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HB1968 - Relating To Sexual Abuse Of Minors.
Linda E. Ichiyama, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 9 months ago
31 Co-Sponsors
Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse committed on or after July 1, 2024, may be initiated. Authorizes a court to require personnel of legal entities to undergo training on trauma-informed response. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2038 - Relating To Poverty Reduction.
Gene Ward, Elle Cochran, Diamond Garcia
Last updated 10 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish state goals for poverty reduction and socio-cultural advancement that support the principles of the Hawaii State Planning Act by reducing by 50% by 2050 the number of families in the State that are employed but asset limited and income constrained.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2024 - Relating To Access To Treatment For Terminally Ill Patients.
Natalia Hussey-Burdick, Elijah Pierick, Jeanne Kapela
Last updated 10 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Beginning on January 1, 2025, permits manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products to make these drugs and products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2205 - Proposing To Amend The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii With Respect To The Department Of Law Enforcement.
Diamond Garcia, Elle Cochran, Lauren Cheape Matsumoto
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Proposes to amend the Constitution of the State of Hawaii by: (1) Providing that the Department of Law Enforcement shall be headed by an elected Sheriff; (2) Applying to the Sheriff the same constitutional impeachment and removal provisions that apply to the Governor and Lieutenant Governor; (3) Providing that vacancies shall be filled as provided by law; and (4) Removing the Department from the supervision of the Governor.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2241 - Relating To Civil Air Patrol.
Justin H. Woodson, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 9 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for civilian auxiliary aviation services performed by the Civil Air Patrol. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2042. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2288 - Relating To Agrivoltaics.
Natalia Hussey-Burdick, Jeanne Kapela, Elijah Pierick
Last updated 3 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop tax incentives, rebates, grants, and loan programs to incentivize and provide financing for agrivoltaic farms and solar energy systems on certain agricultural land. Requires a report to the legislature.
STATUS
Tentative
HB1248 - Relating To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Incentives.
Kirstin Ak Kahaloa, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated over 1 year ago
27 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued administration of the Hawaii healthy food incentive program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB684 - Relating To Emergency Management.
Elijah Pierick, Cedric Asuega Gates, Sean Quinlan
Last updated almost 2 years ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends chapter 127A, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to clarify State and local authority, ensure effective and adaptable emergency response, and further the goals of transparency and democratic accountability. Clarifies that powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be construed as permitting actions inconsistent with the state constitution. Amends chapter 127A, HRS, to provide for greater clarity and specificity regarding the scope of suspensions of law. Clarifies that Hawaii's emergency management system includes coordination between State and county emergency management functions, where appropriate. Clarifies the legal framework governing the extension and termination of emergency periods. Adds the definition of the term "severe weather warning" as used in section 127A-30, HRS.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2706 - Relating To Fireworks.
May Besario Mizuno, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 10 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Establishes fines for any person who sets off fireworks without a valid permit and while a red flag warning is in effect.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2592 - Relating To Graffiti.
May Besario Mizuno, David A. Alcos, Terez Amato
Last updated 10 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Allows the counties to impose, by ordinance, enhanced penalties for graffiti in certain designated zones and supersede graffiti sentencing requirements under the Penal Code.
STATUS
Introduced
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