Sponsored bills
Expands the coffee labeling requirements to include ready-to-drink coffee beverages. (HB1757 HD1)
Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate student assistants employed by the University of Hawaii. (HB1651 HD1)
Establishes a three-year pilot program which authorizes nonprofit organizations in a county with a population of 500,000 or more to provide shelter to homeless persons, including by hosting temporary encampments on property owned by the organization. Prohibits the host county from enacting ordinances designed to deter the provision of shelter. Limits county liability. (HB2038 HD2)
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for public housing improvements and renovations, and to administer a Rent Supplement Program. Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to administer the Housing First, Rapid Rehousing, and Family Assessment Center programs, and conduct outreach. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to conduct outreach and counseling, and administer the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Pilot Project. (HB1766 HD1)
Requires the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to deliver its decisions and orders by hand, USPS mail with delivery confirmation, or electronically. (HB2052 HD1)
Adds routine medical care for a child as a qualifying reason for an employee to use family leave under the Family Leave Law. (HB2250 HD1)
Requires the auditor to conduct a study to assess the social and financial impacts of mandating certain health insurers and plans to provide coverage for treatment of port-wine stains. (HB1705 HD2)
Bans import, use, manufacture, sale, and storage of chlorpyrifos in the State. (HB1756 HD1)