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Kamehameha Heights, Kalihi Valley, portion of Kalihi
Representative John Mizuno was born and raised in Honolulu until the age of 6. His family relocated to California where he later graduated from Narbonne High School in Harbor City. After graduation Mizuno made the decision to move back to the beautiful island that he missed and attended University of Hawaii at Manoa where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology and was part of the 1983 Warrior football team. Wanting to further his education and expertise Mizuno obtained a law degree from Willamette University, College of Law in Salem, Oregon. Mizuno has been in public service for over 32 years starting as a Public Hearings Officer from 1992 to 1998 then a Special Investigator from 1998 to 2003 for the Department of Human Services.

Representative Mizuno was first elected in 2006 to serve in the Hawaii State Legislature. He is the first Hawaii lawmaker to ever be recognized as the Legislature of the Year as a Freshman. Mizuno was Vice Speaker of the House from 2013 to 2017 and was re-elected Vice Speaker from 2020 to 2022. As part of his focus on the youth and elderly, Mizuno was previously Co-Chair of the Keiki Caucus, Co-Chair of the Kapuna Caucus, as well as Chair for the Outstanding Advocate Awards for Children & Youth. He has also served as a board member to the Hawaii Children's Trust Fund and the National Committee for Youth Policy.

Today, Representative Mizuno is serving his 9th term representing District 29 which includes Kamehameha Heights, Kalihi Valley, and Lower Kalihi. He is currently Chair of House Human Services Committee, whose scope includes programs relating to financial assistance, medical assistance, vocational rehabilitation, social welfare services, and the general well-being of the state's elderly and youth. Mizuno's goal is to bring the residents of District 29 together to create a community that is safe where families can achieve prosperity and security, and where children can thrive and have opportunities to achieve their dreams. He is also a strong advocate for government efficiency and business. Representative Mizuno's legislative priorities has been and always will be the economy & job creation, quality education from pre-K and beyond, accessible healthcare, infrastructure expansion & improvement, affordable housing, a green sustainable environment, and public safety.
- Chair, House Human Services Committee 2023
- Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives 2020 - 2022
- Chair, House Health Committee 2019 - 2020
- Chair, House Health and Human Services Committee 2017 - 2018
- Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives 2013 – 2017
- The House Representative for the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) representing all Pacific Island Nations 2012-2017
- Chair, House Committee on Human Services 2009-2012
- Majority Whip – House Leadership Position 2011-2012
- Vice Chair, Committee on Health 2007-2008
- Member, National Conference of State Legislature's (NCSL) Executive Committee 2013-2016
- Member, NCSL Task Force on International Relations 2013-2015
- Member, NCSL Legislative Effectiveness Committee 2013-2015
- Co-Chair, Health and Human Services Committee of the National Asian Pacific American Caucus of State Legislators 2010 – 2016
- Vice Chair, NCSL Human Services & Welfare Committee 2010-2012
- Council of State Governments Toll Fellow Graduate 2015
- Council of State Governments Western Legislative Academy Graduate 2008
- Selected to the First NCSL "Opioid Policy Fellow Class" to address the Opioid Crisis in America 2017

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Keiki Caucus Co-Chair, Hawaii State Legislature 2007 – 2015, 2018 – current
- Chair for the Outstanding Advocate Awards for Children & Youth 2007 – 2015
- Co-Chair for the Hawaii State Legislature’s Keiki Caucus Summit 2007 – 2015
- Council of State Governments (CSG) Toll Fellow Graduate
- National Committee for Youth Policy NCSL 2009-2012
- Board Member, Hawaii Children's Trust Fund 2008 – 2012
- Kupuna Caucus Co-Chair, Hawaii State Legislature 2007 – 2012
- Co-Author with Governor Neil Abercrombie on March 1, 2012, the historic Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the State of Hawaii and the Urban Mayors of 144 Cities representing over 100 million residents of the Republic of the Philippines
- 2019 Legislator of the Year by the Hawaii Dental Association & Mental Health America
- 2018 Legislator of the Year by the Healthcare Association of Hawaii
- 2010 Legislator of the Year by the United States Humane Society
- 2010 Certificate of Appreciation, Honey Brown Foundation
- 2010 Who's Who in American Politics
- 2010 Lapu-Lapu Award, Congress of the Visayan Organization
- 2010 Certificate for Excellence in Education, Governor of Okinawa Prefecture
- 2009 Legislator of the Year by the Hawaii Psychological Association
- 2009 Distinguished Service Award, BI Adult Foster Homes & Residential Care Associations
- 2009 Certificate of Recognition for Healthcare, Alliance of Residential Care Administrators
- 2009 Mayor's Award, City of Carcar, Cebu, Philippines
- 2008 Adopted Son of San Esteban, Ilocos Sur
- 2007 Legislator of the Year by the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii
- 2007 Service Award, Waikiki Rotary Club
- 2007 Recognition by Chicago Save Abandon Babies Foundation
Feb 22, 2023

