Rep. Terez Amato

Primary HB 1445

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Removes biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of "renewable energy".

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 444

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS, AND BEACHES.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches shall be protected and shall not be infringed. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 738

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REEF PROTECTION.

Prohibits commercial operators of surfing tourism, instruction, and lesson companies from providing, or allowing the wearing of, footwear during lessons taking place on or above certain submerged reefs.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 331

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Establishes the offense of possession of a loaded firearm while intoxicated as a petty misdemeanor.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 910

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 285

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Beginning with fiscal year 2025-2026, and each fiscal year thereafter, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish the Community Fuels Reduction Project as a separate line item within the Department's budget. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1335

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ARRESTS.

Provides that after making an arrest, a police officer may issue to the arrestee an appearance ticket that states the date and time of the initial court appearance, and thereafter release the arrestee from custody. Broadens the range of offenses for which a police officer may issue a citation in lieu of making an arrest, provided that certain conditions are met. Effective 1/1/2024.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 831

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of sixteen years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning after the general election of 2024.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 658

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Allows students who experienced educational disruption to graduate high school through enrollment in an accepted alternative education program and participation in certain activities approved by the department of education.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 842

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the board of education to adopt and the department of education to administer a kindergarten entry assessment in ‘Olelo Hawai‘i for Kaiapuni schools. Delays the administration of the kindergarten entry assessment in ‘Olelo Hawai‘i for Kaiapuni schools to the 2026-2027 school year.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track