Rep. Scott Nishimoto

Primary HB 647

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ALCOHOL.

Establishes a definition of "low alcohol by volume spirits beverage". Establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume sprits beverages at a rate of $1.98 per wine gallon. Expands the definition of "beer" under the State's liquor tax and liquor regulatory laws, to specify that the term includes an alcohol by volume of no less than 0.5 per cent, but excludes certain other forms of distillation. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

Passed Apr 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1409

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

Extends under certain conditions, the family leave period for up to eight weeks for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to amend its rules to include neonatal care as a related medical condition wherever the phrase "pregnancy, childbirth, or other related condition" or any similar phrase is used. Effective 6/30/2032. (SD2)

Passed Apr 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 33

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 22, 2023, AS "KIMCHI DAY" IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Passed Apr 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 78

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT AND PREPARE AND EXECUTE A PLAN TO MAINTAIN MANOA STREAM.

Passed Apr 20, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 899

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Designates the month of September as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month to promote public awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. (HD2)

Signed into law Apr 20, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HCR 103

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING ALL BRANCHES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATING IN HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES IN THEIR POLICIES TO REDUCE, TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, THE USE OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.

Passed Apr 20, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 28

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS HAWAII KIDNEY AWARENESS MONTH.

Passed Apr 20, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1250

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MAMAKI TEA.

Imposes labeling requirements for mamaki tea grown in the State. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to administer the mamaki tea labeling requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Passed Apr 18, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 12

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO STUDY THE VIABILITY OF INCREASING THE MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN A PROJECT REQUIRED TO BE SET ASIDE TO QUALIFY FOR AN EXEMPTION UNDER CHAPTER 201, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

Passed Apr 18, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1327

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.

Establishes a state income tax credit for qualified expenses incurred by certain individuals employed by the Department of Education, Hawaii state public library system, or as part of a head start program in a school. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

Passed Apr 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track