What do these updates mean? Passed third reading or first reading? Received from senate? Green or red, etc.

I might be missing something, but how did HB626 "pass reading" with one vote yes with reservation and 17 votes no?

I didn't see my rep voting yes on any of the bills I emailed him about. I guess maybe he listened.

i think jl listed everyone who voted anything other than yes

What do these updates mean? Passed third reading or first reading? Received from senate? Green or red, etc.

JL listed how everyone voted.
What reading it was
And what's happening to the bill next.

You need to watch some school house rock man to learn about bills and the process.

For house, there are 51 representatives in total.  You would need 26 votes to get a majority vote.
For senate, there are 25 senators in total.  You would need 13 votes to get a majority vote.

When a measure says it passed, then you can assume that those not listed voted Aye.  Those listed are those that voted otherwise (Aye with reservations, Nays, Excused)

When a measure says it failed, then you can assume that those not listed voted Nay. 

Good idea bass monkey.

Here is a good article explaining the legislative process and timeline.
http://honolulucounty.hi.networkofcare.org/mh/legislate/state-overview-of-process.aspx

School House Rock "I'm just a bill"

For house, there are 51 representatives in total.  You would need 26 votes to get a majority vote.
For senate, there are 25 senators in total.  You would need 13 votes to get a majority vote.

When a measure says it passed, then you can assume that those not listed voted Aye.  Those listed are those that voted otherwise (Aye with reservations, Nays, Excused)

When a measure says it failed, then you can assume that those not listed voted Nay.

"aye with reservations" oftentimes means that there was a lot of testimony in opposition, so i am saying "i have reservations so it doesn't look like i am going against the wishes of my constituency"

I might be missing something, but how did HB626 "pass reading" with one vote yes with reservation and 17 votes no?

I didn't see my rep voting yes on any of the bills I emailed him about. I guess maybe he listened.

I asked JI808 the same question yesterday.

He responded that they do not list the winning votes (aye or no), just the "with reservations" and losing votes.

So when a bill passes, as above, only the losing opposition votes, Noes, and ayes with reservations, and  are listed.

It's confusing because with the committee votes, they list all the votes: ayes, ayes with reservations, noes, and excused.

So, no, your representative didn't listen to you. Mine either. He ignored multiple emails and two phone calls in which I had stressed that I voted in every election and my vote for him was dependent on his voting no on all the anti-second amendment rights bills. He nokea.

i think jl listed everyone who voted anything other than yes

Ahh.  Got it.  Makes sense.  I was reading this late and after a few drinks.  Was really just looking for what my rep voted.  He was party to HB626, so I assume he voted yes. 

I asked JI808 the seem question yesterday.

He responded that they do not list the winning votes (aye or no), just the "with reservations" and losing votes.

So when a bill passes, as above, only the losing opposition votes, Noes, and ayes with reservations, and  are listed.

It's confusing because with the committee votes, they list all the votes: ayes, ayes with reservations, noes, and excused.

So, no, your representative didn't listen to you. Mine either. He ignored multiple emails and two phone calls in which I had stressed that I voted in every election and my vote for him was dependent on his voting no on all the anti-second amendment rights bills. He nokea.

I've written him many times, going back at least a few sessions.  He hasn't replied to any of my emails.  I will email him to make sure he knows that he lost my vote, especially in a case where the overwhelming testimony received was in opposition. 

I will continue to email him and my senators.  One of my good friend's wife does work with the Leg.  I'll talk to her next time I go over to their house.  My buddy is pro gun, but she's scared of guns. 

I might be missing something, but how did HB626 "pass reading" with one vote yes with reservation and 17 votes no?

I didn't see my rep voting yes on any of the bills I emailed him about. I guess maybe he listened.

I believe Karl Marx Rhoads is the committee chair

Spreadsheet updated  3/9/2016 3:45pm
Link to spreadsheet -> https://goo.gl/1kZGOI

HB1813 HD1   Relating to Firearms; Terrorist Screening Database   
RELATING TO FIREARMS.   Temporarily prohibits a person listed in the federal Terrorist Screening Database from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm or ammunition. Requires surrender or disposal of firearms and ammunition. Allows for removal of the disqualification. (HB1813 HD1)
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1813
S 3/10/2016: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 225).

HB2629 HD2   Criminal History Record Checks; Police; Permits to Acquire Firearms; Firearm Registration; Rapback System   
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.   Authorizes county police departments to enroll firearms applicants and individuals who are registering their firearms into a criminal record monitoring service used to alert police when an owner of a firearm is arrested for a criminal offense anywhere in the country. (HB2629 HD2)
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2629
S 3/10/2016: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 340).

HB2632 HD2   Firearms Disqualification; Mental Illness; Police   
RELATING TO FIREARMS.   Requires firearms owners who have been disqualified from owning a firearm and ammunition due to mental illness, including emergency hospitalization, to immediately surrender their firearms and ammunition to the Chief of Police. (HB2632 HD2)
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2632
S 3/10/2016: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 341).

