Rep. Scott Saiki

Primary HB 1463

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Removes biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of renewable energy.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1500

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Authorizes boards to borrow money for extraordinary expenses in the condominium event of an emergency situation and promptly disclose to owners the amount and purpose. Requires certain information to be included in budget summaries regarding estimated replacement reserves contributions.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1499

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMMON-INTEREST DEVELOPMENTS.

Establishes the common-interest development oversight task force to examine the feasibility of bringing the various common-interest developments in the State under the oversight of the department of commerce and consumer affairs.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1454

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Authorizes naturopathic physicians to provide written certifications to qualified patients for the medical use of cannabis.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1153

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS.

Requires every state public-private partnership contract of a certain value to be subject to legislative approval in the form of the adoption of a concurrent resolution.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1501

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.

Establishes an ombudsman's office for condominium associations within the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Establishes an ombudsman's office special fund. Requires condominium association board members to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates the Condominium Property Act to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for condominium associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office. Effective 1/1/2024.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 802

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.

Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1167

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES.

Establishes an Emergency Response Vehicle Noise Task Force to determine the impact of emergency response vehicle sirens in terms of excessive noise, the effect on public safety, and the relative effectiveness of the use of emergency lights instead of the use of sirens at night.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1096

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO METHADONE TREATMENT PROGRAMS.

Amends section 329-40, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the medical director of a methadone treatment program to conduct a medical evaluation that offers testing for Hepatitis C exposure and infection. Requires that a methadone treatment program have policies and procedures in place for screening and referrals to care and curative treatment.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1479

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Extends the period in which a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions. Authorizes the use of the surcharge revenues for affordable and workforce housing infrastructure. Allows the counties to use surcharge revenues for housing infrastructure, including roadways, water, and sewer.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track