2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

HB 2885 HD2

Requires that a business selling adult entertainment products obscure them from view from off the premises. Requires that adult entertainment products be segregated and obscured from view from portions of the premises where other products are sold. (HB2885 HD2)

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SB 2139 SD1 HD1

Requires recipients of state funding that provide information or offer programs regarding sex information to provide medically accurate, factual information that is age-appropriate and includes information on both abstinence and contraception. (SB2139 HD1)

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Prohibits the State from denying or interfering with a female's right to choose or obtain an abortion of a nonviable fetus or an abortion necessary to protect the female's life or health. Repeals residency requirement for abortions. Permits abortions to be performed in clinics and physician's offices. (HB1242 HD1)

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(Governor signs abortion bill - update on 04/27/06)

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04-11-06 Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 18; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 7 (Senator(s) Hemmings, Hogue, Nishihara, Sakamoto, Slom, Trimble, Whalen). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

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(Click here for HFF/HCC testimony on 03/29/06 JHW)

(Click here for alert sent out on 03/25/06)

(Click here for alert/update sent out on 03/21/06)

(Click here for rationale addendum to 03/21/06 update)

(Click here for HFF/HCC testimony on 03/17/06 HTH)

(Alert 03/14/06:  Bill Scheduled for Hearing by Senate Health )

(03/09/06 Updated on HB 1242 HD1)

03-07-06:  Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Abinsay, Arakaki, Cabanilla, Carroll, Ching, Finnegan, Kahikina, Magaoay, Meyer, Moses, Pine, Sonson, Stonebraker voting no (13) and Representative(s) Evans excused (1).

(03/06/06 Update on HB 1242 HD1)

(02/23/06 Update on HB 1242)

(02/23/06 Praise Report)

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(HFF/HCC Testimony for 02/23/06 JUD)

HB 2854 (Related to Unmarried Couples) Ensures parity between unmarried couples and married couples by extending the benefits provided under the State's employer-union health benefits trust fund to reciprocal beneficiaries.

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HB 1240 HD1 is a carry over from the 2005 legislative session.

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HB 2059 (Relating to Health)

Requires hospitals to provide information on emergency contraception to sexual assault victims and provide emergency contraception when requested; requires training on sexual assault and emergency contraceptives to those who treat survivors; provides for enforcement and penalties.

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(Click here for HCC/HFF Testimony on 02/06/06 JUD)

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HB 2965 ( RELATING TO A COMMISSION TO CELEBRATE 2008 AS THE YEAR OF THE FAMILY)

Establishes the year of the family celebration 2008 commission. Appropriates funds for the commission's operating expenses.

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SB 3007 ( RELATING TO A COMMISSION TO CELEBRATE 2008 AS THE YEAR OF THE FAMILY)

Establishes the year of the family celebration 2008 commission. Appropriates funds for the commission's operating expenses.

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HB 1787 HD 1 SD1  (Relating to Child Endangerment)

Establishes a motor vehicle violation that prohibits leaving a child unsupervised in a motor vehicle. Requires the examiner of drivers to test driver's license applicants for knowledge of this offense. (SD1)

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(Click here for HFF Testimony on 01/31/06 JUD)

HB 2051 HD 1

Establishes offenses related to human trafficking and provides related definitions. Provides victims of trafficking a defense to certain offenses that they may have been forced to commit. Makes trafficking victims eligible for crime victim compensation funds. Requires attorney general to report to legislature annually regarding human trafficking. Establishes task force to compile and review law and information from other states regarding support for victims of human trafficking and to recommend changes to Hawaii law and programs. (HB2051 HD1)

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(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony on 03/17/06 JHA)

(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony on 03/01/06 FIN)

HB 2076 HD1 (Relating to Minors)

Allows a minor under certain circumstances to consent to the provision of medical care and services.

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SB 2079 SD1

Establishes a motor vehicle violation that prohibits leaving a child unsupervised in a motor vehicle. Requires the examiner of drivers to test driver's license applicants for knowledge of this offense. (SD1)

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SB 2166 SD2 HD1

(Relating to Minors)

Allows a minor under certain circumstances to consent to the provision of medical care and services.

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(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony on 03/20/06 CPC)

(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony 03/14/06 HLT)

(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony 02/27/06 JHW)

(Click here for HFF Testimony on 02/07/06 HUS/HLT)

SB 2142 (Relating to Human Trafficking)

Enacts a comprehensive scheme of criminal and civil remedies and services to victims of human trafficking and programs to prevent, investigate, and prosecute offenses relating to human trafficking.

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SB 2200 (Relating to Child Protection)

Establishes registry of children's electronic contact points to which unsolicited messages regarding pornography, illegal or prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco, gambling, firearms, and fireworks may not be sent; makes it a class C felony to send such messages to a registered electronic contact point and authorizes civil penalty of $5,000 per message.

