Rep. Lauren Matsumoto

Co-sponsor HB 1175

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO INCREASED INTERAGENCY COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS.

Requires county police departments to provide training, in collaboration with the Department of Health and University of Hawaii, to officers having contact with individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health issues including substance use, or mental health issues. Appropriates funds for coordinated and collaborative activities including training, referrals to service providers, and technical assistance. Requires reports to the Legislature.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1143

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

Exempts feminine hygiene products from the general excise tax.

In committee Jan 30, 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 Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 687

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR FOOD.

Exempts food products from the general excise tax.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 688

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR MEDICAL SERVICES.

Exempts medical services from the general excise tax.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1176

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO INCARCERATION.

Appropriates funds for the development and maintenance of a comprehensive approach to successful prisoner reentry and integration that provides supports to inmates while incarcerated and after their release. Establishes a pilot program within the Judiciary to allow minor children to remain with their mothers while the mothers are participating in therapeutic, drug treatment, or other residential programs. Establishes within the Judiciary a 5-year recidivism prevention pilot program consisting of the housing voucher program; child care voucher program; and employer income tax credit program. Establishes within the Department of Public Safety an offender reset program to oversee development and implementation of comprehensive pre- and post-release programs to assist offenders who are transitioning back into the community. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Public Safety, Judiciary, Hawaii Paroling Authority, Department of Human Services, and Department of Health.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 689

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REDUCING THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Reduce to the cost living to Hawaii taxpayers through a one per cent reduction in the general excise tax. The general excise tax savings would only be applicable to the value of the entire retail product or service sold.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1198

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

Establishes the prevent suicide Hawaii taskforce within the Department of Health. Requires the task force to make annual recommendations to the Legislature on ways to reduce suicide rates in the State by 25% by 2025. Dissolves the task force on 1/1/2027.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 940

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CREATING A LOCAL HOUSING MARKET.

Establishing a Local Housing Market that is tied to the Hawaii 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 Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1389

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING.

Requires professional and vocational licensing boards to consider relevant military education, training, and service as part of the evaluation process toward the qualifications of a license.  Requires the licensing administrator of the professional and vocational licensing division of the department of commerce and consumer affairs to communicate the intent of this Act to each licensing authority and report to the legislature.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track