Sen. Angus McKelvey

Primary HB 98

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.

Specifies that any equipment, article, instrument, aircraft, vehicle, vessel, business record, or other asset used in fishing, possession, or sale of aquatic life in violation of the aquatic resources law is subject to forfeiture. Authorizes the imposition of a criminal fine. Clarifies that the fine structure is assessed on a per-specimen basis. Makes violations of the aquatic resources law a misdemeanor, rather than a petty misdemeanor. Permits the department of land and natural resources to recommend community service that benefits the resource damaged when a person is ordered to perform community service in lieu of a fine. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)

In committee Feb 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 838

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION.

Clarifies the meaning of "program or activity receiving state financial assistance". Excludes cases within the scope of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act from the jurisdiction of the Hawaii civil rights commission. (HD1)

In committee Feb 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 611

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.

Establishes maintenance of effort provisions for free education. Establishes a public education stabilization trust fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1375

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST MAUIGROWN COFFEE, INC.

Extends the authorization to issue special purpose revenue bonds to assist MauiGrown Coffee, Inc., with the operation and expansion of its farm and mill.

In committee Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 820

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS.

Provides that where public access is required as a condition of a subdivision, either the county must accept dedication of and maintain the access or identify an entity to own and maintain the access. Authorizes the county to require the subdivider to establish a stewardship fund for maintenance purposes. Takes effect 1/1/2022.

In committee Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 24

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP ON ACCESSIBLE GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS.

In committee Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 569

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VICTIM-COUNSELOR PRIVILEGE.

Expands the victim-counselor privilege under Rule 505.5 of the Hawaii Rules of Evidence to include victims of dating violence, stalking, and sexual harassment and confidential advocates employed by the University of Hawaii. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2)

In committee Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1221

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Requires charter school authorizers to provide a list of approved independent auditors, rather than selecting three independent auditors, from which their respective charter school is to select an independent auditor for its annual financial audit. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 545

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.

Requires the department of Hawaiian home lands to digitize its applicant, beneficiary, and lessee records and create a usable digital database no later than 7/1/2022. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1)

In committee Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 612

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the superintendent of education, or the superintendent's designee, to serve as the summer learning coordinator and coordinate all summer programs for children. Requires the summer learning coordinator to work with the department of human services to leverage federal funds for school-based summer programs. (HD1)

In committee Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track