Rep. Tyson Miyake

Primary HB 2141

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DAM AND APPURTENANCE SAFETY.

Establishes the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program for plans, design, construction, and equipment that is used to improve or remove deficient dams and appurtenances as determined by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Specifies eligibility requirements for dam and appurtenance improvement or removal grants. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

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 1634

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.

Prohibits the counties from levying minimum real property taxes upon property that would be greater than the real property tax levied under the county's standard tax rate for the property.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2119

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CRIMINAL LITTERING.

Amends the fine for individuals convicted of criminal littering to $1,000 instead of a range of $500 to $1,000.

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 1986

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COUNTY BUILDING CODES.

Requires each county to allow a developer undertaking an adaptive reuse office conversion project to comply with the International Building Code with respect to provisions concerning ventilation and lighting.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1635

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.

Limits to six years the period of time to commence an action to recover damages based on construction to improve real property.

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 2034

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Exempts any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track