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HB1319 - Relating To The Traffic Code.
Elle Cochran, Ernesto M. Ganaden, Natalia Hussey-Burdick
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Allows operators of bicycles, motorcycles, and mopeds to proceed through an intersection on a steady red signal during certain hours if the traffic signal is controlled by a vehicle detection device that is inoperative due to the size or composition of the bicycle, motorcycle, or moped. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1447 - Relating To Native Plant Species.
Natalia Hussey-Burdick, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Creates a non-refundable income tax credit for taxpayers who engage in preservation efforts using native plants. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (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
HB1217 - Relating To Medical Cannabis.
Della au Belatti, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits any person other than those authorized pursuant to chapter 329, part IX or chapter 329D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from cultivating, producing, manufacturing, distributing, possessing, or dispensing cannabis for medical use. Clarifies that the definition of "distribution" within the definition of "medical use" is limited to the transfer of cannabis and cannabis paraphernalia from the qualifying patient's registered primary caregiver to the qualifying patient. Clarifies that the authorization for the medical use of cannabis does not apply to the cultivation, handling, or possession of a qualifying patient's cannabis for medical use, unless the person is the qualifying patient or the qualifying patient's registered primary caregiver. Increases the restriction on the number of qualifying patients who may use a grow site to fifty, unless an exemption is obtained by the Department of Health, and authorizes the Department of Public Safety to inspect grow sites for compliance. Establishes that a person who is not a qualifying patient, primary caregiver, qualifying out-of-state patient, or caregiver of a qualifying out-of-state patient or medical cannabis dispensary under chapter 329D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall not be afforded certain protections. Authorizes only a qualifying patient or their designated primary caregiver to cultivate cannabis after December 31, 2024. Repeals a provision in existing law that exempts certain qualifying patients from obtaining medical cannabis or manufactured cannabis products from authorized sources. Prohibits the mischaracterization or disguise of transactions arising out of the production, manufacture, sale, or distribution of cannabis intended for medical use as another type of compensation or expense. Clarifies that no qualifying patient, primary caregiver, qualifying out-of-state patient, or caregiver of a qualifying out-of-state patient shall use butane or any other...(see document for full description) (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB863 - Relating To Initiation Of Prosecution.
Ernesto M. Ganaden, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Specifies that a subsequent attempt to prosecute a felony using an alternative charging method, after the first attempt has failed, shall not be permitted unless certain conditions are met.
STATUS
Introduced
HB967 - Relating To Public Financing For Candidates To Elected Office.
Della au Belatti, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
20 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State of Hawaii, to begin with the 2024 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
HB905 - Relating To Sustainable Groundwater Yields.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Requires the University of Hawaii, in consultation with the commission on water resource management, to develop a scope of work and cost analysis to complete a flexible groundwater model that proposes methods for determining the needs of traditional and customary Native Hawaiian practices, climate change projections, and groundwater dependent ecosystems. Requires a joint report to be submitted to the legislature by 11/1/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1316 - Relating To Firearms.
Elle Cochran, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Requires licensees who carry firearms concealed or unconcealed outside their residence to have their carry license in their immediate possession and display the license upon the demand of law enforcement officers when being lawfully detained.
STATUS
Introduced
HB499 - Relating To Special Number Plates.
Jackson Sayama, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated almost 2 years ago
27 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Duke Kahanamoku. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1202 - Relating To Paid Sick Leave.
Scot Z. Matayoshi, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated almost 2 years ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees and supplemental paid sick leave to employees under certain public health emergency conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
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