Rep. Adrian Tam

Primary HB 2507

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REMOTE WORK.

Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to: (1) conduct a remote work study; (2) review any recent remote work studies done by the counties; (3) develop and administer a remote work program; and (4) submit the study to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1671

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT.

Prohibits intentionally leaving or confining pet animals in a vehicle under conditions that endanger their health, safety, or well-being. Permits law enforcement officers, animal control officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left or confined in an unattended vehicle. Allows private citizens to rescue a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle under certain circumstances.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 2178

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time. Establishes a refundable tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on taxpayers. Requires reports to the Legislature.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1999

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BLUE CARBON ECOSYSTEM PROJECTS.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a market analysis study to identify the optimum mix of private sector, public sector, and philanthropic funding sources and mechanisms needed to support blue carbon ecosystem projects in the State and Pacific region. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1799

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PREFERRED NAMES.

Requires the Department of Education to implement a process to allow students to use preferred names to strengthen inclusivity in public schools.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2163

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Amends the definition of "prospective loss costs" to incorporate catastrophe modeling instead of historical aggregate losses. Prohibits insurers from basing certain insurance rates on past loss experience within or outside the State.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2080

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1, SECTION 23, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO MARRIAGE.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the basis to marriage shall not be denied or abridged on the basis of race or sex.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1665

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WARNING SIRENS.

Requires the Hawaiʻi emergency management agency to prepare and develop a plan to upgrade all-hazard warning sirens to be capable of transmitting voice instructions and directions and capable of voice activation.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2179

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EQUITABLE GENDER REPRESENTATION ON CORPORATE BOARDS.

Requires publicly held domestic corporations to have gender-diverse boards of directors. Establishes reporting requirements for the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes penalties.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1667

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING.

Requires a licensing authority to deny or suspend, or refuse to renew, reinstate, or restore, any license if the licensee or applicant is found to have been involved with unlawful fentanyl dealings.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track