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(Click here for HFF Testimony on 02/09/06 MAT)

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HB 2206

Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow legislature to define what behavior constitutes a continuing course of conduct in sexual assault cases. 

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HB 2207

Amends the law defining continuous sexual assault of a minor to permit the jury to convict if it is unanimous in finding that defendant committed at least three prohibited acts, even if it can not unanimously agree which 3 acts constitute the offense.

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(Click here for HFF Testimony on HB 2207 HD1 on 03/13/06 JHW)

(Click here for HFF Testimony on 02/02/06 JUD)

SB 2246 SD1 HD1

Proposes an amendment to article I of the State Constitution to provide that the Legislature may define what behavior constitutes a continuing course of conduct in sexual assault crimes against minors younger than fourteen years of age, and that the Legislature may define what constitutes the unanimity that is required for a conviction in sexual assault crimes. (Rabago case).

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(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony on 04/04/06 FIN)

(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony on 03/16/06 JUD)

(Click here for HFF Testimony on 02/13/06 JHA)

HB 2302 (Relating to Crimes Against Minors)

Add electronic enticement of a child to the list of class C felonies subject to repeat offender sentencing. Mandates at least 1 year incarceration for defendants convicted of promoting child abuse or convicted of electronic enticement of a child. Eliminates the possibility of a deferred plea for those who enter a plea to the crime of promoting child abuse or the crime of electronic enticement of a child. Adds a new misdemeanor of electronic enticement of a child in the third degree.

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(Click here for HFF Testimony on 02/02/06 JUD)

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SB 2265 (Relating to Crimes Against Minors)

Add electronic enticement of a child to the list of class C felonies subject to repeat offender sentencing. Mandates at least 1 year incarceration for defendants convicted of promoting child abuse or convicted of electronic enticement of a child. Eliminates the possibility of a deferred plea for those who enter a plea to the crime of promoting child abuse or the crime of electronic enticement of a child. Adds a new misdemeanor of electronic enticement of a child in the third degree.

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(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony on 03/17/06 JUD)

(Click here for HFF Testimony on 02/07/06 JHW)

SB 2615 SD 2 (Relating to Child Protection)

Requires that current foster care providers be the presumptive choice for adoption of a child placed in their care for more than one year unless it can be shown that it is not in the best interest of the child. (SD2)

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HB 2988 (Relating to Crimes Against the Person)

Amends the definition of "person" for purposes of offenses of murder, manslaughter, and negligent injury to provide protection for a viable fetus. Defines "viable fetus." Adds provision that gestational age of 24 weeks or greater is prima facie evidence that fetus is viable.

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(Click here for HFF Alert sent out on 02/14/06)

(Click here for HFF Testimony on 02/16/06 JUD)

HB 3130 (Relating to Child Protection)

Provides immunity from prosecution for leaving an unharmed newborn at a hospital, fire station, or police station within 72 hours of birth. Provides immunity from liability for hospitals, fire stations, and police stations for receiving a newborn. Requires medical history from person relinquishing newborn.

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(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony on 02/28/06 JUD)

(Click here for HFF Testimony on 02/04/06 HUS/HLT)

SB 3200 SD2

(Relating to Child Protection)

Provides immunity from prosecution for leaving an unharmed newborn at a hospital, fire station, or police station within seventy-two hours of its birth. Provides immunity for personnel receiving a newborn. Requires medical history from a person relinquishing a newborn. (SD1)

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(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony on 03/18/06 HUS/HLT)

(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony 02/27/06 JHW)

(Click here for HFF Testimony on 02/02/06 HHS)

SB 2448

SB 2900

HB 3013

HB 1987 (Relating to Health)

Provides that all patients who have not executed an advance health-care directive or have no surrogate or guardian shall receive basic life support assistance and all other medical care required to prolong the patient's life; requires insurance providers to extend hospice care coverage to patients with not more than two years to live.

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HCR 85

URGING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO INVESTIGATE METHODS OF EXPANDING ACCESS TO QUALITY END-OF-LIFE, PALLIATIVE CARE.

(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony on 04/05/06 CPC)

(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony on 03/23/06 HLT)

HB 2065

HB 2176

SB 2180 SD1

SB 2320

HB 2355

HB 2357

(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony on HB 2065 02/15/06 HSG)

(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony on HB 2176 02/01/06 HSG)

(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony on SB 2180 SD1 02/27/06 WAM)

(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony on SB 2180 02/09/06 HMS/CPH)

(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony on SB 2320 02/13/06 CPH)

(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony on 02/08/06 HSG)

(Click here for HFF/HCC Testimony on 02/08/06 HSG)