Rep. Della Belatti

Primary HB 691

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAMPUS SAFETY.

Requires UH to provide training on the impacts of trauma for employees responsible for investigating incidents and assisting victims of sexual and domestic violence. Improves access for confidential support services. Requires UH to annually distribute information about sexual and domestic violence prevention and disclosure protocols to students and employees. To the extent possible, requires a private college or university to implement identical campus safety and accountability standards to those applicable to UH.

In committee Feb 3, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 682

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a task force in the department of taxation to discuss the need to rebalance and repurpose the tax programs created by the general excise tax, income tax, and property tax laws.

In committee Feb 2, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1077

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EQUITABLE GENDER REPRESENTATION ON CORPORATE BOARDS.

Requires publicly held domestic corporations to include nonmale and nonfemale individuals among the directors of their corporate board. Establishes reporting requirements for the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and penalties.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1240

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Authorizes forfeiture of certain employees' retirement system benefits for law enforcement officers who are convicted of an employment-related crime. Requires law enforcement officers under investigation for a felony offense to be placed on unpaid administrative leave, and if convicted, be permanently barred from employment as a law enforcement officer, private detective, or guard.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1087

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.

Prohibits specified trolleys, trolleys with swivels, pulleys, cables, or running lines designed to attach a dog to two stationary objects in a configuration that endangers the dog, including by depriving the dog of sustenance. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog under the age of six months unless the dog is engaged in an activity supervised by its owner or an agent of its owner. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog with a tow or log chain. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog with a choke collar, pinch collar, or prong collar unless the dog is engaged in an activity supervised by its owner or an agent of its owner.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1076

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSURE.

Specifies the documentation needed for a military spouse to receive a temporary licensure by endorsement. Requires issuance of the license within 30 days of the application and supporting documents.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 19

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

ALLOWING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO PARTICIPATE IN FLOOR SESSIONS REMOTELY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Passed Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1235

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

Authorizes health care providers, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and faith-based organizations to distribute supplemental nutrition assistance program applications to prospective applicants.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1340

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AUDITS.

Appropriates funds for the expenses of the auditor.

In committee Feb 1, 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 Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track