Sen. Lynn DeCoite

Primary HB 2413

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LIQUOR COMMISSIONS.

Requires members of the county liquor commissions and liquor control adjudication boards to submit to annual criminal history record checks. Requires attorneys hired by the liquor commission or liquor control adjudication board to submit to annual criminal background checks. Removes the requirement that the liquor commission appoints and removes an administrator subject to the civil service laws. Makes final decisions by the liquor commission reviewable under chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

In committee Feb 2, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2577

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BUILDING DESIGN FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Clarifies that Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing projects are exempt from the Disability and Communication Access Board process under section 103-50, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

In committee Feb 1, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2221

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE.

Requires courts to order any person charged with a criminal offense to be released on personal recognizance or on the execution of an unsecured bond, unless the person is unlikely to appear for trial. Requires the Judiciary to establish statewide court appearance reminder system. Establishes requirements for any pretrial risk assessment tool used by the Judiciary.

In committee Feb 1, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2673

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCIES.

Prohibits places of public accommodation from denying shelter to any person when the State, or any portion thereof, is the subject of an emergency alert that advises the public to immediately seek shelter. Provides for an unspecified civil penalty for each violation. Provides immunity from civil liability, with certain exceptions.

In committee Feb 1, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2150

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGING.

Broadens the scope of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Transfers the Long-Term Care Ombudsman from the Executive Office on Aging to the State Health Planning and Development Agency.

In committee Jan 31, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2628

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOLS.

Removes mandatory student hour requirements for public schools, beginning with the 2018-2019 school year. Requires principals to determine the total number of student hours required for their school.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2463

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PRESERVING CORAL REEFS.

Prohibits the sale of sunscreen or personal care products that contain oxybenzone or octinoxate in Hawaii, beginning 1/1/2023.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2503

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONSERVATION OFFICER AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT TRAINING.

Appropriates moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the establishment of a training academy for conservation and resources enforcement officers.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2655

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS.

Creates a permanent task force on unmanned aerial systems, to be attached to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor for administrative purposes. Requires the task force to provide annual reports to the Legislature.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2297

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for design, plans, material, construction, and equipment for an extension of the Lahaina bypass road from north Keawe street to beyond Pu‘ukoli‘i road.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track