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HB2297 - Relating To Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Nicole E. Lowen, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 10 months ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Hawaii state energy office to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB2136 - Relating To Agriculture.
Cedric Asuega Gates, Terez Amato, Kirstin Ak Kahaloa
Last updated 9 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and implement a pesticide inspection program to increase compliance with the proper use of restricted use pesticides and ensure the continued prohibition on the use or application of pesticides containing chlorpyrifos. Requires the Department to post the inspection results on its website upon completion of a final order for a violation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2298 - Relating To Consumer Protection.
Nicole E. Lowen, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated 4 months ago
25 Co-Sponsors
Beginning 7/1/2027, requires roasted coffee, instant coffee, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages that contain Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed coffee blended with coffee of another regional origin to contain no less than fifty-one per cent coffee by weight from the Hawaii geographic origin. Exempts retailers that do not package roasted coffee, instant coffee, or ready-to-drink coffee beverages from liability for the sale of roasted coffee, instant coffee, or ready-to-drink coffee beverages that use a label or advertisement in violation of the coffee labeling law. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
HB1278 - Relating To Green Transportation Infrastructure.
Lisa Marten, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Establishes green infrastructure objectives and policies for transportation systems, infrastructure, and projects. Establishes the green transportation infrastructure task force to examine, evaluate, and develop policies for the design, implementation, and maintenance of green transportation infrastructure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB2241 - Relating To Civil Air Patrol.
Justin H. Woodson, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 9 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for civilian auxiliary aviation services performed by the Civil Air Patrol. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2042. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2600 - Relating To Cannabis.
David Tarnas, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated about 1 month ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis Authority and Cannabis Control Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning January 1, 2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes for adult-use cannabis sales. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets Department of Agriculture to the Hawaii Cannabis Authority. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Tentative
HB2161 - Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.
Elle Cochran, Terez Amato, Diamond Garcia
Last updated 10 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement for an additional fifteen full-time equivalent (15.0 FTE) sheriff positions for transitional law enforcement officer activities in Lahaina. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2006 - Relating To Invasive Pests.
Lisa Marten, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 10 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Establishes and appropriates funds for an invasive species placard program. Requires the department of agriculture to inspect certain establishments that are at risk of spreading invasive pests. Establishes correction and quarantine procedures.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2044 - Relating To The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office.
Jenna Takenouchi, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 10 months ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2215 - Relating To Medicaid.
Lisa Marten, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 9 months ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to increase the funding of certain Medicaid home and community-based services, including adult day programs and residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes. Requires the Department of Human Services to obtain matching funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
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Representative from Hawaii district HD-011
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