Rep. Jeanné Kapela

Primary HB 1231

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.

Allows a qualified applicant to change their sex designation on their own birth certificate.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 488

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INSPECTIONS OF CARE FACILITIES.

Specifies that plans of correction and the status of corrective actions for care facilities shall be added to reports by the department of health within five working days. Clarifies, for reporting purposes, that the conclusion of an inspection occurs after the initial visit to a facility is completed.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 428

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT REFORM.

Part I: Requires a law enforcement officer who observes criminal misconduct by another law enforcement officer to report the criminal misconduct. Requires passage of a psychological screening test battery to qualify for appointment as a law enforcement officer. Subjects a law enforcement officer to denial, suspension, or revocation of a law enforcement officer's certification for failure to report observed criminal misconduct or committing an act of criminal misconduct. Part II: Prohibits the use of a chokehold by a law enforcement officer unless the use of deadly force is justifiable. Defines chokehold.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 785

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Establishes the offense of a loaded firearm while intoxicated as a petty misdemeanor.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1327

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE YOUTH VAPING EPIDEMIC.

Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products. Prohibits mislabeling of e-liquid products containing nicotine. Establishes fines and penalties for violations. Includes heated tobacco products among the electronic smoking devices that are subject to restrictions under law.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 444

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to advance the State's goal of providing a quality education for the children of Hawaii by authorizing the legislature to establish, as to be provided by law, a surcharge on residential investment property and visitor accommodations.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 291

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Requires the auditor, with the assistance of the department of human services, to conduct a study to assess the impact of using medicaid funds to provide coverage for the treatment for homelessness, subject to federal matching funds. Requires the auditor to submit a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 567

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.

Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study on telework and the use of alternative work schedules for state employees. Requires state departments and agencies to cooperate with the legislative reference bureau. Requires the legislative reference bureau to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 441

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX HAVEN ABUSE.

Requires corporations to include the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State. Applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax. Effective 1/1/2022.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 606

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds with the funds to be deposited into the dwelling unit revolving fund and the rental housing revolving fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track