HB625 HD1   Firearms Possession; Misdemeanor Stalking and Sexual Assault   
RELATING TO FIREARMS.   Includes misdemeanor stalking and sexual assault among the offenses that disqualify a person from owning, possessing, or controlling any firearm or ammunition. (HB625 HD1)
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=625
S 3/10/2016: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 174).

HB626 HD1   Firearms; Possession While Consuming Alcohol   
RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OF FIREARMS WHILE CONSUMING OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.   Prohibits the actual physical possession of any firearm while consuming alcohol outside of the home, a temporary residence, or place of sojourn. Establishes violation as a petty misdemeanor. (HB626 HD1)
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=626
S 3/10/2016: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 175).   

Spreadsheet updated  3/10/2016 5:55pm
Link to spreadsheet -> https://goo.gl/1kZGOI

S 3/10/2016: The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-14-16 2:45PM in conference room 224.   http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2016/bills/HB1041_HD2_.pdf   HB1041 HD2   Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hunting; Game Management Advisory Commission; Report; Appropriation   RELATING TO HUNTING.   Establishes the Game Management Advisory Commission to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. (HB1041 HD2)

S 3/10/2016: Referred to PSM, JDL.   http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2016/bills/HB1813_HD1_.pdf   HB1813 HD1   Relating to Firearms; Terrorist Screening Database   RELATING TO FIREARMS.   Temporarily prohibits a person listed in the federal Terrorist Screening Database from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm or ammunition. Requires surrender or disposal of firearms and ammunition. Allows for removal of the disqualification. (HB1813 HD1)

S 3/10/2016: Referred to EET/GVO, WAM.   http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2016/bills/HB2528_HD1_.pdf   HB2528 HD1   Shooting Facility; Hawaii Island; Appropriation   MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A SHOOTING FACILITY IN WEST HAWAII ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.   Appropriates funds for public outreach, planning, and an environmental impact statement for a Hawaii island public shooting facility. (HB2528 HD1)   

S 3/10/2016: Referred to PSM, JDL.   http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2016/bills/HB2629_HD2_.pdf   HB2629 HD2   Criminal History Record Checks; Police; Permits to Acquire Firearms; Firearm Registration; Rapback System   RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.   Authorizes county police departments to enroll firearms applicants and individuals who are registering their firearms into a criminal record monitoring service used to alert police when an owner of a firearm is arrested for a criminal offense anywhere in the country. (HB2629 HD2)

S 3/10/2016: Referred to PSM, JDL.   http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2016/bills/HB2632_HD2_.pdf   HB2632 HD2   Firearms Disqualification; Mental Illness; Police   RELATING TO FIREARMS.   Requires firearms owners who have been disqualified from owning a firearm and ammunition due to mental illness, including emergency hospitalization, to immediately surrender their firearms and ammunition to the Chief of Police. (HB2632 HD2)

S 3/10/2016: Referred to PSM, JDL.   http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2016/bills/HB625_HD1_.pdf   HB625 HD1   Firearms Possession; Misdemeanor Stalking and Sexual Assault   RELATING TO FIREARMS.   Includes misdemeanor stalking and sexual assault among the offenses that disqualify a person from owning, possessing, or controlling any firearm or ammunition. (HB625 HD1)   

S 3/10/2016: Referred to PSM, JDL.   http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2016/bills/HB626_HD1_.pdf   HB626 HD1   Firearms; Possession While Consuming Alcohol   RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OF FIREARMS WHILE CONSUMING OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.   Prohibits the actual physical possession of any firearm while consuming alcohol outside of the home, a temporary residence, or place of sojourn. Establishes violation as a petty misdemeanor. (HB626 HD1)

H 3/10/2016: Pass First Reading   http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2016/bills/SB2026_SD2_.pdf   SB2026 SD2   Apprentice Hunting License Program   RELATING TO HUNTING.   Establishes the Hawaii apprentice hunting license program. Provides for the issuance of a Hawaii apprentice hunting license to program participants between the ages of ten and seventeen. Establishes requirements for program participation. Exempts a holder of an apprentice license from taking the required hunter education class prior to licensure under section 183D-22, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)   

H 3/10/2016: Pass First Reading   http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2016/bills/SB2802_SD1_.pdf   SB2802 SD1   Hunting on Private Lands; Written Permission   RELATING TO HUNTING ON PRIVATE LANDS.   Requires hunters to obtain written permission from landowners or occupiers or holders of private lands to hunt on private lands. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)   

