Rep. Lauren Matsumoto

Primary HB 636

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.

Clarifies when the use of deadly force is not justified.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1400

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.

Clarifies that the powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be inconsistent with the state constitution. Provides parameters for the duration of suspension of laws and requires justification for the suspension. Specifies parameters for when a state of emergency is terminated. Allows the authorization of the issuance of a proclamation arising from the same emergency or disaster as a previous proclamation that was terminated by the legislature, upon request of the governor and adoption of a concurrent resolution by the legislature.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1210

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE SPORTS LEAGUES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

Requires the Department of Education to create and manage a sports league for high school students in West Oahu, to further aid the development of high school students. This league is open to all high school students, regardless of whether the student attends a public, private, charter, or home school.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1399

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.

Proposes a new section to article V of the Hawaiʻi constitution to provide for the election of the attorney general. Amends article III, section 19, of the Hawaiʻi constitution to allow for impeachment of the attorney general. Makes conforming amendment to article V, section 6, of the Hawaiʻi Constitution relating to removal of the attorney general with the advice and consent of the senate.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 628

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.

Amends various provisions to improve the integrity and accuracy of voter rolls, ballot security, and increases the number of voter service centers.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1281

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.

Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1223

Passed · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.

Establishes a teacher loan program to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-fill positions of department of education schools. Allows the loan to be forgiven after five years of teaching in a hard-to-fill position. Establishes a similar teacher loan program for public charter schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 633

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CREATING A LOCAL HOUSING MARKET.

Establishing a Local Housing Market that is tied to Hawaiʻi State resident's incomes, and not the global economy. Thus, providing housing options that are affordable relative to wages for residents of the State.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1401

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires public high school students to complete one financial literacy class before graduation.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1225

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a landlord low-income tenant tax credit.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track