Bills that are alive, or failing, at the Capitol
Saw this in the paper and noted some interesting bills......
Age qualification
(SB 966; HB 1023)
Amends the state Constitution to lower the age requirement to run for governor or lieutenant governor from 30 to 25 years old.
*Why? Do we really think people are going to vote for someone under 30 to run our state?
Election Day registration
(HB 1133 HD 1)
Authorizes voter registration on Election Day.
* Good idea for people who forgot to register.
Bottle law
(SB 1702 SD 2)
Requires supermarkets and big-box retailers to serve as redemption centers for recycled bottles and cans under the state's bottle law.
*Very good idea. Should make a difference in redemption rates.
Unemployment insurance
(HB 1500 HD 2)
Raises the maximum weekly unemployment benefit to 80 percent of the average weekly wage, changes the employer's contribution rate.
* 80%? Wow, seems pretty high. Good for the unemployed. Bad for the employers.
Statewide wireless access
(HB 310 HD 2)
Establishes a task force to look into creating a state owned and operated wireless network and requires the state auditor to develop a plan for a high-speed Internet access system.
*This would be cool for us. Not so cool for Clearwire, Oceanic, AOL, etc.
Red-light cameras
(HB 351 HD 2)
Authorizes counties to conduct a photo red-light detector system.
* Hope this is done better than the last traffic cam fiasco.
Driving with cell phones
(HB 156 HD 1)
Prohibits the use of cell phones while driving unless used with a hands-free accessory. Exempts mobile radios. Prohibits transit drivers from using cell phones while their vehicles are in motion.
*Absolutely needed.
'Opihi
(SB 6)
Prohibits the sale of all Hawaiian species of edible 'opihi, except when the 'opihi shell is at least one and one-fourth inches in diameter and is used to make a curio or jewelry.
Taro
(SB 950; HB 659 HD 2)
Establishes taro as the state plant.
Solar energy
(SB 644 SD 3)
Requires solar water heaters in new homes built starting in 2009. Expands tax credits for solar heaters in existing homes.
*Wow, a requirement? Seems pretty strong but a good idea nonetheless.
Mixed martial arts
(SB 1712 SD 2; HB 1866 HD 3)
Gives the state the licensing authority over mixed martial arts contests. Prohibits no rules combat or extreme or ultimate fighting.
Gambling
(HB 1836 HD 1)
Amends the definition of gambling to include sweepstakes, even if the entry can be obtained without payment.
* Some tutus might be heading to jail....
Failing:
School bullying
Requires the state Department of Education to adopt rules prohibiting bullying and cyber bullying.
* Like they could enforce this. Tabasco man is glad this one is failing.
Smoking in bars
Exempts smoking in bars, nightclubs and restaurants from the anti-smoking law if they obtain a new license under state liquor law.
*Glad this one if failing cuz I don't smoke.
Age qualification
(SB 966; HB 1023)
Amends the state Constitution to lower the age requirement to run for governor or lieutenant governor from 30 to 25 years old.
*Why? Do we really think people are going to vote for someone under 30 to run our state?
Election Day registration
(HB 1133 HD 1)
Authorizes voter registration on Election Day.
* Good idea for people who forgot to register.
Bottle law
(SB 1702 SD 2)
Requires supermarkets and big-box retailers to serve as redemption centers for recycled bottles and cans under the state's bottle law.
*Very good idea. Should make a difference in redemption rates.
Unemployment insurance
(HB 1500 HD 2)
Raises the maximum weekly unemployment benefit to 80 percent of the average weekly wage, changes the employer's contribution rate.
* 80%? Wow, seems pretty high. Good for the unemployed. Bad for the employers.
Statewide wireless access
(HB 310 HD 2)
Establishes a task force to look into creating a state owned and operated wireless network and requires the state auditor to develop a plan for a high-speed Internet access system.
*This would be cool for us. Not so cool for Clearwire, Oceanic, AOL, etc.
Red-light cameras
(HB 351 HD 2)
Authorizes counties to conduct a photo red-light detector system.
* Hope this is done better than the last traffic cam fiasco.
Driving with cell phones
(HB 156 HD 1)
Prohibits the use of cell phones while driving unless used with a hands-free accessory. Exempts mobile radios. Prohibits transit drivers from using cell phones while their vehicles are in motion.
*Absolutely needed.
'Opihi
(SB 6)
Prohibits the sale of all Hawaiian species of edible 'opihi, except when the 'opihi shell is at least one and one-fourth inches in diameter and is used to make a curio or jewelry.
Taro
(SB 950; HB 659 HD 2)
Establishes taro as the state plant.
Solar energy
(SB 644 SD 3)
Requires solar water heaters in new homes built starting in 2009. Expands tax credits for solar heaters in existing homes.
*Wow, a requirement? Seems pretty strong but a good idea nonetheless.
Mixed martial arts
(SB 1712 SD 2; HB 1866 HD 3)
Gives the state the licensing authority over mixed martial arts contests. Prohibits no rules combat or extreme or ultimate fighting.
Gambling
(HB 1836 HD 1)
Amends the definition of gambling to include sweepstakes, even if the entry can be obtained without payment.
* Some tutus might be heading to jail....
Failing:
School bullying
Requires the state Department of Education to adopt rules prohibiting bullying and cyber bullying.
* Like they could enforce this. Tabasco man is glad this one is failing.
Smoking in bars
Exempts smoking in bars, nightclubs and restaurants from the anti-smoking law if they obtain a new license under state liquor law.
*Glad this one if failing cuz I don't smoke.
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