Rep. Lauren Matsumoto

Primary HB 2213

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MAIL THEFT.

Establishes the misdemeanor offense of theft of mail. (SD1)

Passed Jun 17, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2405

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Prohibits health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations from applying categorical cosmetic or blanket exclusions to gender affirming treatments or procedures when determined to be medically necessary pursuant to applicable law and specifies a process for appealing a claim denied on the basis of medical necessity. Requires those entities to provide applicants and insured persons with clear information about the coverage of gender transition services, including the process for appealing a claim denied on the basis of medical necessity. (CD1)

Passed Jun 17, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2422

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SENTENCING.

Clarifies that sentences for domestic violence intervention for abuse-related offenses shall be imposed, with or without probation. (SD1)

Passed Jun 17, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 14

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE AUTONOMOUS REGION OF MADEIRA, PORTUGAL.

Passed May 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1988

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CORAL.

Prohibits the sale, import, harvest, or export of certain coral products, with certain exceptions. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend its administrative rules accordingly no later than 12/31/2024. (SD3)

Passed Apr 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 82

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT'S ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROGRAM TO FORM A TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND USER-FRIENDLY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROGRAM'S WEBSITE.

Passed Mar 31, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2293

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Codifies the Prevent Suicide Hawaii Task Force and requires it to develop annual recommendations to the Legislature to reduce suicide by twenty-five per cent by 2025. Dissolves the task force on 1/1/2026. (SD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1945

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE NEIGHBOR ISLANDS BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM.

Requires the department of human services to establish a neighbor islands blind and visually impaired service pilot program that provides training and other services to blind or visually impaired individuals residing on the neighbor islands. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 06/30/2025. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1777

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN.

Requires the Department of the Attorney General to establish a five-year commercial sexual exploitation of children data pilot program. Requires annual reporting to the Legislature and making the data and report publicly available. Appropriates moneys. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2414

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income derived from the: (1) sale of food; (2) sale of nonprescription drugs; and (3) manufacture, production, packaging, and sale of diapers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track