HB1381 - Relating To Tourism Governance.

3 Co-Sponsors

Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study that identifies and analyzes alternative tourism governance systems. Requires the study to include a solicitation of input from certain stakeholder groups. Requires a final report to be submitted to the legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Appropriates moneys.

HB2777 - Relating To The University Of Hawaii.

1 Co-Sponsor

Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources for the establishment of two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) extension agent positions to support the 4-H Youth Development Program and intergenerational programming in Kona, Hawaii County, and Lihue, Kauai County. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

HB2739 - Relating To Energy Assistance.

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)

HB2740 - Relating To The Environment.

19 Co-Sponsors

Establishes the Hawaii zero waste initiative to manage the State's transition to a zero solid waste economy.

HB2757 - Relating To Paid Family Leave.

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)

HB2738 - Relating To Renewable Energy.

16 Co-Sponsors

Requires state agencies to assess the potential and feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each state facility and submit a report to the Legislature detailing their findings; implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports; and assign priority for the authorized cost-effective energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities. Requires applicable state agencies to assess the feasibility of developing resilience hubs that can provide emergency services and be open to the general public during times of emergency. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)

HB2736 - Relating To State Gesture.

18 Co-Sponsors

Adopts, establishes, and designates the shaka as the official gesture of the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

HB2771 - Relating To Food Security.

30 Co-Sponsors

Appropriates funds for the continued administration of the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)

HCR89 - Urging The Director Of Finance To Adopt Administrative Rules To Define "beneficial Effects To The State" In Section 38-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Include The Financing Of Housing.

1 Co-Sponsor

HCR90 - Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.

19 Co-Sponsors