Rep. Jenna Takenouchi

Primary HB 832

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Requires the chief election officer to develop and distribute a voter information guide for all candidates running for state office, including candidates running for any trustee position of the office of Hawaiian affairs. Requires the office of elections to submit options for different voter information guides and their respective cost estimates to the legislature before the Regular Session of 2024.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1374

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.

Makes explicit the counties' authority to regulate hosting platforms providing booking services for short-term rentals. Includes swapping, bartering, or exchange of a residential dwelling, or portion thereof, in the definition of "short-term rental". Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 878

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-seventh representative district.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 673

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Authorizes the counties to reclassify lands fifteen to one hundred acres in certain rural, urban, and agricultural districts in which at least fifty per cent of the housing units on the land sought to be reclassified are set aside for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred forty per cent of the area median income.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 325

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Increases the minimum penalty imposed upon homeowners, renters, and managers of real property when they intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly allow others to unlawfully use aerial devices from their respective properties after 9:00 p.m. and before 9:00 a.m.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1327

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.

Establishes a state income tax credit for qualified expenses incurred by certain individuals employed by the Department of Education, Hawaiʻi state public library system, or as part of a head start program in a school. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1348

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.

Clarifies labeling requirements for macadamia nuts. Requires country of origin to be included on the principal display panel of a consumer package of raw or processed macadamia nuts. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 847

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.

Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, with a sign giving notice of the closure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1261

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DIGITAL CURRENCY LICENSURE.

Beginning 1/1/2024, establishes a program for the licensure, regulation, and oversight of special purpose digital currency companies. Extends operations of companies in the digital currency innovation lab under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) permanent examiners. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 582

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.

Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse may be initiated, including an otherwise timebarred action. Authorizes a court to require personnel of legal entities to undergo training on traumainformed response. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track