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HB1216 - Relating To Cannabis.
Della au Belatti, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii cannabis regulatory authority, which shall have oversight over the personal use of cannabis. Legalizes and regulates the personal use of small amounts of cannabis. Regulates the cultivation and sale of small amounts of cannabis. Transfers certain regulatory powers regarding medical cannabis dispensaries to the Hawaii cannabis regulatory authority. Imposes taxes upon cannabis sales. Appropriates moneys.
STATUS
Introduced
HB440 - Relating To Cesspools.
Nicole E. Lowen, Cory M. Chun, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Establishes an income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a director of health-approved wastewater system or connecting to a sewerage system. Requires certain information regarding cesspools on real property to be included in seller mandatory disclosures on real property transactions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1117 - Relating To Teacher Rental Housing.
Justin H. Woodson, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated almost 2 years ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes HHFDC to assist DOE in developing housing projects for teachers and other school employees and contract or sponsor an experimental or demonstration housing project with any state department or agency. Appropriates funds for deposit into the dwelling unit revolving fund. Authorizes DOE to lease land and contract with private entities for the development, management, maintenance, or revitalization of housing for teachers and other school employees. Permits a private entity to lease housing to other eligible tenants if occupancy of the housing falls below a percentage threshold as determined by DOE. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Introduced
HB740 - Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Natalia Hussey-Burdick, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Establishes an additional minimum supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefit of $250 per month per person for SNAP-eligible households whose income is below two hundred per cent of the federal poverty level, as established by the United States Department of Agriculture. Requires that SNAP-eligible households whose monthly income exceeds two hundred per cent of the federal poverty level receive a graduated decline of additional SNAP benefits. Requires state general funds to be used to supplement the cost of the additional benefits. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1327 - Relating To Tax Credits.
Justin H. Woodson, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
26 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a state income tax credit for qualified expenses incurred by certain individuals employed by the Department of Education, Hawaii state public library system, or as part of a head start program in a school. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB601 - Relating To Education.
Ernesto M. Ganaden, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates moneys for the Department of Education to contract with a qualified nonprofit organization to establish an aquatic safety education program for elementary school students.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1566 - Relating To Consumer Health Data.
David Tarnas, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 9 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Establishes requirements, including additional disclosures and consumer consent, regarding the collection, use, and sharing of consumer health data information. Establishes rights for consumers regarding their health data, including the right to have health data deleted. Prohibits the sale of consumer health data without a consumer's signed valid authorization. Prohibits the erection of a geofence around health care centers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB873 - Relating To The University Of Hawaii Promise Program.
Amy A. Perruso, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Provides scholarships for the unmet needs of qualified students at any four-year University of Hawaii campus who meet certain eligibility criteria. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii promise program.
STATUS
Introduced
HB59 - Relating To Libraries At Public Schools.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Ernesto M. Ganaden, Mark Jun Hashem
Last updated almost 2 years ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Requires a qualified school librarian and library resources on the campus of every public school in Hawaii by 6/30/2026. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
HB649 - Relating To The Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program.
Troy Hashimoto, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated almost 2 years ago
30 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for three program specialist positions within the Executive Office on Aging for Hawaii's State Health Insurance Assistance Program.
STATUS
Introduced
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