HB1175 - Relating To Increased Interagency Coordination And Collaboration Between County Law Enforcement Agencies And Social Service Providers.

13 Co-Sponsors

Requires county police departments to provide training, in collaboration with the Department of Health and University of Hawaii, to officers having contact with individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health issues including substance use, or mental health issues. Appropriates funds for coordinated and collaborative activities including training, referrals to service providers, and technical assistance. Requires reports to the Legislature.

HB1225 - Relating To Taxation.

9 Co-Sponsors

Establishes a landlord low-income tenant tax credit.

HB1128 - Relating To Support For Traditional Native Speakers Of Hawaiian.

12 Co-Sponsors

Provides that, in any island with a population of five hundred or less, Hawaiian language shall be recognized as the sole indigenous language of the Hawaiian islands; public schools may offer a course in Hawaiian language; and every effort shall be made to accommodate Hawaiian speakers. Requires and appropriates funds for the state public charter school commission to study the Hawaiian language, publish resource materials for native speakers of the Hawaiian language, consult stakeholders, and submit a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

HB1840 - Relating To The Environment.

49 Co-Sponsors

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to support long-term water quality monitoring and pollution source detection. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

HB969 - Relating To Emergency Powers.

15 Co-Sponsors

Requires the Governor to ensure continued operation of medical facilities upon declaration of a state of emergency and during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Allows hospitals to suspend elective surgeries during the period of emergency to address the facility's bed capacity. Defines "hospital".

HB453 - Relating To Assistance For Persons Completing A Term Of Imprisonment.

1 Co-Sponsor

Establishes within the Department of Human Services a 4-year pilot program to provide housing and child care vouchers to qualified applicants who will soon complete, or have recently completed, a term of imprisonment as a sentenced offender, and who have or will have sole or primary custody of 1 or more children under the age of 18. Requires a voucher recipient to be employed at least 20 hours per week or be employed and attend an educational program for a combined total of at least 20 hours per week. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

HB826 - Relating To The State Traffic Code.

14 Co-Sponsors

Permits the use of a vehicle for the purposes of human habitation in any public parking lot operated by a state department, subject to certain conditions.

HCR3 - Urging Each County To Establish An Emergency Zoning Code For Post-disaster Use.

50 Co-Sponsors

HB1150 - Relating To Invasive Species.

19 Co-Sponsors

Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii ant lab in mitigating the effects of little fire ants in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

HB1127 - Relating To Taxation.

9 Co-Sponsors

Increases the standard deduction amounts for taxpayers for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. Requires biannual increases to the standard deduction amounts to match any increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for Honolulu over the most recent two year period.