Rep. Jeanné Kapela

Primary HB 616

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BROADBAND ACCESS.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study on the state of broadband access in all public housing projects in the State. Requires the Public Housing Authority to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022. Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to request assistance from the Legislative Reference Bureau as may be necessary.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 861

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMPOSTING.

Establishes a class of artisan-scale composting operations exempt from department of health regulations to divert organic materials from Hawaii's landfills.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 801

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOPEDS.

Prohibits a retailer from selling or offering for sale combustion engine-powered mopeds beginning January 1, 2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 867

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Requires the Department of Health to submit an application and a petition for federal exemptions for the state authorized use of cannabis in Hawaii from the Drug Enforcement Administration under title 21 Code of Federal Regulations sections 1307.03 and 1308.43.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1083

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE LAW OF THE SPLINTERED PADDLE.

Prohibits a county from enacting any ordinance that prohibits a person from lying by the roadside in safety in accordance with the law of the splintered paddle.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 704

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Transfers the procurement compliance audit unit from the office of the auditor to the state procurement office. Requires the state procurement office to establish a database of all government procurement contracts, accessible to each governmental entity. Requires state procurement office oversight of procurement information. Appropriates funds to establish the database and for related positions.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 46

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WILDLIFE.

Requires all habitat conservation plans to include an agreement for plan participants to enter into and maintain an annual service contract with a stand-by and response facility available to provide emergency medical and rehabilitation services to native wildlife affected by activities undertaken within the plan area. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 423

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO A DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Establishes the department of environmental protection. Transfers jurisdiction of certain functions and employees of the department of land and natural resources, department of agriculture, and department of health to the department of environmental protection.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 97

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

Permits charitable organizations to hold online fundraising events, including online raffles. Excludes online fundraising by charitable organizations from the definition of "gambling" in the Hawaii penal code.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 823

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND LIABILITY.

Repeals the task force on beach and water safety and risk assessment working group. Requires the design and placement of warning signs, devices, and systems on certain areas of the State to be approved by the chairperson of the board of land and natural resources and the respective county mayors. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track