Rep. Darius Kila

Primary HB 2568

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Requires a protest to be submitted within seven calendar days after the posting of award of the contract. Establishes that a party is not aggrieved until official action, adverse to that party, has been taken. Amends the minimum per cent value of a contract required for parties to a protest of an award to initiate proceedings from ten per cent to five per cent.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2788

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

Amends the definition of "dangerous to self". Defines the terms "gravely disabled" and "psychiatric deterioration". Broadens the term of "imminently dangerous to self and others". Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2547

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS RULES.

Modifies penalties for violations of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations rules from a fixed fine to a fine proportional to the yearly income of the violator.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2678

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WAGES AND HOURS OF EMPLOYEES ON PUBLIC WORKS.

Establishes an exemption to overtime compensation for employees on public works projects working on a Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday under certain conditions.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2670

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Requires cash or protest bonds to be returned to the initiating party, less twice the amount of the administrative costs, except in cases where the appeal was frivolous or made in bad faith.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2245

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.

Establishes and appropriates funds for an artificial intelligence government services pilot program to provide certain government services to the public through an internet portal that uses artificial intelligence technologies.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2507

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REMOTE WORK.

Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to: (1) conduct a remote work study; (2) review any recent remote work studies done by the counties; (3) develop and administer a remote work program; and (4) submit the study to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2211

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.

Prohibits a board or commission from authorizing a base salary for a position and prohibits an employee from receiving a base salary, in excess of the amount designated in the budget enacted by the Legislature or other legislative enactment, unless approved by the Legislature.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1987

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Permits a contractor, developer, or owner of affordable housing to employ a construction crane or other machinery that temporarily intrudes into a neighboring landowner's airspace, under certain conditions.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1671

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT.

Prohibits intentionally leaving or confining pet animals in a vehicle under conditions that endanger their health, safety, or well-being. Permits law enforcement officers, animal control officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left or confined in an unattended vehicle. Allows private citizens to rescue a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle under certain circumstances.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track