Rep. Darius Kila

Primary HB 2174

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.

Repeals the existing conditions under which government entities may seek reimbursement for search or rescue expenses and instead requires a government entity of the State to impose and collect a fee for search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, with a sign giving notice of the closure. Requires a report or documentation of the search and rescue to be submitted to the Department of the Attorney General. Takes effect 7/1/2042. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1839

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for long-term monitoring of air quality for certain communities impacted by the August 2023 Maui wildfire, as well as support for research efforts to better understand the environmental concerns linked to urban fires, including funding for the establishment of permanent environmental health specialist IV positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 119

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO INVESTIGATE AND REGULATE THE SALE OF TICKETS TO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS UNDER ITS AUTHORITY TO PROTECT CONSUMERS AGAINST UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACTS OR PRACTICES IN THE CONDUCT OF ANY COMMERCE.

In committee Mar 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1652

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.

Establishes a state income tax credit for qualified expenses incurred by certain individuals employed by the Department of Education, a public charter school, the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System, or as part of a head start program in a school. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Passed Mar 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 100

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO INVESTIGATE AND REGULATE THE SALE OF TICKETS TO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS UNDER ITS AUTHORITY TO PROTECT CONSUMERS AGAINST UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACTS OR PRACTICES IN THE CONDUCT OF ANY COMMERCE.

In committee Mar 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1834

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.

Appropriates funds to increase the base budget of the Department of Human Services' Homeless Programs Office. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)

Passed Mar 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2552

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

Extends, under certain conditions, the family leave period under state law, for up to eight additional weeks for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Amends the definition of "because of sex" in section 3781, HRS, that governs discriminatory employment practices, to include neonatal care. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to amend its administrative rules to ensure that neonatal care is included as a "related medical condition" wherever the phrase "pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition" or any similar phrase is used. (SD1)

Passed Mar 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1250

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MAMAKI TEA.

Imposes labeling requirements for mamaki tea grown in the State. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to administer the mamaki tea labeling requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 947

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a food manufacturer tax credit. Defines "qualified taxpayer" as a manufacturer that produces value-added processed, agricultural, or food products. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1395

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Appropriates funds to the Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority for the planning and design for new housing units at the Kapaa public housing project site in Kapaa, Kauai. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track