Sponsored bills
Directs the DOH to perform a study to develop a pilot program to provide state-provided financial support to individuals pursuing a doctor of medicine degree in exchange for a commitment to practice medicine in Hawaii after they graduate. (HB1089 HD1)
Appropriates funds for the Fiscal Biennium 2019-2021 operating budget of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. (HB1431 HD1)
Requires the Insurance Commissioner to perform a study on capitated payment rates in Hawaii that compares the payment model in Hawaii with the payment models in other states. Appropriates funds for the study. (HB1464 HD2)
Removes the criminal statute of limitations for sex trafficking and promoting prostitution. Exempts minors from criminal liability for prostitution and street solicitation of prostitution. Establishes minimum criminal and regulatory penalties for prostitution, sex trafficking, and promoting travel for prostitution. Repeals the offense of solicitation of a minor for prostitution.
Establishes a task force within the Department of Human Services to study and develop solutions for the issue of nurse aide recertification inequity.
Establishes the criminal offense of sexual assault of an animal. Provides for impoundment and forfeiture of a sexually assaulted animal.
Establishes a task force to examine and make recommendations on policy issues regarding the benefits and harms of online gaming. (HB1107 HD1)
Requires that any county-owned street along which are six or more homes include one or more sidewalks. Provides grants-in-aid to the counties for the purpose of building sidewalks along existing county-owned streets.
Requires at least fifty percent of crops developed by Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) to be distributed to local markets, and requires at least fifty percent of lands managed by ADC to be leased for operations that support local food production. Specifies ADC annual reporting requirements and requires an audit of ADC.