Nicole Lowen
- Democratic
- Representative
- District 7
Primary
Proposes a constitutional amendment that guarantees individuals the right to a clean and healthy environment, including pure water, clean air, healthy ecosystems, and a stable climate, and to the preservation of the natural, cultural, scenic and healthful qualities of the environment. Clarifies that the rights guaranteed may not be diminished by Article XI, Section 9, of the State Constitution. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Har voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong, McDermott, Okimoto, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) Eli, Gates, Hashimoto excused (3).
Reported from EEP/WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 248) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
The committees on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Marten, Hashem, Perruso, Todd, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Matayoshi; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Tokioka.
The committees on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Branco, Ganaden; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) B. Kobayashi, Morikawa; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Kong; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Ohno, McDermott.
Bill re-scheduled to be heard by EEP/WAL on Thursday, 02-11-21 10:45AM in conference room 325 Via Videoconference.
Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP/WAL on Thursday, 02-11-21 9:00AM in House conference room 325 Via Videoconference.
Referred to EEP/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Pending introduction.
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
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| HB551_HD1 | PDF HTML |
| HB551 | PDF HTML |
| Document | Format |
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| Committee Report HB551_HD1_HSCR248_ | PDF HTML |
| Testimony HB551_TESTIMONY_EEP-WAL_02-11-21_ |
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