Better Background Checks Proposed For Certain State Employees

People applying for state jobs in Hawaii that put them in close proximity to minors and vulnerable adults would have to undergo more formal scrutiny which could include national background checks. "We've got to make extra sure that the supervisors, the coaches, the managers, the staff were not charged with murder or rape,�Rep. John Mizuno, who introduced House Bill 777. The bill would require the state Department of Human Services to conduct much broader background checks including obtaining fingerprints, searching through criminal histories and looking into past employers for their applicants. View full article
Feb 22, 2023

House Resolutions Introduced Proclaiming Feb. 24 'Remember Ukraine Day in Hawai'i'

Hawai'i Rep. John Mizuno introduced House Concurrent Resolution 16 and House Resolution 19 that proclaim Feb. 24, 2023 as "Remember Ukraine Day in Hawai'i" to mark the solemn one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. View full article
February 17, 2023

Lawmaker Concerned About Falling Boulders Amid Rainy Weather

Recent reports of falling rocks, boulders, and a collapse of a rock wall crashing onto people, property, and houses has Rep. Mizuno concerned.�We�ve been in this position before with boulders falling from a hillside in Kalihi Valley several times during a 10-year period,� said State Representative John Mizuno (D-29 Kalihi Valley, Kamehameha Heights, portion of Lower Kalihi) in a news release. In response to continuing concerns voiced by constituents in the area, Rep. Mizuno introduced HB454 � Relating to Land Liability to create strict liability for an owner of land with a 20% or more slope for damage or injury to down-slope property and persons from falling rocks, debris, and landslides originating from the owner�s property. View full article
February 17, 2023

State Representative Introduces Bill Requiring Reporting Of Sex Abuse By Clergy

Hawaii Lawmakers Propose Bill To Make Gambling, Sports Betting Legal On Oahu - State Rep. John Mizuno is working to create a standalone sportsbook and card room, making it the first legal betting room in Hawaii. If this bill passes, Hawaii could gain millions per year and use it to help create affordable housing in the state. View full article
January 9, 2023

Hawaii Lawmakers Propose Bill To Make Gambling, Sports Betting Legal On Oahu

State Rep. John Mizuno is working to create a standalone sportsbook and card room, making it the first legal betting room in Hawaii. If this bill passes, Hawaii could gain millions per year and use it to help create affordable housing in the state. View full article
June 8, 2020

Church Distributes To Food To Homeless, Residents In Need In Kalihi

State Rep. John Mizuno and the senior pastor of Hawaii Cedar Church helped distribute food to more than 300 homeless residents in Kalihi. Mizuno said it was important not to forget that the homeless are the most vulnerable during the pandemic. View full article
January 21, 2022

