Sen. Lynn DeCoite

Primary HB 1346

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FOOD SUSTAINABILITY.

Requires the department of agriculture, in coordination with the office of planning, to prepare and periodically update the agricultural functional plan to include among other agricultural economic updates, seafood sustainability that expands the State's priority on food by including wild seafood as a viable food source. Requires a report prior to the 2023 Regular Session. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 779

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PESTICIDES.

Requires the department of agriculture, in consultation with the department of health, to develop and implement a one-time pesticide disposal collection program, for a duration to be determined by the department. Requires the department of agriculture to convene a steering committee to guide and monitor the pesticide disposal collection program. Increases the administrative and criminal penalties for violating the Hawaii pesticides law. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)

In committee Feb 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 565

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DIVORCE.

Grants exclusive original jurisdiction in matters of divorce to the family court of the circuit in which an applicant is domiciled at the time the application is filed. Repeals the requirement that a person be domiciled or physically present in the State for a continuous period of at least six months before completing a divorce. Effective 7/1/3021. (HD1)

In committee Feb 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 75

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GRANTS.

Allows an organization to qualify for grants under chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, if the organization is registered with the department of commerce and consumer affairs and in possession of a valid certificate of vendor compliance issued by the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1308

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO JUNETEENTH DAY.

Establishes June 19 of each year as Juneteenth Day. Effective 7/1/2065. (HD1)

In committee Feb 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 229

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNITED STATES SENATOR DANIEL K. AKAKA DAY.

Designates the fourth day in January of each year as United States Senator Daniel K. Akaka Day. Effective 7/1/2065. (HD1)

In committee Feb 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 521

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.

Requires the committee on weights to submit a report to the legislature detailing any changes to the funding formula within thirty days of the board of education approving any changes to the funding formula. (HD1)

In committee Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 473

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.

Authorizes the establishment of a physician-patient relationship via a telehealth interaction, if the physician is licensed to practice medicine in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)

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