Rep. Kyle Yamashita

Primary HB 413

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 2, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE GUBERNATORIAL NOMINEE OF EACH POLITICAL PARTY TO SELECT THE PARTY'S LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NOMINEE.

Proposes an amendment to article V, section 2, of the Hawaii State Constitution to require that each gubernatorial nominee appoint a person from the same political party as a running mate for lieutenant governor in the general election.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1257

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.

Transfers the invasive species council from the department of land and natural resources to the department of agriculture for administrative purposes.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1380

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.

Authorizes the governor to ensure the continued operation of medical facilities during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Authorizes hospitals to suspend elective surgeries in order to address bed capacity during the period of emergency.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 837

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PRINT DISABILITIES.

Requires the use of the public utilities commission's universal service fund to provide free telecommunications access to information for individuals with print disabilities.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1345

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Requires the department of land and natural resources to purchase within its existing budget an Infrared Unit B2-FO for the Maui branch of the division of forestry and wildlife for game management and collecting and tracking accurate herd counts.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 738

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF BALLOTS.

Provides that a voter with special needs shall be provided a means of electronic authentication of an electronic transmission of replacement ballot that does not include the voter's handwritten signature or a waiver of secrecy.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 775

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENAMING KAHULUI AIRPORT ACCESS ROAD.

Renames Kahului Airport Access Road on Maui as the Mayor Elmer F. Cravalho Way. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 414

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.

Prohibits the sale of coral products in the State and the importing and exporting of coral product.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 681

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MANAGEMENT OF STATE FUNDS.

Establishes linked investments to provide loan funds for agriculture and authorizes the director of finance to commit no more than $5,000,000 in certain available moneys for the creation of linked investments through agreements with eligible lending institutions. Appropriates funds to the department of budget and finance to hire one position to administer the linked investment program. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1361

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIRE SAFETY.

Establishes a working group to determine if a full-time state fire marshal's office would be more effective than the existing state fire council in planning, executing, and promoting fire safety-related programs and topics in the State. Requires the working group to submit a report to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2022.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track