Rep. Linda Ichiyama

Primary HB 1236

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE TRANSITION OF THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FROM THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Commences the transfer of the Oahu regional health care system in its entirety from the Hawaii health systems corporation to the department of health, beginning with the transfer of the Oahu regional health care system's budget and position count into the department of health. Enables the Oahu regional health care system, department of health, Hawaii health systems corporation, and other state agencies to manage and implement the processes required to effectuate the completion of such transition. Part II takes effect on 6/30/2021.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1309

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Establishes a suicide prevention task force to examine, evaluate, and determine methods to reduce suicides within state correctional system.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1198

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL.

Replaces the Director of Human Services with the Administrator of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Human Services, as an ex officio, voting member on the Workforce Development Council.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 848

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CIVIL RELIEF FOR STATE MILITARY FORCES.

Conforms chapter 657D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, concerning civil relief for state military forces, to the federal Servicemember's Civil Relief Act. Waives filing fees and court costs for a service member or other person seeking to enforce rights pursuant to chapter 657D.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 829

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A FOOD HUB PILOT PROGRAM.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a five-year food hub pilot program to increase access to local food. Provides for the award of grant funding to qualified applicants wishing to establish or expand a food hub. Requires reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 827

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Agribusiness Development Corporation to annually lease at least fifty per cent of land leased or up for lease renewal to operations whose primary business is local food production beginning 1/1/2022. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Agribusiness Development Corporation to submit reports to the legislature on leasing activities.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 828

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.

Increases the Board of Agriculture Chairperson's authority to approve agricultural loans and aquacultural loans not to exceed $50,000 of state funds, rather than $25,000.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 866

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAID BENEFITS.

Appropriates funds to restore diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental benefits to adult medicaid enrollees, provided the department of human services obtains maximum federal matching funds available and purses all funding sources, including private grants, prior to expending any general fund appropriations.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 831

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PESTICIDES.

Increases administrative and criminal penalties for those who violate the Hawaii pesticides law.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 833

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMMISSIONED VOLUNTEER ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

Authorizes counties to establish a program for commissioned volunteer enforcement officers to assist their police department with specified enforcement actions within their traffic division.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track