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SB2289 - Relating To Kalaupapa.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 5 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Health to include in its annual report regarding Kalaupapa Settlement details and updated information, as available, regarding the permanent transfer to other governmental or qualified non-governmental entities of the powers and duties of the Department over Kalaupapa Settlement. Requires the Department of Health to report on its community engagement efforts with community stakeholders and the Molokai community. Sunsets on the first 6/30 after the Revisor of Statutes receives a written gubernatorial proclamation that the referenced transfer is complete. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2343 - Relating To Long-term Care.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Executive Office on Aging to create a comprehensive long-term care master plan to accomplish long-term care policy goals that, when implemented, ensure the availability of a full continuum of institutional and community-based services. Establishes a long-term care planner position within the EOA to oversee the development and implementation of the long-term care master plan. Requires the EOA to submit a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2286 - Relating To Internships.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 9 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Permits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enter into contracts with eligible employers or registered apprenticeship programs in the private sector to provide on-the-job training to eligible interns. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to collaborate with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations for certain portions of the on-the-job-training work experience program. Provides that the State shall be the responsible employer for purposes of workers' compensation coverage for students or recent graduates in the on-the-job-training work experience program, subject to certain limitations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2351 - Relating To Workforce Development.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 9 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Hawaii Workforce Development Council law to be consistent with the General Appropriations Act of 2021. Renames "Hawaii Workforce Development Council" to "Hawaii Workforce Development Board". Requires the Hawaii Workforce Development Board and local workforce development boards to develop written conflict of interest policies. Amends provisions related to the selection of the Chairperson, duties, and powers of the Hawaii Workforce Development Board. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to submit an annual report to the Legislature on the activities of the K-12 Agriculture Workforce Development Pipeline Initiative. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2469 - Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.
Stanley Chang, Henry J.C. Aquino, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Adds credit enhancement for construction loans to the list of permitted uses of moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to adopt rules.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2245 - Relating To The Child Protective Act.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 5 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Adds a definition for "exigent circumstances" and amends the definitions of "harm" and "imminent harm" under the Child Protective Act. Clarifies when the police may take protective custody of a child and when the Department of Human Services may assume temporary foster custody of a child when exigent circumstances are present. Creates a judicial process for filing a petition for an order for protective custody, including the circumstances where such an order may be issued without notice and without a hearing. Effective July 1, 2025. (HD2)
STATUS
Passed
SB2189 - Relating To Workplace Safety.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Allows a person who employs or contracts with a health care worker who suffers an act of violence to report the event to law enforcement and petition for a temporary restraining order and injunction under certain circumstances.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2472 - Relating To Social Services.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
13 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 certain long-term care facility operators to pay for generic toiletries, linens, and meals and snacks. Requires the department of human services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1245 - Relating To Behavioral Health.
Maile S L Shimabukuro, Henry J.C. Aquino, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated almost 2 years ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Health to establish or contract with behavioral health crisis centers to provide intervention and stabilization services in each county for persons experiencing mental health or substance use disorder crises. Appropriates moneys.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2170 - Relating To Combat Sports.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 9 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a new regulatory framework for combat sports contests in Hawaii by establishing the Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii and repealing existing law governing mixed martial arts contests in Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
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Senator from Hawaii district SD-019
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