Rep. Tina Wildberger

Primary HB 2251

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes supplemental categorical funding for remote schools. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1622

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Establishes Employment First as a state policy for persons with disabilities. Requires state and county agencies to implement Employment First in hiring and in all programs and services administered or funded by the State or counties. Applies Employment First principles to Medicaid home- and community-based waiver programs.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1621

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Requires the department of health to adopt rules to allow primary caregivers to be absent from community care foster family homes for no more than thirty-six, rather than twenty-eight, hours in a calendar week, not to exceed eight, rather than five, hours per day.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1589

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS.

Provides that intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to any owner, employee, or agent of a retail mercantile establishment who is engaged in enforcing a governmental health or safety requirement relating to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic is a class C felony.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1590

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), regardless of the means of purchase and the SNAP or WIC eligibility of the purchaser. Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of nonprescription drugs. Effective 1/1/2023.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1899

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TOURISM MANAGEMENT.

Includes best practice destination management and regenerative tourism under the scope and responsibilities of the Hawaii tourism authority. Requires the Hawaii tourism authority to develop a tourism management plan that includes tourism marketing, best practice destination management, and regenerative tourism.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1796

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Extends the Ohana Zones Pilot Program to 2026 to reduce homelessness by placing individuals into permanent housing, expanding housing, and preserving existing housing. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1740

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TEMPORARY TEACHERS.

Creates a new classification of temporary teacher so that long-term substitute teachers are compensated for a full eight-hour work day of teaching and the additional necessary tasks associated with long-term substitute teaching positions. Compensates temporary teachers for designated state holidays and intersessions. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1693

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.

Extends the renewal period from 2 years to 4 years for licensees who are 70 years of age or older but younger than 80 years of age. Requires applicants for a new license or for license renewal who are 70 years of age or older to present certification of physical and mental competence from a doctor upon application.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1512

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GREEN FEES.

Establishes an environmental surcharge on visitor accommodations. Establishes the green tourism special fund, to be funded largely by the environmental surcharge, to invest in the State's transition to a clean energy economy, conservation of natural resources, and sustainability and resiliency.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track