Rep. Mahina Poepoe

Primary HB 2552

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

Extends, under certain conditions, the family leave period under state law, for up to eight additional weeks for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Amends the definition of "because of sex" in section 3781, HRS, that governs discriminatory employment practices, to include neonatal care. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to amend its administrative rules to ensure that neonatal care is included as a "related medical condition" wherever the phrase "pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition" or any similar phrase is used. (SD1)

Passed Mar 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 34

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER PROVIDING CHILD CARE SERVICES AT THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL.

In committee Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 159

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A MULTIAGENCY WORKING GROUP TO UPDATE THE MAPS, TIER TABLES, AND INVENTORIES OF STATE LANDS SUITABLE AND AVAILABLE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.

In committee Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 138

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A MULTIAGENCY WORKING GROUP TO UPDATE THE MAPS, TIER TABLES, AND INVENTORIES OF STATE LANDS SUITABLE AND AVAILABLE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.

In committee Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1651

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS.

Requires the Department of Education and public charter schools to take certain steps to report incidents of harassment and implement procedures for handling harassment of educational workers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1840

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to support long-term water quality monitoring and pollution source detection. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 45

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER PROVIDING CHILD CARE SERVICES AT THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL.

In committee Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1245

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AMBULANCES.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase of one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in central Maui, fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel, and increase the predictability and stability of available air ambulance services for all islands in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2771

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.

Appropriates funds for the continued administration of the Hawaiʻi Healthy Food Incentive Program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1409

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

Extends under certain conditions, the family leave period for up to eight weeks for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to amend its rules to include neonatal care as a related medical condition wherever the phrase "pregnancy, childbirth, or other related condition" or any similar phrase is used. Effective 6/30/2032. (SD2)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track