Rep. Sonny Ganaden

Primary HB 318

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMPENSATION.

Requires each county to establish rates of compensation for members of certain qualifying county boards, commissions, authorities, and committees. Requires each county to submit a report to the Legislature regarding the county's compliance with this Act. Appropriates moneys to each county for the purpose of providing the compensation required by this Act.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 81

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

Requires the department of health to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of an outpatient mental health facility for children and adolescents living in the Ocean View region of Hawaii island, including in the communities of Ocean View, Milolii, Naalehu, and Pahala.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 150

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases personal income tax revenues for high earning taxpayers by establishing new income tax brackets and rates that are applied against a broader level of taxable income for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 207

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LABOR.

Requires employers with five or more employees to provide rest breaks under certain conditions.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 59

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LIBRARIES AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Requires a qualified school librarian and library resources on the campus of every public school in Hawaii by 6/30/2026. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 321

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Lowers the income threshold from one hundred forty per cent to one hundred twenty per cent of the median family income for mixed-income rental projects to be eligible for rental housing revolving fund loans or grants. Effective 1/1/2024.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 429

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Requires individuals to complete a firearms skills assessment, safety course, and education course prior to being granted a license to carry a pistol or revolver.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 149

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX HAVEN ABUSE.

Requires corporations to include the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State. Applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax. Effective 1/1/2023.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 320

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS, SURVEYORS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.

Clarifies that the conviction of a crime by a person holding a license to practice professional engineering, architecture, land surveying, or landscape architecture in the State, that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of the licensee constitutes a ground for disciplinary action by the State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects. Allows the Board to suspend or revoke a convicted licensee's license or decline to reissue a license to a convicted licensee subject to certain conditions.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 238

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.

Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on the person's status as a medical cannabis registry card holder, under certain conditions. Authorizes an employer to use a fit-for-duty test for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations. Exempts certain occupations.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track