Feb. 20 — 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.

• SB 1201 Clarifies fees that are subject to the hotel tax.

• HB 869 Adds HART executive director to the MPO policy committee.

• HB 635 Requires state and counties to approve broadband permits within 60 business days.

• HB 529 Requires adult foster homes and assisted living facilities to have sufficient liability insurance.

• HB 602 Prohibits towing companies from releasing vehicles without registration and insurance.

• HB 245 Prohibits landlords from terminating tenants who are victims of domestic abuse.

• HB 370 Repeals ambulance requirements at MMA events.

• HB 1316 Increases rental security deposits for tenants with animals. 

• SB 946 and HB 546 Regarding the EUTF and unfunded liabilities.

• HB 743 Permits public employees paid leave for academic activities.

• HB 749 Establishes Hawaii Agriculture Workforce Advisory Board.

• HB 201 Improves campaign finance reporting.

• SB 229 Allows for the impeachment of governors, LG’s and officers.

• SB 827 Prohibits candidates from handling voter forms or ballots.

• SB 4 Requires all passengers to use seat belts on highways.

• HB 7 Creates the Hawaii Kupuna Trust Fund.

• SB 69 Requires fingerprint, photograph and background checks on individuals who register firearms procured out-of-state.

• Decision making on STD treatment and smoking in condos.

• Informational briefing on DLNR Game Management.

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Photo courtesy The Life of Guy.

—Chad Blair

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