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HB431 - Relating To Drug Paraphernalia.
David Tarnas, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Repeals the prohibited acts related to drug paraphernalia under the uniform controlled substances act.
STATUS
Introduced
HB760 - Relating To Aquatic Resources.
Linda E. Ichiyama, Mahina M. Poepoe, David Tarnas
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Expands the department of land and natural resources' rulemaking authority to include any rule deemed necessary to protect certain aquatic life. Expands the board of land and natural resources' authority to temporarily adopt, amend, or repeal certain natural resource rules by formal action at a publicly noticed meeting if the board finds that such adoption, amendment, or repeal is necessary to implement effective and adaptive management measures in response to new or previously benign aquatic nuisance species, in light of newly available technology, or in light of newly available data. Creates new fines for violations of rules pertaining to the department's prevention of or response to previously benign aquatic nuisance species. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB573 - Relating To Fentanyl Test Strips.
Jenna Takenouchi, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated over 1 year ago
25 Co-Sponsors
Excludes from the definition of "drug paraphernalia", testing products utilized in determining whether a controlled substance contains chemicals, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds in quantities that can cause physical harm or death, including but not limited to fentanyl test strips. Defines "fentanyl test strip". (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB522 - Relating To Emergency Management.
Mark M. Nakashima, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Removes the ability of the governor or a mayor to suspend electronic media transmission during a state of emergency. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)
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
HB539 - Relating To Medicare Supplement Insurance.
Scot Z. Matayoshi, Terez Amato, Cedric Asuega Gates
Last updated almost 2 years ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Requires issuers of Medigap insurance in the State to accept an eligible individual's application for coverage at any time throughout the year and prohibits issuers from denying the applicant a Medigap policy or certificate or make any premium rate distinctions because of health status. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to amend or adopt rules accordingly.
STATUS
Introduced
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
HB567 - Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.
Daniel Holt, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated over 1 year ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Exempts certain projects for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise taxes. Makes permanent the exemption of certain housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fee requirements. Ensures that the $600,000,000 appropriated to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands in Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, is available for expenditure until June 30, 2025. Makes permanent the issuance of county affordable housing credits to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Effective 1/1/2024. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB433 - Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.
David Tarnas
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Short form bill relating to Hawaiian affairs.
STATUS
Introduced
HB966 - Relating To Access To Treatment For Terminally Ill Patients.
Della au Belatti, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Beginning on 1/1/2024, permits manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products to make these drugs and products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
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