Rep. Jeanné Kapela

Primary HCR 92

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ASSIST COFFEE FARMERS IN PURCHASING ORGANIC FERTILIZER TO PREVENT COFFEE LEAF RUST.

Passed May 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1953

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONCESSIONS.

Provides the Department of Transportation with more flexibility and discretion to address substantial hardship situations that impact airport concession contracts. (SD2)

Passed Apr 29, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 182

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE.

Passed Apr 29, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 35

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO DEVELOP A PRELIMINARY DRAFT EVACUATION PLAN FOR THE AREAS WITHIN LAVA ZONES 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 6.

Passed Apr 29, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 29

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP A HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT PLAN THAT WILL ENSURE HANA HIGHWAY IS PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND IS SAFE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.

Passed Apr 29, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1823

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to practice medical aid in dying or provide counseling to a qualified patient. Requires an attending provider to make an initial determination in person or via telehealth. Amends the mandatory waiting period between oral requests and the provision of a prescription. Prohibits the disclosure, discovery, or compelled production of information collected or retained pursuant to incidental or routine communication between DOH and qualified patients or providers. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD2)

Passed Apr 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2399

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.

Establishes an Extended Producer Responsibility Program. Requires certain producers of fast-moving consumer goods to register with the Department of Health and pay an annual fee based on the amount of packaging volume the covered producer places on the market each calendar year. Provides for the deposit of fees into an Extended Producer Responsibility Special Fund. Provides for the expenditure of moneys from the Extended Producer Responsibility Special Fund for the creation of a report that assesses the resources needed to reduce the volume of packaging waste sent to landfills or power plants that burn municipal solid waste as a fuel by fifty per cent and eighty per cent by a date to be determined by rule. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2100. (SD1)

Passed Apr 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 117

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMMEDIATELY CEASE INTERCEPTING SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.

Passed Apr 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2514

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.

Beginning July 1, 2023, prohibits the operation of underground storage tanks with a capacity greater than 100,000 gallons. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Apr 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1130

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.

Requires the Office of Planning to hire a contractor to, among other things, identify and assess alternative financing, project delivery, and cost recovery mechanisms to recapture the State's upfront investment in transit-oriented development infrastructure. Requires the contractor to consult with representatives of certain government entities. Requires the Office of Planning to report its findings to the Legislature. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Apr 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track