Sen. Troy Hashimoto

Primary HB 1144

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to reduce class sizes over a period of four years.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 428

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Requires an automatic recount of votes cast for a candidate or on a ballot question when the difference in the number of votes cast for the top two candidates or on the question is equal to or less than 100 votes or 0.5 percent, whichever is greater. (HB428 HD1)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 248

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.

Appropriates funds to support the Executive Office on Early Learning Public Prekindergarten Program by appropriating funds to the Executive Office on Early Learning for additional personnel costs. (HB248 HD1)

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 628

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Subjects the service retirement allowance, ordinary disability retirement allowance, and service-connected disability retirement allowance, as adjusted by any post retirement allowances, of employees who become contributory, non-contributory, and hybrid plan members in ERS after 12/31/2019, to a maximum amount of 75% of the governor's salary as last recommended by the executive salary commission at the time of the member's retirement.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 814

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife to purchase heavy equipment for use on Kauai.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 487

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.

Requires the State Commission on the Status of Women to maintain a database on sex trafficking. Requires reports to the Legislature.

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 489

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Amends the offense of strangulation of a family or household member to include blocking the nose or mouth of the person or applying excessive pressure to the chest. Clarifies that infliction of visible injury is not required to establish the offense.

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 1337

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Establishes various provisions to address homelessness. Increases the conveyance tax and directs the additional revenues towards homeless facilities and programs administered by the Department of Human Services. Establishes civil rights boards to address civil rights of homeless. Requires a survey of available state property for affordable rental housing. Requires the Department of Humans Services to conduct a homeless summit. Provides job assistance for homeless individuals. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track