Rep. Gene Ward
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Hawaii 2020 Regular Session
Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands. [HB-1925]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Housing ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Finance ]
Requires the Auditor to conduct a financial and performance audit of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
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Relating To Emergency Medical Services. [HB-1975]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires that any county of the State with a population greater than 500,000 adopt the recommendations of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration and submit a report to the Legislature on steps taken to improve efficiency and revenue recovery for emergency medical services. Requires each county to conduct an evaluation regarding the finances and operations of the county's emergency medical services system. Requires reports to the Legislature and Department of Health. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2020 Regular Session
Relating To An Underwater Tunnel And Supporting Roadways To Provide A More Direct Connection Between Ewa And Downtown Honolulu. [HB-1950]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Construction ]
[Economic Development ]
Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on the feasibility of a private-public partnership to design, build, and operate an underwater tunnel for vehicle traffic to provide a more direct connection between Ewa and downtown Honolulu along with the expansion of roadways as necessary to maximize use of the tunnel. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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Hawaii 2020 Regular Session
Relating To Public Safety. [HB-1901]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Includes any count department of the prosecuting attorney in the definition of "law enforcement officer". Requires the law enforcement standards board to review and recommend policies regarding the use of force and receive and investigate complaints of a law enforcement officer's actions or omissions that may result in denial, suspension, or revocation of the officer's certification. Requires the board to adopt rules that establish criteria for denial, suspension, or revocation of a law enforcement officer's certification upon a finding that the
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Hawaii 2020 Regular Session
Relating To Child Passenger Restraints. [HB-2004]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Safety ]
Amends requirements for child passengers. Requires rear facing child safety seats for children under two years of age. Raises certain fines for violations. Effective upon approval. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2020 Regular Session
Relating To Renewable Energy. [HB-1951]
[Energy ]
Requires electric utilities to compensate electricity producers for excess electricity credits.
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Hawaii 2020 Regular Session
Relating To State Forms. [HB-1926]
[Consumer Protection ]
Requires any state agency that requires a person to submit information, data, or other materials to create a form, including instructions, that is written in plain language, to facilitate the collection of that information, data, or material.
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Hawaii 2020 Regular Session
Relating To The Governor's Coordinator On Native Hawaiian Advancement. [HB-2011]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Funding ]
Establishes the governor's coordinator on Native Hawaiian advancement, who shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. Makes an appropriation.
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Hawaii 2020 Regular Session
Relating To Public Safety. [HB-1903]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Establishes within the Department of Public Safety the Adult Corrections Officer Professional Conduct Incentive Pilot Project to provide bonuses for professional conduct and exemplary attendance. Requires report. Appropriates funds.
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Hawaii 2020 Regular Session
Relating To Search And Rescue. [HB-1924]
[Public Safety ]
[Recreation ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for search and rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter a prohibited area or hiking on a trail closed to the public. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)