State Representative Introduces Bill Requiring Reporting Of Sex Abuse By Clergy

A bill proposed by Rep. Mizuno was announced on Jan 22, 2022, that would require the mandatory reporting of sexual abuse by clergy members. "Enough is enough, we need to stop this practice of cover-ups and protect our children and the foundation of churches in the United States. The only way to dually accomplish this is by allowing an exemption to the "penitential communication" and evolve toward disclosure and reporting of any allegations of child abuse by members of the clergy." Rep. Mizuno said in a press release. View full article
2023 Committee Member of
 2023 Allowance Report
Expenditure Report
 Measures Introduced in 2023
Measure and Title
HB54 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB55 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB59
RELATING TO LIBRARIES AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HB69 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
HB77 HD1
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
HB78 HD1
RELATING TO STRENGTHENING ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
HB179 HD1
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER MATERIALS.
HB181 HD1
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB183
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB191 HD1
RELATING TO CLIMATE MITIGATION.
HB192 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
HB193 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
HB195 HD1
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
HB197 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION.
HB198 HD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
HB199 HD1
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB205
RELATING TO MINORS.
HB206
RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
HB221 HD1
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB222 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB223 HD2
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB224 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB225 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB260 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB261 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
HB262 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB302 HD1
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB307 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
HB309 HD1
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
HB313 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB314 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO FOOD BANKS.
HB328 HD1
RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION BANKS.
HB339 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM CIVIL SERVICE FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
HB340 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON DAY.
HB341
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
HB342
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB343
RELATING TO UNFUNDED LIABILITIES.
HB344
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
HB438 HD1
RELATING TO YOUTH PROGRAMS.
HB440 HD1
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB441 HD1
RELATING TO CLIMATE EQUITY.
HB442
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
HB445 HD2
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT.
HB446
RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
HB447
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
HB448 HD2
RELATING TO MINORS.
HB449
RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.
HB450 HD1
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
HB451 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS.
HB452
RELATING TO AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM ON CANNABIS IN HAWAII.
HB453
RELATING TO ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS COMPLETING A TERM OF IMPRISONMENT.
HB454
RELATING TO LAND LIABILITY.
HB455
RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
HB456 HD1
RELATING TO YOUTH.
HB467 HD2
RELATING TO SOCIAL WORK.
HB468
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB490
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
HB493 HD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB494 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
HB502 HD1
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
HB504 HD1
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
HB519 HD1
RELATING TO DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS.
HB547 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE.
HB548
RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION.
HB559
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
HB587 HD1
RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
HB610 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB611 HD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
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.
HB618
RELATING TO FAMILY.
HB652 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO CAREGIVERS.
HB658
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB659 HD2
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB660 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
HB661 HD1
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
HB662 HD1
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB663 HD1
RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
HB664 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB665
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PARENTAGE ACT.
HB666 HD1
RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT.
HB667
RELATING TO THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
HB673
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB690 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB691 HD1
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST KOHALA MOUNTAIN FISH COMPANY, LLC.
HB692 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
HB773
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.
HB774
RELATING TO PERSONS WORKING WITH CHILDREN.
HB775 HD1
ESTABLISHING THE SOCIAL WORKERS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PILOT PROGRAM.
HB776
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB777 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS.
HB778
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB779
RELATING TO COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS.
HB780
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB781 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
HB782 HD1
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB783
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB784
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB785 HD1
RELATING TO GRANTS.
HB786 HD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
HB787
RELATING TO FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY.
HB788
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB789
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE REPORTING.
HB790
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DIGITAL CURRENCY LICENSURE.
HB791
RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
HB792 HD1
RELATING TO MINORS.
HB793
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB794 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO DISABILITY AWARENESS.
HB795
RELATING TO THE USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.
HB819 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO LIMU KALA.
HB824 HD2
RELATING TO MEDICAL RELEASE.
HB826
RELATING TO THE STATE TRAFFIC CODE.
HB830
RELATING TO THE HAWAII SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND.
HB834 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE.
HB846 HD2
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
HB851
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
HB863
RELATING TO INITIATION OF PROSECUTION.
HB872 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP.
HB880 HD1
RELATING TO POLICING.
HB881
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON BEACHES.
HB897 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB898
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
HB899 HD2
