Sen. Joy San Buenaventura

Primary HB 89

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.

Continues the Hospital Sustainability Program for two years. Increases the cap on the inpatient and outpatient hospital sustainability fees to not more than three and one-half percent of the hospital's net inpatient and outpatient service revenue, respectively. Appropriates $70,000,000 out of the Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund for Fiscal Years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019. (HB89 CD1)

Signed into law Jun 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 90

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE NURSING FACILITY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.

Extends the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program for two years. Appropriates funds out of the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2017-2018 and fiscal year 2018-2019. (SD2)

Signed into law Jun 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1488

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA.

Adds additional qualifying medical conditions for medical marijuana patients and permits possession of additional plants. Amends requirements for and access to testing. Extends deadlines related to implementation of the dispensary system. Amends security, information tracking, and access requirements for licensed facilities. Clarifies DOH regulatory authority. Authorizes additional retail dispensing locations and plants for existing licensees. Requires DOH to report to Legislative Oversight Working Group. (HB1488 CD1)

Signed into law Jun 22, 2017 0 co-sponsors

Primary HCR 143

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN FOR THE HILO INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK.

In committee May 5, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 35

In committee · 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.

In committee May 4, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 153

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING APRIL 15 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2018, AS VOLUNTEER WEEK IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

In committee May 4, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 488

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Specifies that certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code related to at-risk rules and deductions and to passive activity losses do not apply with respect to claims from the state low-income housing tax credit. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

In committee Apr 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 844

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO YOUTH.

Requires the Office of Youth Services to coordinate a two-year Safe Places for Youth Pilot Program in partnership with private organizations to coordinate a network that youth can access for safety and where youth can obtain advice, guidance, programs, and services. Establishes a Safe Places for Youth Pilot Program Coordinator position. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

In committee Apr 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1435

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII HURRICANE RELIEF FUND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS REDUCTION PLAN.

Clarifies that the comprehensive loss reduction plan of the HHRF shall include implementing building code requirements for hurricane standards in accordance with state building code and design standards. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Apr 26, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1594

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.

Establishes the University of Hawaii Promise Program to provide scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students enrolled at any campus of the University of Hawaii system or any community college campus. Appropriates funds to establish and implement the program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Apr 26, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track