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HB1454 - Relating To Health.
Scott K. Saiki, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated almost 2 years ago
20 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes naturopathic physicians to provide written certifications to qualified patients for the medical use of cannabis.
STATUS
Introduced
HB327 - Relating To Rooftop Solar Installation.
Lisa Marten, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Beginning 1/1/2024, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new single-family dwellings that are part of a development of ten or more dwellings and do not include a rooftop photovoltaic energy generating system, under certain circumstances. Authorizes the Hawaii state energy office to use moneys from the energy security special fund to administer variances. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
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
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
HB1528 - Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Guarantee All Individuals The Right To A Clean And Healthy Environment.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated 10 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Proposes a constitutional amendment that guarantees individuals the right to a clean and healthy environment; the control of pollution; and the conservation, protection, and enhancement of the natural, native, cultural, scenic, and healthful qualities of the environment.
STATUS
Introduced
HB549 - Relating To Preschool.
Jeanne Kapela, Elle Cochran, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires the school facilities authority to, to the greatest extent possible, renovate, improve, and expand existing public school facilities and classrooms to increase pre-kindergarten student capacity, including while expending funds appropriated for fiscal year 2023. Requires the authority to submit a report to the legislature.
STATUS
Introduced
HB259 - Relating To Consumer Protection.
Kirstin Ak Kahaloa, Cory M. Chun, Andrew Takuya Garrett
Last updated over 1 year ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than a certain percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin, phased in to a minimum of fifty-one per cent on or after 7/1/2026. Excludes roasted or instant coffee produced in whole or in part from Hawaii-grown green coffee beans that are not offered for retail sale directly to consumers from labeling requirements. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in the State. Authorizes retailers who, by 6/30/2024, purchase roasted or instant coffee blends that use a geographic origin in labeling or advertising containing less than twenty per cent Hawaii-grown coffee by weight to sell-off coffee inventory until 12/31/2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB390 - Relating To The University Of Hawaii Promise Program.
Justin H. Woodson, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
29 Co-Sponsors
Provides scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students at any four-year University of Hawaii campus who meet certain eligibility criteria. Makes an appropriation for the Hawaii promise program. Effective 6/30/3000.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB551 - Relating To Health.
Scot Z. Matayoshi, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated over 1 year ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Authorizes the department of health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist positions and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB619 - Relating To Taxation.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated over 1 year ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Establishes an income tax credit for qualified farms that donate eligible food products or prepared food to food banks or food pantries located in the State. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2026. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
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Representative from Hawaii district HD-005
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