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HB789 - Relating To Child Abuse Reporting.
May Besario Mizuno
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the child abuse and neglect reporting requirement to specify that a member of the clergy shall not be required to report information gained solely during a penitential communication, unless exigent circumstances exist that justify disclosure of the abuse or neglect. Specifies that the general rule of privilege applicable to confidential communications made to a member of the clergy does not apply to communications relating to known or suspected child abuse or neglect when exigent circumstances exist that justify disclosure of the abuse or neglect.
STATUS
Introduced
HB225 - Relating To Human Services.
May Besario Mizuno
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends Act 317, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to grant the Department of Human Services flexibility in developing a comprehensive child welfare information system and extend the appropriation lapse date. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1371 - Relating To The Sand Island State Recreation Area.
Daniel Holt, Natalia Hussey-Burdick, Kirstin Ak Kahaloa
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to prepare a master plan for the Sand Island state recreation area. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB438 - Relating To Youth Programs.
Ernesto M. Ganaden, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated almost 2 years ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds and establishes one Pacific youth programs coordinator position within the Department of Human Services Office of Youth Services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB910 - Relating To Environmental Protection.
Nicole E. Lowen, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1452 - Relating To Insurance.
Scott K. Saiki, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated almost 2 years ago
24 Co-Sponsors
For policies, contracts, plans, agreements, and plan contracts issued or renewed after 12/31/2023, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services.
STATUS
Introduced
HB547 - Relating To Early Child Care.
Lisa Marten, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated over 1 year ago
20 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement a two-year Infant and Toddler Child Care Worker Subsidy Pilot Program to retain the existing early child care workforce in licensed infant and toddler child care center settings. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 7/1/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1117 - Relating To Teacher Rental Housing.
Justin H. Woodson, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated almost 2 years ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes HHFDC to assist DOE in developing housing projects for teachers and other school employees and contract or sponsor an experimental or demonstration housing project with any state department or agency. Appropriates funds for deposit into the dwelling unit revolving fund. Authorizes DOE to lease land and contract with private entities for the development, management, maintenance, or revitalization of housing for teachers and other school employees. Permits a private entity to lease housing to other eligible tenants if occupancy of the housing falls below a percentage threshold as determined by DOE. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Introduced
HB795 - Relating To The Use Of Force In Self-protection.
May Besario Mizuno, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Repeals the duty to retreat or take over evasive action with respect to the use of deadly force as a justifiable means of self-protection.
STATUS
Introduced
HB344 - Relating To Sports Wagering.
May Besario Mizuno
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the department of business, economic development, and tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling.
STATUS
Introduced
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Representative from Hawaii district HD-029
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