Rep. Roy M. Takumi

Primary HB 1636

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Exempts the sale of feminine hygiene products from the general excise tax.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1542

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ACCESS THROUGH REMOTE TESTIMONY.

Requires each house of the legislature to establish by its rule, procedures that enables the legislature to use remote testimony at legislative committee hearings, enable the public to present oral testimony at legislative committee hearings through remote testimony, and accommodate persons with disabilities though remote testimony. Defines "remote testimony".

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1504

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PAID SICK LEAVE.

Requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees to be used to care for themselves or a family member who is ill or needs medical care and supplemental paid sick leave to employees under certain public health emergency conditions.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1591

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RECORDING LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.

Establishes the right of persons to record law enforcement activities. Establishes a private right of action for violations of the right.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 26

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.

Requires DOTAX to retroactively exempt and refund state income tax amounts received or withheld from unemployment compensation benefits for the period March 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 27

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), regardless of the means of purchase and the SNAP or WIC eligibility of the purchaser. Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of nonprescription drugs.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 240

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A BANK OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Establishes the bank of the State of Hawaii working group to propose legislation to establish a state-operated bank of the State of Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 18

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATED TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS.

Requires the Insurance Commissioner to set the maximum wholesale prices of common prescription drugs based upon Canadian price regulations. Prohibits drug makers and distributors from removing prescription drugs from Hawaii markets. Prohibits various health plans and pharmacies from purchasing prescription drugs in excess of the maximum wholesale price.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 21

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.

Provides annual increases to the minimum wage rate beginning on 01/01/2022 through 01/01/2028.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 508

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Increases the fines associated with the illegal use of consumer fireworks and display fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, and aerial devices outside of the times permitted by law. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track