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Hāmākua, portion of Hilo, Kaūmana
As a former educator, Representative Nakashima understands how critical it is to evaluate program budget requests, and to set criteria for the evaluation of these appropriations. Mark will work towards the development of geothermal energy statewide as a solution to breaking the State's dependence on imported oil. Representative Nakashima will also work to create a synergy between the Big Island community, public schools and institutions of higher learning to become more collaborative, and he will continue to work with all stakeholders to develop a vision that will guide long-term decision making and future expenditures.
Representative Nakashima is a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa and holds a B.Ed. degree and Professional Diploma in education with an emphasis in political science.
EXPERIENCE
• Representative First House District (Hamakua, Portion of Hilo, Ka‘ūmana)
• Chair, House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce
• Chair, House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs
• Chair, House Committee on Economic Development
• Vice Speaker of the House
• Chair, House Committee on Labor and Public Employment
• Vice Chair, House Higher Education Committee
• Staff Assistant, US Senator Spark Matsunaga
• Legislative Aide, Representative Dwight Takamine
• Legislative Aide, Representative Eric Hamakawa
• Staffmember, Hawaii State Teachers Association (West Hawaii & Hilo)
• Teacher, Honokaa High School (history & economics)

COMMUNITY
• Member, Hamakua Lions Club
• President, Hawaii State Jaycees
• Vice-president, US Junior Chamber of Commerce
• US-Japan Council
• JCI Senate and Alumni

April 5, 2023

Hawaiʻi's future farmers put their agricultural skills to the test at State Convention



More than 250 Future Farmers of America (FFA) members gathered on Oʻahu to participate in the annual State Convention. FFA is the largest career-oriented student organization in the country. Members set out to learn about agriculture through classroom and hands-on experiences. About 24 high schools and one intermediate school in Hawaiʻi have an FFA chapter. The number of schools with FFA has doubled in the last five years. "Agriculture, as everyone should know, is a very integral part into our lives of course. It's everywhere — into our pencils, into the clothes we wear. It's connected to everything," said Jhanella Gerardo, the FFA Hawaiʻi president of Waipahu High School.
View afull article here.
April 5, 2023

Hawaii lawmaker stresses importance of prevention, detection after battling kidney disease

During this National Kidney Month, state leaders and health advocates are raising awareness about what many call a silent epidemic. State Rep. Mark Nakashima knows that firsthand. He developed kidney disease after living with diabetes for nearly two decades. "I probably was not attentive enough to the diabetes control as I should have been," Nakashima said. His kidneys were so damaged, he had to get regular dialysis to remove the toxins from his blood. It took a toll, "I was contemplating hanging it up because yeah, I wasn't sure that I could make a good push through another session," he added. But then a New Year's miracle. "I was a match for a donor kidney, living donor, which is really serendipitous, because the chances of success are much better when you have a living donor," he explained. About a week later, he had a kidney transplant in San Francisco. "After the surgery, I felt just 100% better already. And it's only been getting better since then," he said.
View afull article here.
2023 Committee Member of
 2023 Allowance Report
 Measures Introduced in 2023
Measure and Title
HB54 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB56
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
HB59
RELATING TO LIBRARIES AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HB68 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
HB69 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
HB70 HD2
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
HB71 HD1
RELATED TO SUMMARY POSSESSION.
HB77 HD1
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
HB79 HD1
RELATING TO MEDIA LITERACY.
HB81
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB83
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB84 HD1
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
HB147
RELATING TO VEHICLE WEIGHT TAXES.
HB149
RELATING TO TAX HAVEN ABUSE.
HB181 HD1
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB192 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
HB193 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
HB195 HD1
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
HB198 HD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
HB199 HD1
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB210
RELATING TO MOLD.
HB216
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB217 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO HOME RENOVATIONS.
HB233 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO A CHILD TAX CREDIT.
HB235
RELATING TO PAID SICK LEAVE.
HB244 HD2
RELATING TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
HB245 HD1
RELATING TO VESSELS.
HB248 HD2
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB249 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM.
HB259 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
HB261 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
HB262 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB265
RELATING TO CRIMES.
HB267
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘OLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.
HB272
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB273
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
HB275 HD1
RELATING TO TARO.
HB284 HD2
RELATING TO TARO.
HB302 HD1
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB305 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB306 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO ORNAMENTAL GINGER.
