Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 715: RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 715 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS. Primary sponsor: Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 531) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the Department of Health to issue commemorative certificates of stillbirth. Establishes fees for the issuance of commemorative certificates of stillbirth, to be deposited into the Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 531) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Sayama, Ward excused (3).
- The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Chun, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-07-25.
- Bill scheduled for decision making on Friday, 02-07-25 8:45AM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Wednesday, 02-05-25 9:30AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.