SB2197 - Relating To Gambling Offenses.

1 Co-Sponsor

Amends the definition of "advance gambling activity" to repeal language that included making no effort to prevent the occurrence or continuation of gambling activity. Repeals on 7/1/2029. (CD1)

SB2207 - Relating To Family Leave.

1 Co-Sponsor

Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Establishes procedures for a health care provider to provide a certification to an employee requesting paid family leave. Requires the State and counties to establish the paid family leave program by 1/1/2025.

SB2221 - Making Appropriations To The Department Of Land Management And The Department Of Design And Construction Of The City And County Of Honolulu.

1 Co-Sponsor

Appropriates moneys to the City and County of Honolulu Department of Land Management and Department of Design and Construction for compliance with Act 210, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.

SB2239 - Relating To Consumer Protection.

2 Co-Sponsors

Prohibits any person from advertising, displaying, or offering a price for the rental or letting of a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation unit that does not include all taxes and fees imposed by a government entity that the renter or guest must pay. Requires a person to clearly and conspicuously display in each advertisement for the rental or letting of a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation unit a rate or price that includes all taxes and fees imposed by a government entity that the renter or guest must pay. Requires any taxes and fees that are displayed as a percentage of the cost on a booking transaction to also be displayed as a dollar amount at the time of purchase. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)

SB2219 - Relating To Lobbying.

1 Co-Sponsor

Amends the definition of "lobbying" to include communications regarding procurement decisions with certain high-level government officials. Establishes certain presumptions regarding testimony when given by a paid person. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of lobbying law. Takes effect 1/1/2027. (SD1)

SB2230 - Relating To Fireworks.

1 Co-Sponsor

Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for use at cultural events.

SB3122 - Relating To Public Health Standing Orders.

1 Co-Sponsor

Authorizes the Director of Health to issue public health standing orders for patients to self-refer to certain health care screening services. Establishes requirements for the provision of items or services pursuant to a public health standing order. Establishes the Public Health Standing Orders Working Group. Sunsets 6/30/2027. (HD2)

SB2194 - Relating To Unmanned Aircraft.

1 Co-Sponsor

Establishes the felony offenses of misuse of uncrewed aircraft in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degrees. (SD1)

SB2212 - Relating To Campaign Contributions.

1 Co-Sponsor

Amends section 11-357, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to prohibit state and county elected officials as defined in section 11-342(d), HRS, from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the state legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend.

SB2247 - Relating To Child Protection.

6 Co-Sponsors

Establishes a definition for "immediate harm" and amends the definition of "imminent harm" for the purpose of the Child Protective Act. Requires a police officer who assumes protective custody of a child who is subject to immediate harm while in the custody of the child's family to provide a written report detailing the observations justifying the immediate removal to the Department of Human Services within twenty-four hours of assuming custody of the child.

SB2211 - Relating To Candidate Committee Expenditures.

1 Co-Sponsor

Amends section 11-381, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to eliminate the use of campaign funds to purchase up to 2 tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee.

SB2188 - Relating To Unemployment Benefits.

5 Co-Sponsors

Allows striking workers to be eligible for unemployment benefits.

SB2229 - Relating To Public Safety.

1 Co-Sponsor

Repeals section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the counties to determine the proper requirements for fire sprinkler systems in residences.

SB2242 - Relating To Insurance.

5 Co-Sponsors

Beginning 1/1/2025, requires homeowners insurers to establish a loss-control program aimed at reducing the risk of the loss or mitigating damage to the insured property caused by the peril of fire, including fire caused by wildfire, lava, or both, with discounted premium rates for policyholders who implement certain loss-control measures. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules.

SR27 - Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce Legislation To Expand The National Flood Insurance Program To Include Lava And Earthquake Insurance.

12 Co-Sponsors