Rep. Adrian Tam

Primary HB 1836

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Allows registered pharmacists during declared states of emergency to refill prescriptions for persons directly impacted by the emergency for up to a thirty-day supply if the practitioner is unavailable or cannot be contacted to authorize the refill and if, in the pharmacist's professional judgment, failure to refill the prescription might interrupt the patient's ongoing care and have a significant adverse effect on the patient's well-being. (CD1)

Signed into law Jun 28, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 2715

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the state to issue special license plates that commemorate Malama Puuloa. The plates would feature specific designs or text honoring this individual, directly affecting vehicle owners who choose to display them. The legislation authorizes the Department of Transportation to produce and distribute these commemorative plates to the public.

Signed into law Jun 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 2685

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Establishes the solar hui program to allow multi-family residential property owners to invest in a solar hui investment fund, which will provide repayment of income derived from energy services agreements to low- and moderate-income households to install solar energy systems. Establishes the solar hui program fund manager position. Appropriates funds. (CD1)

Signed into law May 31, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 2090

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Beginning 1/1/2025, allows residential uses in areas zoned for commercial use to be considered permitted under certain circumstances. Requires, no later than 1/1/2025, each county to adopt or amend its ordinances to allow for adaptive reuse of existing commercial buildings in the county's building codes. (CD1)

Signed into law May 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1600

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OPEN MEETINGS.

Requires boards to schedule a meeting for deliberation and decision-making on a report by an investigative group at least six business days after the board meeting in which the investigative group presented the findings and recommendations of its investigation to the board. (SD2)

Signed into law May 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HCR 49

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A SIDEWALK FEASIBILITY STUDY ALONG KALIHI STREET FROM KAMANAIKI STREET TO KALIHI VALLEY PARK.

Passed May 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2563

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.

Exempts the Hawaiʻi Convention Center from certain requirements regarding concessions on public property. Authorizes the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority to sell or lease naming rights for the Hawaiʻi Convention Center facility. Facilitates advertising and marketing in and on the Hawaiʻi Convention Center facility. (CD1)

Passed May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 71

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A STAKEHOLDER WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE SERVICES.

Passed May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 187

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON BEST PRACTICES FOR NURSE STAFFING IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.

Passed May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1828

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.

Extends the State's deadline to achieve its energy-efficiency portfolio standards target from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals for electricity use reduction to be achieved by 2030, 2035, and 2040. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adjust the 2045 and interim standards. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD2)

Passed Apr 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track