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HB1453 - Relating To Health Care Professionals.
Scott K. Saiki, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated almost 2 years ago
24 Co-Sponsors
Expands the list of acceptable institutions or organizations that can approve the continuing education courses needed by naturopathic physicians for license renewal.
STATUS
Introduced
HB598 - Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.
Ernesto M. Ganaden, Terez Amato, Cedric Asuega Gates
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Permits the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to appoint independent counsel in certain circumstances. Requires the Department to amend its administrative rules accordingly.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1607 - Relating To Algorithmic Discrimination.
David Tarnas, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 11 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits users of algorithmic decision-making from utilizing algorithmic eligibility determinations in a discriminatory manner. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to send corresponding notices to individuals whose personal information is used. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to submit annual reports to the Department of the Attorney General. Provides for appropriate means of civil enforcement.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1248 - Relating To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Incentives.
Kirstin Ak Kahaloa, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated over 1 year ago
27 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued administration of the Hawaii healthy food incentive program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2557 - Relating To Education.
Rose Martinez, Terez Amato, Natalia Hussey-Burdick
Last updated about 2 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Education to develop and, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, implement a financial literacy curriculum for grades kindergarten through twelfth grade.
STATUS
Tentative
HB198 - Relating To Electric Vehicles.
Nicole E. Lowen, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Establishes and appropriates funds for the low- to moderate-income electric vehicle rebate program and the electric vehicle subaccount to encourage the purchase and use of electric vehicles by low- to moderate-income households and nonprofit organizations providing assistive services to low- to moderate-income households. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB842 - Relating To Education.
Justin H. Woodson, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Requires the board of education to adopt and the department of education to administer a kindergarten entry assessment in Olelo Hawaii for Kaiapuni schools. Delays the administration of the kindergarten entry assessment in Olelo Hawaii for Kaiapuni schools to the 2026-2027 school year.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2703 - Relating To The Administration Of The Commission On Water Resource Management.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 10 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Replaces the position of Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission on Water Resource Management with the position of Executive Officer, who shall be appointed and managed by the Commission. Authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management to retain independent legal counsel. Makes the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources an ex officio member of the Commission on Water Resource Management and provides that the Commission shall elect a chairperson from among its non ex officio members. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management and Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish procedures and safeguards to avoid conflicts of interest. Effective 6/29/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1121 - Relating To Leasehold Conversion.
Adrian Tam, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Excludes from taxation one hundred per cent of the gain realized by a fee simple owner from the sale of a leased fee interest in units within a condominium project, cooperative project, or planned unit development to the association of apartment owners or the residential cooperative housing corporation of the leasehold units. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022 and does not apply to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1175 - Relating To Increased Interagency Coordination And Collaboration Between County Law Enforcement Agencies And Social Service Providers.
Ernesto M. Ganaden, Terez Amato, Natalia Hussey-Burdick
Last updated almost 2 years ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Requires county police departments to provide training, in collaboration with the Department of Health and University of Hawaii, to officers having contact with individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health issues including substance use, or mental health issues. Appropriates funds for coordinated and collaborative activities including training, referrals to service providers, and technical assistance. Requires reports to the Legislature.
STATUS
Introduced
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