HB2004 - Relating To A Leave Grant Program.

9 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.

HB1180 - Relating To Health Care.

20 Co-Sponsors

Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.

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

50 Co-Sponsors

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)

HB1658 - Relating To Family Leave.

11 Co-Sponsors

Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to establish and administer a family leave insurance program. Provides family leave insurance benefits and extends the period of family leave to 16 weeks for businesses that employ one or more employees who meet the hourly qualifications. Eliminates the previous threshold of 100 employees for employers to be subject to the family leave law. Appropriates funds.

HB1767 - Relating To School Bus Services.

20 Co-Sponsors

Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services if certain conditions are met. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

HB2140 - Relating To Ornamental Ginger.

18 Co-Sponsors

Appropriates funds for statewide research into ornamental ginger pathogens, prevention of the spread of ornamental ginger pathogens, production and distribution of pathogen-free ornamental ginger plants, and outreach to ornamental producers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

HB2599 - Relating To Fisheries.

1 Co-Sponsor

Exempts actions involving the operation and management of fisheries in the State from environmental review requirements.

HB2631 - Relating To Aquaculture.

9 Co-Sponsors

Appropriates funds, including for positions, equipment, and maintenance and operating costs, for mullet production for fishponds and stock enhancement.

HB2711 - Relating To Conservation Mitigation Banks.

14 Co-Sponsors

Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and operate conservation mitigation banks to restore, create, enhance, or preserve conservation habitats or resources as compensatory mitigation. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract a third-party administrator for the operation of the mitigation banks. Clarifies the sale of credits involved in conservation mitigation banking. Defines "conservation mitigation bank".