Rep. Bert Kobayashi

Primary HB 1908

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.

Repeals payroll day for public officers and employees by requiring them to be paid pursuant to a predicted payroll schedule, rather than an after-the-fact payroll schedule. Provides that the predicted payroll schedule shall not be subject to negotiation under Chapter 89, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes. Makes appropriations to establish six full-time equivalent positions and to cover the costs of converting to a predicted payroll schedule. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1670

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO MOBILE CLINICS.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to contract the services of qualified organizations for mobile treatment clinics that provide services throughout the night. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1921

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOBILE VACCINATIONS.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for mobile vaccination services for populations with reduced access to vaccines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2537

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Imposes a penalty for knowingly selling invasive plants or plants containing invasive species.

In committee Feb 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1594

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.

Prohibits any person convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant from purchasing or publicly consuming alcohol for a certain period. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2549

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MAUI'S PERMANENT HOUSING RECOVERY.

Establishes within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism the Interagency Council for Maui Housing Recovery to coordinate and facilitate Maui's permanent housing recovery and facilitate consultation and collaboration between state and county agencies on housing recovery initiatives for the island of Maui. Designates the executive director of the Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation to serve as chair of the council. Appropriates moneys. Sunsets 6/30/2034. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1797

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to strengthen student transportation services for Hawaiʻi's public school system.

In committee Feb 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1540

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

Requires eligible schools to participate in the federal Community Eligibility Provision, which provides federal funds to help schools offer free meals to all students. Appropriates moneys for any difference between federal funds amounts and costs of providing free meals. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded.

In committee Feb 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 2234

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Judiciary to develop a three-year civil legal services pilot program to provide civil legal services at no cost to eligible parties. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1975

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.

Establishes accessibility standards for the distribution of public documents and media presentations by boards as defined in section 92-2, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Feb 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track