HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2024

 

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Rep. David A. Tarnas, Chair

Rep. Gregg Takayama, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Luke A. Evslin

Rep. Greggor Ilagan

Rep. Sonny Ganaden

Rep. Sam Satoru Kong

Rep. Daniel Holt

Rep. Tyson K. Miyake

Rep. Linda Ichiyama

Rep. Kanani Souza

 

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

TIME:

2:00 PM

PLACE:

VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

Conference Room 325

State Capitol

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A G E N D A

 

HB 2079, HD2

(HSCR586-24)

Status

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Relaxes the requirements for prescribing certain controlled substances as part of gender-affirming health care services.  Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services.  Clarifies jurisdiction under the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act for cases involving children who obtain gender-affirming health care services.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD2)

 

HLT, CPC, JHA

HB 2775, HD1

(HSCR274-24)

Status

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Establishes a communication and optimal resolution process through which patients and their families, health care providers, and health care facilities can engage in open communication about how an adverse care health incident occurred, how it will be prevented in the future, and what compensation, if any, will be offered to the patient or their family.  Establishes notice and confidentiality requirements for open discussions.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD1)

 

HLT, JHA

HB 2553, HD2

(HSCR402-24)

Status

RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.

Authorizes pharmacists to administer vaccines to persons three years of age or older.  Authorizes pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to administer vaccinations to persons between the ages of three and seventeen, if certain requirements are met.  Authorizes pharmacists to order vaccines for administration to persons between the ages of three and seventeen.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD2)

 

HLT, CPC, JHA

HB 2492, HD1

(HSCR308-24)

Status

RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.

Amends existing law to meet new federal regulations for commercial driver's licenses when the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse prohibits a driver from operating a commercial vehicle due to alcohol and drug violations.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD1)

 

TRN, JHA

HB 2493, HD1

(HSCR309-24)

Status

RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.

Creates two new commercial driver's license restrictions.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD1)

 

TRN, JHA

HB 2261, HD1

(HSCR330-24)

Status

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

Amends the definition of "historic property" used in historic preservation laws to remove the minimum age and require listing on the Hawaii or National Register of Historic Places or built before 8/21/1959.  Broadens exclusions from historic review for certain types of proposed projects on existing privately-owned single-family detached dwelling units or townhouses.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD1)

 

HSG/WAL, JHA

HB 2029, HD1

(HSCR422-24)

Status

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.

Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places.  Establishes certain written notice requirements for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD1)

 

WAL, JHA

HB 2183

(HSCR256-24)

Status

RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.

Establishes safe harbor protections for survivors of sexual exploitation who seek medical or law enforcement assistance.

 

HUS, JHA

 

 

 

The following measure(s) were previously heard on 2/22/24 at 2:00 PM.  No public testimony will be accepted.

 

HB 1601

Status

RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.

Requires law enforcement officers to issue citations in lieu of arrest for certain offenses.

 

JHA

HB 1602

Status

RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.

Authorizes a 48-hour grace period after a missed initial court appearance.

 

JHA

 

 

 

 

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Rep. David A. Tarnas

Chair