Hawaii Representative Scott Nishimoto [D]

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HIHB1529Enroll
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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...
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2024-04-22
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 782).
HIHB1836Engross
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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...
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2024-04-22
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 780).
HIHB1974Engross
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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...
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2024-04-22
Received notice of House reconsideration of action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate (Hse. Com. No. 781).
HIHB1611Enroll
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Requires law enforcement agencies and the Law Enforcement Standards Board to consult the National Decertification Index and report certain information related to a law enforcement officer's certification status to the Index. Takes effect 7/1/2026. (S...
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2024-04-19
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772).
HIHB1527Enroll
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Prohibits animal owners and their employees from performing any surgical procedures on the owner's pet animal or pet animals. Provides that a violation of the prohibition is a misdemeanor. Clarifies that the offense of cruelty to animals in the first...
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2024-04-19
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772).
HIHB1842Enroll
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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...
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2024-04-19
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772).
HIHB1953Engross
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Requires the Judicial Council to conduct a comprehensive review of the Hawaii Penal Code and to recommend proposed changes. Requires the Judicial Council to appoint an advisory committee to assist in the review, and allows the Council to also appoint...
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2024-04-19
[Hearing: Apr 22 @ 1:45 pm]

Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-22-24 1:45PM in conference room 325.
HIHB2216Engross
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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...
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2024-04-19
Reconsideration of action taken on 04-11-24.
HIHB2526Enroll
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Increases the penalty for a third or subsequent offense involving the unauthorized driving or operation of motor vehicles to a class C felony. Authorizes the court, as part of the person's sentencing for the third or subsequent offense, to order that...
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2024-04-19
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 772).
HIHCR29Engross
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Urging The United States Congress To Support Continued Funding Of The Affordable Connectivity Program.
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2024-04-19
One Day Notice 04-22-24.
HIHB1539Engross
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Increases fines for violations of certain traffic laws and required motor vehicle insurance minimums. Establishes minimum and maximum sentences for persons convicted of violations of certain traffic laws. Amends the minimum liability coverage thresho...
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2024-04-18
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760).
HIHB1541PassAmends Act 36, SLH 2019, to change the effective date from 7/1/2050 to 7/1/2024.
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2024-04-18
Act 005, 04/18/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1105).
HIHB1597Enroll
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Clarifies that members of the public may sue a board or alleged board after receiving an adverse Office of Information Practices decision, and that the decision will be reviewed de novo. Establishes a two-year statute of limitations to bring the laws...
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2024-04-18
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 764).
HIHB1600Enroll
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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...
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2024-04-18
Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 764).
HIHB1686Engross
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Requires that the authorized insurance benefits for chiropractic treatments for personal injury protection benefits under motor vehicle insurance be tied to the charges, and any subsequent increases in charges, that are permissible under the workers'...
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2024-04-18
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760).
HIHB1828Engross
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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 ...
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2024-04-18
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760).
HIHB1838Engross
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Expands the zoning powers of counties. Expands the scope of the transient accommodations tax law to include certain shelters and vehicles with sleeping accommodations. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)
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2024-04-18
House Conferees Appointed: Evslin, Tarnas, Aiu Co-Chairs; Kitagawa, Miyake, Takayama, Matsumoto.
HIHB1827Engross
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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...
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2024-04-18
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 697).
HIHCR4PassRequesting The Current Members Of The Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement To Amend The Agreement To Allow Hawaii To Join As A Member.
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2024-04-18
Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 692).
HIHB1902Engross
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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...
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2024-04-18
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760).
HIHB1944Engross
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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...
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2024-04-18
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760).
HIHB2058Engross
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Establishes requirements and penalties for owners of dangerous dogs. Allows for impounding of dangerous dogs under certain conditions. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1)
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2024-04-18
[Hearing: Apr 19 @ 1:30 pm]

Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-19-24 1:30PM in conference room 325.
HIHB1964Engross
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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 ...
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2024-04-18
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760).
HIHB2193Engross
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Authorizes law enforcement and fire officers to enter and inspect any licensee's or permittee's premises, under certain conditions, to verify compliance with the State's Fireworks Control Law. Establishes procedures for the Department of Law Enforcem...
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2024-04-18
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760).
HIHB2241Engross
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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)
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2024-04-18
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 760).
HIHB2563Engross
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Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to study the feasibility of, and create a plan for, developing and publishing, through a contract with a third party, a mobile application that includes all online application processes, including the collection ...
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2024-04-18
Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 761).
HIHB2641Engross
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Reestablishes the Appraisal Management Company Registration Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to begin September 1, 2024. Appropriates funds from the Compliance Resolution Fund for the Program. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD...
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2024-04-18
Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 761).
HIHB2644Engross
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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)
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2024-04-18
[Hearing: Apr 22 @ 11:00 am]

Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-22-24 11:00AM in conference room 325.
HIHB2690Engross
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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...
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2024-04-18
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 699).
HIHCR97Engross
50%
Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Establish A Working Group To Plan And Construct A Hawaii First Responders Memorial.
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2024-04-18
One Day Notice 04-19-24.
HIHB1831Engross
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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...
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2024-04-17
House Conferees Appointed: Takenouchi, Nakashima, Kitagawa Co-Chairs; Amato, Garcia.
HIHB1830Engross
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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 psychologist license applic...
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2024-04-17
House Conferees Appointed: Takenouchi, Sayama, Chun Co-Chairs; Amato, Garcia.
HIHB2042Engross
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Appropriates funds to address the mental health and wellness needs of youth in the State. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 20242025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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2024-04-17
House Conferees Appointed: Takenouchi, Nishimoto Co-Chairs; Amato, Marten, Garcia.
HIHCR5Engross
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Urging Retail Stores And Pharmacies Doing Business In The State To Adopt A Policy On A National And Local Level Guaranteeing An Individual's Unhindered Access To All United States Food And Drug Administration-approved Contraceptives.
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2024-04-17
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee
HIHCR86Engross
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Encouraging Private Businesses With Thirty Or More Employees To Have An Automated External Defibrillator On-site.
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2024-04-17
To Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee
HIHCR52Engross
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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...
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2024-04-17
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Elefante, Fukunaga, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
HIHB1533Engross
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Increases the amount of death benefits paid by the Department of Human Services to cover the cremation and disposition costs for a deceased person who was eligible for medical or financial assistance at the time of the person's death and whose body i...
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2024-04-16
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 738).
HIHCR3PassUrging Each County To Establish An Emergency Zoning Code For Post-disaster Use.
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2024-04-16
Resolution adopted in final form.
HIHB1772Engross
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Appropriates funds to support the Department of Health's Senior Fall Prevention Campaign. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 20242025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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2024-04-16
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 738).
HIHB2224Engross
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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 long-term care policy goals that, when implemented, ensure the availability of ...
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2024-04-16
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 738).
HIHB2298Engross
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Establishes a timeline by which roasted coffee, instant coffee, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages that use a geographic origin in labeling or advertising are required to contain a certain per cent coffee by weight from that geographic origin. Exemp...
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2024-04-16
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 738).
HIHB1832Engross
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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...
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2024-04-15
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 677).
HIHB1801Engross
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Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, Section 13, of the Hawaii State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050.
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2024-04-15
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 677).
HIHB1899PassDesignates certain snail species as official state snails.
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2024-04-12
Act 004, 04/12/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1104).
HIHB2685Engross
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Establishes the Solar Hui Program to allow multi-family residential property owners to invest into a solar hui investment fund, which will provide repayment of income derived from energy services agreements to low- and moderate-income households to i...
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2024-04-12
Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 731).
HIHCR186Engross
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Urging The Governor, Department Of Human Services, And Department Of Health To Explore Avenues To Ensure Continued Access To Affordable Medications For The State's Underserved Populations Under The 340b Drug Pricing Program And Urging Hawaii's Congre...
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2024-04-12
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee
HIHB1580Engross
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Amends the criminal penalties for various animal cruelty offenses by increasing the category of offense. (SD1)
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2024-04-09
Failed to pass Third Reading. Ayes, 11; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) McKelvey, Shimabukuro, Wakai . Noes, 14 (Senator(s) Aquino, Awa, Chang, DeCoite, Fevella, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, Kouchi, Richards, San Buenaventura). Excused, 0 (none).
HIHB1950Enroll
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Designates November 22 of each year as "Kimchi Day" in the State.
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2024-04-04
Transmitted to Governor.
HIHR1PassUrging Retail Stores And Pharmacies Doing Business In The State To Adopt A Policy On A National And Local Level Guaranteeing An Individual's Unhindered Access To All United States Food And Drug Administration-approved Contraceptives.
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2024-04-04
Resolution adopted in final form.
HIHR81PassRequesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Establish A Working Group To Plan And Construct A Hawaii First Responders Memorial.
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2024-04-04
Resolution adopted in final form.
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