Rep. Elle Cochran

Primary HB 2169

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES.

Prohibits the construction of overhead high-voltage electric transmission lines. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to submit to the Public Utilities Commission a report identifying the areas of the State having the highest risk of wildfires. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to direct certain public utilities to underground all existing overhead high-voltage electric transmission lines.

In committee Jan 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2647

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PESTICIDES.

Amends the definition of "restricted use pesticide" to include malathion.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2605

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.

Requires the Department of Education to establish a teacher loan forgiveness program to assist in the payment of loans for teachers who commit to teaching in the Hawaiʻi public school system. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2769

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourteenth representative district.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2205

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII WITH RESPECT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Proposes to amend the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi by: (1) Providing that the Department of Law Enforcement shall be headed by an elected Sheriff; (2) Applying to the Sheriff the same constitutional impeachment and removal provisions that apply to the Governor and Lieutenant Governor; (3) Providing that vacancies shall be filled as provided by law; and (4) Removing the Department from the supervision of the Governor.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2201

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Generally prohibits the removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters. Prohibits the issuance of permits for the mooring, docking, or operation of any vessel designed or intended for removal of minerals from the seabed. Provides for exceptions relating to beach replenishment, research purposes, and native Hawaiian cultural practices.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2300

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Establishes a Search and Rescue Division within the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct search or rescue operations. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2574

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning with the     -     school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2584

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EQUITY.

Requires all places of public accommodation constructed after 12/31/2024 to provide universal changing accommodations in public restrooms. Where feasible and cost effective, requires all bids for state building construction, projects submitted after 6/30/2024 to provide universal changing accommodations in public restrooms.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2333

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the accessory dwelling unit housing development program with the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority to award subsidies to individuals who build accessory dwelling units. Exempts those accessory dwelling units from general excise tax for the first 3 years of rental. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track