Rep. Jenna Takenouchi

Primary HB 780

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

Requires the office of the lieutenant governor to convene a working group to examine the feasibility of establishing and implementing a kauhale pilot program based on specified criteria to provide shelter and other services to homeless individuals in the State and to submit a report of the working group's findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2024.

In committee Feb 1, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 935

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.

Exempts from the general excise tax, gross receipts received from the sale of hearing aids.

In committee Feb 1, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 9

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

ESTABLISHING THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RED HILL TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO THE RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY, WATER CONTAMINATION AND REMEDIATION, AND ALL RELATED IMPACTS.

Passed Jan 31, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 583

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING ACCREDITATION.

Establish within the Department of Human Services' Child Care Assistance Program, a Child Care Accreditation Program to support licensed or registered child care providers to obtain accreditation from a national early learning accrediting organization. Extends the deadline by which unaccredited service providers of the Preschool Open Doors Program must commence the accreditation process and obtain accreditation. Appropriate funds.

In committee Jan 31, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 10

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

ESTABLISHING A LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP TO OVERSEE THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS' EXECUTION OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED PURSUANT TO ACT 279, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022, TO ADDRESS THE BENEFICIARY WAITING LIST.

Passed Jan 31, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1411

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICES.

Amends certain publication procedures to require the publication of information to be on the appropriate state or county department's website, rather than in a newspaper.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1251

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE SEEKING OF ASSISTANCE.

Provides protections to individuals involved in the sex trade from the consequences under criminal law of disclosing their engagement or being identified as engaging in prostitution while in the course of seeking medical or law enforcement assistance.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1428

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Prohibits the State from denying or interfering with a patient's right to choose to obtain an abortion or to terminate a pregnancy if the termination is necessary to protect the life or health of the patient. Repeals a criminal penalty for violations of certain abortion provisions. Clarifies that advanced practice registered nurses may provide abortion care. Clarifies that physicians, osteopathic physicians, and advanced practice registered nurses may administer a medication abortion via telehealth for a patient residing in the State.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1401

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires public high school students to complete one financial literacy class before graduation.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 793

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning January 1, 2025, authorizes public schools and public charter schools to have an employee trained to administer or assist with the self-administration of seizure disorder rescue medication, with certain exemptions. Authorizes all principals, guidance counselors, and teachers to perform an annual self-review of seizure disorder materials. Allows a seizure action plan for every diagnosed student to be established and distributed to employees charged with supervising the student. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track