Rep. Justin Woodson

Primary HB 1396

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES.

Authorizes the Department of Health, working in consultation with the Department of Human Services, to allow two private-pay individuals to be cared for in the same community care foster family home after consideration of specified relevant factors. (HB1396 CD1)

Signed into law Jun 1, 2017 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 547

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes an income tax credit for host families of foreign exchange students, fellows, and interns. Effective 7/1/2051. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2051. (SD2)

In committee Apr 25, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 20

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND STUDENTS TO BE EDUCATED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL HEALTH IMPACT OF HEAVY BACKPACKS AND TO TAKE PROACTIVE MEASURES TO AVOID INJURY.

In committee Mar 29, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 44

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND STUDENTS TO BE EDUCATED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL HEALTH IMPACT OF HEAVY BACKPACKS AND TO TAKE PROACTIVE MEASURES TO AVOID INJURY.

In committee Mar 29, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 21

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ADOPT AN EQUITABLE AND FORMULA-BASED BUDGETING MODEL THAT MORE ACCURATELY REFLECTS THE NUMBER OF STUDENT SEMESTER HOURS TAUGHT AND MORE SATISFACTORILY MEETS THE NEEDS OF FACULTY.

In committee Feb 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 45

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ADOPT AN EQUITABLE AND FORMULA-BASED BUDGETING MODEL THAT MORE ACCURATELY REFLECTS THE NUMBER OF STUDENT SEMESTER HOURS TAUGHT AND MORE SATISFACTORILY MEETS THE NEEDS OF FACULTY.

In committee Feb 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1169

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Requires UH to promote careers in teaching to high school students. Appropriates funds. (HB1169 HD1)

In committee Feb 13, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 621

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY.

Establishes a three-year pilot project to promote photovoltaic powered desalinization on the island of Kaho‘olawe and to study certain aspects of the technology's use.

In committee Feb 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1598

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE SPACE INDUSTRY.

Promotes the space industry in Hawaii by creating a Multinational Lunar Architecture Alliance to provide recommendations and guidance for the establishment of an evolvable lunar architecture on the Big Island of Hawaii and to plan a development summit.

In committee Jan 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1422

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes a student exchange program compact between the University of Northern Philippines or Ilocos Sur Community College, or both, and the University of Hawaii school of travel industry management. Requires reports to the Legislature.

In committee Jan 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track