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HB324 - Relating To Tobacco Sales.
Cory M. Chun, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Repeals section 328J-11.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
STATUS
Introduced
HB310 - Relating To Agriculture Education.
Cedric Asuega Gates, Troy Hashimoto, Daniel Holt
Last updated over 1 year ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the college of tropical agriculture and human resources to establish an agriculture education coordinator position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB187 - Relating To Renewable Energy.
Nicole E. Lowen, Jeanne Kapela, Scot Z. Matayoshi
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Establishes labor requirements for the construction of renewable energy projects with a capacity rating of ten megawatts or greater. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB651 - Relating To Care Facility Inspections.
Troy Hashimoto, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated over 1 year ago
30 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Health to post on its website separate reports for various visits, violations, plans, and confirmations the Department performs or issues of certain care facilities. Establishes deadlines for each report type. Requires the Department of Health to log all reports in a database designed for easy public posting. Requires all facilities inspected by the Department of Health to maintain certain records and notify the Executive Office on Aging, Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and appropriate county offices on aging of initial inspection visit dates.
STATUS
Introduced
HB215 - Relating To Animal Fur Products.
Gregg Takayama, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, display for sale, trade, or distribution of certain animal fur products in the State. Effective 1/1/2024.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1216 - Relating To Cannabis.
Della au Belatti, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii cannabis regulatory authority, which shall have oversight over the personal use of cannabis. Legalizes and regulates the personal use of small amounts of cannabis. Regulates the cultivation and sale of small amounts of cannabis. Transfers certain regulatory powers regarding medical cannabis dispensaries to the Hawaii cannabis regulatory authority. Imposes taxes upon cannabis sales. Appropriates moneys.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1365 - Relating To Child Welfare Services.
May Besario Mizuno, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Malama Ohana working group within the office of wellness and resilience to seek, design, and recommend transformative changes to the State's child welfare system. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds to the department of human services for various support and resources for the child welfare services branch and the families they serve. Appropriates funds to the office of wellness and resilience for the working group. Effective 7/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1562 - Relating To Driving Without A License.
Scot Z. Matayoshi, Bertrand Kobayashi, Rose Martinez
Last updated 8 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Adds forfeiture of a vehicle as a maximum penalty on a third conviction for operating a motor vehicle without a license within a five-year period. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB59 - Relating To Libraries At Public Schools.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Ernesto M. Ganaden, Mark Jun Hashem
Last updated over 1 year ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Requires a qualified school librarian and library resources on the campus of every public school in Hawaii by 6/30/2026. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
HB616 - Relating To The Affordable Housing Revolving Fund.
Nadine K. Nakamura, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated over 1 year ago
33 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 to specify that the appropriation for Hawaii housing finance and development corporation (BED160) is to be deposited into and expended from the affordable homeownership revolving fund for purposes of the revolving fund.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Hawaii district HD-024
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Hawaii House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Adrian Tam was born and raised in Hawaii. After graduating from Punahou School in Honolulu, he earned his bachelor's degree in Marketing from Chaminade University. Tam is a small business owner, operating multiple Jamba Juice franchise locations across O'ahu. He first ran for state House in 2016, losing to incumbent Calvin Say. Tam ran again in 2018 in a rematch against Say, winning the District 20 seat. He serves on the committees on Economic Development & Business as well as Tourism & International Affairs.read less
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Hawaii House from Hawaii
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