SR55 - Urging The Legislature To Preserve, Protect, And Restore Limu Kala.

6 Co-Sponsors

SCR191 - Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Adopt Proposed Amendments To Chapter 4-72, Hawaii Administrative Rules, That Provide Important Authorities For The Department To Prevent The Spread Of Insects, Diseases, And Other Invasive Pests Within The State.

2 Co-Sponsors

SB1398 - Relating To Conformity To The Internal Revenue Code.

1 Co-Sponsor

Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2022. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

SCR73 - Requesting The Establishment Of A Stream Maintenance Working Group Within The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.

1 Co-Sponsor

SB3183 - Relating To Road Usage Charge Program.

1 Co-Sponsor

Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes a county mileage-based road usage charge for electric vehicles. Clarifies the collection and disposition of funds of the state and county mileage-based road usage charges. Establishes the maximum state mileage-based road usage charge at $50 until 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

SB3133 - Relating To Criminal History Record Checks.

1 Co-Sponsor

Authorizes the Department of Health to conduct fingerprinting and criminal history record checks on applicants who apply for a permit to operate as a hemp processor. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)

SB2832 - Relating To The Traffic Code.

1 Co-Sponsor

Specifies that the counties may issue traffic infractions for violations of any law prohibiting or restricting the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on highways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

SB2419 - Relating To Agricultural Biosecurity.

1 Co-Sponsor

Appropriates funds for the biosecurity program of the Department of Agriculture to develop and implement projects for clean plant material, agricultural treatments, diagnostics, and pest management. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

SB126 - Relating To Noise.

1 Co-Sponsor

Prohibits the operation of a vehicle sound amplification system that can be heard outside the vehicle from a distance of thirty feet or more while the vehicle is on a public roadway, street, or highway, or within any residential zone or district. Establishes penalties for violations. Makes certain exemptions

SB2521 - Relating To The Office Of The Public Defender.

3 Co-Sponsors

Appropriates moneys for 4.0 FTE deputy public defender III positions within the Office of the Public Defender (BUF151). Requires the Office of the Public Defender to assign one deputy public defender II to the family court section. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)

SCR188 - Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Continue To Cease Intercepting Social Security Payments For Children In Foster Care.

6 Co-Sponsors

SR87 - Requesting The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaptation Commission To Conduct An Educational Program Regarding The Activities Of Individuals That Contribute To Climate Change.

11 Co-Sponsors

SB2655 - Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission.

2 Co-Sponsors

Allows the Hawaiian Homes Commission to retain independent legal counsel. Authorizes the Hawaiian Homes Commission to use the services of the Attorney General as needed. Provides that funds owed to independent legal counsel shall be paid by the Hawaiian Homes Commission with general funds appropriated by the legislature. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys.

SB3348 - Relating To Transportation.

1 Co-Sponsor

Authorizes the director of finance to develop means to identify additional data about vehicle registration. Requires data collected to be included in the registration database. (SD1)

SB2922 - Relating To Public Utilities.

1 Co-Sponsor

Creates a process for electric utilities to develop and submit wildfire protection plans to the Public Utilities Commission for approval and allow the recovery of related costs and expenses through securitization, while avoiding a disproportionate impact on a specific ratepayer or county. Requires public utilities to report wildfires potentially caused by or occurring in connection with their operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)