SB1605 - Relating To Homelessness.

5 Co-Sponsors

Requires the Homeless Programs Office of the Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division of the Department of Human Services to establish a program to acquire abandoned and vacant real properties to house individuals experiencing homelessness. Appropriates moneys.

SB242 - Relating To Speedy Trials.

1 Co-Sponsor

Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the proceedings.

SB1410 - Relating To Truck Beds.

1 Co-Sponsor

Prohibits operation of a pickup truck with any passengers seated in the bed or load-carrying area unless in an emergency or an officially authorized parade caravan, or exhibition. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

SR34 - Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Establish A Working Group To Plan And Construct A Hawaii First Responders Memorial.

10 Co-Sponsors

SB492 - Relating To Transportation Financing.

1 Co-Sponsor

Authorizes a county that has adopted a surcharge to state tax to extend the surcharge to 12/31/2053. Extends the end date of the one percent Transient Accommodation Tax increase to 12/31/2053. Requires the State Auditor to conduct an audit and annual review of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation until 12/31/2053. Requires the Comptroller to certify the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation's invoices for capital costs until 12/31/2053.

SB3234 - Relating To The Stabilization Of Property Insurance.

6 Co-Sponsors

Amends the laws relating to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund and Hawaii Property Insurance Association by: imposing a different transient accommodation tax rate for transient vacation rentals, a property insurance surcharge on conveyance tax, and a temporary property insurance stabilization fee on real property transactions to capitalize the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund; expanding the statutory authorization for the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to issue property insurance for certain condominiums and amending the designated geographic area eligible for coverage to specifically include lava zones 1 and 2; mandating that the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund and Hawaii Property Insurance Association be insurers of last resort; requiring Hawaii Property Insurance Association member insurers and licensed property and casualty insurers to recoup assessment costs paid into the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund through a surcharge on premiums; requiring coverage limits and deductibles and fund capitalization amounts for licensed property and casualty insurers to be established in a plan of operation for the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, subject to approval by the Insurance Commissioner; and reinstating the special mortgage recording fee to capitalize the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund. Appropriates moneys as a loan to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to assist it in becoming sufficiently capitalized and other purposes. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates bond revenues as a loan to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to assist it in becoming sufficiently capitalized and other purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

SB2747 - Relating To Aircraft.

2 Co-Sponsors

Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that require tour aircraft operators to have aircraft liability insurance coverage no less than $20,000,000 per person per incident. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

SB745 - Relating To Agriculture.

10 Co-Sponsors

Extends the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a mandatory $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) enforcement position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

SB580 - Relating To Land Use.

1 Co-Sponsor

Transfers the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (SD1)

SB682 - Relating To Animal Fur Products.

3 Co-Sponsors

Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, display for sale, trade, or distribution of certain animal fur products in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

SB1332 - Relating To Emergency Management.

1 Co-Sponsor

Clarifies that emergency management powers must be consistent with the state constitution. Clarifies the scope of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Clarifies the powers of the Governor and mayors to extend or terminate a state of emergency or local state of emergency, respectively. Delineates allowable uses of Major Disaster Fund moneys. Amends the amount of additional funds that may be made available for the purpose of matching federal disaster relief fund. Shortens the duration of price control periods from 96 hours to 72 hours. Defines "severe warning" to recognize that entities other than the National Weather Service may issue warnings that may require the activation of the emergency management system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

SB403 - Relating To Coral.

2 Co-Sponsors

Repeals the designation of black coral as the official gem of the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

SB1506 - Relating To Transportation.

1 Co-Sponsor

Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for bicycle and pedestrian safety. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

SB992 - Proposing An Amendment To Article Vi, Section 3, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Increase The Mandatory Retirement Age For State Justices And Judges.

1 Co-Sponsor

Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from 70 to 75 years of age. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

SB2345 - Relating To Crisis Intervention.

9 Co-Sponsors

Authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to coordinate crisis intervention training for state and county law enforcement agencies. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)