SB382 - Relating To Motor Vehicles.

4 Co-Sponsors

Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers from charging subscription fees for certain services that employ equipment already installed in the motor vehicle at the time of sale as a new motor vehicle. Provides that the prohibition shall not apply to entertainment streaming subscription services, vehicle navigation, traffic information, and safety-related services. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2)

SB780 - Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority.

11 Co-Sponsors

Requires the Office of the Auditor to conduct a comprehensive management and financial audit of the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, specifically relating to the Request for Proposals regarding destination brand marketing and management services to the State for the United States major market area.

SB1291 - Relating To Sea Level Rise Adaptation.

1 Co-Sponsor

Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in cooperation with each state agency having operational responsibilities over state facilities to develop a standardized process to conduct vulnerability assessments for facilities at risk from sea level rise and guidance to agencies on how to conduct the vulnerability assessments for their facilities. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

SB728 - Relating To Air Pollution.

1 Co-Sponsor

Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the operation of leaf blowers or string trimmers that are powered using two-stroke engines. Establishes penalties.

SB1309 - Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.

1 Co-Sponsor

Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025.

SB525 - Relating To Commerce.

1 Co-Sponsor

Relating To Commerce. Short form bill.

SB1462 - Relating To Limited-profit Housing Associations.

1 Co-Sponsor

Establishes a limited-profit housing associations working group. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

SB230 - Relating To Minimum Wage.

1 Co-Sponsor

Authorizes each county to establish a higher minimum wage than the state minimum wage.

SCR151 - Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Working Group To Develop Recommendations To Expand Blue Carbon Initiatives In The State.

1 Co-Sponsor

SB724 - Relating To The Department Of Human Resources Development.

5 Co-Sponsors

Appropriates funds for the enhancement of technology resources for the Department of Human Resources Development and for positions in the Department. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

SCR28 - Urging The Department Of Education To Include The Teaching Of Financial Literacy In The Existing Personal Transition Plan Course Requirement For Each Student.

9 Co-Sponsors

SB136 - Relating To Procurement.

4 Co-Sponsors

Requires that in evaluating and determining the award for redevelopment of state or county lands through competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals, the number of housing units proposed shall constitute forty per cent of the evaluation score regardless of whether the development of housing is proposed. Applies to the urban areas of state or county land located within a one-half mile radius of mass transit stops or stations.

SB1342 - Relating To Department Of Education Procurement.

1 Co-Sponsor

Adjusts the Department of Education's small purchase threshold to require no less than three quotes for purchases of goods, services, and construction between $5,000 to less than $15,000, and to require no less than three written quotes for purchases of goods and services between $15,000 to less than $100,000 and for purchases of construction between $15,000 to less than $250,000. Exempts the Department of Education from the electronic procurement system requirement for purchases of goods and services less than $100,000 and for purchases of construction less than $250,000.

SB2261 - Relating To Human Services.

1 Co-Sponsor

Relating To Human Services. Short form bill.

SB1540 - Relating To Rehabilitation.

1 Co-Sponsor

Expands the Criminal Justice Diversion Program. Amends the allowable period of court-ordered assisted community treatment and considerations for extensions. Allows courts to require certain probation violators to undergo mental health evaluation and treatment as a condition of continued probation. Requires DOH to contract with behavioral health crisis centers. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1)