Rep. Mark Hashem

Primary HB 2329

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

Requires the department of land and natural resources to place historical markers throughout the State to indicate sites in the State that were significant in the life of President Barack Obama that have been identified by the department in consultation with the Hawaii tourism authority and state foundation on culture and the arts. Appropriates funds. (CD1)

Passed Jun 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1517

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COFFEE.

Directs the department of agriculture to conduct an independent study to assess the economic impact on local coffee farmers and the local coffee industry from potential changes to coffee labeling requirements. Appropriates funds for the independent study. (CD1)

Passed Jun 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2515

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Requires the Department of Health to establish and operate a laboratory capable of testing for diseases, testing for air and water quality issues, and conducting other high complexity testing. (SD2)

Passed Jun 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2510

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INCOME.

Makes the state earned income tax credit refundable and permanent. Provides for carryforward of nonrefundable credits previously claimed. Incrementally increases the minimum wage and tip credit beginning on 10/1/2022. (CD1)

Passed Jun 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1486

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THEFT.

Amends the offense of theft in the first degree to specifically include theft of a motor vehicle or motorcycle. (SD1)

Passed Jun 17, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 14

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE AUTONOMOUS REGION OF MADEIRA, PORTUGAL.

Passed May 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1953

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONCESSIONS.

Provides the Department of Transportation with more flexibility and discretion to address substantial hardship situations that impact airport concession contracts. (SD2)

Passed Apr 29, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1488

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RESIDENCE FOR TUITION PURPOSES.

Requires the tuition residency rules for the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus, including any community college, to individuals who have obtained a Hawaii high school diploma or equivalent credential and are working toward an undergraduate degree, under certain conditions. (SD2)

Passed Apr 29, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1823

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to practice medical aid in dying or provide counseling to a qualified patient. Requires an attending provider to make an initial determination in person or via telehealth. Amends the mandatory waiting period between oral requests and the provision of a prescription. Prohibits the disclosure, discovery, or compelled production of information collected or retained pursuant to incidental or routine communication between DOH and qualified patients or providers. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD2)

Passed Apr 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2514

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.

Beginning July 1, 2023, prohibits the operation of underground storage tanks with a capacity greater than 100,000 gallons. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Apr 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track