Rep. James Kunane Tokioka

Primary HB 748

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE AHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

Repeals the Aha Moku Advisory Committee on July 1, 2021. Effective 6/30/2021.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 751

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.

Changes the date after which: (1) qualifying patients shall only obtain shall obtain medical cannabis or manufactured cannabis products from certain authorized sources; and (2) primary caregivers shall no longer be authorized to cultivate cannabis for any qualifying patient, from 12/31/2023 to 12/31/2021.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 235

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.

Removes the $10 per visit per day cap on the dollar-for-dollar match received by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries under the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program, also known as the Double Up Food Bucks Program. Specifies that healthy proteins are eligible purchases under the program. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture to expand funding for the program.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 322

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MANUFACTURING.

Creates an income tax credit to incentivize the food manufacturing industry in the State. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 438

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EXTERNAL CONTRACTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Requires the DOE, in consultation with and approval by the BOE, to develop and implement a plan to reduce the use of external contracts for curricula, instruction, and testing. Requires DOE to convene an advisory committee to make recommendations for developing and implementing the plan. Requires DOE to submit interim and final reports to the legislature.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 780

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE AHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

Requires that the Executive Director of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee shall be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate with a term limit of four years.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 94

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a task force to identify the top ten fruits or vegetables that are imported into the State but may be commercially grown in the State. Creates an income tax credit to incentivize the production of those fruits or vegetables to obviate the need to import them into the State.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 484

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with agricultural growers and researchers to develop and implement a program to safely distribute disease- and insect-free tropical plant materials to Hawaii farmers. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 82

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.

Amends provisions relating to criteria and procedures in family court determinations regarding custody and visitation rights. Clarifies that a parent's felony conviction for a violent or sexual offense in which the victim was a minor, or requirement to register as a sex offender, raises a rebuttable presumption that custody or visitation by that parent is not in the best interest of the child. Requires courts to consider registration as a sex offender a presumption of risk that affects the burden of producing evidence. Requires courts to state reasons for findings in writing or on the record, including specific findings that there is no risk to the child's health, safety, and welfare.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 749

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Adjusts the method of determining average final compensation by specifying that base pay shall not be reduced by furloughs or pay reductions.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track