Rep. Della Belatti

Primary HB 2558

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.

Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal Supplemental Security Income program. Requires certain long-term care facility operators to pay for generic toiletries, linens, and meals and snacks. Clarifies the individuals who are eligible to receive the needs allowance. Requires the Department of Human Services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2233

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Prohibits private and state workforce development programs from rejecting an applicant who is 18 years of age or younger based solely on the applicant's active sentence of probation; provided that the applicant is in full compliance with any court-ordered requirements or conditions.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2627

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Exempts medical and dental services provided by health care providers to patients who receive Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE benefits from the general excise tax. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2756

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Recategorizes City and County of Honolulu Emergency Medical Services Department employees from bargaining unit (10) into a new bargaining unit (16).

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2807

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Establishes a working group within the Department of Health to comprehensively and systematically map the array of child and adolescent mental health programs and services statewide. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 2245

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.

Establishes and appropriates funds for an artificial intelligence government services pilot program to provide certain government services to the public through an internet portal that uses artificial intelligence technologies.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

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 2285

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROVIDER ORDERS FOR LIFE SUSTAINING TREATMENT FORM.

Amends the definition of "patient's provider" in state law governing Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment by removing language that requires the provider to examine the patient.

In committee Jan 26, 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 1905

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.

Requires the Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep 1 or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that the Authority may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows the Authority to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track