Sen. Troy Hashimoto

Primary HB 636

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENTALS OF MOPEDS AND MOTOR SCOOTERS.

Prohibits operating a moped or motor scooter from any rental company unless the person wears a safety helmet that the rental company is required to provide or the person wears a safety helmet that is provided by the person; provided that this requirement does not apply to any person who possesses a valid license from any state to operate a motorcycle. Prohibits the rental of any moped or motor scooter with an aftermarket modification to its motor.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 736

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ADULT CARE HOMES.

Authorizes residents of adult residential care homes and expanded adult residential care home to install electronic monitoring of their own rooms.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 737

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.

Requires Med-QUEST to seek a state plan waiver to establish a home and community-based services program for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1381

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LOBBYISTS.

Prohibits former legislators and executive branch employees subject to senate confirmation from engaging in lobbying for twelve months after termination of employment as a legislator or executive branch employee. Takes effect 7/1/2020. (SD1)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1235

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.

Directs the Department of Education to require each student from kindergarten through grade 12 to take a pedestrian-safety course annually.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 245

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Expands the powers of the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to include approving professional development courses and programs necessary for teacher reclassification. (HB245 HD1)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1579

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATEWIDE SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES.

Imposes a tax of $15 for every ton of carbon dioxide emitted from the use of fossil fuel. Establishes various state and county sustainability initiatives. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1581

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CANNABIS.

Legalizes the personal use of cannabis for persons twenty-one years of age or older. Requires licensing to operate cannabis establishments. Subjects cannabis establishment to excise taxes. Authorizes the interisland transportation of cannabis. Decriminalizes possession of cannabis. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 733

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE CHIEF DATA OFFICER.

Establishes the Chief Data Officer within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to oversee and manage the sharing of state data sets.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1238

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.

Requires the family court to terminate parental rights if the court determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that a natural parent committed sexual assault of the other natural parent; the child was conceived as a result of the sexual assault by the parent; and termination of parental rights is in the best interests of the child, under certain conditions. Requires the family court to suspend custody and visitation, after proper filing of a petition and a hearing, to any child whose parent or legal guardian is charged for a sexual assault or other offense, under certain conditions.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track