Rep. Justin Woodson

Primary HB 2006

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PERMITS.

Requires, for emergency permits to install sandbags, that the Board of Land and Natural Resources include as a condition on the emergency permit a requirement for the attachment of identifying information, including the permittee's contact information and the permit number, to the sandbag. Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to specify the form and manner in which the identifying information is to be attached to the sandbag. Effective date 7/1/2022. (SD1)

Passed Jun 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2329

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

Requires the department of land and natural resources to place historical markers throughout the State to indicate sites in the State that were significant in the life of President Barack Obama that have been identified by the department in consultation with the Hawaii tourism authority and state foundation on culture and the arts. Appropriates funds. (CD1)

Passed Jun 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2515

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Requires the Department of Health to establish and operate a laboratory capable of testing for diseases, testing for air and water quality issues, and conducting other high complexity testing. (SD2)

Passed Jun 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2491

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.

Requires all letterhead of the State and counties to include consistent Hawaiian names, words, and spelling. Requires the governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, and heads of principal departments to prominently display a Hawaiian translation of the name of their respective office or department at least once on the main page of their official website and in the letterhead of their stationary. (CD1)

Passed Jun 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1974

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Establishes the small business assistance initiative within the state procurement office, to consist of a small business procurement coordinator and small business office. Appropriates funds. (CD1)

Passed Jun 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2416

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.

Specifies consent procedures for when 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations operating as noncandidate committees can use donations for electioneering communications, independent expenditures, or contributions and requires these organizations to provide certain written notice to donors. Requires 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations operating as noncandidate committees to disclose the name and address of donors who make a donation individually or in an aggregate of more than $10,000, with certain exceptions. Adds definitions. Effective 1/1/2023. (CD1)

Passed Jun 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2510

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INCOME.

Makes the state earned income tax credit refundable and permanent. Provides for carryforward of nonrefundable credits previously claimed. Incrementally increases the minimum wage and tip credit beginning on 10/1/2022. (CD1)

Passed Jun 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2248

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOLS.

Amends the definition of "private schools" under the compulsory attendance law to require unlicensed but accredited private schools to annually submit health and safety documentation to the Hawaii Council of Private Schools or the Hawaii Catholic Schools office. (SD2)

Passed Jun 17, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2422

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SENTENCING.

Clarifies that sentences for domestic violence intervention for abuse-related offenses shall be imposed, with or without probation. (SD1)

Passed Jun 17, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 69

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 AS CHILD CARE PROVIDER APPRECIATION MONTH.

Passed May 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track