Feb. 13 — At The Legislature

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A selective digest of bills and briefings of interest Wednesday at the state Capitol. Click on the links for times, locations and details.

• HB 154 Authorizes a two-year hemp research pilot program.

• HB 174 Calls for GMO labeling.

• SB 28 Restricts sale of copper wiring.

• HB 488 Regarding importing liquified natural gas.

• SB 1087 Regarding low-cost loans for green infrastructure.

• SB 50 and HB 751 Renames Saddle Road for Dan Inouye.

• HB 66 Requires persons arrested for DUIs be sober prior to being released from custody.

• HB 399 Regarding comprehensive sex education. 

• Decision making on minimum wage, medical marijuana, underage smoking, electronic recycling, UH tuition, energy tax credits, DHHL homeless project, bag fees and beverage recycling.

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Photo courtesy daveynin.

—Chad Blair

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