Rep. Terez Amato

Primary HB 1213

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLES.

Authorizes each county to regulate the number of rental motor vehicles within the county.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1264

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NURSES.

Requires state participation in the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multistate licensure privilege in each party state.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1199

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Requires law enforcement agencies to adopt and implement a written policy on domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by a law enforcement officer. Establishes standards, training deadlines, administrative procedures, and reporting requirements.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1175

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INCREASED INTERAGENCY COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS.

Requires county police departments to provide training, in collaboration with the Department of Health and University of Hawaii, to officers having contact with individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health issues including substance use, or mental health issues. Appropriates funds for coordinated and collaborative activities including training, referrals to service providers, and technical assistance. Requires reports to the Legislature.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1251

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE SEEKING OF ASSISTANCE.

Provides protections to individuals involved in the sex trade from the consequences under criminal law of disclosing their engagement or being identified as engaging in prostitution while in the course of seeking medical or law enforcement assistance.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 790

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DIGITAL CURRENCY LICENSURE.

Establishes a program for the licensure, regulation, and oversight of digital currency companies. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1227

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE PUBLIC TRUST LANDS.

Formally recognizes that the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is not barred from pursuing and may negotiate with respect to public land trust claims not addressed in Act 15, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1428

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Prohibits the State from denying or interfering with a patient's right to choose to obtain an abortion or to terminate a pregnancy if the termination is necessary to protect the life or health of the patient. Repeals a criminal penalty for violations of certain abortion provisions. Clarifies that advanced practice registered nurses may provide abortion care. Clarifies that physicians, osteopathic physicians, and advanced practice registered nurses may administer a medication abortion via telehealth for a patient residing in the State.

In committee Jan 30, 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 Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1414

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.

Requires all playgrounds located in state and county parks and on public school grounds include special needs recreational playground equipment as part of the recreational apparatuses by 6/30/2025 including at a minimum a wheelchair accessible swing set. Establishes the special needs recreational playground equipment special fund. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track