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SB2168 - Relating To Search And Rescue.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Kurt Fevella, Sharon Y. Moriwaki
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Makes a person or entity liable for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when the person or entity knowingly enters state, county, or private property, knowingly enters a hiking trail that is closed to the public, or violates applicable laws, provided that the closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device that gives reasonable notice of the closure. Requires counties to adopt ordinances and the State Fire Council to adopt rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2373 - Relating To Irrigation.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 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
SB2169 - Relating To The General Excise Tax.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
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.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1530 - Relating To Family Court.
Carol Fukunaga
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Requires certain persons to immediately report to the family court if the person has reason to believe that a child in foster custody has suffered an injury that may constitute a tort claim. Establishes procedures for the family court to follow when investigating a potential tort claim on behalf of a child in foster care and when determining whether to authorize the filing of a tort claim on behalf of the injured child and whether to appoint outside counsel.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2167 - Relating To Natural Resource Protection.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates additional operational funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to protect, manage, and restore Hawaii's natural resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2310 - Relating To Harassment.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 7 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits a person from using a location tracker to harass, stalk, or perpetuate a crime against another person without their knowledge. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB856 - Relating To Property Management.
Carol Fukunaga, Stanley Chang, Sharon Y. Moriwaki
Last updated over 1 year ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Requires each member of a cooperative housing corporation board of directors, planned community association board of directors, and condominium association board to attend a training and certification course provided by the Real Estate Commission within one year of appointment or election or one year of the effective date of the Act. Requires the Real Estate Commission to establish and administer a training and certification program to ensure that every board member understands the member's legal and fiduciary obligations pursuant to chapters 421I, 421J, and 514B, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2243 - Relating To Mental Health.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Establishes associate-level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances. Allows psychologist license applicants to take licensing examinations before completing other requirements.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2142 - Relating To Wildfire Mitigation.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Wildfire Mitigation Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to provide administrative support to the working group. Makes an appropriation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2313 - Relating To Fire Prevention.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires certain owners and occupants of properties located in hazardous fire areas to maintain effective firebreaks within thirty feet of the property and to practice other fire prevention activities. Establishes the Community Fuels Reduction Project to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Beginning with fiscal year 2025-2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish the Community Fuels Reduction Project as a separate line item within the Department's budget.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Hawaii district SD-011
COMMITTEES
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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