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HB 862

HI HOUSE

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.

2025
Introduced by Terez Amato, Trish La Chica, Diamond Garcia and 17 other co-sponsors

HB 862 enhances student transportation by improving collaboration between education and transportation departments, ensuring safer, reliable services for all students.

Act 140, 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1240).
#departmentofeducation #departmentoftransportation #motorcoaches #schoolbusservices #smallbuses #statepubliccharterschoolcommission #studenttransportation #andvans
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HB 157

HI HOUSE

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

2025
Introduced by Diamond Garcia,

House Bill 157 ensures newly elected local officials receive uniform pay increases, aligning their compensation with county employees and promoting fair pay practices.

Reported from HSG/TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 142) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
#cityandcountyofhonolulu #hhfdc #roadtransfer #statewidetrafficcode #villagesofkapolei
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HB 539

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RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

2025
Introduced by Terez Amato, Diamond Garcia, Tina Grandinetti and 10 other co-sponsors

HB 539 allows Randolph County to impose a $50 fee for recording and copying maps, generating revenue to enhance probate court services and cover related costs.

Introduced and Pass First Reading.
#appropriations($) #eligibility #supplementalnutritionassistanceprogram
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HB 297

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RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

2025
Introduced by David Alcos, Diamond Garcia, Lauren Matsumoto and 5 other co-sponsors

HB 297 reforms Florida's criminal justice by prioritizing rehabilitation, reducing minimum sentences from 85% to 72%, and incentivizing positive behavior to lower recidivism.

Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
#accessibility #elections #minoritycaucuspackage #voterservicecenters
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HB 1400

HI HOUSE

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.

2025
Introduced by Diamond Garcia, Darius Kila, Lauren Matsumoto and 1 other co-sponsors

House Bill 1400 exempts disabled veterans from penalties when redeeming tax-delinquent properties, easing their financial burden and supporting property ownership.

Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4
#commissionmembers #hhca #nativehawaiians #regulations
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