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB900
RELATING TO FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
HB906
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
HB907 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
HB910
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
HB914 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB915
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB916 HD1
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
HB917
RELATING TO SPORTS.
HB918
RELATING TO GAMING.
HB932 HD1
RELATING TO THE MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
HB943 HD1
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO HONOKAA LAND COMPANY, LLC.
HB945
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB946 HD1
RELATING TO THE FOOD SUPPLY.
HB947 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB948 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH.
HB949 HD2
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
HB950 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT ORDERS.
HB951 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB952 HD1
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB953 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB954 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB958
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE.
HB965
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB966
RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
HB967
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
HB968 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB969
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
HB1116 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY.
HB1117 HD2
RELATING TO TEACHER RENTAL HOUSING.
HB1121 HD1
RELATING TO LEASEHOLD CONVERSION.
HB1122
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1127
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1128 HD2
RELATING TO SUPPORT FOR TRADITIONAL NATIVE SPEAKERS OF HAWAIIAN.
HB1148 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1149 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
HB1150 HD2
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
HB1175
RELATING TO INCREASED INTERAGENCY COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS.
HB1179
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB1180
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB1183 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
HB1189
RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKING AT ALA WAI BOAT HARBOR.
HB1193 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
HB1194 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
HB1195
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1196
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB1197
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB1198
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1199
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
HB1217 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
HB1218
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
HB1219 HD1
RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE.
HB1222
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ACCESS THROUGH REMOTE TESTIMONY.
HB1223 HD1
RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.
HB1224
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1225
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1252 HD2
RELATING TO ENERGY.
HB1260 HD1
RELATING TO ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY.
HB1263 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
HB1264
RELATING TO NURSES.
HB1266 HD2
RELATING TO FOOD DONATIONS.
HB1267 HD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB1278 HD1
RELATING TO GREEN TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE.
HB1301 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CANCER.
HB1303 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.
HB1319 HD2
RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.
HB1327 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
HB1328 HD1
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
HB1329 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1330 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
HB1331 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1338
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HB1340 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1341 HD1
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
HB1342
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1343 HD1
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE ACCESS.
HB1365 HD1
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
HB1366 HD1 SD2 CD2
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB1367 HD1
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL MEDICAID SERVICES.
HB1368 HD1
RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
HB1369 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO NURSING FACILITIES.
HB1370 HD1
RELATING TO THE STATE ARCHIVES.
HB1371 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE SAND ISLAND STATE RECREATION AREA.
HB1372
RELATING TO THE TIP CREDIT.
HB1373 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB1387
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
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.
HB1413
RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.
HB1414
RELATING TO RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
HB1415 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO ENERGY.
HB1416 HD1
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
HB1417
RELATING TO PROTECTING AGENCY POSITIONS FROM ELIMINATION REQUIREMENT.
HB1423
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
HB1425
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB1427
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.
HB1428
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB1441
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.
HB1442 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO REHABILITATION.
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.
HB1454
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1505 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
HB1506 HD1
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
HCR11
URGING THE COUNTIES TO DEVOTE SUFFICIENT FUNDING TO THEIR RESPECTIVE COUNTY ETHICS BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS.
HCR16 HD1 SD1
AFFIRMING SUPPORT AND SOLIDARITY WITH THE FREE AND INDEPENDENT PEOPLE OF UKRAINE.
HCR24
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROTECT HAWAII'S WATERS AND RESOURCES BY PROHIBITING SEABED MINING.
HCR26
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CREATE A FORMAL PLAN TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ORAL HEALTH CARE FOR NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
HCR28
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS HAWAII KIDNEY AWARENESS MONTH.
HCR30
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION CREATE A SIMPLIFIED N-11 FORM FOR USE BY INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT TAXABLE INCOME THAT IS SUBJECT TO STATE INCOME TAX.
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.
HCR34 HD1
REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF AGING TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE ADEQUACY OF ELDER CARE ON MOLOKAI AND LANAI, AND IN EAST MAUI.
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.
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.
HCR67
URGING THE HAWAII SISTER-STATE COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND THE INITIATION OF A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HAWAII AND FUJIAN PROVINCE.
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.
HCR71
URGING THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES TO DEVELOP A LIST AND INVENTORY OF PROGRAMS THAT WORK WITH PACIFIC ISLANDER YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.
HCR75 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONTRACT WITH A QUALIFIED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TO ESTABLISH AQUATIC SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOLS.
HCR76
