Rep. Richard Onishi

Primary HB 1984

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUBSTANCES APPLIED ON STATE PROPERTY.

Establishes a list of substances allowed for use as pesticides and fertilizers on state property. Provides that the use of substances not specifically allowed as pesticides and fertilizers on state property is prohibited, unless certain exceptions, a waiver, or exemption apply. Requires a state department or agency seeking a waiver to apply to the department of agriculture. Effective July 1, 2023.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2259

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS COMPLETING A TERM OF IMPRISONMENT.

Establishes within the Department of Human Services a 4-year pilot program to provide housing and child care vouchers to qualified applicants who will soon complete, or have recently completed, a term of imprisonment as a sentenced offender, and who have or will have sole or primary custody of 1 or more children under the age of 18. Requires a voucher recipient to be employed at least 20 hours per week or be employed and attend an educational program for a combined total of at least 20 hours per week. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2057

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.

Allows for standard telephone contacts for telehealth purposes.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2216

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS.

Establishes Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts for all working taxpayers. Defines qualifying individuals and eligible expenses. Outlines the requirements and limitations of the accounts. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1944

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.

Requires that a disclaimer be provided by sellers or providers of emotional support animals or certificates, identifications, tags, vests, leashes, and harnesses for emotional support animals that the animal is not a service animal. Establishes penalties.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2211

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FAMILY.

Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Amends the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings by disallowing mediation when there are allegations of domestic violence.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2198

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON BEACHES.

Prohibits any person from presetting commercial beach equipment on beaches encumbered with easements in favor of the public.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1790

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1791

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (1) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1616

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.

Adds the Hawaii Tourism Authority president and chief executive officer as an ex officio member of the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Land Use Commission.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track