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SB2358 - Relating To The Hawaii Invasive Species Council.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure its long-term viability and prevent future problems. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2493 - Relating To Condominium Associations.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Carol Fukunaga
Last updated 8 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits condominium associations from assessing, demanding, or seeking reimbursement from a unit owner for the association's total and final legal fees in excess of 25% of the original debt amount sought by the association. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2628 - Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.
Karl Rhoads, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Renames the Department of Law Enforcement to the "Department of the State Sheriff". Renames the Director of Law Enforcement to "State Sheriff" and deputy directors to "undersheriffs". Establishes an assistant position to be designated by the State Sheriff.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2545 - Relating To Recycling.
Lynn Decoite, Stanley Chang, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes manufacturers of electronic devices to coordinate collection activities for the purpose of recycling electronic devices. Allows manufacturers of electronic devices to be considered to have satisfied its recycling goals by providing only collection service locations for recycling at no cost to the owner in each county and zip code tabulation area with a population greater than twenty-five thousand, under certain circumstances. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2729 - Relating To Emergency Management.
Carol Fukunaga
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the definition of "emergency" for emergency management purposes to mean an acute occurrence, or imminent threat thereof, which results or may likely result in substantial injury or harm to the population or substantial damage to or loss of property or substantial damage to or loss of the environment, and the occurrence cannot be handled by laws adopted by the Legislature and signed by the Governor due to the time constraints.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2916 - Relating To Health.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 8 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Human Services to amend its rules, policies, and plan amendments necessary to ensure that medically necessary services, including applied behavior analysis services, for individuals twenty-one years of age or older with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder are covered under the state's medical program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2589 - Relating To Burial Sites.
Maile S L Shimabukuro, Stanley Chang, Carol Fukunaga
Last updated 8 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Increases the penalty for the desecration of Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian burial sites from a misdemeanor to a felony for second or subsequent offenses. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2629 - Relating To Incarcerated Persons.
Karl Rhoads, Stanley Chang, Joy A. San Buenaventura
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to make phone calls free for incarcerated persons who have been convicted or are detained and awaiting a verdict.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2727 - Relating To Condominiums.
Carol Fukunaga, Stanley Chang, Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated 7 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Allows condominiums to be eligible for commercial property assessed financing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2473 - Relating To Taxation.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a refundable tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to report to the Legislature before the convening of each Regular Session. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)
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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