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HB199 - Relating To The Environment.
Nicole E. Lowen, Elle Cochran, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a zero-emission vehicle fleet purchasing assistance program within the Hawaii state energy office to support the transition of private fleets to zero-emission vehicles. Designates the Hawaii state energy office as the agency responsible for developing and administering the program and requires the Hawaii state energy office to work with the department of transportation to design strategies to implement the zero-emission vehicle fleet purchasing assistance program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB519 - Relating To Dentists And Dental Hygienists.
Mark M. Nakashima, Linda E. Ichiyama, Lisa C. Kitagawa
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Adds "community health center" to the list of eligible organizations at which those with a community service license may practice. Allows dental hygiene and dental college graduates who have graduated from educational programs recognized by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation to apply for temporary or community service licenses. Expands eligibility for a community service license to practice dentistry to those candidates who have passed the Integrated National Board Dental Examination within five years of the date of request. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1264 - Relating To Nurses.
Jackson Sayama, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
26 Co-Sponsors
Requires state participation in the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multistate licensure privilege in each party state.
STATUS
Introduced
HB828 - Relating To Student Transportation.
Jeanne Kapela, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Requires the department of education to establish a student bus fare rate system to include free bus passes for students whose household qualifies the student for free or reduced price lunch under the free and reduced price lunch program. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB261 - Relating To Early Learning Opportunities.
Justin H. Woodson, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated over 1 year ago
24 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Child Care Accreditation Program to assist licensed and registered child care providers in obtaining accreditation. Authorizes the use of the Child Care Grant Program Special Fund for Child Care Accreditation Program grants. Makes the accreditation requirement for service providers receiving funds from the Preschool Open Doors Program voluntary. Appropriates funds for the Child Care Accreditation Program, including funding for the establishment of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Appropriates funds into and out of the Child Care Grant Program Special Fund for the Child Care Accreditation Program. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1261 - Relating To Special Purpose Digital Currency Licensure.
Jackson Sayama, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
20 Co-Sponsors
Beginning 1/1/2024, establishes a program for the licensure, regulation, and oversight of special purpose digital currency companies. Extends operations of companies in the digital currency innovation lab under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) permanent examiners. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB645 - Relating To The Model State Right-to-repair Law.
Mark M. Nakashima, Scott Y. Nishimoto, Jackson Sayama
Last updated almost 2 years ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Requires original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on fair and reasonable terms. Excludes certain manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and importers of certain motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment, all-terrain sports vehicles and motorcycles, heavy construction equipment, and medical equipment valued at or over $100,000.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1505 - Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund.
Scott K. Saiki, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
31 Co-Sponsors
Encourages the EUTF to consider investment opportunities in industries that will sustain Hawaii's natural environment or produce economic opportunities for its residents, including renewable energy businesses and businesses that use investment capital to acquire the infrastructure and services needed to become energy sustainable. Appropriates funds to the EUTF. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1580 - Relating To Animal Cruelty.
Darius K. Kila, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated 9 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Amends the criminal penalties for various animal cruelty offenses by increasing the category of offense. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB643 - Relating To Deceptive Trade Practices.
Mark M. Nakashima, Della au Belatti, Scott Y. Nishimoto
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes that charging shipping and delivery charges that exceed the actual cost charged to the seller to ship or deliver goods to a consumer in the State constitutes an unfair and deceptive practice. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
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Representative from Hawaii district HD-001
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