Hawaii Representative Nicole Lowen [D]

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HIHB431PassPart I: Establishes requirements for kauhale projects, including reporting requirements by the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions (OHHS). Requires the Auditor to conduct a management and performance audit of the kauhale initiative...
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2025-07-09
Act 309, on 07/09/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1422).
HIHB830PassBeginning 7/1/2026, authorizes the State Historic Preservation Division to contract its review of proposed state projects and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants under certain circumstances. Establishes requirements for ...
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2025-07-08
Act 306, on 07/08/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1419).
HIHB613PassMakes the Safe Spaces for Youth Pilot Program permanent within the Office of Youth Services. Requires the program to collaborate with certain state and county departments. Authorizes the Office of Youth Services to contract with nonprofit organizatio...
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2025-07-07
Act 297, on 07/07/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1408).
HIHB703PassExtends the sunset date for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna to 6/30/2028. (CD1)
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2025-07-03
Act 282, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1385).
HIHB705PassEstablishes a Medi-Medi Project within the Executive Office on Aging to assist older adults, Medicare beneficiaries, individuals with disabilities, and other underserved populations who may qualify for various low-income subsidy programs to gain acce...
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2025-07-03
Act 287, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1390).
HIHB958VetoEstablishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric ...
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2025-07-03
Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1401).
HIHB422PassRepeals the construction cost component of school impact fees. Exempts government housing developments, affordable housing units and projects, and Hawaiian home lands housing from school impact fees. Requires the School Facilities Authority to adopt ...
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2025-07-02
Act 268, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1371).
HIHB430PassPermits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enter into contracts with eligible employers or registered apprenticeship programs in the private sector to provide on-the-job training to eligible interns. Establishes a state internship an...
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2025-07-01
Act 251, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).
HIHB969PassProhibits landfill units on land in an agricultural district with class A soils in a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand. Beginning 7/1/2025, narrows the prohibition on constructing, modifying, or expanding waste or disposal f...
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2025-07-01
Act 255, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1358).
HIHB550PassAllows recordings made by law enforcement agencies who are using, controlling, or operating unmanned aerial vehicles to establish probable cause for arrests under the Fireworks Control Law if the unmanned aerial vehicle is recording directly above pu...
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2025-06-30
Act 244, on 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347).
HIHB806PassAppropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct fireworks sting operations and establish an explosives and firearms laboratory. (CD1)
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2025-06-30
Act 247, on 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350).
HIHB1483PassEstablishes various criminal offenses and penalties related to fireworks or articles pyrotechnic. Amends multiple definitions and penalties for fireworks offenses, including heightened penalties if another person suffers substantial bodily injury, se...
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2025-06-30
Act 243, on 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1346).
HIHB302PassPart I: Authorizes DOH to inspect qualifying patient medical records held by the physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or hospice provider who issued a written certification for the qualifying patient. Amends and adds definitions for purpose...
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2025-06-27
Act 241, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1343).
HIHB427PassPart I: Renames the Department of Agriculture as the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (Department) and the Board of Agriculture as the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Part II: Establishes a Deputy Chairperson for Biosecurity. Part III:...
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2025-06-27
Act 236, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1338).
HIHB496PassProhibits the use of certain words and misleading Hawaiian imagery, place names, and motifs on the label of a consumer package that contains or includes tea or dried leaves from the plant Pipturus albidus, unless 100 per cent of the tea or dried leav...
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2025-06-27
Act 242, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1344).
HIHB534PassProhibits the sale of any raw processed ahi by retail establishments without a label that states the country where the ahi was landed. Effective 7/1/2026. (CD1)
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2025-06-27
Act 238, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1340).
HIHB727PassPermanently establishes the Women's Court Program in the First Circuit. Establishes a temporary two-year Women's Court Pilot Program within the Kona division of the Third Circuit. Requires reports. Establishes a temporary position. Appropriates funds...
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2025-06-26
Act 228, on 06/26/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1330).
HIHB242PassEstablishes a working group within the Hawaii State Energy Office to examine how to maximize the recycling and reuse of electric vehicle batteries and recommend electric vehicle battery management practices. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1...
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2025-06-25
Act 209, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1311).
HIHB735PassAllows an individual wastewater system to serve up to five bedrooms, regardless of the number of dwellings, dwelling units, or accessory units, whether attached or detached, with certain exclusions. (CD1)
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2025-06-25
Act 224, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1326).
HIHB692PassExpands the Preschool Open Doors Program's eligibility criteria. Repeals the requirement that Preschool Open Doors Program providers be accredited. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD1)
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2025-06-24
Act 203, on 06/24/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1304).
HIHB934PassTransfers the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Accounting and General Services. Renames the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office to Broadband Offi...
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2025-06-09
Act 201, on 06/09/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302).
HIHB505PassEstablishes a WAI Policy Coordinator for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. (CD1)
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2025-06-06
Act 197, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1297).
HIHB860PassSpecifies for a county with a population of more than two hundred thousand but less than five hundred thousand, that the State or county may repair or maintain any street of which the ownership or jurisdiction is in dispute between the State and coun...
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2025-06-06
Act 200, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1300).
HIHB879PassAppropriates funds to establish a position within the Department of Health to assist with the upgrade and conversion of cesspools and perform any other related responsibilities as designated by the Wastewater Branch of the Department of Health. (CD1)
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2025-06-06
Act 188, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1288).
HIHB874PassEstablishes that for a minor in theatrical employment with a gross income of at least $5,000 on a project or $20,000 in a calendar year: a parent or legal guardian of the minor is required to establish a trust account for the minor with an independen...
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2025-06-04
Act 173, on 06/04/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1273).
HIHB1409PassEstablishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund, and sunsets the Subaccount on 6/30/2030. Requires the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District Board to consider the infrastructure needs of tra...
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2025-06-03
Act 159, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1259).
HIHB133PassAppropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport. (CD1)
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2025-05-30
Act 141, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241).
HIHB712PassProhibits drug manufacturers from denying, restricting, or prohibiting the acquisition, shipping, or delivery of a 340B drug to pharmacies contracted with 340B covered entities under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. Authorizes 340B covered enti...
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2025-05-30
Act 143, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1243).
HIHB862PassAuthorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services if certain conditions are met. (CD1)
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2025-05-30
Act 140, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1240).
HIHB961PassEstablishes a two-year Librarian Pilot Program to serve one school complex on Oahu and one school complex on an island other than Oahu. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
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2025-05-30
Act 135, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1235).
HIHB1179PassCreates a framework for the licensure of rural emergency hospitals at the state level by the Department of Health. Clarify Medicaid reimbursement policies for hospitals transitioning from a critical access hospital designation to a rural emergency ho...
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2025-05-30
Act 144, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1244).
HIHB1291PassExpands the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a mandatory minimum fine of $7,500 for each separate offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee. (CD1)
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2025-05-29
Act 126, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1226).
HIHB667PassRequires the Department of Transportation or appropriate county to scan any cat or dog carcass found on a state or county roadway for a microchip, record certain information, report that information to the appropriate county animal services or animal...
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2025-05-27
Act 081, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1181).
HIHB506PassAppropriates funds for equipment for the Oahu Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (CD1)
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2025-05-27
Act 099, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1199).
HIHB750PassRequires the Department of Health to conduct a statewide needs assessment to determine what will be needed to reduce waste generation, increase reuse, improve recycling collection services, and expand local processing of materials through an extended...
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2025-05-27
Act 103, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203).
HIHB341PassAuthorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Island Community Health Center to purchase or lease land on the island of Hawaii and develop primary care health care facilities. (CD1)
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2025-05-19
Act 076, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1176).
HIHB345PassEstablishes the pae ula as the state shrimp to protect anchialine pool ecosystems throughout Hawaii. (CD1)
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2025-05-19
Act 071, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1171).
HIHB86Engross

