Rep. Elle Cochran

Primary HB 557

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GASOLINE PRICE GOUGING.

Makes the sale of gasoline for an unconscionably excessive price during periods of abnormal disruption of the market an unfair trade practice. Increases penalties for violations of the law regulating unfair trade practices by the petroleum industry. Authorizes the courts to order all or a portion of any civil penalty imposed to be deposited into the energy security special fund.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 512

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GRANTS FOR ENTREPRENEURS.

Establishes an entrepreneurship grant program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to assist entrepreneurs with new businesses.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 549

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PRESCHOOL.

Requires the school facilities authority to, to the greatest extent possible, renovate, improve, and expand existing public school facilities and classrooms to increase pre-kindergarten student capacity, including while expending funds appropriated for fiscal year 2023. Requires the authority to submit a report to the legislature.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 574

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOPEDS.

Specifies that the registration fee for mopeds shall not exceed $100 per year, as determined by the counties' director of finance. Specifies that the issuance fee for a tag or emblem shall be no more than $20.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 559

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.

Expands the coffee labeling and advertising requirements to include ready-to-drink coffee beverages and inner packages and inner wrapping labels. Requires disclosure on the label of coffee blends of the respective geographic and regional origins and per cent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted coffee or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in Hawaii.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 656

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Establishes a list of substances allowed for use as pesticides and fertilizers on state and county property. Provides that the use of substances not specifically allowed as pesticides and fertilizers on state property and county property is prohibited, unless certain exceptions, a waiver, or exemption apply. Requires a state department or agency seeking a waiver to apply to the department of agriculture.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 550

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.

Requires the department of education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based behavioral health specialists on sex trafficking prevention and response.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 558

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.

Defines "incidental and supplemental work" for purposes of specialty contractors under the contractors law.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 585

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RESTORATIVE JUSTICE.

Requires the judiciary or supporting agencies to establish and support a program for restorative justice in each county and inform various criminal justice representatives of the existence of the program. Appropriates funds for the establishment of one program and one position in each county.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 555

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.

Allows candidates seeking election to use campaign funds for child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track