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HB1902 - Relating To Emergency Management.
Linda E. Ichiyama, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated 5 months ago
29 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies that the Governor's and mayors' emergency management powers shall be consistent with the state constitution. Clarifies the scope of the comprehensive emergency management plan. Clarifies the powers of the Governor and mayors to extend or terminate a state of emergency and local state of emergency, respectively. Shortens the duration of price control periods from ninety-six hours to seventy-two hours. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
HB1606 - Relating To Arrangement Of Candidate Names On Ballots.
David Tarnas, Ernesto M. Ganaden, Daniel Holt
Last updated 10 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Requires that any new contract entered into by the Office of Elections for equipment or services relating to preparing ballots or counting votes include the capability to randomize the names of candidates appearing on the ballot if technologically possible. Requires candidate names to be randomized on ballots to the greatest extent possible. Requires the Office of Elections to inform voters and candidates, by a method suited for the voting system, that the names of candidates may not be in alphabetical order.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2612 - Relating To Elections.
Nadine K. Nakamura, Elle Cochran, Lisa C. Kitagawa
Last updated about 1 month ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Abolishes the boards of registration.
STATUS
Tentative
HB1529 - Relating To Burial Councils.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated 5 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Allows any burial council member whose term has expired to continue in office as a holdover member until the member's reappointment to a second term is confirmed or a successor is nominated and appointed. Prohibits holdover members from holding office beyond the end of the fourth regular session of the legislature following the expiration of the member's term of office. (SD2)
STATUS
Passed
HB1954 - Relating To The Community Outreach Court.
David Tarnas, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 10 months ago
24 Co-Sponsors
Permanently establishes and appropriates funds for the Community Outreach Court as a division of the District Court of the First Circuit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1831 - Relating To Crisis Intervention.
Scott K. Saiki, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated 9 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
HB2720 - Relating To Collective Bargaining.
Amy A. Perruso, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 9 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate assistants employed by the University of Hawaii and community college system. Takes effect 7/1/2055. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1648 - Relating To School Psychology.
Justin H. Woodson, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 10 months ago
29 Co-Sponsors
Creates a School Psychologists Working Group to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1838 - Relating To Zoning.
Scott K. Saiki, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, David A. Alcos
Last updated 9 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
HB2728 - Relating To Healthcare.
Trish La Chica, Terez Amato, Cedric Asuega Gates
Last updated 10 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hui Hoomana task force to identify actionable priorities and financial resources to offer the State's residents universal access to affordable, high-quality healthcare and health insurance. Requires reports to the Legislature. Dissolves the task force on 7/1/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
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