Rep. Linda Ichiyama

Primary HB 903

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CIVIL AIR PATROL.

Appropriates funds for operational expenses of the Hawaii Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 759

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMMERCIAL FISHING.

Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to establish limited entry commercial fisheries where appropriate or necessary to ensure certain commercial fisheries throughout the State remain healthy and sustainable while balancing the important economic role of commercial fisheries in the State.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1179

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1249

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DIAMOND HEAD.

Requires the department of land and natural resources to identify all state and county roads, landmarks, monuments, and public parks that use the name Diamond Head and identify the process for renaming these roads, landmarks, and public parks from Diamond Head to Leahi. Requires a report to the legislature.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1429

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Gradually reduces the general excise tax rate imposed on the retail sale of groceries and nonprescription medication over a period of four years until eliminated in calendar year 2027. Preserves the county surcharge on tax and the general excise tax on wholesales of groceries and nonprescription medication. Effective 1/1/2024.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 818

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.

Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued on or after 01/01/2024 to provide coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum of $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. Effective 01/01/2024.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 769

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL ACTIVITY PERMITS.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to approve or deny an application for a special activity permit for aquatic research within ninety days from the date that it was submitted.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 772

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER.

Specifies, in the State Water Code, that fire safety use is a beneficial use of fresh water. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to cooperate with the counties and reservoir owners to develop protocols and agreements for the use of reservoir waters for fire safety purposes.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 523

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

Specifies that a prohibition on the increase of prices of essential commodities during a state of emergency expires 72 hours after the effective date and time of the initial declaration or any supplemental declaration, unless the governor or mayor specifically includes within a proclamation the commodities that are subject to the declaration.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 501

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Beginning 7/1/2024, subjects all electric vehicles to a state mileage-based road usage fee instead of paying a registration surcharge. Requires a vehicle inspection certificate to state the odometer reading of the vehicle. Clarifies that the type of fuel required on applications for vehicle registration includes batteries or electricity. Requires the department of transportation to develop a long-term mileage-based usage fee implementation plan for all passenger vehicles and light duty trucks by 2033. Requires the department of transportation to seek federal funding. Appropriates American Rescue Plan Act funds for the state mileage-based road usage fee program.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track