Rep. Mahina Poepoe

Primary HB 1445

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Removes biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of "renewable energy".

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 444

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS, AND BEACHES.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches shall be protected and shall not be infringed. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 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 Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 910

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 285

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Beginning with fiscal year 2025-2026, and each fiscal year thereafter, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish the Community Fuels Reduction Project as a separate line item within the Department's budget. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 831

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of sixteen years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning after the general election of 2024.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 842

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the board of education to adopt and the department of education to administer a kindergarten entry assessment in ‘Olelo Hawai‘i for Kaiapuni schools. Delays the administration of the kindergarten entry assessment in ‘Olelo Hawai‘i for Kaiapuni schools to the 2026-2027 school year.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1150

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Appropriates funds to support the Hawaiʻi ant lab in mitigating the effects of little fire ants in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 638

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Authorizes prescriptions made by chiropractors for physical therapy and therapeutic massage treatment to qualify as a motor vehicle insurance personal injury protection benefit. Replaces the existing cap on the number of chiropractic treatment visits that qualify for motor vehicle insurance coverage with a number of visits that are deemed medically necessary. Amends the reimbursement amount for chiropractic treatment from $75 per visit to an amount tied to the charges, and any subsequent increases in charges, permissible under the workers' compensation supplemental medical fee schedule. Repeals the thirty-visit cap on combined naturopathic, chiropractic, and acupuncture treatments. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 362

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.

Adds a minimum penalty of $50 per violation of the State Water Code and makes each day that a violation exists or continues a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to determine the amount of the penalty based on the circumstances of the violation.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track