Rep. Bert Kobayashi

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 2006

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE PESTS.

Establishes and appropriates funds for an invasive species placard program. Requires the department of agriculture to inspect certain establishments that are at risk of spreading invasive pests. Establishes correction and quarantine procedures.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1978

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VACANCIES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Establishes that House of Representative members of the same political party as the prior incumbent, not the Governor, shall make appointments for vacancies in the House of Representatives.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1528

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO GUARANTEE ALL INDIVIDUALS THE RIGHT TO A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT.

Proposes a constitutional amendment that guarantees individuals the right to a clean and healthy environment; the control of pollution; and the conservation, protection, and enhancement of the natural, native, cultural, scenic, and healthful qualities of the environment.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor 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 1564

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATEWIDE FIRE HELICOPTERS.

Establishes a statewide firefighting helicopter program, to be administered by the State Fire Marshal. Appropriates funds to obtain helicopters, facilities equipment, and supplies; hire and train staff; and do other things necessary to ensure that the program is ready to begin providing aerial firefighting services on July 1, 2025. Declares that the expenditure exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Establishes that this measure only takes effect if another bill is passed that establishes a State Fire Marshal position.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2190

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO GARDEN.

Prohibits any articles of incorporation, declaration, bylaws, administrative rules, house rules, or association documents of a condominium property regime, planned community association, or homeowners' association from prohibiting or restricting the cultivation of vegetable gardens within any of its units.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1768

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.

Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to establish and administer a family leave insurance program. Provides family leave insurance benefits and extends the period of family leave to 16 weeks for businesses that employ one or more employees who meet the hourly qualifications. Eliminates the previous threshold of 100 employees for employers to be subject to the family leave law. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 427

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Amends the requirements for licenses to carry firearms concealed or unconcealed. Requires possession and display of a valid license when publicly carrying firearms.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 216

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-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 1 co-sponsor Track