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HB849 - Relating To Animals.
Lisa C. Kitagawa, Ernesto M. Ganaden, Cedric Asuega Gates
Last updated almost 2 years ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits a pet store operator from selling a dog, cat, or rabbit unless the dog, cat, or rabbit was obtained from certain humane sources.
STATUS
Introduced
HB690 - Relating To Agriculture.
Cedric Asuega Gates, Daniel Holt, Natalia Hussey-Burdick
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii agricultural investment program within the Agribusiness Development Corporation to support local agricultural producers. Requires annual reports. Appropriates funds for program and positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1410 - Relating To Deposit Beverage Containers.
Jenna Takenouchi, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated almost 2 years ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Requires the department of health to establish a reverse vending machine pilot program to provide grants to deploy reverse vending machines in the State. Allows moneys from the deposit beverage container deposit special fund to be used for grants to deploy reverse vending machines. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1541 - Relating To Suicide Prevention And Awareness Month.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated 7 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Amends Act 36, SLH 2019, to change the effective date from 7/1/2050 to 7/1/2024.
STATUS
Passed
HB425 - Relating To Firearms.
David Tarnas, Terez Amato, Jeanne Kapela
Last updated almost 2 years ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires any person carrying an unloaded firearm in a motor vehicle to locate the firearm so as not to be readily or directly accessible from the passenger compartment of the vehicle or, if the firearm is being carried in a motor vehicle that does not have a compartment separate from the passenger compartment, to keep the firearm in an enclosed container that is locked, other than the glove compartment or console, and not in plain view.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1405 - Relating To Natural Resources.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Requires the commission on water resource management and division of aquatic resources of the department of land and natural resources, in partnership with the University of Hawaii and department of health, to conduct research on limu to understand the impacts of groundwater use on groundwater-dependent ecosystems. Requires a joint report to legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB559 - Relating To Coffee Labeling.
Jeanne Kapela, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Expands the coffee labeling and advertising requirements to include ready-to-drink coffee beverages and inner packages and inner wrapping labels. Requires disclosure on the label of coffee blends of the respective geographic and regional origins and per cent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted coffee or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in Hawaii.
STATUS
Introduced
HB793 - Relating To Education.
May Besario Mizuno, Terez Amato, Cedric Asuega Gates
Last updated almost 2 years ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Beginning January 1, 2025, authorizes public schools and public charter schools to have an employee trained to administer or assist with the self-administration of seizure disorder rescue medication, with certain exemptions. Authorizes all principals, guidance counselors, and teachers to perform an annual self-review of seizure disorder materials. Allows a seizure action plan for every diagnosed student to be established and distributed to employees charged with supervising the student. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
HB966 - Relating To Access To Treatment For Terminally Ill Patients.
Della au Belatti, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Beginning on 1/1/2024, permits manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products to make these drugs and products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB439 - Relating To Immigrant Services.
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao, Della au Belatti, Cory M. Chun
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Establishes and appropriates funds for an immigrant services and access unit within the office of community services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
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Representative from Hawaii district HD-023
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