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HB2297 - Relating To Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Nicole E. Lowen, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 10 months ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Hawaii state energy office to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB2174 - Relating To Search And Rescue.
Lisa C. Kitagawa, Elle Cochran, Daniel Holt
Last updated 9 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Repeals the existing conditions under which government entities may seek reimbursement for search or rescue expenses and instead requires a government entity of the State to impose and collect a fee for search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, with a sign giving notice of the closure. Requires a report or documentation of the search and rescue to be submitted to the Department of the Attorney General. Takes effect 7/1/2042. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2201 - Relating To The Environment.
Diamond Garcia, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated 10 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Generally prohibits the removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters. Prohibits the issuance of permits for the mooring, docking, or operation of any vessel designed or intended for removal of minerals from the seabed. Provides for exceptions relating to beach replenishment, research purposes, and native Hawaiian cultural practices.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2173 - Relating To Care Homes.
May Besario Mizuno, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated 2 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Increases the amount of the state supplemental payment for type 1 adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, and certified adult foster homes to $767 and the amount of the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes to $875.
STATUS
Tentative
HB2600 - Relating To Cannabis.
David Tarnas, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated about 1 month ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis Authority and Cannabis Control Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning January 1, 2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes for adult-use cannabis sales. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets Department of Agriculture to the Hawaii Cannabis Authority. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Tentative
HB1550 - Relating To The State Fire Marshal.
Linda E. Ichiyama, Mahina M. Poepoe
Last updated 10 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Re-establishes the position of the State Fire Marshal.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2516 - Relating To Fire Emergencies.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated 10 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to purchase a Striker fire truck to be housed on a Department of Defense facility on Maui. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB2537 - Relating To Invasive Species.
Lisa Marten, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated 10 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Imposes a penalty for knowingly selling invasive plants or plants containing invasive species.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2231 - Relating To Law Enforcement.
Ernesto M. Ganaden, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 4 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Establishes as a goal of the State the increased representation of female law enforcement officers in the State by 2030 and nonbinary law enforcement officers in the State. Requires each law enforcement agency to recruit law enforcement officers from diverse backgrounds. (SD1)
STATUS
Passed
HB493 - Relating To Taxation.
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated over 1 year ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Amends the adjusted gross income brackets and credit amounts of the refundable food/excise tax credit. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
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Representative from Hawaii district HD-013
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