Rep. Nicole Lowen

Primary HB 198

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

Establishes and appropriates funds for the low- to moderate-income electric vehicle rebate program and the electric vehicle subaccount to encourage the purchase and use of electric vehicles by low- to moderate-income households and nonprofit organizations providing assistive services to low- to moderate-income households. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1268

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.

Requires the University of Hawaii sea grant college program to contract with an independent consultant for the development of a statewide strategic five-year plan for aquaculture. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 329

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Requires solar conduit and electrical panel readiness for new residential construction offered for sale at fair market value and electric vehicle readiness when an electrical panel and parking area are installed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

In committee Feb 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 389

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a carbon sequestration income tax credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

In committee Feb 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 748

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Beginning 12/31/2026, prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

In committee Feb 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1448

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ASTHMA.

Authorizes the department of education to stock bronchodilators for emergency use during respiratory distress and authorize department employees to volunteer to administer bronchodilators. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

In committee Feb 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 84

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COUNTIES.

Makes explicit the counties' authority to enact ordinances to amortize or phase out permitted, nonconforming, or otherwise allowed short-term rentals in any zoning classification. Includes swapping, bartering, or exchange of a residential dwelling, or portion thereof, in definition of "short-term rental" for this purpose. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 82

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PRECEPTORS.

Expands the definitions of "preceptor" and "volunteer-based clinical training rotation" to allow for improved accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits. Adds dieticians, physician assistants, and social workers to the list of preceptors. Includes the director of health on the preceptor credit assurance committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 885

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Appropriates funds to the department of health to develop and implement statewide media, education, and training activities for policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment for those in need of mental health intervention. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 874

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate assistants employed by the University of Hawaii and community college system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

In committee Feb 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track