HB309 HD1
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
HB313 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB314 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO FOOD BANKS.
HB323
RELATING TO NOISE.
HB328 HD1
RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION BANKS.
HB332 HD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
HB388 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB390 HD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
HB391 HD1
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
HB392
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB394
RELATING TO THE FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS.
HB400 HD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB424
RELATING TO AN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS.
HB425
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB426 HD1
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB427
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB428
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB429
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB430
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB432
RELATING TO APPEALS.
HB440 HD1
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB441 HD1
RELATING TO CLIMATE EQUITY.
HB442
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
HB467 HD2
RELATING TO SOCIAL WORK.
HB468
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB492
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB497 HD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB499 HD1
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
HB500 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB501
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB502 HD1
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
HB503 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION.
HB504 HD1
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
HB516
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB517 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH DATA SHARING.
HB518
RELATING TO MEDICAL INFORMED CONSENT.
HB519 HD1
RELATING TO DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS.
HB520 HD1
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
HB521 HD1
RELATING TO RAW MILK.
HB522 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
HB523
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
HB524
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HB525 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.
HB526
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB527
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
HB528
RELATING TO REGULATED INDUSTRIES.
HB529
RELATING TO COMMERCE.
HB530
RELATING TO UTILITIES.
HB531
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB532 HD1
RELATING TO HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
HB533
RELATING TO A DEVELOPMENT ZONE.
HB534
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
HB535 HD1
RELATING TO HUNTING.
HB536
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB537 HD2
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
HB542 HD2
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB548
RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION.
HB549
RELATING TO PRESCHOOL.
HB550
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
HB553
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE CARE.
HB569
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
HB572 HD1
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULEMAKING.
HB573 SD1
RELATING TO FENTANYL TEST STRIPS.
HB574
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
HB587 HD1
RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
HB592 HD1
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION.
HB593 HD1
RELATING TO POLICE REPORTS.
HB597
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB600 HD1 SD2 CD2
RELATING TO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL.
HB606 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
HB607 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB610 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB611 HD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB612 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB615 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON AGRICULTURAL USES AND ACTIVITIES.
HB616
RELATING TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
HB617 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO ORAL HEALTH.
HB638 HD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB639 HD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB640 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB641
RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.
HB642 HD2
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
HB643 HD1
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
HB644 HD1
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HB645
RELATING TO THE MODEL STATE RIGHT-TO-REPAIR LAW.
HB646
RELATING TO CEMETERIES.
HB647 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
HB648 HD1
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
HB649
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
HB652 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO CAREGIVERS.
HB653 HD1
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
HB686
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB691 HD1
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST KOHALA MOUNTAIN FISH COMPANY, LLC.
HB693
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
HB696
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES.
HB736
RELATING TO GENDER EQUITY.
HB739 HD2
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
HB741 HD1
RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.
HB753 HD1
RELATING TO AN INCOME TAX CREDIT.
HB783
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB819 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO LIMU KALA.
HB820 HD1
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
HB826
RELATING TO THE STATE TRAFFIC CODE.
HB828 HD1
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
HB831
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
HB842
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB843 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB845
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
HB846 HD2
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
HB851
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
HB855 HD1
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
HB870 HD2 SD1 CD2
RELATING TO THE NEIGHBOR ISLANDS BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM.
HB872 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP.
HB880 HD1
RELATING TO POLICING.
HB881
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON BEACHES.
HB884 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO TRAVELING TEAM PHYSICIANS.
HB894
RELATING TO WHALES.
HB914 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB917
RELATING TO SPORTS.
HB938
RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR ON-SITE EARLY CHILDHOOD FACILITIES.
HB941
RELATING TO A STATE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER.
HB943 HD1
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO HONOKAA LAND COMPANY, LLC.
HB945
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB947 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB955 HD2
RELATING TO CHAPTER 457J, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
HB966
RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
HB968 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB969
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
HB1116 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY.
HB1122
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1134 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO KANEOHE BAY.
HB1149 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
HB1150 HD2
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
HB1179
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB1182 HD2
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
HB1183 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
HB1184 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB1194 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
HB1197
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB1203 HD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1204 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION.
HB1205 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB1217 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
HB1219 HD1
RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE.
