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HB1406 - Relating To Environmental Protection.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a two-year study on the maximized use of recycled asphalt across the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1505 - Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund.
Scott K. Saiki, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
31 Co-Sponsors
Encourages the EUTF to consider investment opportunities in industries that will sustain Hawaii's natural environment or produce economic opportunities for its residents, including renewable energy businesses and businesses that use investment capital to acquire the infrastructure and services needed to become energy sustainable. Appropriates funds to the EUTF. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB818 - Relating To Hearing Aids.
Adrian Tam, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued on or after 01/01/2024 to provide coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum of $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. Effective 01/01/2024.
STATUS
Introduced
HB315 - Relating To Flooding.
Ernesto M. Ganaden, Terez Amato, Natalia Hussey-Burdick
Last updated almost 2 years ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates moneys as grants-in-aid to the several counties for the mitigation of flood risks on privately-owned roads. Provides that the appropriation or expenditure of moneys pursuant to the Act shall not be construed to establish a duty of care or grounds for liability for the State or the several counties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB491 - Relating To A Leave Grant Program.
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to conduct an actuarial study on a leave grant pilot program to help small businesses offer their employees paid family leave and paid sick leave. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1250 - Relating To Mamaki Tea.
Kirstin Ak Kahaloa, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Imposes labeling requirements for mamaki tea grown in the State. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to administer the mamaki tea labeling requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB490 - Relating To Family Leave.
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Provides employed individuals with up to 8 weeks of paid family leave during the 1st year after birth of the individual's child, adoption of a child by the individual, or placement of a child with the individual through foster care, and 8 weeks of paid family leave to care for the individual's family member having a serious health condition during any benefit year, paid through an employer-based private insurance program currently used to provide for temporary disability benefits. Specifies that private employers having fewer than 200 employees shall not be required to provide family leave and family leave benefits. Repeals chapter 398, HRS. Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Sections 1-28 effective 7/1/2025.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1317 - Relating To The Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency.
Elle Cochran, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency. Transfers jurisdiction of certain functions and employees of the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health to the Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency.
STATUS
Introduced
HB199 - Relating To The Environment.
Nicole E. Lowen, Elle Cochran, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a zero-emission vehicle fleet purchasing assistance program within the Hawaii state energy office to support the transition of private fleets to zero-emission vehicles. Designates the Hawaii state energy office as the agency responsible for developing and administering the program and requires the Hawaii state energy office to work with the department of transportation to design strategies to implement the zero-emission vehicle fleet purchasing assistance program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB825 - Relating To Taxation.
Darius K. Kila, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Excludes income received from deferred compensation retirement plans from the state income tax for taxpayers who meet certain income requirements. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
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