Rep. Nicole Lowen

Primary HB 551

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO GUARANTEE ALL INDIVIDUALS THE RIGHT TO HAVE A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT.

Proposes a constitutional amendment that guarantees individuals the right to a clean and healthy environment, including pure water, clean air, healthy ecosystems, and a stable climate, and to the preservation of the natural, cultural, scenic and healthful qualities of the environment. Clarifies that the rights guaranteed may not be diminished by Article XI, Section 9, of the State Constitution. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1293

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REMOTE WORK.

Establishes a remote work transition grant program within DBEDT to assist businesses in converting to virtual offices or building remote work capabilities. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 96

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.

Increases the maximum area for each agricultural shade cloth structure, cold frame, and greenhouse that could qualify the structure for an exemption from building permit and building code requirements. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 498

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.

Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to use in-lieu fee mitigation to restore, create, enhance, or preserve aquatic habitats or resources as compensatory mitigation. (SD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 784

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRESPASS.

Clarifies that when trespass involves public land, all law enforcement officers shall enforce trespass laws, without regard to whether the land is owned by the State or by a county.

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 432

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Extends the earned income tax credit by five years. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 831

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PESTICIDES.

Increases administrative and criminal penalties for those who violate the Hawaii pesticides law.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 856

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.

Part I: Clarifies that composting facilities are excluded from buffer zone requirements. Part II: Establishes a class of artisan-scale composting operations. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 643

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

Makes harassment against an essential worker during an emergency a misdemeanor. Defines essential worker. Amends various definitions in the emergency management laws to address pandemics. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 297

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LABOR.

Requires employers with five or more employees to provide meal and rest breaks under certain conditions. Requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees to be used to care for themselves or a family member who is ill or needs medical care.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track