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HB560 - Relating To Firearms.
Gregg Takayama
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Includes any firearm or rifle with the capacity to fire ammunition of fifty caliber or higher, excluding antique pistols and revolvers, and muzzleloaders in the list of prohibited weapons.
STATUS
Introduced
HB753 - Relating To An Income Tax Credit.
Linda E. Ichiyama, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated almost 2 years ago
28 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a two-year nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Sunsets 12/31/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB304 - Relating To The Statewide Traffic Code.
Cedric Asuega Gates, Elle Cochran, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits drivers from operating vehicles with more than four wheels and high-passenger cars in the left-hand lane, or close to the left-hand curb or left-hand edge, of roadways. Exempts drivers operating public transportation vehicles in highoccupancy vehicle lanes or zipper lanes.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1597 - Relating To Open Meetings.
David Tarnas, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated 5 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies that members of the public may sue a board or alleged board after receiving an adverse Office of Information Practices decision, and that the decision will be reviewed de novo. Establishes a two-year statute of limitations to bring the lawsuit and reaffirms a complainant's right to seek review by the Office of Information Practices first. Recognizes that only a member of the public may recover attorney's fees and costs if that person prevails in an open meetings lawsuit. Requires that persons suing for open meetings law violations notify the Office of Information Practices about the lawsuit so that it may decide whether to intervene. Requires open meetings lawsuits that seek to void a board's final action to be prioritized by the courts. (SD1)
STATUS
Passed
HB431 - Relating To Drug Paraphernalia.
David Tarnas, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Repeals the prohibited acts related to drug paraphernalia under the uniform controlled substances act.
STATUS
Introduced
HB65 - Relating To Campaign Finance.
Gregg Takayama
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Increases the amount of fines that may be assessed against a noncandidate committee for violations of organizational report requirements. Increases the amount of fines that may be assessed against noncandidate committees for violations of advertisement disclosure requirements. Increases the fines for advertisements paid by noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures.
STATUS
Introduced
HB573 - Relating To Fentanyl Test Strips.
Jenna Takenouchi, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated over 1 year ago
25 Co-Sponsors
Excludes from the definition of "drug paraphernalia", testing products utilized in determining whether a controlled substance contains chemicals, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds in quantities that can cause physical harm or death, including but not limited to fentanyl test strips. Defines "fentanyl test strip". (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1599 - Relating To The Sunshine Law.
David Tarnas, Della au Belatti, Elle Cochran
Last updated 7 months ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Requires public meeting notices to inform members of the public how to provide remote oral testimony in a manner that allows the testifier, upon request, to be visible to board members and other meeting participants. Recognizes a board's authority to remove and block individuals who disrupt meetings. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (SD2)
STATUS
Passed
HB432 - Relating To Appeals.
David Tarnas, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Allows parties aggrieved by an order of the Hawaii Paroling Authority to appeal to the intermediate appellate court within 90 days of issuance and service of the order fixing the minimum term of imprisonment. Establishes the standard of judicial review for an order of the Hawaii Paroling Authority.
STATUS
Introduced
HB442 - Relating To Environmental Protection.
Nicole E. Lowen, Elle Cochran, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a visitor green fee program that requires that visitors purchase a license which is valid for one year for the use of a state park, beach, state-owned forest, hiking trail on state-owned land, or other state-owned natural area, to be administered by the department of land and natural resources. Establishes a visitor green fee special fund, into which shall be deposited fees, penalties, appropriations, and gifts and donations for the program. Establishes an environmental legacy commission, which shall be responsible for allocating disbursements and awarding grants from the visitor green fee special fund for the protection, restoration, enhancement, care, and increased resilience of Hawaii's natural and outdoor recreational resources. Appropriates fund for the establishment of the environmental legacy commission and a strategic plan. Requires annual reports to the legislature on the progress of the program.
STATUS
Introduced
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Representative from Hawaii district HD-034
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