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HB1769 - Relating To Taxation.
Cory M. Chun, Terez Amato, Luke A. Evslin
Last updated 8 months ago
27 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a refundable Family Caregiver Tax Credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to report to the Legislature before the convening of each Regular Session. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1778 - Relating To Tobacco Products.
Lisa Marten, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated 10 months ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Beginning 7/1/2026, amends existing law regarding preemption of local ordinances and regulations regulating the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices as a matter of statewide concern to clarify that the State's preemption power extends solely to the taxation of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and allows counties to adopt ordinances and regulations that regulate smoking or the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that governs smoking. Prohibits the counties from enacting an ordinance or a regulation that imposes a fee or tax on the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, or electronic smoking devices. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1785 - Relating To Unemployment Benefits.
Amy A. Perruso, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated 10 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Allows striking workers to be eligible for unemployment benefits.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1836 - Relating To Health.
Scott K. Saiki, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, David A. Alcos
Last updated 5 months ago
50 Co-Sponsors
Allows registered pharmacists during declared states of emergency to refill prescriptions for persons directly impacted by the emergency for up to a thirty-day supply if the practitioner is unavailable or cannot be contacted to authorize the refill and if, in the pharmacist's professional judgment, failure to refill the prescription might interrupt the patient's ongoing care and have a significant adverse effect on the patient's well-being. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
HB1844 - Relating To The University Of Hawaii.
Scott K. Saiki, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, David A. Alcos
Last updated 8 months ago
46 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for the establishment of temporary adjunct faculty positions at the University of Hawaii Maui College. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1777 - Relating To Dental Hygienists.
Nadine K. Nakamura, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 9 months ago
27 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes dental hygienists who are under the general supervision of a licensed dentist to perform preventive dental sealant screenings and apply dental sealants on certain individuals in a school-based oral health program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1904 - Relating To Education.
Justin H. Woodson, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 8 months ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Provides a process for school placement for a child whose parent or guardian has transferred or is pending transfer from another state to a military installation in Hawaii while on active military duty pursuant to an official military order. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
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
HB1921 - Relating To Mobile Vaccinations.
Linda E. Ichiyama, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated 10 months ago
27 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for mobile vaccination services for populations with reduced access to vaccines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1795 - Relating To Community College.
Jeanne Kapela, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated 10 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a working group within the University of Hawaii to evaluate possibilities for making community college free for Hawaii residents. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
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