HB1224
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1236 HD2
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB1237 HD1
RELATING TO A GREEN USER FEE PROGRAM.
HB1238 HD1
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.
HB1241 HD2
RELATING TO RIGHT OF ENTRY FOR PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS.
HB1242
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1243 HD1
RELATING TO THE EAST HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
HB1248 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
HB1250 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO MAMAKI TEA.
HB1252 HD2
RELATING TO ENERGY.
HB1261 HD2
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DIGITAL CURRENCY LICENSURE.
HB1263 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
HB1264
RELATING TO NURSES.
HB1265
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGY.
HB1288
RELATING TO TIPPED EMPLOYEES.
HB1300 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1301 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CANCER.
HB1317
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.
HB1324
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
HB1329 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1330 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
HB1331 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1341 HD1
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
HB1348 HD2
RELATING TO LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.
HB1351
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
HB1359 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO HEMP.
HB1367 HD1
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL MEDICAID SERVICES.
HB1368 HD1
RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
HB1369 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO NURSING FACILITIES.
HB1373 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB1374 HD1
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
HB1381
RELATING TO TOURISM GOVERNANCE.
HB1383 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB1384 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO MANUFACTURING.
HB1385 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
HB1387
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
HB1388
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
HB1397 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO SUPPORTIVE HOUSING.
HB1398 HD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB1404 HD1
RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY COURT OUTREACH PROJECT.
HB1408 HD3 SD1
RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.
HB1409 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
HB1410 HD1
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.
HB1416 HD1
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
HB1420
RELATING TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII.
HB1421
RELATING TO HEMP.
HB1427
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.
HB1428
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB1430 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
HB1431
RELATING TO THE ENERGY STATE FUNCTIONAL PLAN.
HB1432
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS.
HB1433
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS STABILIZATION BEDS.
HB1436
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1442 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO REHABILITATION.
HB1446
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB1448 HD2
RELATING TO ASTHMA.
HB1449 HD1
RELATING TO LUNG CANCER.
HB1451 HD1
RELATING TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.
HB1452
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB1453
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
HB1505 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
HCR11
URGING THE COUNTIES TO DEVOTE SUFFICIENT FUNDING TO THEIR RESPECTIVE COUNTY ETHICS BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS.
HCR25
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES' DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION.
HCR28
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS HAWAII KIDNEY AWARENESS MONTH.
HCR32 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE AN ORAL HEALTH TASK FORCE TO REVIEW INFORMATION ON THE STATUS OF ORAL HEALTH IN THE STATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE IN HAWAII.
HCR41 SD1
URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO OPEN A NEW PROCEEDING RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF ABANDONED OR DOUBLE UTILITY POLES, LINES, AND EQUIPMENT.
HCR42
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMMEDIATELY CEASE INTERCEPTING SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
HCR43 HD1
URGING THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR MANAGING THE ROSE-RINGED PARAKEET POPULATION.
HCR44 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DESIGN A PAID FAMILY LEAVE PROGRAM FOR THE STATE.
HCR45
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COST OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS BY 2030.
HCR49
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TELEHEALTH WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF WIDESPREAD TELEHEALTH ADOPTION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND IDENTIFY PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL TO OPTIMIZE TELEHEALTH UTILIZATION AS THE STATE TRANSITIONS OUT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
HCR50
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROVIDE UPDATED STATISTICS AND FACTS RELATING TO THE DECLINE OF PALILA ON MAUNA KEA AND INVESTIGATE THE FACTORS CAUSING THE DECLINE OF THE PALILA POPULATION.
HCR53
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A PRIORITY LIST FOR REPAIRING PUBLIC SCHOOL FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS.
HCR54
REQUESTING THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCREASING WATER ACCESS AND STRENGTHENING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ON HAWAI‘I ISLAND.
HCR55
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO PRIORITIZE EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S REPRODUCTIVE CARE WORKFORCE, PARTICULARLY FOR RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS OF THE STATE.
HCR57
URGING THE UNITED STATES INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND TO MORE PROACTIVELY COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST CIVILIAN WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN HAWAI‘I BY MAKING A ZERO-TOLERANCE COMMITMENT, SHARING GENDERBASED VIOLENCE PREVALENCE DATA WITH THE STATE GOVERNMENT, AND LAUNCHING AN ANTI-COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION PROGRAM ACROSS ALL HAWAI‘I MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
HCR66
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HAWAII-TAIWAN FRIENDSHIP TASKFORCE TO EXPLORE WAYS TO STRENGTHEN, IMPROVE, AND EXPAND ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL RELATIONS BETWEEN HAWAII AND TAIWAN.
