Sen. Rachele Lamosao

Primary HB 1577

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING FEES.

Authorizes tow operators to charge a towing surcharge of no more than $35 if the tow involves overturned vehicles. Increases the statutory caps on certain towing charges. Requires that a towing company that charges fees to tow vehicles left unattended on private and public property to accept payment by the vehicle owner for charges by cash, credit card, and debit card and not direct an individual to use an on-site automated teller machine in lieu of accepting payment by credit card and debit card. (CD1)

Signed into law Jun 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 2715

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the state to issue special license plates that commemorate Malama Puuloa. The plates would feature specific designs or text honoring this individual, directly affecting vehicle owners who choose to display them. The legislation authorizes the Department of Transportation to produce and distribute these commemorative plates to the public.

Signed into law Jun 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 2295

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.

Authorizes stopping, standing, and parking restrictions and prohibitions on property under jurisdiction of the Director of Transportation and the counties, respectively. Specifies that the counties may issue traffic infractions for violations of any law prohibiting or restricting the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on all highways and county property. (SD1)

Signed into law Jun 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 2216

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CARE HOMES.

Increases the state supplemental payment ceilings for type I adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, certified adult foster homes, and type II adult residential care homes. Effective 10/1/2024. (SD2)

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1974

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.

Increases the monthly needs allowance for individuals living in certain long-term care facilities from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal Supplemental Security Income Program. Requires certain long-term care facility operators to pay for generic toiletries, linens, and meals and snacks. Clarifies the individuals who are eligible to receive the needs allowance. Takes effect 10/1/2024. (SD1)

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1599

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.

Requires public meeting notices to inform members of the public how to provide remote oral testimony in a manner that allows the testifier, upon request, to be visible to board members and other meeting participants. Recognizes a board's authority to remove and block individuals who disrupt meetings. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (SD2)

Signed into law May 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 2563

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.

Exempts the Hawaiʻi Convention Center from certain requirements regarding concessions on public property. Authorizes the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority to sell or lease naming rights for the Hawaiʻi Convention Center facility. Facilitates advertising and marketing in and on the Hawaiʻi Convention Center facility. (CD1)

Passed May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 71

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A STAKEHOLDER WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE SERVICES.

Passed May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 94

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF INCREASING THE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT RATE FOR HAWAII'S COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES AND EXPANDED ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES FOR MEDICAID CLIENTS IN 2032 AND EVERY TEN YEARS THEREAFTER.

Passed May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 91

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENTS AND PAYMENTS TO HOME- AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES PROVIDERS.

Passed May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track