HB492 - Relating To Taxation.

22 Co-Sponsors

Increases the state earned income tax credit from twenty to twenty-five percent of the federal earned income tax credit.

HB537 - Relating To Electronic Smoking Devices.

16 Co-Sponsors

Includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquids under the definition of "tobacco products" for purposes of cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Repeals the electronic smoking device retailer registration unit under the department of the attorney general. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD2)

HB648 - Relating To Kupuna Housing.

29 Co-Sponsors

Temporarily expands the state rent supplement program to specifically target qualified individuals who are sixty-two years of age or older and are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Requires HPHA to submit annual reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

HB216 - Relating To Fireworks.

26 Co-Sponsors

Establishes the shipping container inspection program and shipping container inspection program special fund. Increases the maximum fine for each violation of the fireworks law. Requires PSD to submit reports to the legislature on implementation of the shipping container inspection program.

HB1453 - Relating To Health Care Professionals.

24 Co-Sponsors

Expands the list of acceptable institutions or organizations that can approve the continuing education courses needed by naturopathic physicians for license renewal.

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".

HB2000 - Relating To The Natural Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority.

18 Co-Sponsors

Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture.

HB1330 - Relating To School Bus Services.

24 Co-Sponsors

Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for school bus services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

HB1966 - Relating To Health Care.

28 Co-Sponsors

Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services. Applies this coverage to health benefits plans under the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Effective 1/1/2025.

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

50 Co-Sponsors