING TO TEMPORARY HEALTH INSURANCE FOR UNEMPLOYED PERSONS. Effective: This Act shall take effect on December 1, 2001, and shall be repealed on December 21, 2002. 007 3SP SB0003 3SP RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT. Effective: This Act shall take effect upon its approval (November 2, 2001) and shall be repealed on June 30, 2002. 008 3SP SB0005 3SP RELATING TO FILING THRESHOLDS FOR CERTAIN TAXES. Effective: This Act shall take effect upon its approval (November 2, 2001); provided that: (1) Section 2 shall apply to withholding taxes for periods beginning on or after October 1, 2001; (2) Section 3 shall apply to gross income or gross proceeds received on or after October 1, 2001, and all taxes accruing on or after October 1, 2001; (3) Section 4 shall apply to gross rental or gross rental proceeds received on or after October 1, 2001, and all taxes accruing on or after October 1, 2001; and (4) Section 5 shall apply to the rental of each rental motor vehicle and the use of each tour vehicle on or after October 1, 2001. 009 3SP SB0006 3SP RELATING TO TAXATION OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDERS. Effective: This Act shall take effect upon its approval (November 2, 2001); provided that the gross income received on or after October 1, 2001, by transportation service providers shall be subject to the tax imposed under chapter 237, Hawaii Revised Statutes. 010 3SP SB0008 3SP SD2 RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS. (FLOOR AMENDMENT 1) Effective: This Act shall take effect upon its approval (November 2, 2001); provided that: (1) The amount of the tax credit under section 235-110.4(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, amended by section 2 of this Act shall be four per cent for any hotel construction and renovation costs incurred prior to the effective date of this Act; and (2) Section 2(1) and 2(2) of this Act shall be repealed on June 30, 2003, and section 235-110.4(a) and (c), Hawaii Revised Statutes, November 5, 2001 1
2001 THIRD SPECIAL SESSION ACTS ACT NO. BILL NO. TITLE shall be reenacted in the form in which it read prior to the effective date of this Act. 011 3SP SB0010 3SP MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR MARKETING AND PROMOTING THE SAFETY OF AND INCREASED SECURITY AT STATE AIRPORTS. 012 3SP SB0011 3SP RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. 013 3SP SB0012 3SP RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY BUDGET AND RESERVE FUND. 014 3SP SB0013 3SP RELATING TO STATE FINANCES. Effective: This Act shall take effect upon its approval (November 2, 2001); provided that section 2 shall take effect on July 1, 2002. 015 3SP HB0017 3SP SD1 RELATING TO ECONOMIC EMERGENCY. (FLOOR AMENDMENT 4) Effective: This Act shall take effect upon its approval (November 3, 2001) and shall be repealed on April 30, 2002. November 5, 2001 2