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HB1279 - Relating To Bail.
Mark Jun Hashem, Cory M. Chun, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a rebuttable presumption that a person charged with a crime is entitled to unconditional release. Requires the court to consider conditioning pre-trial release on nonfinancial conditions before ordering bail if unconditional release is inappropriate.
STATUS
Introduced
HB260 - Relating To Education.
Justin H. Woodson, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
20 Co-Sponsors
Requires DOE to develop and implement safety training for all cafeteria student helpers and ensure the student helpers receive the training prior to them volunteering. Requires DOE to provide personal protective equipment for all cafeteria student helpers prior to the student helpers volunteering. Requires all cafeteria student helpers to be directed and supervised by trained personnel at all times. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB497 - Relating To Housing.
Jackson Sayama, Cory M. Chun, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Requires the school facilities authority to conduct a feasibility study for the development of teacher and workforce housing at the Queen Liliuokalani elementary school property. Requires a report to the legislature prior to the 2024 regular session. Appropriates funds for the feasibility study. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB559 - Relating To Coffee Labeling.
Jeanne Kapela, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Expands the coffee labeling and advertising requirements to include ready-to-drink coffee beverages and inner packages and inner wrapping labels. Requires disclosure on the label of coffee blends of the respective geographic and regional origins and per cent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted coffee or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in Hawaii.
STATUS
Introduced
HB439 - Relating To Immigrant Services.
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao, Della au Belatti, Cory M. Chun
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Establishes and appropriates funds for an immigrant services and access unit within the office of community services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB748 - Relating To Environmental Protection.
Nicole E. Lowen, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Beginning 12/31/2026, prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Introduced
HB896 - Relating To The Department Of Education.
Elle Cochran, Terez Amato, Cedric Asuega Gates
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Education to assess its facilities and provide the legislature with a list of priority facilities in each county at which the installation of renewable energy systems on school facilities would provide the most benefit, provide a list of priority play areas on school campuses in each county that are most in need of covered play areas to protect children from over-exposure to heat and ultraviolet rays, and assess and report on the feasibility of including renewable energy systems on play area covers on school campuses. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1421 - Relating To Hemp.
Cedric Asuega Gates, Elle Cochran, Natalia Hussey-Burdick
Last updated almost 2 years ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Gives authority to the Department of Agriculture to align state hemp production administrative rules with federal law, with regard to exemptions for fiber, fuel, and seed grain hemp crops.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1572 - Relating To Taxation.
Darius K. Kila, Della au Belatti, Elle Cochran
Last updated 10 months ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Limits the exclusion from gross income to pensions received for past services provided in the State.
STATUS
Introduced
HB605 - Relating To Infrastructure.
Cedric Asuega Gates, Elle Cochran, Daniel Holt
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a dam and reservoir working group to ensure and enhance the continued availability and operation of dams and reservoirs in the State and consider their role in drought mitigation and the maintenance of a dependable water supply. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
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