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HB1597 - Relating To Open Meetings.
David Tarnas, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated 5 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies that members of the public may sue a board or alleged board after receiving an adverse Office of Information Practices decision, and that the decision will be reviewed de novo. Establishes a two-year statute of limitations to bring the lawsuit and reaffirms a complainant's right to seek review by the Office of Information Practices first. Recognizes that only a member of the public may recover attorney's fees and costs if that person prevails in an open meetings lawsuit. Requires that persons suing for open meetings law violations notify the Office of Information Practices about the lawsuit so that it may decide whether to intervene. Requires open meetings lawsuits that seek to void a board's final action to be prioritized by the courts. (SD1)
STATUS
Passed
HB397 - Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.
Daniel Holt, Elle Cochran, Cedric Asuega Gates
Last updated almost 2 years ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii technology development corporation for the Hawaii small business capital program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1201 - Relating To Noise Pollution.
Scot Z. Matayoshi, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a private right of action for any person aggrieved by a violation of the Federal Aviation Act and existing federal laws to bring a civil action against the owner or operator of the helicopter in violation and collect damages and litigation costs. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1117 - Relating To Teacher Rental Housing.
Justin H. Woodson, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated almost 2 years ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes HHFDC to assist DOE in developing housing projects for teachers and other school employees and contract or sponsor an experimental or demonstration housing project with any state department or agency. Appropriates funds for deposit into the dwelling unit revolving fund. Authorizes DOE to lease land and contract with private entities for the development, management, maintenance, or revitalization of housing for teachers and other school employees. Permits a private entity to lease housing to other eligible tenants if occupancy of the housing falls below a percentage threshold as determined by DOE. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Introduced
HB967 - Relating To Public Financing For Candidates To Elected Office.
Della au Belatti, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
20 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State of Hawaii, to begin with the 2024 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1140 - Relating To Feral Chickens.
Scott Y. Nishimoto
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Authorizes the Department of Health and the counties to use electronic devices to trap and remove feral chickens. Establishes fines for interfering with the trapping or removal of feral chickens. Requires the Department of Health to establish and operate a feral chicken complaint hotline. Appropriates moneys.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1591 - Relating To Microenterprise Kitchens.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated 9 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a regulatory framework for microenterprise home kitchens. Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules regarding microenterprise home kitchens; grant and revoke permits; issue food safety manager certificates; charge fees; and conduct inspections. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1252 - Relating To Energy.
Nicole E. Lowen, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Provides rebates for eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Introduced
HB658 - Relating To Education.
Della au Belatti, Terez Amato, Natalia Hussey-Burdick
Last updated almost 2 years ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Allows students who experienced educational disruption to graduate high school through enrollment in an accepted alternative education program and participation in certain activities approved by the department of education.
STATUS
Introduced
HB243 - Relating To Health.
Amy A. Perruso, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Establishes and appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.00 FTE) permanent veterinary medical officer position within the department of health. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
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Representative from Hawaii district HD-023
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Hawaii House
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