Rep. Richard Onishi

Primary HB 1693

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.

Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer an electronic smoking device disposal program for the collection and disposal of electronic smoking devices that contain rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Requires all retail tobacco stores that sell electronic smoking devices to participate in the program or be subjected to a fine.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2014

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HARASSMENT.

Prohibits a person from using a location tracker to harass, stalk, or perpetuate a crime against another person without their knowledge.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2000

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.

Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaiʻi Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2114

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPORTS BETTING.

Amends the definition of gambling to exclude digital sports betting on a platform licensed pursuant to state law. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to develop a pilot program to license businesses in the State to operate digital sports betting platforms. Provides an amended definition of gambling to be enacted when the pilot program ceases to exist.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2154

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ELLISON ONIZUKA SPACE CENTER.

Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Transportation to re-establish and operate the Ellison Onizuka Space Center. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 616

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 to specify that the appropriation for Hawaiʻi housing finance and development corporation (BED160) is to be deposited into and expended from the affordable homeownership revolving fund for purposes of the revolving fund.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 216

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Establishes the shipping container inspection program and shipping container inspection program special fund. Increases the maximum fine for each violation of the fireworks law. Requires PSD to submit reports to the legislature on implementation of the shipping container inspection program.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1506

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Encourages the employees' retirement system, in evaluating venture capital investments, to consider opportunities in industries that will sustain Hawaiʻi's natural environment or produce economic opportunities for its residents, including renewable energy businesses and businesses that use the investment capital to acquire the infrastructure and services needed to become energy sustainable. If the employees' retirement system board of trustees determines that it is not prudent to invest in any Hawaiʻi venture capital meeting this description, requires the board to report the rationale for the decision in its annual report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 952

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.

Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to address the impacts of climate change in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 265

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CRIMES.

Establishes a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for persons convicted of offenses based on the possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track