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HB1677 - Relating To The University Of Hawaii Tuition And Fees Special Fund.
Amy A. Perruso, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 7 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Specifies conditions for exemptions for the University of Hawaii from sections 87A-39(a) and 88-125(a), HRS. Amends the formulation of general fund budget appropriation in proportion to the amount of regular tuition and related fee revenues estimated for the respective fiscal year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB620 - Relating To School Meals.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, requires public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1973 - Relating To Rooftop Solar Installation.
Lisa Marten, Della au Belatti, Elle Cochran
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Beginning 1/1/2025, 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.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1659 - Relating To Paid Sick Leave.
Jeanne Kapela, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires certain employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees to be used to care for themselves or a family member who is ill or needs medical care and supplemental paid sick leave to employees under certain public health emergency conditions.
STATUS
Introduced
HB216 - Relating To Fireworks.
Gregg Takayama, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated over 1 year ago
26 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the shipping container inspection program and shipping container inspection program special fund. Increases the maximum fine for each violation of the fireworks law. Requires PSD to submit reports to the legislature on implementation of the shipping container inspection program.
STATUS
Introduced
HB735 - Relating To An Interstate Compact To Phase Out Corporate Welfare.
Natalia Hussey-Burdick, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Adopts the Interstate Compact to Phase Out Corporate Welfare.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1328 - Relating To Charter Schools.
Justin H. Woodson, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Provides funding for rental or lease of facilities under legislative appropriations and bond authorizations to the state public charter school commission for the design, planning, construction, repair, and maintenance of public charter school improvements. Appropriates general funds for infrastructure costs, rental or lease assistance, and the repair and maintenance of network infrastructure for charter schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1237 - Relating To A Green User Fee Program.
Sean Quinlan, Cedric Asuega Gates, Natalia Hussey-Burdick
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Requires the department of land and natural resources to establish a green user fee program to collect user fees for certain parks. Requires the department of land and natural resources to develop a mobile application for the green user fee program. Exempts certain individuals from the green user fee program. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1662 - Relating To A Child Tax Credit.
Jeanne Kapela, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated 7 months ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a refundable child tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2022 - Relating To A Legislative Budget Office.
Natalia Hussey-Burdick, Jeanne Kapela, Amy A. Perruso
Last updated 8 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the legislative budget office to produce fiscal analyses and reports on bills impacting state or county finances. Repeals the joint legislative budget committee and the office of the legislative analyst. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Hawaii district HD-005
COMMITTEES
Hawaii House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Jeanne Kapela is running as a Democratic candidate for District 17 of the Hawaii State House. Kapela was an educator in Hawaii for over 30 years. Kapela supports protecting the environment, improving education, and making healthcare more affordable and accessible. She wants to build an economy that works for local families, not just large corporations. If elected, Kapela says she will listen to her constituents and work across party lines to find solutions. She will stand up for Hawaiian values of community, equality, and opportunity for all.read less
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