Rep. Sean Quinlan

Primary HB 338

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.

Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Carissa Kainani Moore.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 216

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Establishes the shipping container inspection program and shipping container inspection program special fund. Increases the maximum fine for each violation of the fireworks law. Requires PSD to submit reports to the legislature on implementation of the shipping container inspection program.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 387

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Provides police officers who become members of the ERS after 6/30/2023 with retirement benefits similar to those provided for members of the ERS who became members before 7/1/2012, including but not limited to calculation of retirement allowance, minimum age or years of credited service requirements, and vesting period. Allows retired police officers hired after 6/30/01 to be treated as if employment began before 7/1/01 in order to maintain spousal health benefits.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2020

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes a lapse date for any unencumbered moneys appropriated pursuant to Act 227, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. Effective 6/29/2022. (CD1)

Signed into law Jul 13, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 2495

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.

Prohibits an employer from entering into or requiring an employee to enter into a nondisclosure agreement pertaining to sexual harassment or sexual assault occurring in the workplace, at work-related events, between employees, or between the employer and an employee. (SD1)

Passed Jul 12, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1567

Vetoed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CRIMINAL PRETRIAL REFORM.

Eliminates the use of monetary bail and requires defendants to be released on their own recognizance for certain nonviolent offenses, subject to certain exclusions. Requires the department of public safety to take steps to provide videoconferencing to a defendant who chooses to participate in a bail report interview via videoconference. (CD1)

Vetoed Jul 12, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2471

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND.

Amends the definition of "Adequate Reserve Fund" to exclude the benefit cost rate from June 2020 through August 2021, for calendar years 2023 through 2030. (SD2)

Passed Jul 12, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2511

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Provides funds to the department of Hawaiian home lands to pursue a multi-pronged approach to eliminating its waitlist. Requires the department of Hawaiian home lands to develop a strategic plan to address applicant preferences. Requires an annual report. (CD1)

Passed Jul 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1561

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes within the department of education a workforce readiness program to provide opportunities for students to earn associate degrees, workforce development diplomas, pre-apprenticeship certificates, and other industry-recognized certificates. Requires the department to designate schools, including adult community schools, to participate in the program. (CD1)

Passed Jul 7, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2512

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.

Permits recipients of accommodations or services from an ohana zone site to request a ninety-day extension of the accommodations or services. Expands regulatory exemptions for ohana zones pilot program contracts. Extends the sunset date for the ohana zones pilot program to 6/30/2026. Appropriates funds for the ohana zones pilot program. (CD1)

Passed Jul 6, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track