HB1128 - Relating To Support For Traditional Native Speakers Of Hawaiian.

12 Co-Sponsors

Provides that, in any island with a population of five hundred or less, Hawaiian language shall be recognized as the sole indigenous language of the Hawaiian islands; public schools may offer a course in Hawaiian language; and every effort shall be made to accommodate Hawaiian speakers. Requires and appropriates funds for the state public charter school commission to study the Hawaiian language, publish resource materials for native speakers of the Hawaiian language, consult stakeholders, and submit a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

HB852 - Relating To State Enterprise Zones.

13 Co-Sponsors

Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" to include the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone and the development or production of renewable energy. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

HB620 - Relating To School Meals.

18 Co-Sponsors

Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, requires public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students. Appropriates funds.

HCR3 - Urging Each County To Establish An Emergency Zoning Code For Post-disaster Use.

50 Co-Sponsors

HB2034 - Relating To Housing.

10 Co-Sponsors

Exempts any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes.

HB1794 - Relating To The Hawaiian Language.

4 Co-Sponsors

Requires that each Department of Education public school student earn 2 credits in Hawaiian language as a graduation requirement.

HB2329 - Relating To Rose-ringed Parakeets.

16 Co-Sponsors

Establishes a 1-year pilot program to reduce the population of rose-ringed parakeets on Kauai and Oahu using past research and on-the-ground experience to guide future strategies. Appropriates funds. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Sunsets 6/30/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

HB303 - Relating To Beaches.

14 Co-Sponsors

Requires the department of health to establish a two-year pilot project to test Tier 1 beaches for Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus not less than monthly. Requires a report to the legislature before the regular sessions of 2024, 2025, and 2026. Appropriates funds.

HB2084 - Relating To Homelessness.

11 Co-Sponsors

Establishes a vacated homeless encampment clean up task force to identify parcels of land that require intergovernmental coordination to clean up vacated homeless encampments located on lands managed by government agencies, including but not limited to the United States Army Garrison Hawaii, and execute a memorandum of understanding to clean up vacated homeless encampments located on the identified parcels. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriate funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

HB612 - Relating To Taxation.

15 Co-Sponsors

Establishes an income tax credit to alleviate the high costs of production for farmers, ranchers, and fishers and incentivize growth in the agricultural sector in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. (SD2)