SB1160 - Relating To Appeals.

5 Co-Sponsors

Allows the Intermediate Appellate Court to review orders issued by the Hawaii Paroling Authority.

SB3269 - Relating To The Hawaiian Language.

1 Co-Sponsor

Requires that each Department of Education public school student earn 2 credits in Hawaiian language as a graduation requirement.

SCR60 - Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Develop A Plan To Build One Hundred Thousand Homes Over The Next Ten Years.

6 Co-Sponsors

SB2035 - Relating To The Land Use Commission.

1 Co-Sponsor

Specifies that a simple majority of affirmative votes of the members of the Land Use Commission present at a meeting and qualified to vote is required for any boundary amendment. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

SB965 - Relating To Green Transportation Infrastructure.

6 Co-Sponsors

Establishes green infrastructure objectives and policies for transportation systems, infrastructure, and projects. Establishes the green transportation infrastructure task force to examine, evaluate, and develop policies for the design, implementation, and maintenance of green transportation infrastructure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

SB1356 - Relating To Adoption.

1 Co-Sponsor

Allows an adopted individual to benefit both by relationship through a natural parent and through an adoptive parent in a disposition or other designation as provided for in accordance with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, or administrative rules. Allows the adopted individual and individual's natural family to continue having the same familial relationship. (SD1)

SB841 - Relating To Water Common Carriers.

1 Co-Sponsor

Removes the requirement that water common carriers secure prior approval of the Public Utilities Commission to enter into long term leases of more than three years and leverage leases.

SB1451 - Relating To Evidence.

1 Co-Sponsor

Limits compelled disclosure of sources or unpublished information for journalists, newscasters, and persons participating in collection or dissemination of news or information of substantial public interest. Establishes exceptions.

SB611 - Relating To Telecommunications Access For Individuals With Print Disabilities.

2 Co-Sponsors

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to use Universal Service Fund moneys to provide free telecommunications access to certain information for individuals with print disabilities.

SB1130 - Relating To Activity Desks.

3 Co-Sponsors

Makes a principal of an activity desk, and all persons with an ownership interest in the activity desk, jointly and severally liable for any financial deficiency when the activity desk's client trust account is insufficient to pay consumers or activity providers. Clarifies that an activity desk, along with its principal and all persons with an ownership interest in the activity desk, shall be held liable for statutory violations and subsequent damages. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

SB1394 - Relating To Methadone Treatment Programs.

1 Co-Sponsor

Amends section 329-40, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the medical director of a methadone treatment program to conduct a medical evaluation that offers testing for Hepatitis C exposure and infection. Requires that a methadone treatment program have policies and procedures in place for screening and referrals to care and curative treatment.

SB1210 - Relating To Taxation.

11 Co-Sponsors

Increases the refundable food/excise tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/22.

SB1047 - Relating To Chapter 457j, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

3 Co-Sponsors

Makes permanent the existing exemption for birth attendants to continue to practice without a license, under certain conditions. Expands qualifications for licensure to include the North American Registry of Midwives portfolio evaluation process.

SB564 - Relating To Military Affairs.

1 Co-Sponsor

Relating To Military Affairs. Short form bill.

SB1226 - Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund.

1 Co-Sponsor

Encourages the EUTF to consider investment opportunities in industries that will sustain Hawaii's natural environment or produce economic opportunities for its residents, including renewable energy businesses and businesses that use investment capital to acquire the infrastructure and services needed to become energy sustainable. Appropriates funds to the EUTF.