Rep. Julie Reyes Oda

Primary HB 890

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.

Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Updates the Condominium Property Act to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for condominium associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Associations.

In committee Jan 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 294

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS LEASES.

Requires leases used in the conveyance of available lands as defined by section 203 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, as amended, to conform to the requirements for securitization by federally insured lending programs.

HousingSupports HousingAligns DHHL leases with federal securitization standards, enabling financing for housing development under Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, advancing affordable housing access.85% confidence

In committee Jan 21, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 311

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION.

Maddy summaryHB 311 would exempt certain medical services, including dental care, from the state's general excise tax. This directly affects healthcare providers who currently apply this tax to those services. The bill's key provision establishes a new tax exemption for covered medical services, removing the tax obligation for providers offering these specific care types.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts medical/dental services from general excise tax, providing direct tax relief to healthcare providers and patients, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts dental/medical services from tax, reducing provider costs and improving access to care - directly supports healthcare delivery.95% confidence

In committee Jan 21, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 582

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 2 AND ARTICLE XVIII, SECTION 12, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A SCHOOL BOARD COMPRISED OF APPOINTED AND ELECTED MEMBERS.

Proposes a constitutional amendment that would establish a school board comprised of five members appointed by the governor and four members elected by the voters and representing each county. Prohibits board members from serving more than twelve years as a member.

In committee Jan 21, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 764

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR LEGISLATORS.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the Legislature, as provided by law, for terms beginning after the general election of 2028.

In committee Jan 21, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 285

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Establishes tax credits for insurers providing full property coverage to owners and associations of condominiums in the amount equal to twenty per cent of the insurance premium. Provides additional ten per cent tax credits to insurers incorporated in the State.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits to insurers (20% + 10% for state-incorporated), directly creating tax relief under tax policy, aligning with SUPPORT indicators.95% confidence

In committee Jan 21, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 313

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Allows designation of eligible homestead lots as enterprise zones for a period of twenty years. Provides state and local incentives to qualified businesses on homestead lots.

In committee Jan 21, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 298

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR LEGISLATORS.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of twelve years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning on or after the general election of 2026.

In committee Jan 21, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 292

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Categorizes electric bicycles into three classes based on speed and operation. Requires electric bicycle manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to each electric bicycle. Authorizes county police to confiscate bicycles for certain offenses. Increases penalty fee paid upon redemption. Imposes a requirement that counties inform individuals of the applicable traffic code, safety information, and penalties for violations at the time of registering a bicycle.

TransportationSupports TransportationRegulates e-bike classes/safety requirements, enhancing transportation safety standards through traffic code compliance and penalty enforcement per bill's focus.90% confidence

In committee Jan 21, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 289

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.

TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits student social media access and cell phone use during school hours, restricting technology access in educational settings per bill's explicit mandates.95% confidence

In committee Jan 21, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track