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HB1831 - Relating To Crisis Intervention.
Scott K. Saiki, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated 7 months ago
44 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Behavioral Health Crisis Center Pilot Program. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish or contract with behavioral health crisis centers in each county. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program, including a triage center for medically monitored detoxification and the treatment of substance abuse disorders and mental illnesses. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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
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
HB1413 - Relating To Accessibility.
Terez Amato, Della au Belatti, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Requires that the legislature ensure that state facilities, businesses, and recreational facilities meet certain accessibility requirements and be in compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
STATUS
Introduced
HB446 - Relating To Child Custody.
May Besario Mizuno
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Requires certain individuals attempting to serve as child custody evaluators to complete a training course on domestic violence issues every 3 years. Requires the Family Court to approve training courses and publish approved courses on the Judiciary website.
STATUS
Introduced
HB690 - Relating To Agriculture.
Cedric Asuega Gates, Daniel Holt, Natalia Hussey-Burdick
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii agricultural investment program within the Agribusiness Development Corporation to support local agricultural producers. Requires annual reports. Appropriates funds for program and positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB55 - Relating To Education.
Justin H. Woodson, Elle Cochran, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Requires the department of education to establish grant programs to provide funds for the planning and implementation of community schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB863 - Relating To Initiation Of Prosecution.
Ernesto M. Ganaden, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Specifies that a subsequent attempt to prosecute a felony using an alternative charging method, after the first attempt has failed, shall not be permitted unless certain conditions are met.
STATUS
Introduced
HB610 - Relating To Taxation.
Cedric Asuega Gates, Della au Belatti, Daniel Holt
Last updated over 1 year ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the farm workforce retention tax credit for farm employers or owners of farm employers who employ eligible farm employees. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB791 - Relating To Accessory Dwelling Units.
May Besario Mizuno, Terez Amato, Cedric Asuega Gates
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the housing assistance program, to be carried out by the housing assistance program coordinator, within the department of human services to provide state grants and rental subsidies to private property owners who set aside, construct, or improve accessory dwelling units on their properties and rent the units to families or individuals who are homeless. Establishes the temporary housing assistance program commission and positions to support the housing assistance program. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2029.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Hawaii district HD-029
COMMITTEES
Hawaii House
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ABOUT
May Besario Mizuno is running for Hawaii State Senate District 22. She was born and raised in Waipahu. Mizuno is a small business owner and community volunteer. She served as President of the Waipahu Community Association and the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii. Mizuno believes we need to make Hawaii more affordable for working families. She wants to reduce the cost of living, create more affordable housing, improve public education, and expand healthcare access. If elected, Mizuno will fight for the people of central Oahu in the State Senate.read less
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Hawaii House from Hawaii
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