Rep. Adrian Tam

Primary HB 934

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Beginning 1/1/2024, requires public schools, private schools, and public charter schools to have an employee trained to administer or assist with seizure disorder rescue medication. Requires all principals, guidance counselors, and teachers to perform self-study review of seizure disorder materials annually. Requires a seizure action plan for every diagnosed student and distribution of the plan to employees charged with supervising the student. Requires an annual age-appropriate seizure education program to be provided to all students. Exempts schools that do not have a student with a seizure disorder. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 82

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PRECEPTORS.

Expands the definitions of "preceptor" and "volunteer-based clinical training rotation" to allow for improved accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits. Adds dieticians, physician assistants, and social workers to the list of preceptors. Includes the director of health on the preceptor credit assurance committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 173

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CULTURE AND THE ARTS.

Short form bill relating to culture and the arts.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1204

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Establishes the Public Education Scholarship Program within the University of Hawaiʻi to provide students who are residents of the State with school tuition in return for a service commitment to teach in a public school classroom of the Department of Education or Hawaiʻi public charter school, under certain conditions. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 825

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Excludes income received from deferred compensation retirement plans from the state income tax for taxpayers who meet certain income requirements. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 664

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Authorizes physician assistants to sign orders for respiratory therapy and plans of care. Expands the class of health care providers under whom respiratory therapists may practice respiratory care to include physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 171

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.

Short form bill relating to international affairs.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1175

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO INCREASED INTERAGENCY COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS.

Requires county police departments to provide training, in collaboration with the Department of Health and University of Hawaiʻi, to officers having contact with individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health issues including substance use, or mental health issues. Appropriates funds for coordinated and collaborative activities including training, referrals to service providers, and technical assistance. Requires reports to the Legislature.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1179

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1425

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CANNABIS.

Legalizes, regulates, and taxes cannabis and manufactured cannabis products for adult use. Establishes the Hawaiʻi cannabis commission to oversee the regulation of adult use cannabis manufacturers and retailers. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track