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All 53,153 Active 37,441 In committee 35,403 Passed 13,465 Signed 1,935 Failed 186

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 242: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR AN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL IN THE NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriates funds for a capital improvement project to build a new intermediate school for the 9th Representative District.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 263: RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY OF FIREFIGHTERS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO RECEIVE WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER.

Establishes a rebuttable presumption that any firefighter, emergency medical service personnel, or law enforcement officer diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder incurred that injury while in the course of employment for the purposes of receiving workers' compensation benefits.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 9: RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Short form bill relating to public safety.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 569: RELATING TO LITTERING.

Increases the maximum civil penalty for littering from $500 to $1,000. Increases the maximum fine for the offense of criminal littering from $1,000 to $5,000.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 374: RELATING TO THE STATE COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS.

Establishes the position of state coordinator on homelessness and requires the state coordinator on homelessness to report directly to the lieutenant governor. Makes an appropriation.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 198: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Extends the period in which a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, from 3/31/2019 to 3/31/2020. Authorizes the use of surcharge revenues to address affordable housing and homelessness. Exempts gross income and gross proceeds for medical services or food from the surcharge.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 49: RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.

Short form bill relating to international affairs.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 478: RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.

Clarifies that lands set aside to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation by the Governor or leased to the Corporation by other state departments and agencies are exempt from the definition of "public lands".

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 22, 2019

SB 238: RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Authorizes the chief of police from each respective county to issue licenses to carry a concealed firearm. Specifies processes for license applications, renewals, revocations, and record keeping. Strictly prohibits carrying concealed firearms under certain circumstances. Makes various conforming amendments.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 105: RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.

Increases the minimum wage to an unspecified amount. Authorizes employers to pay minors an amount not less than 85% of the minimum wage for the first 90 days of employment.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 294: RELATING TO CRIME.

Establishes a presumption that a person charged with a crime is entitled to unconditional release unless proven otherwise. Requires the consideration of nonfinancial conditions of release before bail is ordered.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 22, 2019

HB 385: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Adds specific requirements to Hawaii's sexuality health education law. Requires the Board of Education to collaborate with the Department of Education and the Sexuality Health Education Working Group to provide curricula information to the public. Requires students to be excused from the provided instruction upon written request by a parent or guardian. Establishes the Sexuality Health Education Working Group.

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