Rep. Lisa Kitagawa

Primary HR 18

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT THE WALL STREET JOURNAL INCLUDE HAWAIIAN AIRLINES IN THE NEWSPAPER'S FUTURE RANKINGS OF THE BEST AND WORST AIRLINES IN THE UNITED STATES.

Passed Feb 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2255

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.

Expands the Hawaii community college promise program to provide scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students at any fouryear University of Hawaii campus who meet certain eligibility criteria. Appropriates funds for the program. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 21, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2216

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Requires at least 5 Hawaiian Homes Commission members to be Native Hawaiian or current Hawaiian homestead lessees; and at least 2 of those 5 to be on the waitlist for Hawaiian home lands. Authorizes commission members to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. Creates the position of Director of Hawaiian Home Lands and separates the Director's responsibilities from those of the Chairperson of the Commission. Effective July 1, 2050. (HD2)

In committee Feb 21, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1933

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.

Repeals the state building code council. Takes effect on 7/1/2025. (HD1)

In committee Feb 20, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2258

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

Prohibits the expulsion, and limits the suspension, of children participating in the executive office on early learning's public prekindergarten program. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD2)

In committee Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2235

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a GET exemption for all gross proceeds arising from medical services provided by qualified physicians to patients who receive Medicaid or Medicare benefits. Applies to taxable years beginning after 7/1/2050 and ending before 1/1/2022. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2046

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Designates the month of September as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month to promote public awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2117

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Establishes a 3-year homeless employment grant program that provides homeless individuals with work opportunities and connects them with service providers. Requires the DHS to submit a report on the progress of the grant program. Requires DHS to submit a report on the progress of homelessness programs. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2092

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOLS.

Establishes within the DOE the workforce readiness program within the adult community schools program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2745

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FACE SURVEILLANCE.

Limits the government use of face surveillance except in certain circumstances. Limits the private use of face surveillance unless the subject of the face surveillance has given consent. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track