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HB169 - Relating To Beach Park Restoration.
Kirstin Ak Kahaloa, Linda E. Ichiyama, Jeanne Kapela
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for a grant-in-aid to the County of Hawaii to hire an engineering firm to study, plan, assist, and conduct preliminary design and concept work for a two-phase project to restore the Kahaluu Beach Park in the County of Hawaii. Conditions the appropriation on the County of Hawaii contribution of matching funds.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2575 - Relating To Construction Workforce Development.
Trish La Chica, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 19 days ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a construction trades workforce development program in the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to develop, establish, and implement a construction trades career pathway program for high school students in the State. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Tentative
HB852 - Relating To State Enterprise Zones.
Daniel Holt, Della au Belatti, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" to include the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone and the development or production of renewable energy. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2548 - Relating To Accessory Dwelling Units.
Luke A. Evslin, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated 7 months ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Program under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide loans for the development of accessory dwelling units. Appropriates funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2537 - Relating To Invasive Species.
Lisa Marten, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated 8 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Imposes a penalty for knowingly selling invasive plants or plants containing invasive species.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1341 - Relating To Medicaid.
Della au Belatti, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated over 1 year ago
27 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for the achievement of full funding, including estimated payment increases, of medicaid home and community-based services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB84 - Relating To Counties.
Sean Quinlan, Troy Hashimoto, Daniel Holt
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Makes explicit the counties' authority to enact ordinances to amortize or phase out permitted, nonconforming, or otherwise allowed short-term rentals in any zoning classification. Includes swapping, bartering, or exchange of a residential dwelling, or portion thereof, in definition of "short-term rental" for this purpose. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB2635 - Proposing Amendments To Article Iii Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Establish A Continuous Legislative Session.
Amy A. Perruso, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated 19 days ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a continuous Legislature. Requires the Legislature to convene at least once a month. Removes language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Creates a two-year deadline for a bill to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Requires the passage of the legislative budget within 45 days before the end of each fiscal year. Makes members of the Legislature subject to the sunshine law. Prohibits members of the Legislature from having employment other than their work as members of the Legislature.
STATUS
Tentative
HB1268 - Relating To Aquaculture.
Cedric Asuega Gates, Elle Cochran, Daniel Holt
Last updated over 1 year ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Requires the University of Hawaii sea grant college program to contract with an independent consultant for the development of a statewide strategic five-year plan for aquaculture. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB2621 - Relating To Law Enforcement.
Ernesto M. Ganaden, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 8 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a task force on ethical policing to evaluate the efficacy and impact of Weed and Seed programs. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Hawaii district HD-007
COMMITTEES
Hawaii House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Nicole E. Lowen is a member of the Hawaii State House, representing District 6. She assumed office in 2013. Lowen's professional experience includes working as a legislative analyst for the Hawaii State Senate from 2003 to 2012. Lowen earned her BA in environmental studies and planning from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2001. She went on to earn her Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2003.read less
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Hawaii House from Hawaii
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