Rep. Mark Nakashima

Primary HB 1381

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TOURISM GOVERNANCE.

Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study that identifies and analyzes alternative tourism governance systems. Requires the study to include a solicitation of input from certain stakeholder groups. Requires a final report to be submitted to the legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 945

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Reduces, then later exempts, the tax collected on the sale of groceries that are eligible under the supplemental nutrition assistance program or special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Reduces, then later exempts, the tax collected for the sale of nonprescription drugs.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 941

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A STATE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER.

Establishes the State Chief Operating Officer to assist the Governor in developing and recommending policies beneficial to businesses and to increase economic development.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1388

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.

Establishes the natural resource management commission and special fund. Repeals the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special land and development fund. Allocates transient accommodations tax revenues to the natural resource management special fund. Appropriates funds from the natural resource management special fund for the purposes of the fund and administrative, office, and staffing expenses.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 686

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Authorizes Department of Public Safety to inspect shipping containers for illegal fireworks and explosives. Establishes a shipping container inspection program using X-ray scanning portals and associated special fund. Authorizes Department of Transportation to impose shipping container import fees. Increases fine and punishment for fireworks violations.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 917

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPORTS.

Establishes the Hawaii Sports Task Force within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to plan and coordinate efforts to secure and maintain Hawaii as a host location for major sporting and sports entertainment events at Aloha Stadium and other locations in the State.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 826

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE TRAFFIC CODE.

Permits the use of a vehicle for the purposes of human habitation in any public parking lot operated by a state department, subject to certain conditions.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1242

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

Establishes provisional or associate level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances. Allows psychologist license applicants to take licensing examinations before completing other requirements.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1421

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEMP.

Gives authority to the Department of Agriculture to align state hemp production administrative rules with federal law, with regard to exemptions for fiber, fuel, and seed grain hemp crops.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1324

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Requires all health insurers in the state, including medicaid managed care programs, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track