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HB2507 - Relating To Remote Work.
Andrew Takuya Garrett, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 2 months ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to: (1) conduct a remote work study; (2) review any recent remote work studies done by the counties; (3) develop and administer a remote work program; and (4) submit the study to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
STATUS
Tentative
HB2590 - Relating To Food Security.
Terez Amato, Della au Belatti, Elle Cochran
Last updated 9 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for food bank purchases from local farmers, to be expended by the Department of Agriculture via requests for proposals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2637 - Relating To Disaster Preparedness.
Natalia Hussey-Burdick, Jeanne Kapela, Lauren Cheape Matsumoto
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Requires all public buildings constructed after January 1, 2025, to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes and be used as shelters in the event of an emergency.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2718 - Relating To The Legislature.
Terez Amato, Rose Martinez, Amy A. Perruso
Last updated 10 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Requires all travel and lodging expenses for legislative members to be reimbursed at federally determined rates. Establishes a basic housing allowance for non-Oahu legislative members. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2194 - Relating To Health Insurance.
Gregg Takayama, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated about 1 month ago
29 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits a health insurer from requiring an insured diagnosed with stage two through stage five cancer to undergo step therapy prior to covering the insured for certain drugs prescribed by the insured's health care provider, under certain conditions.
STATUS
Tentative
HB2646 - Relating To Pesticides.
Elle Cochran, Terez Amato, Lisa Marten
Last updated about 1 month ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires monthly rather than annual reporting of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information, site information, and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the department of agriculture to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides.
STATUS
Tentative
HB2535 - Relating To Child Care.
Lisa Marten, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 9 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a child care classroom contracts pilot program to require the Department of Human Services to contract directly with child care center providers in licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers that meet certain criteria. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for a position to support the pilot program. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2584 - Relating To Equity.
Lauren Cheape Matsumoto, David A. Alcos, Terez Amato
Last updated 2 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Requires all places of public accommodation constructed after 12/31/2024 to provide universal changing accommodations in public restrooms. Where feasible and cost effective, requires all bids for state building construction, projects submitted after 6/30/2024 to provide universal changing accommodations in public restrooms.
STATUS
Tentative
HB249 - Relating To The Hawaii Child Nutrition Program.
Amy A. Perruso, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii child nutrition programs agency in the department of human services. Establishes a grant program to support the funding of certain initiatives for the State's public schools. Establishes three permanent full-time equivalent positions (3.0 FTE). Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB323 - Relating To Noise.
Cory M. Chun, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated almost 2 years ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Requires the department of health to adopt rules by 6/30/2026 for amplified sound on public and private property where decibel weighted levels exceed current standards for zoning districts and residential properties where noise is excessive during certain times.
STATUS
Introduced
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Representative from Hawaii district HD-046
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