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SB2767 - Relating To The Natural Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority.
Glenn Wakai, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2246 - Relating To Crisis Intervention.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Establishes an Expanded Crisis Intervention and Diversion Activities Program within the Department of Health to expand existing activities to divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. Defines "crisis intervention officer". Authorizes a person believed to be imminently dangerous to self or others by a law enforcement officer to be transported to a facility designated by the Director of Health. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations for the Expanded Crisis Intervention and Diversion Activities Program and certification of law enforcement officers in mental health first aid and crisis intervention team model. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2728 - Relating To Appraisal Management Companies.
Carol Fukunaga, Les S. Ihara, Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated 7 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Reestablishes the Appraisal Management Company Registration Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conform with the minimum standards of the Appraisal Management Companies Final Rule and federal Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Reestablishes registration requirements, standards, and penalties for violations. Makes appropriations from the Compliance Resolution Fund. Effective / /2050, 7/1/2050, and 9/30/2050. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2605 - Relating To Health Care.
Michelle N. Kidani, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 7 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services. Applies this coverage to health benefits plans under the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Requires the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to submit a report to the Legislature. Establishes a Reproductive Health Care Working Group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2603 - Relating To Early Child Care.
Michelle N. Kidani, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement a Child Care Provider Subsidy and Bonus Program to provide subsidies to retain the existing child care workforce in licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers and bonuses to registered family child care homes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1569 - Relating To Telework.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a temporary Telework Working Group. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB301 - Relating To Appropriations.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Amends Act 257, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to authorize the School Facilities Authority to provide affordable housing to Department of Education teachers.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1483 - Relating To Public Safety.
Glenn Wakai, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits cyber harassment and cyberstalking. Allows for civil liabilities and injunctions for cyber harassment and cyberstalking.
STATUS
Introduced
SB285 - Relating To Wastewater Systems.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Stanley Chang, Carol Fukunaga
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Creates within the Department of Health's wastewater branch a cesspool conversion section, which will be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent positions within the cesspool conversion section in fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 and three additional full-time equivalent positions within the section in fiscal year 2024-2025. Establishes a three-year New Wastewater System Demonstration Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to examine and demonstrate new wastewater technology systems; implement those technologies in demonstration projects in areas across the State that are identified as Priority Level 1; and establish a similar ranking system for prioritization levels for the islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau. Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1475 - Relating To Port Infrastructure.
Angus L.K. McKelvey, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create a strategic plan for maintenance dredging of important port and harbor locations and report the plan to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to complete a minimum of two projects identified in the strategic plan. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (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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