SB2761 - Relating To The Mauna Kea Stewardship And Oversight Authority.

3 Co-Sponsors

Authorizes 2 or more members of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to meet during the transition period described in section 195H-6, HRS, regarding any matter relating to the Authority's business; provided that no commitment to vote is made or sought and no decision-making action is taken. Clarifies that the Authority is subject to state sovereign immunity.

SCR220 - Urging The Hawaii Construction Industry To Increase The Recycling Of Construction And Demolition Debris And To Expand The Usage Of Recycled Construction Materials To The Greatest Extent Possible.

2 Co-Sponsors

SB1377 - Relating To Water Pollution Control.

1 Co-Sponsor

Revises chapter 342D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to add definitions that are consistent with federal Clean Water Act regulations. Clarifies the Director of Health's role as a certifying agency including enforcement of water quality certifications, and increases certain statutory civil penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

SB538 - Relating To Government Operations.

1 Co-Sponsor

Relating To Government Operations. Short form bill.

SR133 - Urging Congress To Take Immediate And Decisive Action To Support Middle- And Lower-income Households In America.

1 Co-Sponsor

SB335 - Relating To Motor Vehicle Rental Industry.

4 Co-Sponsors

Repeals vehicle license recovery fees. Takes effect 1/1/2024.

SB2169 - Relating To The General Excise Tax.

11 Co-Sponsors

Exempts medical and dental services provided by health care providers to patients who receive Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE benefits from the general excise tax. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.

SB1088 - Relating To Paid Leave.

5 Co-Sponsors

Provides public employees with up to 2 hours of paid leave each calendar year to attend a scheduled physical examination with a licensed physician.

SR173 - Urging The Department Of Education, University Of Hawaii Community Colleges, And Hawaii P-20 Partnerships For Education To Develop Clear Pathways For Students In Department Of Education Career And Technical Education Academies To Seamlessly Continue Their Education In Career And Technical Education Programs At University Of Hawaii Community Colleges.

1 Co-Sponsor

SR152 - Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Certain Procedures Relating To The Dam And Appurtenance Improvement Or Removal Grant Program To Assist Applicants In Obtaining Grants.

1 Co-Sponsor

SB2625 - Relating To Opportunity Zones.

1 Co-Sponsor

Permanently excludes businesses within a federally designated opportunity zone from required unemployment insurance contributions and temporarily excludes those businesses from general excise and income tax for five years.

SB2192 - Relating To Bribery.

1 Co-Sponsor

Increases penalties for bribery, under certain circumstances.

SB2624 - Relating To Agricultural Lands.

1 Co-Sponsor

Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in agricultural lands. Establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.

SB1566 - Relating To The Department Of Health.

1 Co-Sponsor

Requires the Department of Health to give written notice of a patient's final unconditional release to any person that the patient has harmed or threatened to harm, or who has a temporary restraining order against the patient or has submitted a written request for written notice of the patient's release prior to the patient's release.

SB3306 - Relating To Elections.

0 Co-Sponsors

Prohibits state and county contractors from participating in election campaign activities including canvassing, sign holding, and other volunteer support for a candidate or noncandidate committee.