H 3/10/2016: Pass First Reading   http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2016/bills/SB2954_SD2_.pdf   SB2954 SD2   Firearms; Registration; Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Database Management   RELATING TO FIREARMS.   Authorizes the Hawaii criminal justice data center to access firearm registration data. Requires the county police departments to perform an inquiry on a firearm applicant who is bringing a firearm into the State, using the Criminal Justice Information System and the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, including the Immigration and Naturalization Service query therein, National Crime Information Center, National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and pursuant to section 846-2.7, HRS, before any determination to register a firearm is made. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD2)   

H 3/10/2016: Pass First Reading   http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2016/bills/SB2955_SD1_.pdf   SB2955 SD1   Firearms; Background Checks; Permit; Permanent Resident Alien   RELATING TO FIREARMS.   Allows permanent resident aliens to receive a permit to acquire a firearm. Requires the issuing authority for firearms permits to perform an inquiry on an applicant using the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) including the Immigration and Customs Enforcement query in NLETS, National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Adds permanent resident aliens to required background checks. Clarifies requirements for permanent resident aliens to obtain a firearms permit. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)

H 3/10/2016: Pass First Reading   http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2016/bills/SB2956_SD1_.pdf   SB2956 SD1   Firearms; Mental Illness; Surrender of Firearms   RELATING TO FIREARMS.   Requires firearm owners who have been disqualified from owning a firearm due to mental illness and who underwent involuntary hospitalization to immediately surrender their firearms to the chief of police upon receiving written notification and authorizes the chief of police to take possession of the firearms if the owner fails to comply. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)   

Whats the deal with effective dates taking  place in 2059?

Whats the deal with effective dates taking  place in 2059?

Hey Q, I asked about that once and was told they just put any old date in there as a place holder until they get closer to actually passing it and then decide when the "effective date" will be. 

The ones I have a problem with is when they have a current bill that says "to take effect in 2009". If any place could have retroactive laws making us retroactive criminals, it'd be Hawaii.

Whats the deal with effective dates taking  place in 2059?

phased approach in wiping out our rights

phased approach in wiping out our rights

Meh, I'll be in power by then.... An AK in every household shall be the epitome of my reign

Spreadsheet updated  3/11/2016 2:55pm
Link to spreadsheet -> https://goo.gl/1kZGOI

Senate PSM Committee is having a hearing on the anti-2a bills from the house.  Please send in testimonies before Monday 3/14/2016 1:20pm.  The senate is the only chance to kill these bills.

HB2629 HD2   Criminal History Record Checks; Police; Permits to Acquire Firearms; Firearm Registration; Rapback System
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.   Authorizes county police departments to enroll firearms applicants and individuals who are registering their firearms into a criminal record monitoring service used to alert police when an owner of a firearm is arrested for a criminal offense anywhere in the country. (HB2629 HD2)   Data sharing; Criminalization; Amendments Needed; Oppose
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2629
S 3/11/2016: The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-15-16 1:20PM in conference room 229.

HB625 HD1   Firearms Possession; Misdemeanor Stalking and Sexual Assault
RELATING TO FIREARMS.   Includes misdemeanor stalking and sexual assault among the offenses that disqualify a person from owning, possessing, or controlling any firearm or ammunition. (HB625 HD1)   Prohibition; Stalking; Sexual Assault; Confiscation; Misdemeanor stalking can mean unwelcomed texts; Oppose
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=625
S 3/11/2016: The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-15-16 1:20PM in conference room 229.   

HB626 HD1   Firearms; Possession While Consuming Alcohol
RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OF FIREARMS WHILE CONSUMING OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.   Prohibits the actual physical possession of any firearm while consuming alcohol outside of the home, a temporary residence, or place of sojourn. Establishes violation as a petty misdemeanor. (HB626 HD1)   Possession; Alcohol; Oppose
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=626
S 3/11/2016: The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-15-16 1:20PM in conference room 229.   

Done.  Should have signed up to be able to submit testimony or at least log in opposition a long time ago, it is quite easy.

Now, if the bastards actually pay any attention to it is another matter.

Spreadsheet updated  3/14/2016 5:00pm
Link to spreadsheet -> https://goo.gl/1kZGOI

HB1041 HD2   Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hunting; Game Management Advisory Commission; Report; Appropriation   
RELATING TO HUNTING.   Establishes the Game Management Advisory Commission to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. (HB1041 HD2)
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1041
S 3/14/2016: The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 4 Excused: Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Ruderman, L. Thielen, Slom.

HB2632 HD2   Firearms Disqualification; Mental Illness; Police   
RELATING TO FIREARMS. Requires firearms owners who have been disqualified from owning a firearm and ammunition due to mental illness, including emergency hospitalization, to immediately surrender their firearms and ammunition to the Chief of Police. (HB2632 HD2)
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2632
S 3/14/2016: The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-16 1:45PM in conference room 229.

