Rep. Scot Matayoshi

Primary HR 80

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

SUPPORTING A CLOSER PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND TAIWAN IN VALUES AND COMMON GOALS, THE RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TAIWAN, TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, AND THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT.

Passed Mar 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 609

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for costs for its meat inspection program, including the establishment of 1 full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) inspector program supervisor position and 3 full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspector positions to perform meat inspection services. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

Passed Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 141

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR AGRICULTURAL CRIME PILOT PROJECT TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROSECUTING AGRICULTURAL CRIME CASES, INCLUDING THOSE OF AGRICULTURAL THEFT AND AGRICULTURAL VANDALISM, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND COUNTY OF KAUAI.

In committee Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 951

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Deposits funds into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide grants or loans to mixed-income rental projects or units qualifying individuals and families. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1439

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EVICTION MEDIATION.

Beginning 11/1/2023, establishes a pre-litigation mediation pilot program that extends the period for a notice of termination of the rental agreement from 5 business days to 10 calendar days, requires landlords to participate in mediation before filing an action for summary possession, and requires landlords to provide specific information in the 10-calendar-day notice to tenants and a mediation center that offers free mediation for residential landlord-tenant disputes. Appropriates funds for a pre-litigation mediation pilot program. Creates and appropriates funds for an emergency rent relief program. Repeals on 11/1/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)

Passed Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 308

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.

Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the Department of Agriculture. Requires the working group to submit a plan, any recommendations for implementing the plan, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group and develop the plan and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the Department of Agriculture. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)

Passed Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 162

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR AGRICULTURAL CRIME PILOT PROJECT TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROSECUTING AGRICULTURAL CRIME CASES, INCLUDING THOSE OF AGRICULTURAL THEFT AND AGRICULTURAL VANDALISM, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU COUNTY OF KAUAI, AND COUNTY OF MAUI.

In committee Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 69

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.

Appropriates funds for the Department of Education's Resources for Enrichment, Athletics/Academics, Culture, and Health program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 612

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes an income tax credit to alleviate the high costs of production for farmers, ranchers, and fishers and incentivize growth in the agricultural sector in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. (SD2)

Passed Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 42

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF WAYS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS.

In committee Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track