Rep. Jeanné Kapela

Primary HB 2088

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Requires that condominium renters who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs and threefold damages. Requires the Real Estate Commission to establish a Condominium Association Board Oversight Task Force to ensure transparency and consistency in the management of condominiums. Requires a report to the Legislature. Dissolves the Task Force on an unspecified date.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2179

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EQUITABLE GENDER REPRESENTATION ON CORPORATE BOARDS.

Requires publicly held domestic corporations to have gender-diverse boards of directors. Establishes reporting requirements for the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes penalties.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2189

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Establishes ratemaking regulations for insurers who base their rates on a policyholder or applicant's wildfire risk.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1667

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING.

Requires a licensing authority to deny or suspend, or refuse to renew, reinstate, or restore, any license if the licensee or applicant is found to have been involved with unlawful fentanyl dealings.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1536

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOL BUSES.

Requires all school bus contracts to require contractor's vehicles to be propelled by electric power or a non-fossil fuel by January 1, 2035.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2077

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATERSHEDS.

Establishes rights for watershed ecosystems to exist, flourish, and naturally evolve, in conjunction with native Hawaiian traditional and customary beliefs, practice, and values, for the benefit of present and future generations.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1586

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

Requires the Department of Health to conduct a feasibility study on the establishment of a wastewater treatment works project in Waialua, Oahu. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2188

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

Prohibits residential rent increases in affected areas for an unspecified period after a severe storm warning or issuance of an emergency proclamation.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1693

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.

Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer an electronic smoking device disposal program for the collection and disposal of electronic smoking devices that contain rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Requires all retail tobacco stores that sell electronic smoking devices to participate in the program or be subjected to a fine.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2078

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to ensure that inclusive curricula are available to all students at public schools. Makes it a discriminatory practice to refuse to approve, remove, or prohibit the use or access of inclusive or diverse materials in schools and public libraries on the basis of materials featuring or written by LGBTQ+ individuals.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track