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HB694 - Relating To The University Of Hawaii.
Cedric Asuega Gates, Della au Belatti, Natalia Hussey-Burdick
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to support the Aquaculture Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at the Department of Agriculture Animal Industry Division Veterinary Laboratory Services Branch, in partnership with the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB679 - Relating To State Funds.
Troy Hashimoto, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Lisa C. Kitagawa
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to support the State's response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the County of Maui. Requires the Auditor to conduct an audit on the contracts funded by the appropriation. Makes an appropriation to the One Ohana Bank Trust Account to compensate victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires. Repeals general obligation bond issuance and appropriation for the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund. Changes the 2024-2025 general fund appropriation to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to general obligation bond funds. Transfers to the general fund the excess balances of various non-general funds from various state departments and agencies. Temporarily lifts various restrictions on the use of funds for Maui wildfire response. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2023-2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB483 - Relating To Childhood Sexual Abuse.
Adrian Tam, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies provisions related to the statutory limitations on the time periods in which a survivor of childhood sexual abuse may file a civil action. Allows for punitive damages. Permits the court to order restorative justice measures, if deemed appropriate.
STATUS
Introduced
HB621 - Relating To The Disposition Of Water Rights.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Exempts the instream use of water for commercial kalo cultivation conducted in a manner consistent with traditional and customary practices of Native Hawaiians from the existing process for the disposition of water rights.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1405 - Relating To Natural Resources.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Requires the commission on water resource management and division of aquatic resources of the department of land and natural resources, in partnership with the University of Hawaii and department of health, to conduct research on limu to understand the impacts of groundwater use on groundwater-dependent ecosystems. Requires a joint report to legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB329 - Relating To Energy.
Lisa Marten, Natalia Hussey-Burdick, Jeanne Kapela
Last updated almost 2 years ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires solar conduit and electrical panel readiness for new residential construction offered for sale at fair market value and electric vehicle readiness when an electrical panel and parking area are installed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1234 - Relating To Data About Snorkels And Masks.
Natalia Hussey-Burdick, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires first responders to record in the incident report for each water rescue event the type of snorkel and mask, if any, worn by the person who was rescued or recovered. Appropriates funds to the department of health to update reporting system technology.
STATUS
Introduced
HB610 - Relating To Taxation.
Cedric Asuega Gates, Della au Belatti, Daniel Holt
Last updated over 1 year ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the farm workforce retention tax credit for farm employers or owners of farm employers who employ eligible farm employees. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1261 - Relating To Special Purpose Digital Currency Licensure.
Jackson Sayama, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
20 Co-Sponsors
Beginning 1/1/2024, establishes a program for the licensure, regulation, and oversight of special purpose digital currency companies. Extends operations of companies in the digital currency innovation lab under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) permanent examiners. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB82 - Relating To Health Care Preceptors.
Jeanne Kapela, Elle Cochran, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Expands the definitions of "preceptor" and "volunteer-based clinical training rotation" to allow for improved accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits. Adds dieticians, physician assistants, and social workers to the list of preceptors. Includes the director of health on the preceptor credit assurance committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
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Representative from Hawaii district HD-003
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Hawaii House
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