Rep. Bert Kobayashi

Primary HB 1899

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE SNAILS.

Designates certain snail species as official state snails.

Signed into law Apr 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HR 1

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING RETAIL STORES AND PHARMACIES DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE TO ADOPT A POLICY ON A NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL GUARANTEEING AN INDIVIDUAL'S UNHINDERED ACCESS TO ALL UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED CONTRACEPTIVES.

Passed Apr 4, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2748

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Establishes statewide vehicular law enforcement pursuit policies. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Passed Apr 4, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1903

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.

Expands access of early learning programs to other state properties and public lands besides public school campuses. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Apr 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1968

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.

Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse committed on or after July 1, 2024, may be initiated. Authorizes a court to require personnel of legal entities to undergo training on trauma-informed response. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Apr 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 6

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO MONITOR THE ALLIANCE FOR HIPPOCRATIC MEDICINE V. U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND TAKE ACTION TO LIMIT THE CASE FROM FURTHER RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SAFE ABORTION OPTIONS.

Passed Apr 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 178

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE STATE'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO ADVOCATE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF EXISTING INTERNATIONAL LAWS TO REDUCE GHOST NETS ENTERING THE STATE FROM INTERNATIONAL WATERS AND TAKE OTHER ACTIONS TO REDUCE MARINE DEBRIS FROM FISHING GEAR.

Passed Apr 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2112

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOPED INSURANCE.

Requires that moped operators carry an insurance policy by incorporating mopeds into the insurance laws governing motorcycles and motor scooters, including with respect to provisions concerning required licensure, the relationship with tort law, proof of insurance card, penalties, rate regulation, and minimum coverage levels. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Passed Mar 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 951

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Deposits funds into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide grants or loans to mixed-income rental projects or units qualifying individuals and families. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1149

Passed · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds for positions and activities related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 25, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track