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HB830 - Relating To The Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind.
Bertrand Kobayashi, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Education to meet with Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind stakeholders and members of the Hawaii deaf community regarding the development of a plan to transition the Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind to a conversion charter school. Requires a report to the Legislature.
STATUS
Introduced
HB955 - Relating To Chapter 457j, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Natalia Hussey-Burdick, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Exempts birth attendants practicing on or before 7/1/2025 from licensure requirements, under certain conditions. Expands qualifications for licensure to include the North American Registry of Midwives portfolio evaluation process. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1677 - Relating To The University Of Hawaii Tuition And Fees Special Fund.
Amy A. Perruso, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated 9 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Specifies conditions for exemptions for the University of Hawaii from sections 87A-39(a) and 88-125(a), HRS. Amends the formulation of general fund budget appropriation in proportion to the amount of regular tuition and related fee revenues estimated for the respective fiscal year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1664 - Relating To Public Corruption.
David Tarnas, Terez Amato, Andrew Takuya Garrett
Last updated 9 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Increases the penalties for bribery offenses under certain circumstances by establishing new offenses for bribery in the first and second degrees. Defines "bribery" for the purposes of these offenses. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB323 - Relating To Noise.
Cory M. Chun, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated almost 2 years ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Requires the department of health to adopt rules by 6/30/2026 for amplified sound on public and private property where decibel weighted levels exceed current standards for zoning districts and residential properties where noise is excessive during certain times.
STATUS
Introduced
HB648 - Relating To Kupuna Housing.
Troy Hashimoto, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated almost 2 years ago
29 Co-Sponsors
Temporarily expands the state rent supplement program to specifically target qualified individuals who are sixty-two years of age or older and are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Requires HPHA to submit annual reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1328 - Relating To Charter Schools.
Justin H. Woodson, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Provides funding for rental or lease of facilities under legislative appropriations and bond authorizations to the state public charter school commission for the design, planning, construction, repair, and maintenance of public charter school improvements. Appropriates general funds for infrastructure costs, rental or lease assistance, and the repair and maintenance of network infrastructure for charter schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB1330 - Relating To School Bus Services.
Justin H. Woodson, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated over 1 year ago
24 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for school bus services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB739 - Relating To Motor Vehicle Safety Inspections.
Natalia Hussey-Burdick, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Requires the department of transportation to amend its administrative rules to allow motor vehicle owners whose motor vehicle registration and safety check are both expired to register their motor vehicle without first obtaining a certificate of inspection or obtain a certificate of inspection without first registering their motor vehicle. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB969 - Relating To Emergency Powers.
Della au Belatti, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Governor to ensure continued operation of medical facilities upon declaration of a state of emergency and during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Allows hospitals to suspend elective surgeries during the period of emergency to address the facility's bed capacity. Defines "hospital".
STATUS
Introduced
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Representative from Hawaii district HD-011
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