Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa

Primary HB 2076

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Amends the appropriation of Act 279, SLH 2022, to conform its lapsing provision by 1 year, to conform to constitutional limitations. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for fiscal year 2024-2025 to give practical effect to the legislative intent behind Act 279. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2075

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to further reduce its homestead program applicant waitlist.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2034

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Exempts any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2000

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.

Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaiʻi Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2111

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to achieve the full funding, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid home- and community-based services.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2109

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATED TO CARE HOMES.

Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type 1 adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, and certified adult foster homes not exceed $1,136. Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed $1,334.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2110

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.

Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires the Department of Human Services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1411

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICES.

Amends certain publication procedures to require the publication of information to be on the appropriate state or county department's website, rather than in a newspaper.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1292

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WASTE-TO-ENERGY.

Requires the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office to enter into a publicprivate partnership to develop a waste-to-energy generating facility on land under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1506

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Encourages the employees' retirement system, in evaluating venture capital investments, to consider opportunities in industries that will sustain Hawaiʻi's natural environment or produce economic opportunities for its residents, including renewable energy businesses and businesses that use the investment capital to acquire the infrastructure and services needed to become energy sustainable. If the employees' retirement system board of trustees determines that it is not prudent to invest in any Hawaiʻi venture capital meeting this description, requires the board to report the rationale for the decision in its annual report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track