Rep. Lisa Kitagawa

Primary HB 2049

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Authorizes public school teachers and educators to confiscate electronic smoking devices and electronic smoking device products. Requires public schools to coordinate with the appropriate county police departments for the proper disposal of confiscated electronic smoking devices and electronic smoking device products within three months of confiscation. Repeals on 1/1/2023. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 7, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2416

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO KANEOHE BAY.

Appropriates funds to create a full-time internship coordinator and cultural resource specialist positions with the Hawaii institute of marine biology at the Heeia estuarine research reserve.

In committee Feb 7, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2706

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DONATION OF FOOD.

Requires the Department of Health to promote food donation during normal, routine inspections of food establishments. Permits the donation of food. Expands liability protection for the donation of food. Authorizes the donation of food directly to the needy and expired food under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 7, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2698

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE.

Requires the Department of Health to convene a construction waste reuse and recycling working group to determine how to implement a requirement for the reuse, recycling, or donation of construction waste. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 7, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2720

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENDER EQUITY.

Requires publicly held domestic and foreign corporations to include certain numbers of females among their boards of directors. Authorizes administrative fines for noncompliance. Takes effect on January 1, 2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 7, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2689

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.

Requires DOA to establish a permanent hemp program pursuant to federal law, and a corresponding special fund. Requires DOH to adopt rules for the licensing, inspection, and regulation of industrial hemp processing facilities. Reduces or repeals certain regulatory provisions of existing hemp pilot program. Establishes authorized cultivation of hemp as affirmative defense. Excludes hemp from the definition of marijuana. Requires chairperson of board of agriculture to prepare a state plan for approval of the federal Secretary of Agriculture and report on the approval process to legislature and governor. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2150. (HD1)

In committee Feb 7, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1843

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS PRODUCTS.

Authorizes the manufacture and distribution of cannabis seeds and cannabis clones by medical cannabis dispensary licensees. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 7, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2244

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS.

Reactivates the individual development account contribution income tax credit for the five-year period from 2021 through 2025. Amends provisions regarding state-funded individual development accounts. Appropriates funds to the department of human services.

In committee Feb 7, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2180

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.

Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources for ornamental and landscaping entomologist specialist, plant pathologist extension agent, and pesticide specialist positions.

In committee Feb 7, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2264

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for cable landing infrastructure. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)

In committee Feb 7, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track