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HB914 - Relating To Health.
May Besario Mizuno, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Repeals existing law that requires the Department of Health to conduct unannounced visits and inspections, including inspections for relicensing or recertification, of state-licensed special treatment facilities. Requires the Department of Health to prioritize investigations of complaints against state-licensed or state-certified care facilities based on the degree of severity of the allegations. Clarifies that any person, corporation, or any other entity that provides health care or human services is prohibited from knowingly referring or transferring patients to an uncertified or unlicensed care facility. Repeals existing law providing that a landlord shall not be deemed to be providing home care services or operating a care facility that requires a license under specified conditions. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2107 - Relating To Special Counsel.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 7 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Allows the Attorney General to appoint a special counsel to assume the Attorney General's powers and responsibilities over an investigation of a person or matter when the investigation or prosecution of, or any other legal or administrative action against the person or matter by the Department of the Attorney General, may present a conflict of interest. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB935 - Relating To Hearing Aids.
Cory M. Chun, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
25 Co-Sponsors
Exempts from the general excise tax, gross receipts received from the sale of hearing aids.
STATUS
Introduced
HB925 - Relating To Housing.
Troy Hashimoto, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Requires that funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund be used to provide zero interest loans or grants to certain buyers and aid certain existing-for sale projects that have received funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Allocates funds out of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for certain purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2050 - Relating To Marine Life Conservation Districts.
Dru Kanuha, Stanley Chang, Mike Gabbard
Last updated 8 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct the Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit reports to the Legislature and adopt administrative rules. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2160 - Relating To Sustainable Food Systems.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Sustainable Food Systems Working Group within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop a plan for a more sustainable, resilient local food economy and to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group, develop the plan, and fund an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development's Statewide Sustainability Program.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2472 - Relating To Social Services.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires certain long-term care facility operators to pay for generic toiletries, linens, and meals and snacks. Requires the department of human services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2362 - Relating To Ornamental Ginger.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 7 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for statewide research into ornamental ginger pathogens, prevention of the spread of ornamental ginger pathogens, production and distribution of pathogen-free ornamental ginger plants, and outreach to ornamental producers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2373 - Relating To Irrigation.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements to various irrigation systems.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2358 - Relating To The Hawaii Invasive Species Council.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure its long-term viability and prevent future problems. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
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Senator from Hawaii district SD-005
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Hawaii Senate
BIRTH
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Troy Hashimoto was raised on Maui. He received his bachelor's degree from Southern Oregon University, and his law degree from Willamette University. After law school, Hashimoto worked as a business and transactions attorney. He worked in the Trust & Estate Department of First Hawaiian Bank. Hashimoto has served as Administrative Judge for over 18 years.read less
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