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HB667 - Relating To The Nurse Licensure Compact.
Della au Belatti, Terez Amato, Andrew Takuya Garrett
Last updated almost 2 years ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Allows the Governor to enter the State into the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multi-state licensure privilege in each party state.
STATUS
Introduced
HB342 - Relating To Elections.
May Besario Mizuno
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes presidential preference primary elections conducted by the State. Allows political parties to limit participation in the presidential preference primary election selection of the party's candidates by voter party registration. Allows voters to change party registration on a presidential preference primary election ballot. Requires a study to determine the feasibility of implementing a presidential preference primary in Hawaii in lieu of a party caucus and make recommendations for the implementation of a presidential preference primary. Makes an appropriation to conduct the study.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1218 - Relating To Medical Cannabis.
Della au Belatti, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Amends the dispensary program licensing fee structure. Adds or clarifies signage, manufactured cannabis product, packaging, escort, and background check requirements for the medical cannabis dispensary program. Establishes annual reporting requirements to increase public transparency regarding the medical cannabis registry program. Makes various housekeeping amendments.
STATUS
Introduced
HB898 - Relating To Liquor.
Terez Amato, May Besario Mizuno
Last updated almost 2 years ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a three-year surcharge on the liquor tax. Repeals 06/30/2026.
STATUS
Introduced
HB952 - Relating To Natural Resources.
Scott K. Saiki, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated over 1 year ago
41 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to address the impacts of climate change in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1427 - Relating To Reproductive Health Care.
Linda E. Ichiyama, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years 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
HB59 - Relating To Libraries At Public Schools.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Ernesto M. Ganaden, Mark Jun Hashem
Last updated almost 2 years ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Requires a qualified school librarian and library resources on the campus of every public school in Hawaii by 6/30/2026. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
HB778 - Relating To Health.
May Besario Mizuno
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes a task force within the Department of Health to study issues relating to the accessibility and utilization of essential services by developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals in the State.
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
HB782 - Relating To Human Services.
May Besario Mizuno, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes health care providers, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and faith-based organizations to distribute supplemental nutrition assistance program applications to anyone interested in applying for program benefits. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
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Representative from Hawaii district HD-029
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Hawaii House
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