Hawaii Representative Mahina Poepoe [D]

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State	Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
HI	HB2231	Pass	Establishes as a goal of the State the increased representation of female law enforcement officers in the State by 2030 and nonbinary law enforcement officers in the State. Requires each law enforcement agency to recruit law enforcement officers from... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-07-09 Act 251, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1356).
HI	HB2619	Pass	Requires the Department of Agriculture to lead and coordinate the State's invasive pest control and eradication biosecurity efforts. Establishes certain reporting requirements. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for programs and posi... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-07-09 Act 231, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1336).
HI	HB2581	Pass	Removes the ability of the Governor or a mayor to suspend electronic media transmission during a state of emergency or local state of emergency, respectively. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-07-09 Act 237, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1342).
HI	HB1554	Pass	Expands the Department of Land and Natural Resources' rulemaking authority to include any rule to impose restrictions or requirements deemed necessary to protect certain aquatic life. Expands the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority to temp... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-07-08 Act 222, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323).
HI	HB1842	Pass	Increases the maximum fine for violations of the fire protection laws. Specifies that each day a violation exists or continues to exist shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. Raises the criminal penalty for the offense of arson in the four... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-07-08 Act 201, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302).
HI	HB1922	Pass	Expands the department of land and natural resources' rulemaking authority to include any rule deemed necessary to protect certain wildlife. Expands the board of land and natural resources' authority to timely adopt, amend, or repeal certain rules if... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-07-08 Act 223, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1324).
HI	HB1902	Pass	Clarifies that the Governor's and mayors' emergency management powers shall be consistent with the state constitution. Clarifies the scope of the comprehensive emergency management plan. Clarifies the powers of the Governor and mayors to extend or te... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-07-08 Act 206, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1307).
HI	HB2743	Pass	Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center and the Sea Grant College Program to develop an overlay with the Hawaii Cesspool Prioritization Tool to identify specific priority areas in which the county sewer system or other centr... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-07-08 Act 217, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1318).
HI	HB1832	Pass	Authorizes a state department, division, or agency, rather than the Department of Human Resources Development, to conduct a minimum qualification review of applicants for vacant positions within the department, division, or agency. Requires the Depar... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-07-05 Act 186, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1287).
HI	HB2298	Pass	Beginning 7/1/2027, requires roasted coffee, instant coffee, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages that contain Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed coffee blended with coffee of another regional origin to contain no less than fifty-one per cent coffee by... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-07-05 Act 198, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1299).
HI	HB2513	Pass	Expands expungement eligibility to persons whose convictions for consuming a measurable amount of alcohol while under the age of twenty-one or first-time property offenses predated current expungement provisions. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-07-03 Act 168, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1269).
HI	HB2224	Pass	Requires the Executive Office on Aging, in coordination with the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to create a comprehensive long-term care plan to accomplish certain long-term care policy goals that ensure the availability of a full cont... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-07-02 Act 159, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1260).
HI	HB1529	Pass	Allows any burial council member whose term has expired to continue in office as a holdover member until the member's reappointment to a second term is confirmed or a successor is nominated and appointed. Prohibits holdover members from holding offic... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-07-01 Act 123, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1224).
HI	HB2074	Pass	Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for Kaiapuni programs and the establishment of three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) Kaiapuni education curriculum specialist II positions and ten full-time equivalent (10.0 FTE) Kaiapuni classroom tea... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-07-01 Act 126, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1227).
HI	HB2218	Pass	Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, as amended, to increase the loan limit for direct loans provided by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from fifty percent to seventy-five percent of the maximum single residence loan amount allowed... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-07-01 Act 130, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1231).
HI	HB2626	Pass	Specifies certain findings the Board of Land and Natural Resources must make for a lease of a government-owned Hawaiian fishpond. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-07-01 Act 124, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1225).
HI	HB1148	Pass	Appropriates funds for temporary positions to support the expansion of the University of Hawaii Windward Community College's mental health-related programs. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-06-28 Act 107, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208).
HI	HB1836	Pass	Allows registered pharmacists during declared states of emergency to refill prescriptions for persons directly impacted by the emergency for up to a thirty-day supply if the practitioner is unavailable or cannot be contacted to authorize the refill a... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-06-28 Act 100, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1201).
HI	HB1830	Pass	Beginning 7/1/2026, establishes provisional or associate-level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances; authorizes psychol... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-06-28 Act 093, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1194).
HI	HB1827	Pass	Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and Department of Education to support health care workforce development programs, specifically the public high school health care workforce certificate program and glidepath prog... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-06-28 Act 089, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190).
HI	HB1944	Pass	Authorizes certain types of radiographical coverage and specialist consultations without a treatment plan within the context of workers' compensation coverage for employees with cervical and lumbar spinal injuries, or suspected cervical and lumbar sp... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-06-28 Act 094, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1195).
HI	HB2042	Pass	Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to contract for the provision of youth mental health and wellness services to address the mental health and wellness needs of youth in the State. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-06-28 Act 102, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203).
HI	HB2553	Pass	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 three years of age or older,... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-06-28 Act 104, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205).
HI	HB1595	Pass	Creates a pilot project, to be administered by the Department of the Attorney General, for a state-initiated expungement process of arrest records concerning certain marijuana offenses under section 712-1249, HRS. Requires the Hawai?i Criminal Justic... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-06-24 Act 062, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1163).
