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HB1128 - Relating To Support For Traditional Native Speakers Of Hawaiian.
Daynette Morikawa, Ernesto M. Ganaden, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated over 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Provides that, in any island with a population of five hundred or less, Hawaiian language shall be recognized as the sole indigenous language of the Hawaiian islands; public schools may offer a course in Hawaiian language; and every effort shall be made to accommodate Hawaiian speakers. Requires and appropriates funds for the state public charter school commission to study the Hawaiian language, publish resource materials for native speakers of the Hawaiian language, consult stakeholders, and submit a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2607 - Relating To Burial Sites.
Adrian Tam, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated about 1 month ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Requires the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to compile a list of approved archaeologists to ensure the quality and integrity of archaeological services contracted by developers. Specifies information to be included in an archaeological inventory survey.
STATUS
Tentative
HB191 - Relating To Climate Mitigation.
Nicole E. Lowen, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Requires each regulated electric and gas utility to use the estimated social cost of greenhouse gas emissions established by the United States Interagency Working Group on the Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases in that utility's respective integrated resource planning process. Requires the State to consider the estimated social cost of greenhouse gas emissions in planning new infrastructure and capital improvement projects and when designing and constructing new buildings. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB2608 - Relating To Burial Sites.
Adrian Tam, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated about 1 month ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies the definition of "burial site".
STATUS
Tentative
HB2575 - Relating To Construction Workforce Development.
Trish La Chica, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 2 months ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a construction trades workforce development program in the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to develop, establish, and implement a construction trades career pathway program for high school students in the State. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Tentative
HB2703 - Relating To The Administration Of The Commission On Water Resource Management.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 10 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Replaces the position of Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission on Water Resource Management with the position of Executive Officer, who shall be appointed and managed by the Commission. Authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management to retain independent legal counsel. Makes the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources an ex officio member of the Commission on Water Resource Management and provides that the Commission shall elect a chairperson from among its non ex officio members. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management and Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish procedures and safeguards to avoid conflicts of interest. Effective 6/29/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB2635 - Proposing Amendments To Article Iii Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Establish A Continuous Legislative Session.
Amy A. Perruso, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated 2 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a continuous Legislature. Requires the Legislature to convene at least once a month. Removes language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Creates a two-year deadline for a bill to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Requires the passage of the legislative budget within 45 days before the end of each fiscal year. Makes members of the Legislature subject to the sunshine law. Prohibits members of the Legislature from having employment other than their work as members of the Legislature.
STATUS
Tentative
HB894 - Relating To Whales.
Elle Cochran, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Places certain requirements and speed restrictions on the operation of water vessels in proximity to humpback whales.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2702 - Relating To Road Improvements.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated 9 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for equipment and positions within the Department of Transportation to conduct improvements to Hana Highway. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB537 - Relating To Electronic Smoking Devices.
Scot Z. Matayoshi, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquids under the definition of "tobacco products" for purposes of cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Repeals the electronic smoking device retailer registration unit under the department of the attorney general. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
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Representative from Hawaii district HD-030
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