Rep. Sonny Ganaden

Primary HB 1288

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TIPPED EMPLOYEES.

Repeals the authority of employers to pay tipped employees less than the minimum wage.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1279

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BAIL.

Establishes a rebuttable presumption that a person charged with a crime is entitled to unconditional release. Requires the court to consider conditioning pre-trial release on nonfinancial conditions before ordering bail if unconditional release is inappropriate.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1216

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CANNABIS.

Establishes the Hawaii cannabis regulatory authority, which shall have oversight over the personal use of cannabis. Legalizes and regulates the personal use of small amounts of cannabis. Regulates the cultivation and sale of small amounts of cannabis. Transfers certain regulatory powers regarding medical cannabis dispensaries to the Hawaii cannabis regulatory authority. Imposes taxes upon cannabis sales. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 873

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.

Provides scholarships for the unmet needs of qualified students at any four-year University of Hawaii campus who meet certain eligibility criteria. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii promise program.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1413

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.

Requires that the legislature ensure that state facilities, businesses, and recreational facilities meet certain accessibility requirements and be in compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1454

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Authorizes naturopathic physicians to provide written certifications to qualified patients for the medical use of cannabis.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1443

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE RED HILL FUEL TANKS.

Amends the composition of the fuel tank advisory committee. Adds requirements for the committee as it carries out its duties.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1232

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.

Authorizes certain inmates to either directly breastfeed any of the inmate's eligible children or to express milk for delivery to the child and to elect to be committed to a correctional facility in the inmate's home county. Requires the Hawaii Paroling Authority to provide free contraception to parolees.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 827

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.

Requires the DOE to develop and maintain a communication strategy and outreach plan for emergency management and disaster preparedness. Requires the DOE to provide updated information to parents and guardians about its communication strategy and outreach plan no later than thirty days after the beginning of each school year.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1124

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Increases the minimum classroom instruction time for state certified or National Rifle Association certified firearm safety courses from four to fourteen hours. Requires firearm safety courses to include additional subject matter. Requires applicants for a license to carry a concealed firearm to pass a written test, participate in an in person interview, and provide information to demonstrate that the applicant is of good moral character and sufficient mental competence.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track