Rep. Sean Quinlan

Primary HB 2349

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE.

Establishes a working group within the department of accounting and general services to study and recommend to the legislature improvements to the management of the state procurement office and methods of procurement, particularly in the area of natural resource management. Requires a report prior to the convening of the regular session of 2023.

In committee Feb 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1795

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Creates the Hawaii rural mental health corps program and Hawaii rural mental health care provider loan repayment program to encourage psychologists and social workers to serve in counties having a shortage of psychologists and social workers. Makes the department of health responsible for administering the Hawaii rural mental health care provider loan repayment program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1)

In committee Feb 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2209

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.

Specifies that any minor who resides in the same household as the victim of domestic abuse may file a petition for an order of protection or temporary restraining order.

In committee Feb 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1813

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Established within the Highways Division of the Department of Transportation a pilot program to maintain areas beneath certain highway bridges. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Feb 9, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1962

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GAMBLING.

Requires the department of Hawaiian home lands to study the feasibility of, and revenue generation from, limited casino gaming and address the potential public health and safety concerns arising from limited casino gaming. Requires a report to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2023. Appropriates funds. (HD1)

In committee Feb 9, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2219

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A BANK OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Establishes the Bank of the State of Hawaii working group to propose legislation to establish a state-operated bank of the State of Hawaii. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Feb 9, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1786

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS.

Renames the workforce development council the workforce development board. Requires the state workforce development board and local workforce development boards to develop conflict of interest policies. Amends the composition and powers of the board. Effective 7/1/2023.

In committee Feb 8, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1646

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Prohibits the sale or distribution of consumer goods for which a deceptive claim about the recyclability of the product or packaging is made. Requires the department of health to collect data and issue a material characterization study on recyclable materials collected in the State. Establishes standards for recyclability of products in the State. Prohibits the sale of any product that is labeled as compostable or biodegradable unless the product meets specified criteria.

In committee Feb 8, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1643

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WASTE REDUCTION.

Beginning 1/1/2023, allows a food vendor to provide or distribute disposable service ware for prepared food or for a beverage only upon the request or affirmative response of a customer or person being provided the prepared food or beverage, or in a self-service area or dispenser. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1)

In committee Feb 8, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2429

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HEALTH EQUITY.

Establishes the Office of Health Equity within the Department of Health. Appropriates funds.

In committee Feb 8, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track