Rep. Terez Amato

Primary HB 1143

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

Exempts feminine hygiene products from the general excise tax.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1401

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires public high school students to complete one financial literacy class before graduation.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1316

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Requires licensees who carry firearms concealed or unconcealed outside their residence to have their carry license in their immediate possession and display the license upon the demand of law enforcement officers when being lawfully detained.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 793

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning January 1, 2025, authorizes public schools and public charter schools to have an employee trained to administer or assist with the self-administration of seizure disorder rescue medication, with certain exemptions. Authorizes all principals, guidance counselors, and teachers to perform an annual self-review of seizure disorder materials. Allows a seizure action plan for every diagnosed student to be established and distributed to employees charged with supervising the student. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 779

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS.

Requires the court to appoint counsel to indigent parents upon the filing of a petition for custody or family supervision and make every effort to do so at the first hearing attended by the parents.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 795

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.

Repeals the duty to retreat or take over evasive action with respect to the use of deadly force as a justifiable means of self-protection.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 901

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF AQUATIC MAMMALS.

Prohibits the display of aquatic mammals in the State.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 915

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Requires certain commercial agricultural entities to issue annual public reports regarding their pesticide use.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1176

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INCARCERATION.

Appropriates funds for the development and maintenance of a comprehensive approach to successful prisoner reentry and integration that provides supports to inmates while incarcerated and after their release. Establishes a pilot program within the Judiciary to allow minor children to remain with their mothers while the mothers are participating in therapeutic, drug treatment, or other residential programs. Establishes within the Judiciary a 5-year recidivism prevention pilot program consisting of the housing voucher program; child care voucher program; and employer income tax credit program. Establishes within the Department of Public Safety an offender reset program to oversee development and implementation of comprehensive pre- and post-release programs to assist offenders who are transitioning back into the community. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Public Safety, Judiciary, Hawaii Paroling Authority, Department of Human Services, and Department of Health.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1453

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.

Expands the list of acceptable institutions or organizations that can approve the continuing education courses needed by naturopathic physicians for license renewal.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track