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HB58 - Relating To Compensation Benefits.
Chris Todd, Kirstin Ak Kahaloa, Jeanne Kapela
Last updated almost 2 years ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires compensation benefits for volunteer firefighters who are injured or killed in the line of duty to be determined based on equivalent firefighter pay based on years of service and rank, rather than on a rate of $18 per week.
STATUS
Introduced
HB429 - Relating To Firearms.
David Tarnas, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Requires individuals to complete a firearms skills assessment, safety course, and education course prior to being granted a license to carry a pistol or revolver.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1534 - Relating To Education.
Amy A. Perruso, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated 9 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program, to be administered by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB274 - Relating To Education.
Chris Todd, Jeanne Kapela, Lisa C. Kitagawa
Last updated almost 2 years ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a two-year pilot program for school bus transportation hubs in high-traffic areas. Requires a report to the legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB895 - Relating To Organic Waste Diversion.
Elle Cochran, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Updates the State's integrated solid waste management goals and priorities to include organic waste diversion. Requires the counties to incorporate organic waste diversion into their respective integrated solid waste management plan. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB326 - Relating To Plastic Straws.
Lisa Marten, Natalia Hussey-Burdick, Jeanne Kapela
Last updated almost 2 years ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the distribution, sale, and provision of plastic straws, except for those who request single-use plastic straws for medical reasons. Establishes a fine for violators. Takes effect 1/1/2024.
STATUS
Introduced
HB430 - Relating To Firearms.
David Tarnas, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits concealed firearms in certain sensitive locations. Requires the department of the attorney general to publish an annual report on licenses to carry. Amends requirements for firearm permitting and licenses to carry firearms. Effective 7/1/2050.
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
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
HB232 - Relating To Capital Gains.
Jeanne Kapela, Ernesto M. Ganaden, Cedric Asuega Gates
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income.
STATUS
Introduced
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