Rep. Richard Onishi

Primary HB 1265

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGY.

Establishes licensure for school psychologists consistent with National Association of School Psychologists standards. Clarifies that the exemptions from licensure as a psychologist apply to those persons employed as school psychologists by an educational institution and practicing only within a school setting. Prohibits private practice by school psychologists. Renames the Hawaiʻi teacher standards board the Hawaiʻi teacher standards and school psychologists board; amends the composition of the board to include two school psychologists and requires the board to submit a report to the legislature. Sunsets 7/1/2026.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1179

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 499

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.

Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Duke Kahanamoku. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1449

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LUNG CANCER.

Amends Act 162, SLH 2022, to extend the sunset date for the early lung cancer screening task force and extend the date for the task force to submit reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1218

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.

Amends the dispensary program licensing fee structure. Adds or clarifies signage, manufactured cannabis product, packaging, escort, and background check requirements for the medical cannabis dispensary program. Establishes annual reporting requirements to increase public transparency regarding the medical cannabis registry program. Makes various housekeeping amendments.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1372

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE TIP CREDIT.

Beginning January 1, 2024, increases the tip credit to be twenty per cent of the minimum wage.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1448

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ASTHMA.

Authorizes the department of education to stock bronchodilators for emergency use during respiratory distress and authorize department employees to volunteer to administer bronchodilators. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 651

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CARE FACILITY INSPECTIONS.

Requires the Department of Health to post on its website separate reports for various visits, violations, plans, and confirmations the Department performs or issues of certain care facilities. Establishes deadlines for each report type. Requires the Department of Health to log all reports in a database designed for easy public posting. Requires all facilities inspected by the Department of Health to maintain certain records and notify the Executive Office on Aging, Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and appropriate county offices on aging of initial inspection visit dates.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 551

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Authorizes the department of health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist positions and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1180

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track