Rep. Jeanné Kapela

Primary HB 1771

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.

Increases the minimum wage annually starting 1/1/2023. Beginning on September 30, 2027, and each year thereafter, requires the department of labor and industrial relations to calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate to the nearest five cents using the Honolulu region consumer price index for all urban consumers, subject to certain conditions. Repeals the tip credit.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1535

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.

Requires coffee blend labels to disclose geographic and regional origins and per cent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than a designated percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin, phased in to a minimum of fifty-one per cent by 1/1/2025. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in Hawaii.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1506

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.

Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to establish and administer a family leave insurance program. Provides family leave insurance benefits and extends the period of family leave to 16 weeks for businesses that employ one or more employees who meet the hourly qualifications. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1772

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a conveyance tax vacancy surcharge on the conveyance tax for prolonged vacant property.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1804

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1503

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.

Raises the minimum wage and establishes an adjusted minimum wage rate for 2027 and after. Repeals the tip credit.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1701

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING PREVENTION.

Requires the department of education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based behavioral health specialists on sex trafficking prevention and response.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1529

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FARMER EQUITY.

Enhances farmer equity by ensuring inclusion of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in the development, implementation, and enforcement of food and agriculture laws, rule, policies, and programs. Requires an annual report to the legislature.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1767

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REGENERATIVE TOURISM.

Incorporates a regenerative framework into the State Planning Act by expanding objectives and policies for the visitor industry.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1418

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.

Defines broadband equity. Clarifies the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office's duties to promote and support digital equity and broadband deployment.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track