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HB655 - Relating To Affordable Housing.
Elle Cochran, Terez Amato, Cedric Asuega Gates
Last updated almost 2 years ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Requires that Hawaii housing finance and development corporation housing projects include a restrictive covenant that the percentage of units of the housing project that are designated as affordable housing, as described in the submitted housing project application, shall be affordable housing in perpetuity.
STATUS
Introduced
HB952 - Relating To Natural Resources.
Scott K. Saiki, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated over 1 year ago
41 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to address the impacts of climate change in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1179 - Relating To Health Care.
Gregg Takayama, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.
STATUS
Introduced
HB269 - Relating To The Hawaii Theatre Center.
Daniel Holt, Darius K. Kila, Rachele Fernandez Lamosao
Last updated almost 2 years ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Designates the Hawaii Theatre Center as the Hawaii State Theatre on 1/1/2025, contingent upon the department of accounting and general services' acquisition of Hawaii State Theatre. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1427 - Relating To Reproductive Health Care.
Linda E. Ichiyama, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
28 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits a covered entity from disclosing communication or information relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the issuance of a subpoena in connection with an out-of-state proceeding relating to reproductive health care services legally performed in the State. Prohibits agencies from providing information or expending resources in the furtherance of interstate investigations or proceedings relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the State from penalizing, prosecuting, or otherwise taking adverse action based on pregnancy outcomes or aiding or assisting a pregnant individual with accessing reproductive health care services. Requires the governor to deny any demand for surrender of a person charged with a crime involving reproductive health care services unless the conduct constitutes a crime in the State. Enumerates laws contrary to public policy and prohibits their application as rules of decision in the courts. Prohibits the issuance of a summons for persons to testify in another state with regard to lawful reproductive health care services. Clarifies under various licensing statutes that the provision or assistance in receipt or provision of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, counseling, or referral services related to the human reproductive system cannot form a basis for disciplinary action. Prohibits the enforcement of a judgment or order arising from a foreign penal civil action or other penal law with respect to reproductive health care services.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1413 - Relating To Accessibility.
Terez Amato, Della au Belatti, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Requires that the legislature ensure that state facilities, businesses, and recreational facilities meet certain accessibility requirements and be in compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
STATUS
Introduced
HB696 - Relating To Medical Cannabis Dispensaries.
Cedric Asuega Gates, Elle Cochran, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes system access and system integration requirements for the computer software tracking system for medical cannabis dispensaries. Requires the department of health to submit an annual report to the legislature on data captured using the computer software tracking system.
STATUS
Introduced
HB484 - Relating To Mental Health Licensing.
Jeanne Kapela, Terez Amato, Linda E. Ichiyama
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Requires psychologists licensed in the State to complete at least four hours of continuing education per licensing biennium on topics relating to cultural diversity, cultural competence, sexual orientation, gender identity, or health equity. Requires psychologists seeking renewal of their license in the State without full compliance with the continuing education requirement to have completed at least seven hours of continuing education in the next licensing biennium on topics relating to cultural diversity, cultural competence, sexual orientation, gender identity, or health equity.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1124 - Relating To Firearms.
Adrian Tam, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Increases the minimum classroom instruction time for state certified or National Rifle Association certified firearm safety courses from four to fourteen hours. Requires firearm safety courses to include additional subject matter. Requires applicants for a license to carry a concealed firearm to pass a written test, participate in an in person interview, and provide information to demonstrate that the applicant is of good moral character and sufficient mental competence.
STATUS
Introduced
HB421 - Relating To Mental Health.
Adrian Tam
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the definition of "dangerous to self" as used in State law governing mental health, mental illness, drug addiction, and alcoholism. Defines the terms "gravely disabled" and "psychiatric deterioration". Broadens the term of "imminently dangerous to self and others" to persons who will likely be dangerous to self or to others within the next ninety days, rather than within the next forty-five days. Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization from forty-eight hours to seventy-two hours.
STATUS
Introduced
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Representative from Hawaii district HD-024
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Hawaii House
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