Rep. Adrian Tam

Primary HB 1201

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ESSENTIAL WAGES FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS.

Requires the department of taxation to share information with the department of labor and industrial relations for the purposes of enforcing the tip credit. Requires the department of taxation to provide an online tool or program to employers to determine compliance with the tip credit. Increases the minimum wage to $15.00 per hour by 2024 and indexes future annual increases to the median wage for all occupations in the State. Beginning 01/01/2022, adjusts the tip credit to 50 cents for every dollar above a certain amount. Requires written notice to an affected tipped employee.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 229

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNITED STATES SENATOR DANIEL K. AKAKA DAY.

Designates the fourth day in January of each year as United States Senator Daniel K. Akaka Day. Effective 7/1/2065. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 603

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.

Repeals the exemption of persons with disabilities from minimum wage requirements. Takes effect on 1/1/2022.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 571

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILDLIKE SEX DOLLS.

Establishes the felony offense of importation, sale, or possession of a childlike sex doll. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 616

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BROADBAND ACCESS.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study on the state of broadband access in all public housing projects in the State. Requires the Public Housing Authority to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022. Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to request assistance from the Legislative Reference Bureau as may be necessary.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 861

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMPOSTING.

Establishes a class of artisan-scale composting operations exempt from department of health regulations to divert organic materials from Hawaii's landfills.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1136

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Requires the department of land and natural resources, in conjunction with the counties, to develop an invasive species flood control plan to prevent, contain, and mitigate hazardous tree growth impacting streams and waterways. Requires submittal of the plan to the legislature prior to the 2022 regular session.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1365

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MARINE LIFE.

Requires persons applying for a commercial marine license to appear in person before DLNR. Prohibits DLNR from issuing or renewing a commercial marine license to an alien crew member who has not been granted permission to land temporarily by federal law. Requires a DLNR permit for black coral taken within the jurisdiction of the State for commercial purposes.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 867

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Requires the Department of Health to submit an application and a petition for federal exemptions for the state authorized use of cannabis in Hawaii from the Drug Enforcement Administration under title 21 Code of Federal Regulations sections 1307.03 and 1308.43.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1083

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE LAW OF THE SPLINTERED PADDLE.

Prohibits a county from enacting any ordinance that prohibits a person from lying by the roadside in safety in accordance with the law of the splintered paddle.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track