Franchise; General Provisions; Forum [HB-1000]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Small Business ]
Voids franchise provisions that restrict the resolution of claims arising under or relating to a franchise in this State to a foreign forum. (HB1000 HD1)
HB-1000: Franchise; General Provisions; Forum
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Reported From Cpc (stand. Com. Rep. No. 483) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Referral To Jud. on 02/20/2015
Veterans Treatment Court; Appropriation ($) [HB-1005]
[Veterans ]
[Funding ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Crime ]
Appropriates funds to the judiciary and the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu to support the Veterans Treatment Court. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Blind Pedestrians; Safety [HB-1008]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Safety ]
[Disabilities ]
Requires the examination for a driver's license to test the applicant's knowledge of operating a vehicle in a manner that ensures the safety of blind or visually impaired pedestrians. (HB1008 HD1)
HB-1008: Blind Pedestrians; Safety
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Received From House (hse. Com. No. 259). on 03/12/2015
Public Employment; Election Candidates; Mandatory Leave of Absence Without Pay [HB-1019]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Elections ]
[Ethics ]
[Public Safety ]
Prohibits public employers from placing employees on leave of absence without pay because of the employee's status as a candidate for elective public office. Includes exceptions for leaves of absence requested by the employee, where the employer proves that the employee's candidacy substantially interferes with the performance of duties, or if the employee lacks a sufficient amount of accumulated vacation leave.
HB-1019: Public Employment; Election Candidates; Mandatory Leave of Absence Without Pay
Sponsored by: Rep. Andria Tupola
Referred To Lab, Jud, Fin, Referral Sheet 5 on 01/29/2015
Paid Sick Leave [HB-1047]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Healthcare ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Health ]
Requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees to care for themselves or a family member who is ill, needs medical care, or is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
HB-1047: Paid Sick Leave
Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Lopresti
Referred To Lab, Jud, Fin, Referral Sheet 5 on 01/29/2015
HB-1048: Elections; Reemployment Rights; Public Employees
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Reported From Lab (stand. Com. Rep. No. 163), Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Jud. on 02/12/2015