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HB1222 - Relating To Legislative Access Through Remote Testimony.
Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Requires each house of the Legislature to establish by its rules, procedures that enable the Legislature to use remote testimony at legislative committee hearings, enable the public to present oral testimony at legislative committee hearings through remote testimony, and accommodate persons with disabilities though remote testimony. Defines "remote testimony".
STATUS
Introduced
HB875 - Relating To Education.
Amy A. Perruso, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
20 Co-Sponsors
Establishes and appropriates funds for the Hawaii teacher apprenticeship program to support, recruit, develop, and retain teachers for Hawaii public schools. Establishes the Hawaii teacher apprenticeship program special fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2562 - Relating To Plastic Bottles.
Sean Quinlan, Luke A. Evslin, Daniel Holt
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Effective 1/1/2025, prohibits the retail sale or offer for retail sale of single-use plastic bottles designed to hold less than two liters of bottled water for oral consumption, with certain exceptions.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2574 - Relating To Education.
Trish La Chica, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated 8 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Beginning with the - school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly.
STATUS
Introduced
HB558 - Relating To Contractors.
Jeanne Kapela, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Defines "incidental and supplemental work" for purposes of specialty contractors under the contractors law.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2739 - Relating To Energy Assistance.
Nicole E. Lowen, Della au Belatti, Cory M. Chun
Last updated 8 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii home energy assistance program within the Department of Human Services to assist households in paying their energy bills. Establishes the Hawaii home energy assistance special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB2805 - Relating To Health.
Della au Belatti, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated 7 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization to conduct a multiethnic cohort study and develop and maintain a registry regarding the health effects of the August 2023 Maui wildfires. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2740 - Relating To The Environment.
Nicole E. Lowen, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated 8 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii zero waste initiative to manage the State's transition to a zero solid waste economy.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2757 - Relating To Paid Family Leave.
Scot Z. Matayoshi, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 8 months ago
24 Co-Sponsors
By 1/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2028, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB2746 - Relating To Public Safety.
Ernesto M. Ganaden, Terez Amato, Natalia Hussey-Burdick
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Requires and appropriate moneys for the provision of free voice communication services in the State's youth and adult correctional facilities. Amends sources of funding for and imposes a limit on moneys retained in the victim information and notification system special fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the automated victim information and notification system special fund. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025.
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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Hawaii House from Hawaii
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