HCR68
URGING THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT TAIWAN'S PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANIZATION, UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE, AND INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION AND URGING INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO GRANT TAIWAN MEMBERSHIP, OBSERVER, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE STATUS.
HCR69
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF EACH COUNTY TO COLLECT CERTAIN SOCIOECONOMIC DATA FOR EACH CASE PROSECUTED BY THE OFFICE.
HCR80
DESIGNATING HAWAII'S CORAL REEFS AS CRITICAL NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND STRONGLY SUPPORTING NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS SUCH AS CORAL REEF RESTORATION FOR RISK REDUCTION.
HCR81
RECOGNIZING AUGUST 8, 2023, AS HAWAIIAN HONEYCREEPERS CELEBRATION DAY.
HCR84
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF ALL THE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HCR85
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES PROHIBITING RECREATIONAL BOATING ACTIVITIES IN MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
HCR86 HD1 SD1
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO REPORT ON SYSTEMS OF FIREARMS INSURANCE AND OTHER FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO FIREARMS.
HCR87
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE COST AND PERSONNEL REQUIRED TO PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE A VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE.
HCR88
REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO PREPARE A MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN, INCLUDING A CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REQUEST, TO UPGRADE THE SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT COURT.
HCR91
URGING THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON IMPLEMENTATION OF A CIGARETTE LITTER PREVENTION PROGRAM IN HAWAII.
HCR92
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PERFORM A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE BENEFITS OF AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH TELEHEALTH BY WAY OF AUDIO-ONLY TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION.
HCR93
URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT RULES TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION, USE, SALE, OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES THAT DO NOT CONTAIN TOBACCO BUT DO CONTAIN NICOTINE.
HCR95
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REGISTRY THAT WOULD BE USED SIMILARLY TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY.
HCR103 HD1
URGING ALL BRANCHES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATING IN HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES IN THEIR POLICIES TO REDUCE, TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, THE USE OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
HCR105 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO MEET THE LOCALLY SOURCED FOOD GOALS ESTABLISHED IN ACTS 175 AND 176, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2021.
HCR112 HD1
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR VARIOUS SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
HCR125
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO IDENTIFY RESOURCES NEEDED TO EXECUTE A PLAN TO REPAIR HOMES FOR SAFE HABITATION.
HCR129
REQUESTING THE HAWAII CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION AND EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO STUDY THE PREVALENCE OF AGE DISCRIMINATION IN HIRING APPLICANTS OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY.
HCR130
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE ESTABLISH THE MALAMA OHANA WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY, DESIGN, AND RECOMMEND TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGES TO THE STATE'S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.
HCR136 HD1
RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2 THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2023, AS DIGITAL INCLUSION WEEK IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
HCR138 HD1
URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO PROMOTE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN THE STATE'S LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.
HCR139 HD1
URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE AND SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO AMEND TITLE IV-A OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO ALLOW TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES FUNDS TO BE USED BY STATES TO BUILD TRANSITIONAL SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING.
HCR146
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HCR154
STRONGLY URGING THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ADOPT A FORMAL ETHICS CODE FOR THE JUSTICES.
HCR155 HD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAI‘I TOBACCO QUITLINE TO MAKE PERMANENTLY VISIBLE ON EACH PAGE OF ITS WEBSITE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE AVAILABILITY OF INTERPRETATION SERVICES UPON REQUEST.
HCR156
REQUESTING THE VARIOUS STATE DEPARTMENTS TO REEXAMINE THEIR WORK FROM HOME POLICIES TO ALLOW GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO WORK FROM HOME.
HCR158
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PRODUCE A REPORT ON INCREASING ACCESS TO TUTORING SERVICES WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF HAWAII'S K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HCR160 HD1
URGING THE MAYORS AND COUNCILS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, COUNTY OF MAUI, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND COUNTY OF KAUAI TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AS SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
HCR162
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S CRISIS OUTREACH RESPONSE AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE REGULAR CARE AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN THE CENTRAL OAHU, NORTH SHORE, LEEWARD, AND WINDWARD REGIONS OF OAHU ON A REGULAR ROTATING SCHEDULE.
