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HB1529 - Relating To Burial Councils.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated 5 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Allows any burial council member whose term has expired to continue in office as a holdover member until the member's reappointment to a second term is confirmed or a successor is nominated and appointed. Prohibits holdover members from holding office beyond the end of the fourth regular session of the legislature following the expiration of the member's term of office. (SD2)
STATUS
Passed
HB2690 - Relating To Water.
Scott K. Saiki, David A. Alcos, Terez Amato
Last updated 9 months ago
34 Co-Sponsors
Part I: Establishes a WAI Policy Coordinator and other positions within the Commission on Water Resource Management for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Part II: Allows the Commission of Water Resource Management to retain independent legal counsel. Repeals the position of deputy to the chairperson of the Commission and establishes the position of Executive Director of the Commission. Amends the composition of the Commission and administratively attaches it to DLNR. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the Commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses. Amends the Commission's authority to declare water emergencies and issue orders to address them and declare water shortages and related notice requirements. Specifying that the nominating committee of the Commission shall include one person appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SDl)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2725 - Relating To Correctional Facilities Authority.
Mark Jun Hashem, Cory M. Chun, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated 10 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Correction Facilities Authority to be responsible for all public corrections development, planning, and construction related to capital improvement projects. Requires the Correction Facilities Authority to apply for a loan or grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1780 - Relating To World Peace Day.
Richard H K Onishi, Linda E. Ichiyama, Jeanne Kapela
Last updated 9 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Designates September 21 of each year as World Peace Day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1838 - Relating To Zoning.
Scott K. Saiki, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, David A. Alcos
Last updated 9 months ago
47 Co-Sponsors
Expands the zoning powers of counties. Expands the scope of the transient accommodations tax law to include certain shelters and vehicles with sleeping accommodations. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1624 - Relating To Insurance.
Chris Todd, Andrew Takuya Garrett, Daniel Holt
Last updated 9 months ago
20 Co-Sponsors
For policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2024, requires the insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary treatment that may cause iatrogenic infertility. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB193 - Relating To Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards.
Nicole E. Lowen, Elle Cochran, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated over 1 year ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Extends the State's energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045. Authorizes the public utilities commission to establish interim goals. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1546 - Relating To Restoration Of Beach Lands.
Linda E. Ichiyama, Mahina M. Poepoe
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the definition of "beach restoration" used in laws governing the Board of Land and Natural Resources' powers to engage in beach restoration to include activities undertaken to maintain and improve beaches and dune systems through management of sand and native dune vegetation, remove abandoned and remnant manmade materials from beaches and dunes that pose a risk to public health and coastal ecosystems, and nourish eroded beaches through the placement of compatible sand from an outside or adjacent source, with or without stabilizing structures. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB484 - Relating To Mental Health Licensing.
Jeanne Kapela, Terez Amato, Linda E. Ichiyama
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Requires psychologists licensed in the State to complete at least four hours of continuing education per licensing biennium on topics relating to cultural diversity, cultural competence, sexual orientation, gender identity, or health equity. Requires psychologists seeking renewal of their license in the State without full compliance with the continuing education requirement to have completed at least seven hours of continuing education in the next licensing biennium on topics relating to cultural diversity, cultural competence, sexual orientation, gender identity, or health equity.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1179 - Relating To Health Care.
Gregg Takayama, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.
STATUS
Introduced
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