Rep. Jeanné Kapela

Primary HB 2123

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.

Requires the owner or operator of each waste combustion facility or municipal solid waste landfill to develop a plan to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies for the purposes of collecting data regarding emissions. Requires a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health to track and display data collected on emissions. Requires the Department of Health to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on emissions data collected. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2177

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MENSTRUAL EQUITY.

Requires the University of Hawaiʻi to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on all campuses, including community colleges and education centers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1676

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Appropriate funds to the University of Hawaiʻi to fulfill the requirements of Act 141, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2722

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO YOUTH FEES AND FINES.

Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed before the effective date of the Act. Limits court-ordered community service for a minor to no more than seventy-two hours. Repeals the statewide curfew for minors. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

In committee Feb 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2185

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MATERNAL HEALTH.

Establishes a Perinatal Implicit Bias Task Force within the Department of Human Services to examine the existing implicit bias training programs and make recommendations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2228

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION.

Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to establish a pilot program to allow inmates to perform work for the State. Sunsets on 6/30/2026.

In committee Feb 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1615

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAMPUS SAFETY.

Requires all existing University of Hawaiʻi employees to be provided training on federal laws and University of Hawaiʻi policies regarding sex discrimination and sexual misconduct by December 31, 2024. Clarifies that amnesty provisions are applicable to only students and the student conduct code. Appropriates funds out of the general revenues of the state, rather than the University of Hawaiʻi Tuition and Fees Special Fund, for fiscal year 2024-2025 for operating expenses and to establish positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2621

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Establishes a task force on ethical policing to evaluate the efficacy and impact of Weed and Seed programs. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1648

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY.

Creates a School Psychologists Working Group to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1656

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to assist individuals in obtaining a commercial driver's license for the purpose of becoming school bus drivers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track