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Appropriates moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the establishment of full-time equivalent permanent Makai Watch Coordinator positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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2025-04-25
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:00PM in Conference Room 411.
HIHB348Engross

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Beginning 7/1/2026 for lodging establishments with more than fifty sleeping room accommodations, and beginning 1/1/2028 for lodging establishments with fifty or fewer sleeping room accommodations, prohibits the provision of personal care products in ...
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2025-04-25
Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816).
HIHB344Engross

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Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that a number of the parking stalls, as determined by the Department of Accounting and General Services, shall be electric vehicle charger-ready. Re...
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2025-04-25
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:55PM in Conference Room 325.
HIHB432Engross

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Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to prioritize development of workforce rental and for-sale housing projects for qualified residents. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to a...
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2025-04-25
Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 880).
HIHB472Engross

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Allows digitized identification cards to be accepted as a valid form of identification, under certain conditions. Authorizes state and county law enforcement agencies to accept a digitized identification card as proof of a person's identity beginning...
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2025-04-25
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 5:00PM in conference room 325.
HIHB563Engross

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Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Internship Program. Appropr...
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2025-04-24
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 229.
HIHB606Engross

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Appropriates funds to be used by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for mercantile projects, as well as lump sum repair and maintenance, in fiscal year 2025-2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
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2025-04-24
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 1:30PM in conference room 325.
HIHB125PassRequires retail sellers or transferers of firearms to provide purchasers with notice regarding the law on firearms storage. Expands the requirements for the secure storage of firearms. Clarifies the offense of criminally negligent storage of a firear...
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2025-04-23
Act 022, on 04/22/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1122).
HIHB784Engross

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Makes an appropriation for the operation of an additional ambulance for the island of Hawaii to be based in Makalei. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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2025-04-23
Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 3:16PM in conference room 329.
HIHB701Engross

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Establishes a family caregiver tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to the Executive Office on Aging. The tax credit applies to taxable years be...
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2025-04-23
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 801).
HIHB48Engross

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Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines "regional origin". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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2025-04-22
Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 864).
HIHB177Engross

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Makes the issuance or renewal of a civil identification card free of charge. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
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2025-04-21
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755).
HIHB306Engross

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Adds a minimum penalty and maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code and authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Establishes factors the...
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2025-04-21
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755).
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