HB 2041 has 27 co-sponsors and has been approved for inclusion in the keiki caucus package. The keiki caucus is a sub-group of lawmakers particularly focused on issues affecting Hawaii s children. Repeal a loophole in the current law that allows library staff personnel to promote pornography to minors. Raise Hawaii s lowest in the nation age of consent to 16 from 14. Strengthen the protections for victims of domestic violence.
Bills range from shipboard gambling to lottery for education to casinos.