Hawaii Representative Gene Ward [R]

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HIHB631Intro
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A bill establishing a task force to examine the state policy for the regulation and licensing of occupations. Preliminary report to the 2024 legislature, final report and proposed legislation to the 2025 legislature.
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2023-12-11
To House Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee
HIHB568Intro
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Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to issue interim rules that exempt from the public notice, public hearing, and gubernatorial approval requirements of chapter 91, HRS, after beneficiary consultation is conducted by the Department of H...
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2023-12-11
To House Labor & Government Operations Committee
HIHB1230Intro
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Establishes the Hawaii Space Corporation to develop a spaceport.
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2023-12-11
To House Economic Development Committee
HIHB1277Intro
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Requires self-service stations to put labels on gas dispensing equipment that advise consumers on the effects of fossil fuel consumption to human health and the environment.
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2023-12-11
To House Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee
HIHB319Intro
25%
Establishes the Red Hill water contamination health impacts program within the Department of Health to track the long-term impacts of the 2021 petroleum release from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. Appropriates moneys.
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2023-12-11
To House Water & Land Committee
HIHB331Intro
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Establishes the offense of possession of a loaded firearm while intoxicated as a petty misdemeanor.
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2023-12-11
To House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee
HIHB77Intro
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Clarifies that public charter school teachers and other personnel employed by public charter schools under the same pay schedule are included in collective bargaining unit (5). Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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2023-12-11
To House Finance Committee
HIHB629Intro
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Codifies a terminally ill patient's right to try experimental treatment options.
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2023-12-11
To House Health Committee
HIHB627Intro
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Introduces suggestions to improve the standards of conduct concerning elected officials, as recommended by the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct in their final report.
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2023-12-11
To House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee
HIHB636Intro
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Clarifies when the use of deadly force is not justified.
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2023-12-11
To House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee
HIHB233Engross
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Establishes a nonrefundable state child tax credit. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)
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2023-12-11
To Senate Ways and Means Committee
HIHB939Intro
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Amends the individual housing account laws to increase the contribution levels and maximum account levels. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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2023-12-11
To House Economic Development Committee
HIHB941Intro
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Establishes the State Chief Operating Officer to assist the Governor in developing and recommending policies beneficial to businesses and to increase economic development.
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2023-12-11
To House Labor & Government Operations Committee
HIHB928Intro
25%
Requires that all moneys in the pro rata portion of the Public Land Trust be transferred to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
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2023-12-11
To House Water & Land Committee
HIHB513Intro
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Establishes a telework tax credit for small business employers who allow telework for at least 30% of their employees.
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2023-12-11
To House Economic Development Committee
HIHB1170Intro
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Establishes the accessory dwelling unit housing development program with the Hawaii Community Development Authority to award subsidies to individuals who build accessory dwelling units. Exempts those accessory dwelling units from general excise tax f...
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2023-12-11
To House Housing Committee
HIHB1185Intro
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Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for statewide planning and coordination for transit-oriented development projects identified in the state strategic plan for transit-oriented development. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2023-12-11
To House Finance Committee
HIHB1273Intro
25%
Repeals Chapters 236D and 236E inheritance and estate tax.
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2023-12-11
To House Economic Development Committee
HIHB1434Intro
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Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to establish and maintain Hawaiian cultural centers within the State. Requires the Office to submit reports to the Legislature regarding the Office's compliance with this Act. Appropriate moneys for the plannin...
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2023-12-11
To House Culture, Arts, & International Affairs Committee
HIHB255Intro
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Amends various powers and priorities of the agribusiness development corporation, including several of its processes, membership of its board of directors, term of its executive director, and the scope of its work.
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2023-12-11
To House Agriculture Committee
HIHB1399Intro
25%
Proposes a new section to article V of the Hawaii constitution to provide for the election of the attorney general. Amends article III, section 19, of the Hawaii constitution to allow for impeachment of the attorney general. Makes conforming amendmen...
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2023-12-11
To House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee
HIHB262Engross
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Provides a process for school placement for a child whose parent 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 6/30/3000....
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2023-12-11
To Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs Committee
HIHB328Intro
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Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to establish and operate conservation mitigation banks to restore, create, enhance, or preserve species, their habitats, or resources as compensatory mitigation, or for past damages. Authorizes ...
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2023-12-11
To House Finance Committee
HIHB1328Intro
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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 improve...
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2023-12-11
To House Finance Committee
HIHB80Engross
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Authorizes public school complexes to develop rigorous classroom-based performance assessments, including the use of authentic assessments as part of classroom-based performance assessments. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
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2023-12-11
To Senate Education Committee
HIHB927Intro
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Establishes within the Hawaii State Energy Office the future fusion task force to promote the use of fusion as an energy source in the State.
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2023-12-11
To House Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
HIHB865Intro
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Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services, in consultation with the Legislature and appropriate agencies, to develop and implement an enhanced security plan for the state capitol. Appropriates moneys for enhanced security measures an...
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2023-12-11
To House Legislative Management Committee
HIHB216Intro
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Establishes the shipping container inspection program and shipping container inspection program special fund. Increases the maximum fine for each violation of the fireworks law. Requires PSD to submit reports to the legislature on implementation of t...
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2023-12-11
To House Transportation Committee
HIHB81Intro
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Requires the department of health to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of an outpatient mental health facility for children and adolescents living in the Ocean View region of Hawaii island, including in the communities of Ocean View, ...
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2023-12-11
To House Health Committee
HIHB1285Intro
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Authorizes the Stadium Authority to sell the naming rights to Aloha Stadium and its facilities.
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2023-12-11
To House Economic Development Committee
HIHB457Intro
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Phases out parking of motor vehicles on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS to remove the blacktop, parking area, and parking meters adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DLNR to develop and maintain a pedestrian area adjacent to Iolani Palace....
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2023-12-11
To House Water & Land Committee
HIHB571Intro
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Appropriates funds for the Kahoolawe island reserve commission. Appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) permanent positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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2023-12-11
To House Finance Committee
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