Rep. Jackson Sayama

Primary HB 2207

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FERAL PIGS.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for feral pig control.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2251

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes supplemental categorical funding for remote schools. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2031

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.

Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules for underground storage tanks and tank systems that are more stringent than federal underground storage tank regulations. Establishes the Red Hill Task Force to study the implementation of containment measures at, or the elimination of, underground storage tanks at Red Hill.

In committee Jan 28, 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

Primary HB 1614

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.

Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to offer performance-based incentives in all of its professional services contracts.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1615

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.

Adds the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Director of Transportation; Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources; Director of Agriculture; and the Executive Director of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts as nonvoting ex officio members of the Hawaii Tourism Authority board of directors. Clarifies the authority and responsibility of the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors. Renames the Tourism Marketing Plan to the Tourism Branding Plan. Requires any state or county agency to render services upon request of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Repeals the Hawaii Tourism Authority Advisory Board.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1740

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TEMPORARY TEACHERS.

Creates a new classification of temporary teacher so that long-term substitute teachers are compensated for a full eight-hour work day of teaching and the additional necessary tasks associated with long-term substitute teaching positions. Compensates temporary teachers for designated state holidays and intersessions. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1572

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.

Establishes the hike safe card program and search and rescue special fund to be administered by the department of land and natural resources. Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search and rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter a prohibited area or hiking on a trail closed to the public and persons who acted recklessly. Exempts persons who possess a hike safe card from search and rescue cost reimbursement, unless a search and rescue response is required due to a reckless act or omission. Repeals on 6/30/2025.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1767

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REGENERATIVE TOURISM.

Incorporates a regenerative framework into the State Planning Act by expanding objectives and policies for the visitor industry.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1418

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.

Defines broadband equity. Clarifies the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office's duties to promote and support digital equity and broadband deployment.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track