SB2026 SD2   Apprentice Hunting License Program   
RELATING TO HUNTING.   Establishes the Hawaii apprentice hunting license program. Provides for the issuance of a Hawaii apprentice hunting license to program participants between the ages of ten and seventeen. Establishes requirements for program participation. Exempts a holder of an apprentice license from taking the required hunter education class prior to licensure under section 183D-22, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2026
H 3/14/2016: The committees on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamane, Cullen, Evans, C. Lee, Nishimoto, Pouha, Thielen; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Ing, Lowen, Say.


SB2802 SD1   Hunting on Private Lands; Written Permission   
RELATING TO HUNTING ON PRIVATE LANDS. Requires hunters to obtain written permission from landowners or occupiers or holders of private lands to hunt on private lands. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2802
H 3/14/2016: The committees on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamane, Cullen, Evans, C. Lee, Nishimoto, Pouha; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Thielen; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Ing, Lowen, Say.

Spreadsheet updated  3/16/2016 8:00am
Link to spreadsheet -> https://goo.gl/1kZGOI

SB2026 SD2 HD1   Apprentice Hunting License Program   
RELATING TO HUNTING.   Establishes a Hawaii apprentice hunting license to authorize persons without a hunting license to hunt under direct supervision of a licensed hunter. (SB2026 HD1)
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2026
H 3/16/2016: Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1036-16) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JUD.

HB2629 HD2   Criminal History Record Checks; Police; Permits to Acquire Firearms; Firearm Registration; Rapback System   
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.   Authorizes county police departments to enroll firearms applicants and individuals who are registering their firearms into a criminal record monitoring service used to alert police when an owner of a firearm is arrested for a criminal offense anywhere in the country. (HB2629 HD2)
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2629
S 3/15/2016: The committee(s) on PSM deferred the measure until 03-22-16 1:25PM in conference room 229.

HB625 HD1   Firearms Possession; Misdemeanor Stalking and Sexual Assault   
RELATING TO FIREARMS.   Includes misdemeanor stalking and sexual assault among the offenses that disqualify a person from owning, possessing, or controlling any firearm or ammunition. (HB625 HD1)
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=625
S 3/15/2016: The committee(s) on PSM deferred the measure until 03-22-16 1:25PM in conference room 229.

HB626 HD1   Firearms; Possession While Consuming Alcohol   
RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OF FIREARMS WHILE CONSUMING OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.   Prohibits the actual physical possession of any firearm while consuming alcohol outside of the home, a temporary residence, or place of sojourn. Establishes violation as a petty misdemeanor. (HB626 HD1)
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=626
S 3/15/2016: The committee(s) on PSM deferred the measure until 03-22-16 1:25PM in conference room 229.

SB2647 SD1   Wildlife; Species; Trafficking; Fines
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.   Prohibits the sale, offering to sell, purchase, trade, or barter of any part or product from various animal and marine species. Provides exceptions to this prohibition, including for traditional cultural practices protected under the state constitution. Imposes penalties for violations of the prohibition on trafficking animal parts and products. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2647
H 3/15/2016: Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Friday, 03-18-16 10:00AM in House conference room 325.

SB2954 SD2   Firearms; Registration; Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Database Management
RELATING TO FIREARMS.   Authorizes the Hawaii criminal justice data center to access firearm registration data. Requires the county police departments to perform an inquiry on a firearm applicant who is bringing a firearm into the State, using the Criminal Justice Information System and the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, including the Immigration and Naturalization Service query therein, National Crime Information Center, National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and pursuant to section 846-2.7, HRS, before any determination to register a firearm is made. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD2)
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2954
H 3/15/2016: Bill scheduled to be heard by JUD on Friday, 03-18-16 2:00PM in House conference room 325.

SB2955 SD1   Firearms; Background Checks; Permit; Permanent Resident Alien
RELATING TO FIREARMS.   Allows permanent resident aliens to receive a permit to acquire a firearm. Requires the issuing authority for firearms permits to perform an inquiry on an applicant using the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) including the Immigration and Customs Enforcement query in NLETS, National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Adds permanent resident aliens to required background checks. Clarifies requirements for permanent resident aliens to obtain a firearms permit. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2955
H 3/15/2016: Bill scheduled to be heard by JUD on Friday, 03-18-16 2:00PM in House conference room 325.

Spreadsheet updated  3/16/2016 7:40pm
Link to spreadsheet -> https://goo.gl/1kZGOI

HB1041 HD2 SD1   Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hunting; Game Management Advisory Commission; Report; Appropriation   
RELATING TO HUNTING.   Establishes the Game Management Advisory Commission to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1041
S 3/17/2016: Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2884) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

SB2026 SD2 HD1   Apprentice Hunting License Program
RELATING TO HUNTING.   Establishes a Hawaii apprentice hunting license to authorize persons without a hunting license to hunt under direct supervision of a licensed hunter. (SB2026 HD1)
Bill -> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2026
H 3/16/2016: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kong excused (1).