Rep. Scot Matayoshi
Sponsored bills
Requires owner-builders to provide proof of withholding taxes and workers' compensation insurance. Amends fines for failure to comply with statute. (HB1154 HD1)
Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who own and operate a business from their principal residence. (HB1216 HD1)
Legalizes hemp to the extent legalized under federal law. Requires the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture to prepare and submit a proposed state plan to monitor and regulate hemp production, including commercial production and research, to the federal Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to section 297B of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to monitor and regulate hemp production. Allows Industrial Hemp Pilot Project licensee to utilize hemp genetics. Requires reports to the Governor and Legislature. Effective 9/22/2050. (HB131 HD2)
Clarifies the professionals who may administer autism treatment under mandated insurance coverage establish by Luke's Law.
Requires barber, beauty operator, and instructor licensees under the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to complete a one-time, one-hour training program on intimate partner violence awareness and education, which may be administered electronically. (HB1147 HD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the assessment, planning, and design, of a long-term care facility that admits and treats non-forensic mental health patients for in-patient or out-patient temporary case management. (HB1597 HD1)
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish the Laniakea Beach Marine Life Conservation District. Prohibits certain ocean recreation activities within the District.
Establishes an uninsured motorist identification database program and special fund within the Insurance Division to verify motorist compliance with insurance requirements and reduce the number of uninsured motorists.
Creates a crisis intervention and diversion program in the department of health to divert those in need to appropriate health care and away from the criminal justice system.