HCR168 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PERFORM A STUDY TO DETERMINE IF THE GOVERNMENT AS A WHOLE IS ADEQUATELY ALLOCATING FUNDING FOR EACH REGION OF OAHU FOR HOMELESS SERVICES.
HCR171
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF PERMITTING THE SALE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS AND IMPOSING A TAX ON THE SALE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS.
HCR173
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON PROVIDING TAX BREAKS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO SELL PROPERTY TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS ON THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS WAITLIST.
HCR192
URGING THE HAWAI‘I CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A PROACTIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGY TO EDUCATE HAWAII'S RESIDENTS ABOUT THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
HCR193
URGING THE GOVERNOR AND STATE DEPARTMENTS TO INVESTIGATE OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED BY THE DIRECT PAY PROVISION IN THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT THAT ALLOWS FOR DIRECT PAYMENT OF CLEAN ENERGY INCENTIVES TO STATE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES FOR THE COST OF INSTALLING SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS IN STATE FACILITIES.
HCR200
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO PUBLISH THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT AS THE TWENTY-EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
HCR203
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' MED-QUEST DIVISION TO TAKE STEPS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE PROVIDER RATES ARE ESTABLISHED FOR APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS SERVICES.
HCR204 HD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CENTER FOR NURSING TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS TO THE STATE OF JOINING THE MULTI-STATE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
HR8
URGING THE COUNTIES TO DEVOTE SUFFICIENT FUNDING TO THEIR RESPECTIVE COUNTY ETHICS BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS.
HR27
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES' DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION.
HR33 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE AN ORAL HEALTH TASK FORCE TO REVIEW INFORMATION ON THE STATUS OF ORAL HEALTH IN THE STATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE IN HAWAII.
HR45
URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO REEVALUATE AND ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF ABANDONED OR DOUBLE UTILITY POLES, LINES, AND EQUIPMENT.
HR46
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMMEDIATELY CEASE INTERCEPTING SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
HR47 HD1
URGING THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR MANAGING THE ROSE-RINGED PARAKEET POPULATION.
HR48 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DESIGN A PAID FAMILY LEAVE PROGRAM FOR THE STATE.
HR49
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COST OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS BY 2030.
HR55
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A PRIORITY LIST FOR REPAIRING PUBLIC SCHOOL FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS.
HR56
REQUESTING THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCREASING WATER ACCESS AND STRENGTHENING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ON HAWAI‘I ISLAND.
HR57
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO PRIORITIZE EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S REPRODUCTIVE CARE WORKFORCE, PARTICULARLY FOR RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS OF THE STATE.
HR59
URGING THE UNITED STATES INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND TO MORE PROACTIVELY COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST CIVILIAN WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN HAWAI‘I BY MAKING A ZERO-TOLERANCE COMMITMENT, SHARING GENDERBASED VIOLENCE PREVALENCE DATA WITH THE STATE GOVERNMENT, AND LAUNCHING AN ANTI-COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION PROGRAM ACROSS ALL HAWAI‘I MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
HR69
URGING THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT TAIWAN'S PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANIZATION, UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE, AND INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION AND URGING INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO GRANT TAIWAN MEMBERSHIP, OBSERVER, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE STATUS.
HR70
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF EACH COUNTY TO COLLECT CERTAIN SOCIOECONOMIC DATA FOR EACH CASE PROSECUTED BY THE OFFICE.
HR85
DESIGNATING HAWAII'S CORAL REEFS AS CRITICAL NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND STRONGLY SUPPORTING NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS SUCH AS CORAL REEF RESTORATION FOR RISK REDUCTION.
HR86
RECOGNIZING AUGUST 8, 2023, AS HAWAIIAN HONEYCREEPERS CELEBRATION DAY.
HR89
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF ALL THE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HR90
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES PROHIBITING RECREATIONAL BOATING ACTIVITIES IN MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
HR93 HD1
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO REPORT ON SYSTEMS OF FIREARMS INSURANCE AND OTHER FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO FIREARMS.
HR94
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE COST AND PERSONNEL REQUIRED TO PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE A VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE.
