Rep. Jeanné Kapela

Primary HCR 91

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

DECLARING OVERMILITARIZATION TO BE A THREAT TO THE SECURITY OF HAWAII AND THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY AND URGING PRIORITIZATION OF HUMANITARIAN AID IN THE UNITED STATES' RESPONSE TO THE UKRAINIAN CONFLICT AND INCREASED EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION.

In committee Mar 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 85

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

DECLARING OVERMILITARIZATION TO BE A THREAT TO THE SECURITY OF HAWAII AND THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY AND URGING PRIORITIZATION OF HUMANITARIAN AID IN THE UNITED STATES' RESPONSE TO THE UKRAINIAN CONFLICT AND INCREASED EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION.

In committee Mar 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1945

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE NEIGHBOR ISLANDS BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM.

Requires the department of human services to establish a neighbor islands blind and visually impaired service pilot program that provides training and other services to blind or visually impaired individuals residing on the neighbor islands. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 06/30/2025. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1777

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN.

Requires the Department of the Attorney General to establish a five-year commercial sexual exploitation of children data pilot program. Requires annual reporting to the Legislature and making the data and report publicly available. Appropriates moneys. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2414

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income derived from the: (1) sale of food; (2) sale of nonprescription drugs; and (3) manufacture, production, packaging, and sale of diapers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1419

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY.

Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to develop, publish, and periodically update information and communication technology disability access standards to be implemented by state entities. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1669

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION.

Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to establish a pilot program to develop a Waikiki adaptation and resilience plan to address climate change and sea level impacts in the Waikiki Special District. Requires reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1769

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RAPID OHIA DEATH.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to study and combat rapid ohia death in the State. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 124

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Requires the chief election officer to develop and distribute a voter information guide for all candidates running for federal or state office, including candidates running for any trustee position of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the 2024 election. Sunsets 11/6/2024. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1748

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Authorizes, and appropriates funds for, the issuance of general obligation bonds into and out of the rental housing revolving fund for low-income rental housing projects or units that are allocated low-income housing tax credits and developed for families and individuals who meet certain eligibility requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 18, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track