Rep. Mark Nakashima

Primary HB 677

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.

Allows boards to use interactive conference technology to remotely conduct public meetings under the sunshine law and outlines the requirements for such meetings. Allows boards to require information for purposes of contact tracing in times of emergency due to a contagious disease. Allows for the holding of in-person meetings at multiple sites connected by interactive conference technology. Requires that notices include the board's electronic and postal contact information.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 740

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VOTING.

Makes an application for voter registration, including an affidavit, part of all driver's license, provisional license, instruction permit, and state identification card applications. Automatically registers each applicant who elects to be registered to vote, unless the applicant affirmatively declines to be registered to vote. Requires sharing of information among the counties, department of transportation, and election personnel. Effective 1/1/2022. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 596

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.

Requires a vulnerable coastal property purchaser statement to be executed by the purchaser or transferee with the sale or transfer of vulnerable coastal real estate. Requires filing of statement with Bureau of Conveyances.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 818

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CRIMINAL TRESPASS ONTO STATE LANDS.

Provides that the facts and circumstances to be considered in establishing the offenses of criminal trespass in the second degree and criminal trespass onto state lands may include but not be limited to authenticated photographs, video recordings, or other recordings that show the commission of the offense. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 675

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMMUNITY MEETINGS.

Specifies that the limit on the number of attendees at an informational meeting or presentation that is open to the public on matters relating to official board business does not apply to members of a county council.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 816

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires a contract for the purchase of local produce having a value of more than $250 to be for a term of at least 5 years.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1161

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Repeals the state public charter school commission. Transfers the duties of the state public charter school commission to public charter school authorizers. Transfers appropriations from the state public charter school commission to the board of education to be used by public charter school authorizers.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 676

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.

Requires the OIP director to rule or provide guidance on an agency denial of access to, or granting of access to, information or records. Requires the OIP director to receive and resolve complaints under Hawaii's sunshine law either by determining whether a violation occurred or providing guidance.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 645

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GIFT REPORTING.

Exempts expenditures for meals or beverages with a total value of under $25 from reporting requirements when provided to a public official at an informational meeting or presentation or goodwill event with non-lobbyists.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 685

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RAW MILK.

Authorizes the direct sale of raw milk and raw milk products to consumers, with certain restrictions. Specifies labeling requirements for raw milk and raw milk products.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track