Rep. James Kunane Tokioka

Primary HR 7

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITED TO PROPOSING AMENDMENTS THAT IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, LIMIT THE POWER AND JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ITS OFFICIALS AND FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.

In committee Feb 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2408

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Establishes the homelessness special fund. Establishes a community shelter commission in each county. Raises the conveyance tax and directs revenues toward experimental or demonstration housing projects administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority and homeless facilities and programs administered by the Department of Human Services.

In committee Feb 7, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2628

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOLS.

Removes mandatory student hour requirements for public schools, beginning with the 2018-2019 school year. Requires principals to determine the total number of student hours required for their school.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2488

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CRIMINAL VEHICULAR CONDUCT.

Creates a mandatory ten-year minimum term of imprisonment for any person who is convicted concurrently of violating both section 707-702.5 (negligent homicide in the first degree) and section 291C-12 (failure to stop). Replaces the term "accident" with "collision" to avoid potential ambiguity.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1367

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATED TO HOMELESS PROGRAMS.

Amends the definition of provider agency for homelessness services to include nonprofits that accept funds without a contract. Requires annual reports of providers' effectiveness.

In committee Jan 17, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 387

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

Requires operators of child care facilities, including family child care homes, group child care centers, and group child care homes, and infant and toddler child care centers that care for children one year of age or younger to implement and maintain safe sleep policies to prevent sudden unexpected infant deaths and sudden infant death syndrome in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Human Services.

In committee Jan 17, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 414

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.

Addresses the issue of homelessness by creating a statewide, state-funded, subsidized public service employment program. Authorizes subsidies and low-interest loans for employers who participate in the program. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Jan 17, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1366

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EDUCATION OF HOMELESS YOUTH.

Allows service providers to request and authorize transportation to and from school on behalf of homeless children and families.

In committee Jan 17, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1369

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes the creation of a working council made up by educators to have an input in curriculum, policy and educational decisions.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1277

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate student assistants employed for a minimum of 20 hours a week by the University of Hawaii. (HB1277 HD2)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track