SB2441 - Relating To Burial Sites.

3 Co-Sponsors

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend the definition of "lineal descent", in HAR, to allow applicants to better claim lineal descent status to remains found at burial sites.

SB2571 - Relating To Solid Waste.

1 Co-Sponsor

Requires the safe disposal of toxic and incinerator ash. Prohibits the reuse of toxic and incinerator ash for any purpose.

SCR10 - Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kaneohe, Koolaupoko, Oahu, For The Existing Concrete Boat Ramp, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.

1 Co-Sponsor

SB2680 - Relating To Motor Vehicle Rental Fees.

2 Co-Sponsors

Prohibits the charging of a fee for a lessee's spouse by a lessor under certain conditions.

SB2778 - Relating To The Board Of Agriculture.

5 Co-Sponsors

Amends the composition of the Board of Agriculture by providing representation from the islands of Molokai and Lanai.

SB2848 - Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.

7 Co-Sponsors

Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the Liquor Commission of each county to adopt rules and regulations.

SB2610 - Relating To Overtime.

5 Co-Sponsors

Prohibits employers from employing employees for a workday longer than eight hours for more than 6 days in a workweek unless the employer pays the employee overtime pay at 1.5 times the employee's regular rate for hours worked in excess of 8 hours, and double the employee's regular pay rate for hours worked in excess of 12 hours in a workday. Extends the overtime pay requirements to certain minors who are sixteen and seventeen years of age.

SB2485 - Relating To The Military.

4 Co-Sponsors

Establishes the advisory council for sexual trauma in the Hawaii national guard. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.

SB2643 - Relating To Child Protection.

4 Co-Sponsors

Amends the definition of "imminent harm" in the Child Protective Act. Clarifies the due process required for child removals, including removals by a police officer without a court order.

SB2600 - Relating To Condominiums.

9 Co-Sponsors

Authorizes the use of electronic mail to deliver certain documents when purchasing a condominium. (CD1)

SB2666 - Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.

1 Co-Sponsor

Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the employee chooses to opt out.

SB2919 - Relating To Property.

6 Co-Sponsors

Clarifies the counties' authority to regulate the time, place, manner, and duration in which uses of land and structures may take place. Clarifies that uses that include the provision of transient accommodations are not considered residential uses and may be phased out or amortized by the counties. Beginning 1/1/2025, expands the scope of the transient accommodations tax law to include certain shelters and vehicles with sleeping accommodations. (CD1)

SB1149 - Relating To Buildings.

3 Co-Sponsors

Requires state and county agencies to process the aggregated energy and water data of certain properties through the federal ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and submit the benchmarking data to the office of planning and sustainable development. Appropriates funds.

SB3068 - Making Appropriations For Wildfire Recovery.

1 Co-Sponsor

Appropriates funds to support the State's continued response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the counties of Hawaii and Maui. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. (CD2)

SB2760 - Relating To Legislative Employees.

3 Co-Sponsors

Specifies that the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each have one vote if they have employees in a particular bargaining unit for the purposes of negotiating a collective bargaining agreement. Repeals staff of the legislative branch of the State from the list of individuals not included in any appropriate bargaining unit.