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SB2316 - Relating To Health Insurance.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits a health insurer from requiring an insured diagnosed with stage two through stage five cancer to undergo step therapy prior to covering the insured for certain drugs prescribed by the insured's health care provider, under certain conditions.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2373 - Relating To Irrigation.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements to various irrigation systems.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2366 - Relating To Neonicotinoids.
Mike Gabbard, Kurt Fevella, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated 10 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Classifies neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides and establishes a list of chemicals that belong to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2611 - Relating To Care Homes.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Angus L.K. McKelvey, Sharon Y. Moriwaki
Last updated 10 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Beginning on 7/1/2024: (1) requires that state supplemental payment for type 1 adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, and certified adult foster homes not exceed a certain amount, and (2) requires that the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed a certain amount.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2770 - Relating To Renewable Energy.
Glenn Wakai, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 9 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Allows the counties to establish, by ordinance, an opt-in program that allows an annual payment in lieu of real property taxes on the land or improvements thereon that are actively used to produce or store renewable energy that is sold to an electric utility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2808 - Relating To Statewide Fire Helicopters.
Herbert Richards, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a Statewide Firefighting Helicopter Program, to be administered by the State Fire Marshal. Appropriates funds to obtain helicopters, facilities equipment, and supplies; hire and train staff; and do other things necessary to ensure that the Program is ready to begin providing aerial firefighting services on 7/1/2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2785 - Relating To Social Services.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires the Department of Human Services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3000 - Relating To Menstrual Products.
Maile S L Shimabukuro, Brandon Jc Elefante, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated 9 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide menstrual products at no cost in specified restrooms in public buildings maintained by the department. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2564 - Relating To Pet Animals.
Chris Kalani Lee, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated 10 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue, refusing to renew, canceling, or establishing higher rates for a homeowners insurance policy or dwelling fire insurance policy based on the breed of any dog that is kept on the premises. Requires any pet animal found on the premises during an eviction to be given to the owner or taken in by an animal control agency. Limits the monetary amount of pet deposits and pet rent. Clarifies that a provision allowing a lien on an animal to secure payment for caring for or feeding the animal does not apply to pet animals.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2848 - Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.
Glenn Wakai, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
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.
STATUS
Introduced
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