Feb. 26 — At The Legislature

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

• SB 472 Civil violation for possession of one ounce or less of pot, subject to $100 fine or less.

• SB 1127 Bans electronic smoking devices for those under 18.

• SB 848 Requires legislators to disclose significant income from those having interests in legislative outcomes.

• SB 532 Providing time and location for breastfeeding employees.

• SB 635 Animal cruelty laws for law enforcement animals.

• HB 493 Animal cruelty offense for use of steel-jawed leg-hold traps, snares and other traps.

• HB 603 Allows deadly force when protecting one’s primary dwelling.

• HB 688 State and county immunity in copper theft shock.

• HB 980 Bans use of mobile electronic devices while driving.

• Several measures regarding residency and reapportionment.

• Decision making on Banyan Drive, privatizing state hospitals, red light cameras, minimim wage, long-term care, leaf blowers, defining Hawaiians, underage prostitution, dangerous wheels, emergency management and same-day voting registration.

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—Chad Blair

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