Rep. Bob McDermott

Primary HCR 116

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND THE ATHLETICS DIRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO SEEK MEMBERSHIP IN THE PAC-12 CONFERENCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA'S RAINBOW WARRIORS FOOTBALL TEAM.

In committee Mar 15, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 571

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILDLIKE SEX DOLLS.

Establishes the felony offense of importation, sale, or possession of a childlike sex doll. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 48

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS OF IMPLEMENTING TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE.

In committee Mar 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 568

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.

Authorizes a prosecution for sex trafficking to be commenced at any time. Includes coercion as a means of committing the offense of sex trafficking. Makes the solicitation of a minor for sex a strict liability offense of sex trafficking. Repeals the offense of solicitation of a minor for prostitution.

In committee Feb 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 565

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DIVORCE.

Grants exclusive original jurisdiction in matters of divorce to the family court of the circuit in which an applicant is domiciled at the time the application is filed. Repeals the requirement that a person be domiciled or physically present in the State for a continuous period of at least six months before completing a divorce. Effective 7/1/3021. (HD1)

In committee Feb 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 39

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO UNDERTAKE A BROADLY BASED ECONOMIC AND SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY TO IDENTIFY FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CRIME IN THE STATE.

In committee Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1332

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Requires the department of land and natural resources to regularly maintain trails and streams under its jurisdiction on a regular or scheduled basis.

In committee Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 569

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VICTIM-COUNSELOR PRIVILEGE.

Expands the victim-counselor privilege under Rule 505.5 of the Hawaii Rules of Evidence to include victims of dating violence, stalking, and sexual harassment and confidential advocates employed by the University of Hawaii. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2)

In committee Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 842

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.

Requires the Office of Environmental Quality Control to establish, implement, and maintain an interactive website available to the public at no cost that provides certain information and notifications regarding environmental assessment and environmental impact statement actions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 31

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAUCUS LEADERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE.

Passed Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track