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HB1198 - Relating To Mental Health.
May Besario Mizuno, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the prevent suicide Hawaii taskforce within the Department of Health. Requires the task force to make annual recommendations to the Legislature on ways to reduce suicide rates in the State by 25% by 2025. Dissolves the task force on 1/1/2027.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1132 - Relating To The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission.
Mark Jun Hashem, Cory M. Chun, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Requires members of the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Requires the Commission to publish a summary of an investigation and any action taken by the Commission in response. Authorizes the Commission to hold a meeting closed to the public to discuss with the Oversight Coordinator a complaint investigated when necessary to maintain confidentiality, under certain conditions. Broadens the Oversight Coordinator's power to make inquiries, obtain information, and inspect the premises of agencies and correctional facilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1452 - Relating To Insurance.
Scott K. Saiki, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated almost 2 years ago
24 Co-Sponsors
For policies, contracts, plans, agreements, and plan contracts issued or renewed after 12/31/2023, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1591 - Relating To Microenterprise Kitchens.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated 9 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a regulatory framework for microenterprise home kitchens. Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules regarding microenterprise home kitchens; grant and revoke permits; issue food safety manager certificates; charge fees; and conduct inspections. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB333 - Relating To Public Employee Compensation.
Scot Z. Matayoshi, Andrew Takuya Garrett
Last updated almost 2 years ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Repeals payroll day for public officers and employees by requiring them to be paid pursuant to a predicted payroll schedule, rather than an after-the-fact payroll schedule. Provides that the predicted payroll schedule shall be subject to negotiation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1204 - Relating To Public Education.
Scot Z. Matayoshi, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
30 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Public Education Scholarship Program within the University of Hawaii to provide students who are residents of the State with school tuition in return for a service commitment to teach in a public school classroom of the Department of Education or Hawaii public charter school, under certain conditions. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB429 - Relating To Firearms.
David Tarnas, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Requires individuals to complete a firearms skills assessment, safety course, and education course prior to being granted a license to carry a pistol or revolver.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1454 - Relating To Health.
Scott K. Saiki, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated almost 2 years ago
20 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes naturopathic physicians to provide written certifications to qualified patients for the medical use of cannabis.
STATUS
Introduced
HB547 - Relating To Early Child Care.
Lisa Marten, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated over 1 year ago
20 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement a two-year Infant and Toddler Child Care Worker Subsidy Pilot Program to retain the existing early child care workforce in licensed infant and toddler child care center settings. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 7/1/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB551 - Relating To Health.
Scot Z. Matayoshi, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated over 1 year ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Authorizes the department of health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist positions and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
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