HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2025
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Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi, Chair |
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Rep. Cory M. Chun, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Greggor Ilagan |
Rep. Nicole E. Lowen |
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Rep. Linda Ichiyama |
Rep. Lisa Marten |
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Rep. Kim Coco Iwamoto |
Rep. Adrian K. Tam |
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Rep. Sam Satoru Kong |
Rep. Elijah Pierick |
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Rep. David A. Tarnas, Chair |
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Rep. Mahina Poepoe, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Gregg Takayama |
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Rep. Elle Cochran |
Rep. Chris Todd |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Diamond Garcia |
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Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa |
Rep. Garner M. Shimizu |
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Rep. Amy A. Perruso |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 |
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2:00PM |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS. Renames the Boxing Commission of Hawaii as the Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Amends the jurisdiction of the Commission to include combat sports contests. Prohibits no rules combat or similar combat sports contests. Repeals chapter 440E, HRS, relating to Mixed Martial Arts Contests. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Prohibits a person from operating a moped or electric motorcycle in certain areas for bicycles. Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amounts. Reduces the deadline to submit an application to six months from the date of purchase. Authorizes the Administrator of the rebate program to authorize grants under certain circumstances. Requires applicants who are enrolled in a school, community, college, or university to demonstrate a financial need to be eligible for an additional assistance rebate. Exempts certain class 3 electric bicycles from registration requirements. Establishes a cap for the Electric Mobility Device Subaccount and requirements for transferring funds into the Subaccount. Amends the age requirement for required helmet use from 16 to 18 years of age. Prohibits a person under the age of fifteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Establishes rules for electric bicycle operation. Allows use of electric bicycles on public sidewalks, subject to certain conditions. Prohibits individuals under 18 years of age from operating an electric motorcycle or motor-driven cycle. Changes the term "motor scooter" to "motor-driven vehicle". Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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TRN, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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RELATING TO ENERGY. Establishes an aggregate limit for liability for economic damages from catastrophic wildfires. Authorizes securitization of certain costs for public utilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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EEP, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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________________________________________ Rep. David A. Tarnas Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi Chair |
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