HR95
REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO PREPARE A MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN, INCLUDING A CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REQUEST, TO UPGRADE THE SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT COURT.
HR98
URGING THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON IMPLEMENTATION OF A CIGARETTE LITTER PREVENTION PROGRAM IN HAWAII.
HR99
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PERFORM A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE BENEFITS OF AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH TELEHEALTH BY WAY OF AUDIO-ONLY TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION.
HR100
URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT RULES TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION, USE, SALE, OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES THAT DO NOT CONTAIN TOBACCO BUT DO CONTAIN NICOTINE.
HR102
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REGISTRY THAT WOULD BE USED SIMILARLY TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY.
HR109 HD1
URGING ALL BRANCHES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATING IN HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES IN THEIR POLICIES TO REDUCE, TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, THE USE OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
HR111 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO MEET THE LOCALLY SOURCED FOOD GOALS ESTABLISHED IN ACTS 175 AND 176, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2021.
HR118 HD1
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR VARIOUS SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
HR126
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO IDENTIFY RESOURCES NEEDED TO EXECUTE A PLAN TO REPAIR HOMES FOR SAFE HABITATION.
HR130
REQUESTING THE HAWAII CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION AND EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO STUDY THE PREVALENCE OF AGE DISCRIMINATION IN HIRING APPLICANTS OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY.
HR131
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE ESTABLISH THE MALAMA OHANA WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY, DESIGN, AND RECOMMEND TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGES TO THE STATE'S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.
HR137 HD1
RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2 THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2023, AS DIGITAL INCLUSION WEEK IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
HR140 HD1
URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO PROMOTE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN THE STATE'S LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.
HR141 HD1
URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE AND SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO AMEND TITLE IV-A OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO ALLOW TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES FUNDS TO BE USED BY STATES TO BUILD TRANSITIONAL SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING.
HR148
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HR155
STRONGLY URGING THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ADOPT A FORMAL ETHICS CODE FOR THE JUSTICES.
HR156 HD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAI‘I TOBACCO QUITLINE TO MAKE PERMANENTLY VISIBLE ON EACH PAGE OF ITS WEBSITE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE AVAILABILITY OF INTERPRETATION SERVICES UPON REQUEST.
HR157
REQUESTING THE VARIOUS STATE DEPARTMENTS TO REEXAMINE THEIR WORK FROM HOME POLICIES TO ALLOW GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO WORK FROM HOME.
HR159
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PRODUCE A REPORT ON INCREASING ACCESS TO TUTORING SERVICES WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF HAWAII'S K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HR161 HD1
URGING THE MAYORS AND COUNCILS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, COUNTY OF MAUI, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND COUNTY OF KAUAI TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AS SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
HR163
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S CRISIS OUTREACH RESPONSE AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE REGULAR CARE AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN THE CENTRAL OAHU, NORTH SHORE, LEEWARD, AND WINDWARD REGIONS OF OAHU ON A REGULAR ROTATING SCHEDULE.
HR173 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PERFORM A STUDY TO DETERMINE IF THE GOVERNMENT AS A WHOLE IS ADEQUATELY ALLOCATING FUNDING FOR EACH REGION OF OAHU FOR HOMELESS SERVICES.
HR176
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF PERMITTING THE SALE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS AND IMPOSING A TAX ON THE SALE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS.
HR178
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON PROVIDING TAX BREAKS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO SELL PROPERTY TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS ON THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS WAITLIST.
HR197
URGING THE HAWAI‘I CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A PROACTIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGY TO EDUCATE HAWAII'S RESIDENTS ABOUT THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
HR198
URGING THE GOVERNOR AND STATE DEPARTMENTS TO INVESTIGATE OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED BY THE DIRECT PAY PROVISION IN THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT THAT ALLOWS FOR DIRECT PAYMENT OF CLEAN ENERGY INCENTIVES TO STATE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES FOR THE COST OF INSTALLING SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS IN STATE FACILITIES.
HR204
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO PUBLISH THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT AS THE TWENTY-EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
HR207
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' MED-QUEST DIVISION TO TAKE STEPS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE PROVIDER RATES ARE ESTABLISHED FOR APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS SERVICES.
HR208 HD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CENTER FOR NURSING TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS TO THE STATE OF JOINING THE MULTI-STATE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.