SB2077 - Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.

1 Co-Sponsor

Establishes an Interim Construction Subaccount within the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to be used for the interim financing of new construction projects under section 201H-43, HRS, prioritizing projects located on state- or county-owned lands; provided that, for units in for-sale projects, the units shall be made available only to qualified residents. (SD1)

SB1388 - Relating To Ocean Recreation Commercial Permits.

1 Co-Sponsor

Specifies the methods by which the Department of Land and Natural Resources can issue new ocean recreation commercial permits and renew existing ocean recreation commercial permits. Specifies that new permits for ocean recreation management areas and facilities where a permit limit is implemented, new permits will be issued by the method enumerated and in the order set forth herein until the limit is reached. For renewal of existing permits in ocean recreation management areas and facilities where a permit limit is implemented, the ability to renew a commercial permit will be based on seniority until the limit is reached.

SB924 - Relating To Taxation.

2 Co-Sponsors

Eliminates the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

SB574 - Relating To Economic Development.

1 Co-Sponsor

Relating To Economic Development. Short form bill.

SR80 - Requesting The Establishment Of A Telehealth Working Group To Examine The Impact Of Widespread Telehealth Adoption During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Identify Public Policy Initiatives At The Federal And State Level To Optimize Telehealth Utilization As The State Transitions Out Of The Covid-19 Pandemic.

7 Co-Sponsors

SB663 - Relating To The University Of Hawaii.

1 Co-Sponsor

Appropriates funds for the establishment of an agriculture education coordinator position within the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.

SB183 - Relating To Legislative Allowance.

1 Co-Sponsor

Requires each chamber of the Legislature to post on the Legislature's website a report of the legislative allowance expenditures for each member of the respective chamber.

SB1188 - Relating To Campaign Contributions.

2 Co-Sponsors

Prohibits persons soliciting a state contract, or applicants for or recipients of state grants or subsidies awarded under chapter 42F and their family members from making campaign contributions. Includes subcontractors to a state contract in the prohibition of campaign contributions to a political party, committee, or candidate.

SB1412 - Relating To The University Of Hawaii Promise Program.

1 Co-Sponsor

Provides scholarships for the unmet needs of qualified students at any four-year University of Hawaii campus who meet certain criteria.

SB604 - Relating To Health.

1 Co-Sponsor

Prohibits state and county employees and officers from providing reproductive health care services patient information or expending state resources in furtherance of another state's investigation or proceeding that seeks to impose civil, criminal, or professional liability upon a person or entity related to reproductive health care services. Prohibits any person from being compelled to provide reproductive health care services patient information. Prohibits any persons from being disqualified from licensure or subject to discipline by a Hawaii board of professional licensure for providing reproductive health care services.

SB737 - Relating To Education.

9 Co-Sponsors

Requires the Board of Education, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii, to develop a Hawaiian Language Medium Education Kindergarten Entry Assessment to be administered by the Department of Education, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.

SB859 - Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.

6 Co-Sponsors

Establishes priority for projects that are awarded funds from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund that are owned by the State or an organization obliged to reinvest financial surplus generated by a completed project into a newly constructed housing project. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to amend Hawaii Administrative Rules to award application criteria points to projects that fulfill certain criteria and prioritize applicants who have demonstrated accelerated full repayment of past State housing loans. (SD1)

SB1547 - Relating To Value-added Products.

1 Co-Sponsor

Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates moneys for food and product innovation facilities on the islands of Molokai and Oahu. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

SB976 - Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.

5 Co-Sponsors

Increases minimum liability coverage of motor vehicles.

SB475 - Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.

1 Co-Sponsor

Provides that reports required by the public utilities commission through an order and not required by statute expire one year after the issuance of the order. Allows continuation of the reporting requirement if a new order is issued and justification for the continuance is provided.