Rep. Nicole Lowen

Primary HB 2114

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Provides that negotiations over the implementation of management decisions affecting the terms and conditions of employment that are subject to collective bargaining are not precluded from collective bargaining negotiations. Specifies that negotiations over the procedures and criteria of certain subjects of bargaining shall not compel either party to agree to a proposal or make a concession. (SD1)

Signed into law May 1, 2018 0 co-sponsors

Primary HCR 34

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DIVISION OF STATE PARKS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ASSESS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS OCEAN CONDITIONS AT BEACH PARKS AND ENSURE THAT SAFETY CONCERNS ARE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO UNDERTAKING ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS THAT WILL INCREASE USE, AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS AT STATE BEACH PARKS ON THE DIVISION'S WEBSITE AND IN ITS PRINTED MATERIALS.

Passed May 1, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2247

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.

Clarifies that certain disclosure requirements for campaign advertisements apply to advertisements communicated by electronic or digital means. (HB2247 CD1)

Passed May 1, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 30

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INCLUDE THE "DUTCH REACH" OR FAR HAND METHOD IN DRIVER'S EDUCATION CURRICULA.

Passed May 1, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2019

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Establishes a 3-year homeless employment grant program that provides homeless individuals with work opportunities and connects them with service providers to begin 7/1/2020. Requires the Department of Human Services to submit a report to the Legislature on the program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1984

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER SECURITY.

Requires the commission on water resource management to conduct an update of the statewide framework for updating the Hawaii water plan to provide additional guidance for updating the Hawaii water plan. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2115

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations for the K-12 agriculture workforce development pipeline initiative. Requires annual reporting on the effectiveness of the initiative. Amends Act 163, SLH 2017, by amending the funding source for appropriations made to the Department of Agriculture's biosecurity program. Effective 1/1/2050, except section 4 effective 6/30/2050, and section 5 effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1987

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STREAMS.

Requires the commission on water resource management to contract with the United States Geological Survey to conduct a five-year study on streamflow in the State and submit progress reports to the legislature prior to the convening of each regular session from 2019 to 2023. Appropriates funds for the commission on water resource management to contract with the United States Geological Survey to conduct the streamflow study. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1830

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Allows the deposit of moneys appropriated by the Legislature into the University of Hawaii Green Special Fund. Requires notice to the Legislature for any expenditure from the fund. Effective 1/1/2100. (SD2)

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1570

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Requires lessors of rental motor vehicles to include an option for the lessee in the motor vehicle rental agreement to contribute a sum to DLNR for the preservation and protection of the environment, commencing on January 1, 2020. (HB1570 HD1)

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track