Rep. Sonny Ganaden

Primary HB 2156

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LEAD POISONING.

Beginning 1/1/2025, requires physicians to perform or order test for lead poisoning in minor patients at certain intervals, and if the physician performs the test, the results to be included in the minor patient's record of immunization. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules. Provides certain exemptions for the mandatory lead poisoning testing of minors.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1607

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ALGORITHMIC DISCRIMINATION.

Prohibits users of algorithmic decision-making from utilizing algorithmic eligibility determinations in a discriminatory manner. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to send corresponding notices to individuals whose personal information is used. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to submit annual reports to the Department of the Attorney General. Provides for appropriate means of civil enforcement.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1590

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the repair, maintenance, and demolition of buildings at the Poamoho Research Station.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1798

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.

Beginning September 30, 2028, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate to within the nearest twenty-five cents using the Urban Hawaiʻi Consumer Price index to take effect on January 1 of the following year.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1796

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CLIMATE RESILIENCE.

Requires the Hawaiʻi clean energy initiative program to design and implement a plan to increase jobs that strengthen emergency preparedness and climate resilience. Authorizes the use of the energy security special fund to advance the State's goals of strengthening emergency preparedness and climate mitigation.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1785

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.

Allows striking workers to be eligible for unemployment benefits.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2154

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ELLISON ONIZUKA SPACE CENTER.

Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Transportation to re-establish and operate the Ellison Onizuka Space Center. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1612

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.

Exempts unemployment compensation from state personal income tax beginning in the 2023 tax year. Increases the maximum weekly benefit a person may receive in unemployment compensation beginning on 1/1/2025.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1658

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.

Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to establish and administer a family leave insurance program. Provides family leave insurance benefits and extends the period of family leave to 16 weeks for businesses that employ one or more employees who meet the hourly qualifications. Eliminates the previous threshold of 100 employees for employers to be subject to the family leave law. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2160

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DISABILITY HEALTH DISPARITY.

Requires the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to submit a report to the Legislature that focuses on the health disparities experienced by persons in the State with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track