Sen. Lynn DeCoite

Primary HCR 98

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR BEST PRACTICES FOR THE OPERATION OF MARINE MAMMAL TOURS.

In committee Mar 29, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 151

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSING OF HAWAII REVISED STATUTES §432:1-604 AND THE SUCCESS OF IN VITRO FERTILIZATION IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Passed Mar 29, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 34

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CENTER ON AGING TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES, THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FREE SENIOR ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE POTENTIAL TO PROVIDE NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO SENIOR CITIZENS.

In committee Mar 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 669

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Streamlines the reporting requirements of the Department of Human Services (DHS)and the family courts to require DHS, upon direction of the court, to provide the family court with an oral or written report regarding the safety of a minor child of the parties on or prior to the next regularly scheduled court hearing. Provides that if DHS provides a written report, the DHS need not appear at the hearing unless ordered to do so. Requires the court to provide copies of all written reports to the parties. (HB669 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1449

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INNOVATION BUSINESS INTERACTION.

Establishes the impact loan fund for Hawaii, to be known as the HI-impact loan program, in the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation to support dual-use technology small businesses. Establishes the HI-impact special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2038. (SD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1300

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CORAL.

Requires the Hawaii institute of marine biology at UH to conduct ongoing studies of the environmental impacts of sewage spills on affected coral reefs. Requires the institute of marine biology to submit an annual report to the legislature prior to the convening of each regular session. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 92

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.

Applies an inflation adjustment factor to long-term care providers' annual costs or basic prospective payment system rates. Appropriates funds. (HB92 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1304

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MARINE EVENTS.

Requires a permit from the Department of Land and Natural Resources before holding a regatta, marine parade, or surfing contest. Requires permit applications to be submitted up to one year and at least forty-five days before the start of the proposed event. Allows DLNR to assess and collect a fee for permit processing. Requires DLNR to collect a deposit that is nonrefundable if the event is canceled within sixty days of the start of the event. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 432

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ELDERLY.

Makes financial exploitation of an elder by a caregiver a class A felony. Defines "caregiver", "elder", and "financial exploitation". Effective 7/1/2075. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1587

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases state fuel taxes by unspecified amounts. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track