HI	HB2685	Pass	Establishes the solar hui program to allow multi-family residential property owners to invest in a solar hui investment fund, which will provide repayment of income derived from energy services agreements to low- and moderate-income households to ins... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-31 Act 040, 05/30/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1140).
HI	HB1925	Pass	Establishes the Hawaii State Planning Act Phase II Task Force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Makes an appropriation. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-29 Act 036, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1136).
HI	HB2790	Pass	Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to submit a report analyzing the feasibility of continuing to fund the operations of the housing loan and mortgage program. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-29 Act 029, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1129).
HI	HB2216	Pass	Increases the state supplemental payment ceilings for type I adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, certified adult foster homes, and type II adult residential care hom... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-13 Act 020, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1120).
HI	HB1974	Pass	Increases the monthly needs allowance for individuals living in certain long-term care facilities from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal Supplemental Security Income Pr... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-13 Act 018, 05/13/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118).
HI	HB1599	Pass	Requires public meeting notices to inform members of the public how to provide remote oral testimony in a manner that allows the testifier, upon request, to be visible to board members and other meeting participants. Recognizes a board's authority to... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Act 012, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112).
HI	HB1600	Pass	Requires boards to schedule a meeting for deliberation and decision-making on a report by an investigative group at least six business days after the board meeting in which the investigative group presented the findings and recommendations of its inv... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Act 013, 05/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113).
HI	HB1896	Engross Sine Die	Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and pol... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Deferred one day.
HI	HCR49	Pass	Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Sidewalk Feasibility Study Along Kalihi Street From Kamanaiki Street To Kalihi Valley Park. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Resolution adopted in final form.
HI	HCR157	Pass	Urging The United States And The State To Recognize And Address The Air Transportation Crisis On Molokai And Lna`i. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-03 Resolution adopted in final form.
HI	HB2563	Enroll Sine Die	Exempts the Hawaii Convention Center from certain requirements regarding concessions on public property. Authorizes the Hawaii Tourism Authority to sell or lease naming rights for the Hawaii Convention Center facility. Facilitates advertising and mar... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-01 Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 798).
HI	HCR52	Pass	Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement, Fire Departments And Police Departments Of Each County, Humane Societies In Each County, And Media Organizations Throughout The State To Collaborate To Create And Disseminate Public Service Announcements To H... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-01 Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).
HI	HCR91	Pass	Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Establish A Working Group To Address Issues Relating To Reimbursements And Payments To Home- And Community-based Services Providers. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-01 Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).
HI	HCR187	Pass	Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On Best Practices For Nurse Staffing In Health Care Facilities. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-01 Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).
HI	HCR196	Pass	Urging The Hawaiian Homes Commission To Consult Beneficiaries Of The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act Regarding Alternative Waitlist And Award Prioritization Based On Lineal And Generational Descendancy For Hawaiian Home Lands Located In Hana, Maui. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-01 Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).
HI	HCR198	Pass	Requesting The State's Congressional Delegation To Advocate For The Enforcement Of Existing International Laws To Reduce Ghost Nets Entering The State From International Waters And Take Other Actions To Reduce Marine Debris From Fishing Gear. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-01 Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).
HI	HCR160	Pass	Requesting The Women's Corrections Implementation Commission To Develop A Strategy And Make Recommendations To Reduce The Number Of Women Incarcerated At The Women's Community Correctional Center By Twenty-five Percent Over The Next Five Years. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-05-01 Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).
HI	HB1831	Engross Sine Die	Establishes the Behavioral Health Crisis Center Pilot Program. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish or contract with behavioral health crisis centers in each county. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot pr... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-26 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 329.
HI	HB1828	Engross Sine Die	Extends the State's deadline to achieve its energy-efficiency portfolio standards target from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals for electricity use reduction to be achieved by ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-26 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 329.
HI	HB1964	Engross Sine Die	Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement a child care provider subsidy and bonus program to provide subsidies to retain the existing child care workforce in licensed infant and toddler child care centers, group child care ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-26 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 4:55 PM; CR 329.
HI	HB2690	Engross Sine Die	Part I: Establishes a WAI Policy Coordinator and other positions within the Commission on Water Resource Management for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Declares that the general fund expenditur... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-26 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 1:00PM in Conference Room 229.
HI	HB2131	Engross Sine Die	Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to mitigate and control the spread of the 2-lined spittlebug and to fund recovery efforts for areas... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-25 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325.
HI	HB2644	Engross Sine Die	Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii Ant Lab in mitigating the effects of little fire ants in the State. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-25 Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-26-24 9:15AM in conference room 325.
HI	HCR53	Pass	Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Biomarker Testing. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-25 Resolution adopted in final form.
HI	HCR124	Pass	Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Convene A Search And Rescue Working Group To Develop And Make Recommendations To Deter Hikers From Entering Illegal Hiking Trails And To Address Rising Search And Rescue Costs Facing The State And Count... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-25 Resolution adopted in final form.
HI	HB2241	Engross Sine Die	Appropriates funds for civilian auxiliary aviation services performed by the Civil Air Patrol. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 7/1/2042. (SD2) [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2024-04-24 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-24 4:00PM; Conference Room 016.