Rep. Mark Nakashima

Primary HB 1905

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.

Requires the Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep 1 or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that the Authority may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows the Authority to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1665

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WARNING SIRENS.

Requires the Hawaiʻi emergency management agency to prepare and develop a plan to upgrade all-hazard warning sirens to be capable of transmitting voice instructions and directions and capable of voice activation.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2077

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATERSHEDS.

Establishes rights for watershed ecosystems to exist, flourish, and naturally evolve, in conjunction with native Hawaiian traditional and customary beliefs, practice, and values, for the benefit of present and future generations.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1683

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

Clarifies the rights and duties of landlords and tenants in the State.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1669

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Except under certain circumstances, makes it unlawful for a person to possess, purchase, deliver, sell, or intend to sell an encapsulating machine or tabulating machine when the person knows, or reasonably should know, that the machine will be used to manufacture, compound, convert, produce, prepare, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2014

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HARASSMENT.

Prohibits a person from using a location tracker to harass, stalk, or perpetuate a crime against another person without their knowledge.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1564

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATEWIDE FIRE HELICOPTERS.

Establishes a statewide firefighting helicopter program, to be administered by the State Fire Marshal. Appropriates funds to obtain helicopters, facilities equipment, and supplies; hire and train staff; and do other things necessary to ensure that the program is ready to begin providing aerial firefighting services on July 1, 2025. Declares that the expenditure exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Establishes that this measure only takes effect if another bill is passed that establishes a State Fire Marshal position.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1584

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a two-year agricultural crime pilot project to examine the effectiveness of prosecuting agricultural crimes, including agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism, in the City and County of Honolulu and County of Kauai. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1607

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ALGORITHMIC DISCRIMINATION.

Prohibits users of algorithmic decision-making from utilizing algorithmic eligibility determinations in a discriminatory manner. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to send corresponding notices to individuals whose personal information is used. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to submit annual reports to the Department of the Attorney General. Provides for appropriate means of civil enforcement.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2147

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Authorizes pharmacists to order and administer immunizations and vaccinations to children three years of age and older under state law.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track