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HB2001 - Relating To Restorative Aquaculture.
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 10 months ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Agriculture's Aquaculture Development Program to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for restorative aquaculture activities. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1982 - Relating To Alcohol.
Sean Quinlan, Daniel Holt, Trish La Chica
Last updated 10 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Defines "low alcohol by volume spirits beverage". Establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $1.98 per wine gallon.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1905 - Relating To Public Housing.
Andrew Takuya Garrett, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated 10 months ago
25 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep 1 or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that the Authority may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows the Authority to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2132 - Relating To Invasive Species.
Cedric Asuega Gates, Della au Belatti, Elle Cochran
Last updated 10 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Hawaii Ant Lab to share data collected related to invasive ant surveys with the Department of Agriculture and Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Ant Lab to support little fire ant mitigation and eradication efforts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB2076 - Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.
Daniel Holt, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Elle Cochran
Last updated 10 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Amends the appropriation of Act 279, SLH 2022, to conform its lapsing provision by 1 year, to conform to constitutional limitations. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for fiscal year 2024-2025 to give practical effect to the legislative intent behind Act 279. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2083 - Relating To School Meals.
Trish La Chica, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated 9 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Education to establish a recognition program to incentivize schools to submit to the Department a plan for the school to reach the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a plant-based meal pilot program at Mililani high school no later than the 2025-2026 school year. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2175 - Relating To The Kaaawa-hauula Community-based Long-range Transportation Plan.
Lisa C. Kitagawa, Elle Cochran, Linda E. Ichiyama
Last updated 9 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for and requires the involvement of community members and organizations in the development of a community-based, long-range transportation plan for the Kaaawa, Punaluu, and Hauula communities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2102 - Relating To Electric Utilities.
Nicole E. Lowen, Elle Cochran, Daniel Holt
Last updated 10 months ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to convene workshops to aid electric utilities in the development and implementation of best practices regarding wildfires. Requires electric utilities to design and operate in compliance with a risk-based wildfire protection plan. Establishes a civil penalty for violations. Requires public utilities to report wildfires caused by or occurring in connection with their operations. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to investigate certain wildfires. Prohibits the reports as admissible evidence in any judicial, administrative, or other governmental proceeding.
STATUS
Introduced
HB684 - Relating To Emergency Management.
Elijah Pierick, Cedric Asuega Gates, Sean Quinlan
Last updated almost 2 years ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends chapter 127A, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to clarify State and local authority, ensure effective and adaptable emergency response, and further the goals of transparency and democratic accountability. Clarifies that powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be construed as permitting actions inconsistent with the state constitution. Amends chapter 127A, HRS, to provide for greater clarity and specificity regarding the scope of suspensions of law. Clarifies that Hawaii's emergency management system includes coordination between State and county emergency management functions, where appropriate. Clarifies the legal framework governing the extension and termination of emergency periods. Adds the definition of the term "severe weather warning" as used in section 127A-30, HRS.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2029 - Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.
Daniel Holt, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Andrew Takuya Garrett
Last updated 9 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places. Establishes certain written notice requirements for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
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Representative from Hawaii district HD-047
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Hawaii House
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