Rep. Nicole Lowen

Primary HCR 113

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

CALLING ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND STATES TO LOWER COSTS FOR CONSUMERS, CREATE MORE JOBS, AND REDUCE THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE ECONOMY BY REPLACING FOSSIL FUELS WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Passed May 5, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 35

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CENTER ON AGING TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ASSESS CURRENT ELDER AND KUPUNA CARE SERVICES AND THE ANTICIPATED DEMAND FOR THOSE SERVICES IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THOSE SERVICES AND MEET ANTICIPATED DEMAND.

Passed May 4, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 104

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO PRESERVE THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER.

Passed May 4, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 480

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Makes an appropriation to the Hawaii community college for the Hawaii community college and University of Hawaii at Hilo, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and the Agribusiness Development Corporation, to study agriculture and agricultural learning opportunities on the island of Hawaii. Requires the Hawaii community college to submit a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Apr 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1580

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Establishes a clean ground transportation benchmark framework to maximize consumer fuel savings, including a near term 2025 target encouraging electric vehicle infrastructure buildout supporting Hawaii's goal for the reduction and ultimate elimination of the use of imported fuels for ground transportation by 2045. Directs the department of transportation to collaborate with the state energy office to develop recommendations to achieve those benchmarks. Amends the definition of electric vehicle to include fuel cell electric vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Apr 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 904

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Establishes the invasive species rapid response special fund within DLNR. Establishes procedures for emergency declarations and expenditures. Appropriates moneys into the special fund. (SD1)

Passed Apr 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1584

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Requires the counties to make recommendations for important agricultural lands by 6/30/2019 or forfeit that right to the Land Use Commission. Extends the period to claim important agricultural land qualified agricultural cost tax credits by 10 years and limits cumulative tax credit to $1,000,000 per tax payer. Appropriates unspecified funds for identification and mapping of important agricultural lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Apr 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 533

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Appropriates funds for charter school facilities. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1)

Passed Apr 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 636

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.

Establishes a two-year water conservation financial assistance pilot program to provide financial assistance to county-owned public water systems. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050, repeals 6/30/19. (SD1)

Passed Apr 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1006

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Appropriates funds to the Hawaii ant lab for personnel and equipment to support mitigation of the little fire ant. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Apr 26, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track