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SB2945 - Relating To Transportation.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 7 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a Task Force to conduct a statewide study on the accessibility of ignition interlock devices and any national best practices. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2463 - Related To Mental Health.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Herbert Richards
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes examination of defendants via telehealth. Amends conditions for a defendant's release or examination of fitness to proceed. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2594 - Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.
Maile S L Shimabukuro, Carol Fukunaga, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 8 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes qualified successors of at least twenty-five percent Hawaiian blood quantum of beneficiaries on the waiting list who died before receiving a lease to file a claim for a lease award within four years of the effective date. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to adopt rules within two years of the effective date. Takes effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification that congressional approval of this Act is unnecessary, or on the date of consent by the United States Congress. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2385 - Proposing An Amendment To Article Vi, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Place Procedural Restrictions On The Timing Of Judicial Appointments And Confirmations.
Karl Rhoads, Joy A. San Buenaventura, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated 7 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the Judicial Selection Commission from presenting a list of judicial nominees to the Governor or Chief Justice between August 1 and November 30. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Enrolled
SB2116 - Relating To Board Meetings.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 8 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires boards to hold hybrid meetings that that allow for participation both in-person and remotely by interactive conference technology. Requires boards to archive minutes and video of meetings on their websites. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2091 - Relating To Public Utilities.
Glenn Wakai, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Requires all telecommunications service providers to communicate relevant information relating to the deenergization of electrical lines to public safety or emergency response offices for the affected areas. Requires all electric utilities to operate electrical lines and equipment in a manner that shall minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfire posed by the electrical lines and equipment. Requires each electric utility to prepare a wildfire mitigation plan approved by the Public Utilities Commission and protocols for deenergizing electrical lines. Allows the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2921 - Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Stanley Chang, Carol Fukunaga
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Amends the appropriation of Act 279, SLH 2022, to conform its lapsing provision by 1 year, to conform to constitutional limitations. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for fiscal year 2024-2025 to give practical effect to the legislative intent behind Act 279. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2718 - Related To Administrative Procedures.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 3 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Allows the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to admit and consider hearsay evidence. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2719 - Relating To The Department Of Human Resources Development.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to establish full-time equivalent ( .0 FTE) positions within the Employee Classification and Compensation Division of the Department of Human Resources Development to perform employee classification duties. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2307 - Relating To Identification.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with various agencies and upon request of the inmates, to assist inmates in obtaining the inmates' civil identification card, birth certificate, social security card, and other relevant identification necessary for successful reentry into society, as soon as practicable. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to initiate the process of obtaining identifying documents for inmates released to work furlough, extended furlough, or community placement programs, by providing the forms necessary for the inmate to obtain civil identification cards and other identifying documents to the inmate as soon as practicable.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
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Senator from Hawaii district SD-011
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Hawaii Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Carol Fukunaga is a member of the Senate for District 11 in Hawaii. She has previously served in the Hawaii House of Representatives since 1984. Before entering politics, Senator Fukunaga served as a curriculum coordinator and teacher in Hawaii public schools. Fukunaga chairs the Senate Committee on Economic Development & Technology and serves as vice chair of the Committee on Human Services. She is also a member of the Committees on Education; Higher Education; Transportation & International Affairs; and Government Operations. Her stated priorities are education, economic development, and the social safety net.read less
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Hawaii Senate from Hawaii
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