Rep. Justin Woodson

Primary HB 10

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Requires the board of education to invite the exclusive representative for bargaining unit (5) (teachers and other personnel of the department of education) to appoint a nonvoting public school teacher representative to the board and the exclusive representative for bargaining unit (6) (educational officers) to appoint a nonvoting public school administrator representative to the board. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 261

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TOW TRUCK PRICING.

Adjusts towing company charges and fees for vehicles left unattended or abandoned. Establishes a clean-up charge and documentation fee.

In committee Feb 5, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 626

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER CIRCULATION.

Requires the department of health to establish a two-year pilot project to test Tier 1 beaches for Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus not less than monthly. Requires a report to the legislature before the regular sessions of 2022, 2023, and 2024.

In committee Feb 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 610

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GARDENS.

Authorizes the Department of Education to develop programs to encourage the development of gardens on school property. Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to develop programs that provide incentives to establish gardens in housing projects, communities, and schools.

In committee Feb 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 483

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases the amount of the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax from $5 to $8 for any county with a resident population of more than 125,000, but less than 195,000. Sets aside the revenue from the increased surcharge tax for capacity projects in that county. Effective 1/1/2023.

In committee Feb 3, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1380

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.

Authorizes the governor to ensure the continued operation of medical facilities during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Authorizes hospitals to suspend elective surgeries in order to address bed capacity during the period of emergency.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1327

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE YOUTH VAPING EPIDEMIC.

Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products. Prohibits mislabeling of e-liquid products containing nicotine. Establishes fines and penalties for violations. Includes heated tobacco products among the electronic smoking devices that are subject to restrictions under law.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1136

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Requires the department of land and natural resources, in conjunction with the counties, to develop an invasive species flood control plan to prevent, contain, and mitigate hazardous tree growth impacting streams and waterways. Requires submittal of the plan to the legislature prior to the 2022 regular session.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1329

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING PRODUCTS.

Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to electronic smoking devices.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1379

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.

Clarifies implied consent law to make an exception for giving a breath, blood, or urine test pursuant to a search warrant or any other basis permissible under the Constitution of the State of Hawaii and state law.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track