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HB1317 - Relating To The Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency.
Elle Cochran, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency. Transfers jurisdiction of certain functions and employees of the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health to the Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1250 - Relating To Mamaki Tea.
Kirstin Ak Kahaloa, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Imposes labeling requirements for mamaki tea grown in the State. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to administer the mamaki tea labeling requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB818 - Relating To Hearing Aids.
Adrian Tam, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued on or after 01/01/2024 to provide coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum of $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. Effective 01/01/2024.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1582 - Relating To Neonicotinoids.
Amy A. Perruso, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated 11 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Classifies neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides and establishes a list of chemicals that belong to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1213 - Relating To Rental Motor Vehicles.
Mahina M. Poepoe, Terez Amato, Natalia Hussey-Burdick
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes each county to regulate the number of rental motor vehicles within the county.
STATUS
Introduced
HB784 - Relating To Health.
May Besario Mizuno, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a task force to review and recommend specific actions to ensure that Hawaii's food imports are sourced, transported, stored, and distributed in compliance with the federal Food Safety Modernization Act, and develop specific recommendations to ensure that all foods and brands imported into Hawaii do not mislead or confuse the public.
STATUS
Introduced
HB602 - Relating To Employment.
Ernesto M. Ganaden, Terez Amato, Cedric Asuega Gates
Last updated almost 2 years ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Provides that an employee who earns an hourly wage shall be entitled to one-half hour of a paid break for every eight hours of labor performed within a warehouse.
STATUS
Introduced
HB490 - Relating To Family Leave.
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Provides employed individuals with up to 8 weeks of paid family leave during the 1st year after birth of the individual's child, adoption of a child by the individual, or placement of a child with the individual through foster care, and 8 weeks of paid family leave to care for the individual's family member having a serious health condition during any benefit year, paid through an employer-based private insurance program currently used to provide for temporary disability benefits. Specifies that private employers having fewer than 200 employees shall not be required to provide family leave and family leave benefits. Repeals chapter 398, HRS. Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Sections 1-28 effective 7/1/2025.
STATUS
Introduced
HB491 - Relating To A Leave Grant Program.
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to conduct an actuarial study on a leave grant pilot program to help small businesses offer their employees paid family leave and paid sick leave. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB599 - Relating To Education.
Ernesto M. Ganaden, Terez Amato, Natalia Hussey-Burdick
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Requires the School Facilities Authority to consider establishing preschool classrooms in or near hotels, office buildings, and other urban areas with high centers of employment, with consideration given to the locations convenient for parents. Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to provide matching funds for preschool construction.
STATUS
Introduced
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Representative from Hawaii district HD-011
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