Rep. Elijah Pierick

Primary HB 1738

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Directs the Department of Taxation, in consultation with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to study the feasibility of replacing the income and general excise taxes with a new retail sales tax or other tax. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including proposed implementing legislation, to the Legislature prior to the 2025 Regular Session.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1727

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN SEXUALITY HEALTH EDUCATION CURRICULUM.

Requires that student health and sexuality health education programs include discussion of fetal growth and development. Outlines specific content to be included.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1713

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.

Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to twelve weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1719

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY.

Requires birthing facilities to screen newborns for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and to report data to the Department of Health. Provides a screening exemption when parents or guardians object on religious grounds.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1319

Failed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.

Allows operators of bicycles, motorcycles, and mopeds to proceed through an intersection on a steady red signal during certain hours if the traffic signal is controlled by a vehicle detection device that is inoperative due to the size or composition of the bicycle, motorcycle, or moped. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Failed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 929

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Prohibits the ownership of holding of real estate interests in land within two miles of federal land by foreign individuals, entities, or governments. Institutes a reciprocal ban on foreign individuals, entities, or governments where Americans are forbidden from owning real estate abroad.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1272

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

Provides students access to nonpublic schools through school choice scholarship program, which provides grants to eligible entities to allocate funds to eligible students for enrollment in nonpublic schools based upon financial need.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 906

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.

Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to conduct an audit of the State's surface water transmission systems.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

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 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