Rep. Elijah Pierick

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 1228

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.

Authorizes raising the building height limit to 400 feet for 2 of the 6 parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in the Kakaako Makai area. Lifts the current restriction against residential development in Kakaako Makai to authorize residential development by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs or by third parties to which the Office of Hawaiian Affairs conveys the parcels. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and any developer to provide written notice to any tenant or resident of potential aircraft-related nuisances before entering into a lease, and to assess and propose mitigation efforts to address aircraft-related nuisances in development plans and proposals.

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 1274

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.

Updating the Individual Housing Account (IHA) statutes to more accurately reflect the current cost of housing down-payments.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 686

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Authorizes Department of Public Safety to inspect shipping containers for illegal fireworks and explosives. Establishes a shipping container inspection program using X-ray scanning portals and associated special fund. Authorizes Department of Transportation to impose shipping container import fees. Increases fine and punishment for fireworks violations.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors 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 1391

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR SCHOOLS IN THE THIRTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 39th Representative District.

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

Primary HB 927

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Establishes within the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office the future fusion task force to promote the use of fusion as an energy source in the State.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 635

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THEFT OF PROPERTY.

Lowers the threshold for theft of property for the offenses of second and third degree theft of property.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track