Rep. Chris Todd

Primary HB 572

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULEMAKING.

Requires that prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of an administrative rule, electronic notice of the proposed rulemaking be provided to all persons who have made a timely written request to, and provided a valid working email address to, the adopting agency for advance notice of its rulemaking proceedings. Requires that alterations to administrative rules be displayed in Ramseyer format and the full text of rules be made available in a digitally accessible and searchable format. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 85

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.

Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 103

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO EXPRESSLY CONSIDER THE AMOUNT OF LOANS WITH FAVORABLE TERMS THAT A DEPOSITORY HAS ISSUED TO DEVELOPERS OF HOUSING FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS WHEN EVALUATING THE BENEFICIAL EFFECTS TO THE STATE OF USING THAT DEPOSITORY, IN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING REQUIREMENTS TO CONSIDER FACTORS SUCH AS SAFETY, LIQUIDITY, AND YIELD OFFERED ON DEPOSITS.

In committee Mar 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1505

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.

Encourages the EUTF to consider investment opportunities in industries that will sustain Hawaii's natural environment or produce economic opportunities for its residents, including renewable energy businesses and businesses that use investment capital to acquire the infrastructure and services needed to become energy sustainable. Appropriates funds to the EUTF. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 97

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO EXPRESSLY CONSIDER THE AMOUNT OF LOANS WITH FAVORABLE TERMS THAT A DEPOSITORY HAS ISSUED TO DEVELOPERS OF HOUSING FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS WHEN EVALUATING THE BENEFICIAL EFFECTS TO THE STATE OF USING THAT DEPOSITORY, IN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING REQUIREMENTS TO CONSIDER FACTORS SUCH AS SAFETY, LIQUIDITY, AND YIELD OFFERED ON DEPOSITS.

In committee Mar 15, 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 Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1398

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Allows telecommunications and emergency dispatchers and employees who perform similar functions employed by the State and counties to collectively bargain. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1405

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.

Requires the commission on water resource management and division of aquatic resources of the department of land and natural resources, in partnership with the University of Hawaii and department of health, to conduct research on limu to understand the impacts of groundwater use on groundwater-dependent ecosystems. Requires a joint report to legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 249

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM.

Establishes the Hawaii child nutrition programs agency in the department of human services. Establishes a grant program to support the funding of certain initiatives for the State's public schools. Establishes three permanent full-time equivalent positions (3.0 FTE). Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 277

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.

Increases the fines for violating motor vehicle insurance requirements. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track