Rep. Tom Brower

Primary HB 2452

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds for the state health insurance assistance program.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2436

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Requires a certain percentage of the transient accommodations tax to be allocated to provide funding for the Bishop Museum and Iolani Palace.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2622

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VISITOR INFORMATION.

Directs the department of business, economic development and tourism and the department of land and natural resources to create a Hawaii visitor information brochure containing information about protecting the environment and staying safe while visiting. Requires the brochure to be distributed with the state agricultural form.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2143

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Prohibits tour aircraft operations from taking off or landing within this State, except at an airport under the State's control and with a permit, or as necessary for any emergency.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2116

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

Specifies that the amount of damages recoverable by a tenant subjected to an unlawful retaliatory eviction is equal to 2 months' rent.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2433

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EVIDENCE.

Limits compelled disclosure of sources or unpublished information for journalists, newscasters and persons participating in collection or dissemination of news or information of substantial public interest. Establishes exceptions.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2442

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.

Prohibits any waste or disposal facility from being located in a conservation district except in emergency circumstances to mitigate significant risks to public safety and health. Requires no less than a one-half mile buffer zone for the construction, operation, modification, or expansion of a municipal solid waste landfill unit.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2587

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Establishes within the Department Hawaiian Home Lands, for administrative purposes only, a Hawaiian home lands outstanding claims task force. Requires a report to the Legislature.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2503

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY.

Directs HHA to submit to the legislature a comprehensive health plan that includes an all-payer model and a funding source for the unfunded liabilities of the employer-union health benefits trust fund. Amends the requirements for appointment to HHA. Appropriates funds to HHA for the hiring of an executive director and other staff and expenses necessary for the authority.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2473

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COUNTIES.

Makes explicit the counties' authority to enact ordinances to amortize or phase out permitted, nonconforming, or otherwise allowed short-term rentals in any zoning classification. Includes swapping, bartering, or exchange of a residential dwelling, or portion thereof, in definition of "short-term rental" for this purpose.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track