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, OR HOOKAULIKE, AT THE WILLIAM S. RICHARDSON SCHOOL OF LAW.
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.
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.
HCR94 SD1
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONTINUE TO PRIORITIZE TESTING OF FECAL INDICATOR BACTERIA LEVELS IN THE WATERS OF POKAI BAY AND REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO PRIORITIZE RENOVATIONS OF THE RESTROOM FACILITIES AT POKAI BAY.
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.
HCR122
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A WRITTEN PLAN FOR EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL TO PROVIDE A UNIT OF INSTRUCTION IN ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HISTORY AS PART OF THEIR REQUIRED CURRICULUM, COMMENCING WITH THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.
HCR124
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT NATIONAL CARBON FEE AND DIVIDEND LEGISLATION.
HCR128
REQUESTING INCREASED INTERAGENCY COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO ASSIST AND DIVERT MORE INDIVIDUALS FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
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.
HCR132 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS AT NO COST IN STATE BUILDINGS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND CONTAIN PUBLIC RESTROOMS.
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.
HCR147
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS THAT INCLUDE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT ACCESSIBLE TO STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
HCR153 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO CONDUCT A STUDY THAT EVALUATES POSSIBLE METHODS OF FLOOD REMEDIATION AND FLOOD AVERSION FOR CERTAIN AREAS OF THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.
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.
HCR170 HD2
URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO PREPARE A FEASIBILITY PLAN FOR THE TRANSITION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION TO THE STATE FROM THE UNITED STATES ARMY UPON THE EXPIRATION OF GENERAL LEASE NUMBER S-3848.
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.
HCR172
URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE SOCIAL AND SAFETY IMPACTS OF GEOTAGGING.
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.
HCR174
URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, FEDERAL ENTITIES, AND PRIVATE LAND OWNERS TO WORK TOGETHER TO IMMEDIATELY OPEN THE SECTION OF THE WAIANAE COAST EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD EXTENDING PAAKEA ROAD OUT TO LUALUALEI NAVAL ROAD FOR PUBLIC USE ON A PERMANENT BASIS.
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.
HCR201 HD1
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS ON MANDATING PARITY IN VITRO FERTILIZATION HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
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.
HR9
ESTABLISHING THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RED HILL TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO THE RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY, WATER CONTAMINATION AND REMEDIATION, AND ALL RELATED IMPACTS.
HR10
ESTABLISHING A LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP TO OVERSEE THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS' EXECUTION OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED PURSUANT TO ACT 279, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022, TO ADDRESS THE BENEFICIARY WAITING LIST.
HR19 HD1
DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 24, 2023, AS "REMEMBER UKRAINE DAY IN HAWAII".
HR26
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROTECT HAWAII'S WATERS AND RESOURCES BY PROHIBITING SEABED MINING.
HR28
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CREATE A FORMAL PLAN TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ORAL HEALTH CARE FOR NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
HR31
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION CREATE A SIMPLIFIED N-11 FORM FOR USE BY INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT TAXABLE INCOME THAT IS SUBJECT TO STATE INCOME TAX.
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.
HR35 HD1
REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF AGING TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE ADEQUACY OF ELDER CARE ON MOLOKAI AND LANAI, AND IN EAST MAUI.
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.
HR68
URGING THE HAWAII SISTER-STATE COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND THE INITIATION OF A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HAWAII AND FUJIAN PROVINCE.
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.
HR72
URGING THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES TO DEVELOP A LIST AND INVENTORY OF PROGRAMS THAT WORK WITH PACIFIC ISLANDER YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.
HR76 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONTRACT WITH A QUALIFIED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TO ESTABLISH AQUATIC SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOLS.
HR77
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, OR HOOKAULIKE, AT THE WILLIAM S. RICHARDSON SCHOOL OF LAW.
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.
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.
HR101
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PRIORITIZE TESTING AND RESEARCH OF BEACH SAND CONTAMINATION LEVELS AT POKAI BAY AND REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO PRIORITIZE RENOVATIONS OF THE RESTROOM FACILITIES AT POKAI BAY.
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.
HR123
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A WRITTEN PLAN FOR EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL TO PROVIDE A UNIT OF INSTRUCTION IN ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HISTORY AS PART OF THEIR REQUIRED CURRICULUM, COMMENCING WITH THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.
HR125
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT NATIONAL CARBON FEE AND DIVIDEND LEGISLATION.
HR129
REQUESTING INCREASED INTERAGENCY COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO ASSIST AND DIVERT MORE INDIVIDUALS FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
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.
HR133 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS AT NO COST IN STATE BUILDINGS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND CONTAIN PUBLIC RESTROOMS.
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.
HR149
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS THAT INCLUDE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT ACCESSIBLE TO STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
HR154 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO CONDUCT A STUDY THAT EVALUATES POSSIBLE METHODS OF FLOOD REMEDIATION AND FLOOD AVERSION FOR CERTAIN AREAS OF THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.
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.
HR175 HD2
URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO PREPARE A FEASIBILITY PLAN FOR THE TRANSITION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION TO THE STATE FROM THE UNITED STATES ARMY UPON THE EXPIRATION OF GENERAL LEASE NUMBER S-3848.
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.
HR177
URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE SOCIAL AND SAFETY IMPACTS OF GEOTAGGING.
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.
HR179
URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, FEDERAL ENTITIES, AND PRIVATE LAND OWNERS TO WORK TOGETHER TO IMMEDIATELY OPEN THE SECTION OF THE WAIANAE COAST EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD EXTENDING PAAKEA ROAD OUT TO LUALUALEI NAVAL ROAD FOR PUBLIC USE ON A PERMANENT BASIS.
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.
HR205 HD1
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS ON MANDATING PARITY IN VITRO FERTILIZATION HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
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.