HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2023

 

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Chair

Rep. Lisa Kitagawa, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Micah P.K. Aiu

Rep. Rachele F. Lamosao

Rep. Cory M. Chun

Rep. Dee Morikawa

Rep. Elle Cochran

Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto

Rep. Andrew Takuya Garrett

Rep. Mahina Poepoe

Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa

Rep. Jenna Takenouchi

Rep. Darius K. Kila

Rep. David Alcos III

Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi

Rep. Gene Ward

 

 

AMENDED NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING

 

DATE:

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

TIME:

3:30 p.m.

PLACE:

VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

Conference Room 308

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

 

 

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A M E N D E D  A G E N D A #3

 

The following measure(s) has been ADDED to the agenda:  HB 953, HD1

 

The following measures were previously heard on Friday February 24, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. 

 

HB 537, HD2

(HSCR681)

Status

RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.

Includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquids under the definition of "tobacco products" for purposes of cigarette tax and tobacco tax law.  Repeals the electronic smoking device retailer registration unit under the department of the attorney general.  Effective 1/1/3000.  (HD2)

 

CPC, JHA, FIN

HB 551, HD1

(HSCR739)

Status

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free.  Authorizes the department of health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors.  Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist positions and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position.  Appropriates funds.  Effective 6/30/3000.  (HD1)

 

LGO, CPC, FIN

 

HB 984, HD1

(HSCR775)

Status

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Prohibits firearms in certain locations and premises and provides for enhanced sentencing.  Requires possession and disclosure of a license to carry.  Prohibits leaving an unsecured firearm in a vehicle unattended.  Prohibits consuming or being under the influence of alcohol, an intoxicating liquor, or a controlled substance when carrying a firearm.  Prohibits carrying or possessing firearms on certain private property open to the public without express authorization.  Requires annual reports from the department of the attorney general on carry licenses.  Amends the requirements for, and revocation of, firearms permits and licenses.  Amends the disqualification of persons from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm.  Expands the qualified immunity for health care providers who provide information on firearms applicants to include physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses.  Effective 6/30/3000.  (HD1)

 

JHA, FIN

 

The following measure was previously heard on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. 

 

HB 953, HD1

(HSCR649)

Status

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Requires DLNR to develop and publish a website that includes the application processes for a permit, license, or reservation needed to conduct recreational and commercial activities in the State that are regulated by or under the jurisdiction of the department.  Requires DLNR to convert existing application processes into a digital format to be used on the website.  Appropriates funds for the establishment of the website.  Effective 6/30/3000.  (HD1)

 

WAL, FIN

 

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Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita

Chair