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HB2641 - Relating To Appraisal Management Companies.
Mark M. Nakashima, Nadine K. Nakamura, Scott Y. Nishimoto
Last updated 3 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Reestablishes the Appraisal Management Company Registration Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to begin September 1, 2024. Appropriates funds from the Compliance Resolution Fund for the Program. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
HB2725 - Relating To Correctional Facilities Authority.
Mark Jun Hashem, Cory M. Chun, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated 8 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 7 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Designates September 21 of each year as World Peace Day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2690 - Relating To Water.
Scott K. Saiki, David A. Alcos, Terez Amato
Last updated 7 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
HB1624 - Relating To Insurance.
Chris Todd, Andrew Takuya Garrett, Daniel Holt
Last updated 7 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
HB1838 - Relating To Zoning.
Scott K. Saiki, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, David A. Alcos
Last updated 7 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
HB1265 - Relating To Psychology.
Jackson Sayama, Della au Belatti, Cedric Asuega Gates
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Establishes licensure for school psychologists consistent with National Association of School Psychologists standards. Clarifies that the exemptions from licensure as a psychologist apply to those persons employed as school psychologists by an educational institution and practicing only within a school setting. Prohibits private practice by school psychologists. Renames the Hawaii teacher standards board the Hawaii teacher standards and school psychologists board; amends the composition of the board to include two school psychologists and requires the board to submit a report to the legislature. Sunsets 7/1/2026.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1601 - Relating To Criminal Justice Reform.
David Tarnas, Terez Amato, Luke A. Evslin
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires law enforcement officers to issue citations in lieu of arrest for certain offenses.
STATUS
Introduced
HB532 - Relating To Hawaii Community College.
Mark M. Nakashima
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Appropriates funds for the salaries and fringe benefits of five positions within the Ko education center of the Hawaii community college. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1427 - Relating To Reproductive Health Care.
Linda E. Ichiyama, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
28 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits a covered entity from disclosing communication or information relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the issuance of a subpoena in connection with an out-of-state proceeding relating to reproductive health care services legally performed in the State. Prohibits agencies from providing information or expending resources in the furtherance of interstate investigations or proceedings relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the State from penalizing, prosecuting, or otherwise taking adverse action based on pregnancy outcomes or aiding or assisting a pregnant individual with accessing reproductive health care services. Requires the governor to deny any demand for surrender of a person charged with a crime involving reproductive health care services unless the conduct constitutes a crime in the State. Enumerates laws contrary to public policy and prohibits their application as rules of decision in the courts. Prohibits the issuance of a summons for persons to testify in another state with regard to lawful reproductive health care services. Clarifies under various licensing statutes that the provision or assistance in receipt or provision of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, counseling, or referral services related to the human reproductive system cannot form a basis for disciplinary action. Prohibits the enforcement of a judgment or order arising from a foreign penal civil action or other penal law with respect to reproductive health care services.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Hawaii district HD-001
COMMITTEES
Hawaii House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Mark M. Nakashima is running for Hawaii State House District 1. Nakashima was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii. He graduated from Waiakea High School and the University of Hawaii at Hilo with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Nakashima has served as a member of the Democratic Party of Hawaii State Central Committee since 2010. He has also been a delegate to the 2012 and 2016 Democratic National Conventions. Additionally, Nakashima is an appointed member of the Hawaii County Salary Commission.read less
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