Rep. Elle Cochran

Primary HB 1261

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DIGITAL CURRENCY LICENSURE.

Beginning 1/1/2024, establishes a program for the licensure, regulation, and oversight of special purpose digital currency companies. Extends operations of companies in the digital currency innovation lab under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) permanent examiners. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1398

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Allows telecommunications and emergency dispatchers and employees who perform similar functions employed by the State and counties to collectively bargain. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 551

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Authorizes the department of health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist positions and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 47

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ABOUT BARRIERS TO CREATING TRULY AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN HAWAII.

In committee Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1231

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Amends the misdemeanor offense of criminal property damage in the third degree to include intentionally or knowingly damaging the property of another that is used in a business operation, without the other's consent in an amount exceeding $100. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 80

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS.

Authorizes public school complexes to develop rigorous classroom-based performance assessments, including the use of authentic assessments as part of classroom-based performance assessments. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 187

Passed · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Establishes labor requirements for the construction of renewable energy projects with a capacity rating of ten megawatts or greater. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1405

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.

Requires the commission on water resource management and division of aquatic resources of the department of land and natural resources, in partnership with the University of Hawaii and department of health, to conduct research on limu to understand the impacts of groundwater use on groundwater-dependent ecosystems. Requires a joint report to legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 249

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM.

Establishes the Hawaii child nutrition programs agency in the department of human services. Establishes a grant program to support the funding of certain initiatives for the State's public schools. Establishes three permanent full-time equivalent positions (3.0 FTE). Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 400

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes an employer-provided or employer-sponsored child care income tax credit for employers that pay for certain available child care services to their employees. Establishes an employer child care property income tax credit for the cost of child care property purchased or acquired by an employer and put into service for employer-provided child care. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track