Rep. Val Okimoto

Primary HB 746

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Establishes that whenever the infrastructure or equipment for electric utility service is required to be installed underground for affordable housing within an area that has been designated by a county as a transit-oriented development area, it shall be the responsibility of the electric utility company to install the infrastructure or equipment.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 793

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRAFFIC RULES.

Requires heavy trucks having a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds to drive within the right-hand lane of an interstate highway except when the heavy truck is turning left or avoiding an obstruction.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 790

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE NATIONAL GUARD.

Grants eligibility for participation in the State deferred compensation retirement plan for state and county part-time, temporary, and seasonal or casual employees to members of the Hawaii National Guard who have been ordered into active service.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2590

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES.

Establishes within DOT an autonomous vehicles testing pilot program. Requires report to the legislature. (SD2)

Signed into law Sep 15, 2020 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 295

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.

Amends the definition of domestic abuse under Hawaii's insurance laws and domestic abuse protective order statutes to include emotional abuse between family or household members. Defines emotional abuse. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2753

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes the state YouthBuild Program to assist non-profit and public entities in applying and qualifying for federal YouthBuild Program grants. Authorizes DLIR to award grants to eligible non-profit or public entities to meet the matching funds requirement for federal YouthBuild grant awards. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed May 18, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2004

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINTS.

Amends requirements for child passengers. Requires rear facing child safety seats for children under two years of age. Raises certain fines for violations. Effective upon approval. (SD1)

Passed May 12, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 47

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF FELONY DISENFRANCHISEMENT, PARTICULARLY THE EFFECTS ON MINORITY GROUPS.

In committee May 11, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 32

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF FELONY DISENFRANCHISEMENT, PARTICULARLY THE EFFECTS ON MINORITY GROUPS.

In committee May 11, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 150

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE AND PROPOSE METHODS TO INCENTIVIZE WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN HAWAII.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track