Rep. Nicole Lowen

Primary HB 1294

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

The purpose of this Act is to require transfer of nonfacility general fund per-pupil allocations of special education students of a department of education school to a charter school upon receipt of the completed intent to enroll form of the student at the charter school subject to certain conditions, including parent or guardian confirmation and notice of intent of the student's transfer to and enrollment in the charter school.

Passed Mar 11, 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 Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 702

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FARM TO SCHOOL PROCUREMENT.

Requires the department of education to establish rules for the procurement of goods and services related to the administration of food programs at public schools that incorporate a geographic preference for unprocessed locally grown and locally raised food products. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1220

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Requires members of the charter school commission to collectively possess strong experience and expertise in various fields. Allows the authorizer's staff to provide technical support up until the completed charter application is submitted. Clarifies charter application notice requirements. Clarifies authorizer compliance requirements in cases of an appeal. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 328

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.

Allows for the installation of certain energy-efficient technologies on any privately owned single-family residential dwelling or townhouse, with limited restrictions. Requires private entities to review, and if necessary, change rules to allow for the placement of those technologies. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)

Passed Mar 9, 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 Mar 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 56

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL REVENUE TO BE GENERATED FOR THE STATE THROUGH THE LEGALIZATION AND REGULATION OF RECREATIONAL CANNABIS.

In committee Mar 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 45

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL REVENUE TO BE GENERATED FOR THE STATE THROUGH THE LEGALIZATION AND REGULATION OF RECREATIONAL CANNABIS.

In committee Mar 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 627

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

Authorizes the issuance of special number motor vehicle license plates to commemorate the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Effective 7/1/2065. (HD1)

Passed Mar 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1194

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.

Prohibits drivers from operating vehicles with more than four wheels and high-passenger cars in the left lane, or close to the left-hand curb or left-hand edge, of a state or county roadway. Exempts drivers operating public transportation vehicles in a zipper lane or diamond lane.

In committee Mar 2, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track