Rep. Kanani Souza

Co-sponsor HB 793

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning January 1, 2025, authorizes public schools and public charter schools to have an employee trained to administer or assist with the self-administration of seizure disorder rescue medication, with certain exemptions. Authorizes all principals, guidance counselors, and teachers to perform an annual self-review of seizure disorder materials. Allows a seizure action plan for every diagnosed student to be established and distributed to employees charged with supervising the student. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 779

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS.

Requires the court to appoint counsel to indigent parents upon the filing of a petition for custody or family supervision and make every effort to do so at the first hearing attended by the parents.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 869

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CORONERS.

Requires the mayor of each county to appoint, and the county council or city council to confirm, a county medical examiner. Provides that the medical examiner for each county shall serve as the county's coroner. Makes conforming amendments.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 865

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE CAPITOL.

Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services, in consultation with the Legislature and appropriate agencies, to develop and implement an enhanced security plan for the state capitol. Appropriates moneys for enhanced security measures and security improvements. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1322

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Requires each county to establish within its police department a fireworks-focused enforcement unit. Requires annual reports to the Legislature on the effectiveness of each unit. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1323

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII MUSEUM OF MONARCHY HISTORY.

Appropriates moneys to the State of Hawaii Museum of Monarchy History (Iolani Palace) for operating and maintenance expenses.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1324

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Requires all health insurers in the state, including medicaid managed care programs, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 736

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO GENDER EQUITY.

Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Resources to contract for a study on the gender pay gap within the government of the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 626

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

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

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 2024, with a grandfather clause for those in office who have already met the limit.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 634

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-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 Jan 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track