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HB393 - Relating To The Judiciary.
Daniel Holt, Elle Cochran, Cedric Asuega Gates
Last updated almost 2 years ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Requires the judiciary to establish a uniform procedure for adjusting payments and partner with other state agencies for ability to pay determinations. Sets the community service conversion rate for certain monetary penalties. Appropriates funds to develop a legal financial obligation calculator.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1370 - Relating To The State Archives.
Daniel Holt, Elle Cochran, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated almost 2 years ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Expands the uses for the state archives preservation and long-term access special fund from the preservation of and long-term access to government records only, to include photographic, phonographic, and audio-video records and collections that have a unique historical value or are related to Hawaii's diverse ethnic and indigenous cultures. Establishes additional funding sources for, and authorizes additional expenditures of moneys from, the state archives preservation and long-term access special fund. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB922 - Relating To Workers' Compensation.
Troy Hashimoto, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Increases the percentage rate of weekly workers' compensation benefits for partially dependent parents of a deceased child from twenty-five per cent to fifty per cent.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1216 - Relating To Cannabis.
Della au Belatti, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii cannabis regulatory authority, which shall have oversight over the personal use of cannabis. Legalizes and regulates the personal use of small amounts of cannabis. Regulates the cultivation and sale of small amounts of cannabis. Transfers certain regulatory powers regarding medical cannabis dispensaries to the Hawaii cannabis regulatory authority. Imposes taxes upon cannabis sales. Appropriates moneys.
STATUS
Introduced
HB332 - Relating To The Department Of Education.
Lisa Marten, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated almost 2 years ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the shade and fruit tree program in the department of education to support educational activities and encourage propagation of native shade trees or fruit trees for planting in department schools. Appropriates funds for the program and to establish an arborist position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1133 - Relating To Public Safety.
Mark Jun Hashem, Cory M. Chun, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Requires and appropriates moneys for the provision of free voice communication services in the State's youth and adult correctional facilities. Prohibits state agencies from deriving revenue or financial benefits from the provision of communication services to persons confined in state correctional facilities. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii state automated victim information and notification program. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1338 - Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.
Amy A. Perruso, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits a landlord from terminating certain tenancies without just cause. Requires a landlord to provide relocation assistance or waive the last month's rent when terminating a tenancy for no-fault just cause. Restricts how much and how often a landlord may increase an existing tenant's rent. Establishes the Hawaii rent board to oversee annual rent increases and conduct rental arbitrations, mediations, and investigative hearings on reports of wrongful evictions, and publish a tenant bill of rights. Requires a landlord to provide a tenant with the tenant bill of rights. Establishes a rent stabilization special fund, to be funded by a separate fee assessed on rental units to support the activities of the Hawaii rent board.
STATUS
Introduced
HB59 - Relating To Libraries At Public Schools.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Ernesto M. Ganaden, Mark Jun Hashem
Last updated almost 2 years ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Requires a qualified school librarian and library resources on the campus of every public school in Hawaii by 6/30/2026. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
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
HB555 - Relating To Campaign Finance.
Jeanne Kapela, Elle Cochran, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Allows candidates seeking election to use campaign funds for child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions.
STATUS
Introduced
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Representative from Hawaii district HD-014
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