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SB1484 - Relating To The State Parks Special Fund.
Glenn Wakai, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection.
STATUS
Introduced
SB468 - Relating To Aquatic Nuisance Species.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Stanley Chang, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules to prevent and respond to the introduction of aquatic nuisance species from discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel and reflect the relationship between the federal Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2018, as amended, and state law.
STATUS
Introduced
SB680 - Relating To Historic Preservation.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes the Ahu o Laka State Monument. Prohibits certain activities at the Ahu o Laka State Monument.
STATUS
Introduced
SB883 - Relating To Firearms.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Stanley Chang, Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the crime of possession of a firearm in a sensitive location as a class C felony. Imposes a duty to inform law enforcement upon contact on concealed and unconcealed carry permit holders. Defines sensitive location.
STATUS
Introduced
SB429 - Relating To Cesspool Conversion.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Requires that cesspools within five hundred feet of certain bodies of water be upgraded, converted, or connected if sold or transferred on or after 1/1/2026.
STATUS
Introduced
SB673 - Relating To Medical Cannabis.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a terminally ill qualifying patient medical cannabis use working group to study the feasibility of the medical use of cannabis by terminally ill qualifying patients in health care facilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1263 - Relating To Commercial Ocean Recreation.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Maile S L Shimabukuro
Last updated over 1 year ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Requires commercial ocean operators who take customers into state waters to engage in recreational activities to have at least one individual aboard the vessel who is rescue diver or lifeguard certified by a nationally recognized certification organization. Requires vessels that transport customers for the purpose of engaging in an activity in state waters to have a backboard, emergency oxygen, and an automated external defibrillator included in its onboard safety equipment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB896 - Relating To Reproductive Health Care.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits a covered entity from disclosing communication or information relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the issuance of a subpoena in connection with an out-of-state proceeding relating to reproductive health care services legally performed in the State. Prohibits agencies from providing information or expending resources in the furtherance of interstate investigations or proceedings relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the State from penalizing, prosecuting, or otherwise taking adverse action based on pregnancy outcomes or aiding or assisting a pregnant individual with accessing reproductive health care services. Requires the governor to deny any demand for surrender of a person charged with a crime involving reproductive health care services unless the conduct constitutes a crime in the State. Enumerates laws contrary to public policy and prohibits their application as rules of decision in the courts. Prohibits the issuance of a summons for persons to testify in another state with regard to lawful reproductive health care services. Clarifies under various licensing statutes that the provision or assistance in receipt or provision of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, counseling, or referral services related to the human reproductive system cannot form a basis for disciplinary action. Prohibits the enforcement of a judgment or order arising from a foreign penal civil action or other penal law with respect to reproductive health care services. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1528 - Proposing A Constitutional Amendment To Protect The Right To Reproductive Freedom.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the State from denying or interfering with an individual's reproductive freedom, including the right to choose or obtain an abortion or to choose to obtain or use contraceptives.
STATUS
Introduced
SB440 - Relating To Cannabis.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran, Chris Kalani Lee
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Department of Health to approve in-vehicle receipt of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products on the premises of dispensaries subject to Administrative Rules adopted by the Department of Health. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Hawaii district SD-024
COMMITTEES
Hawaii Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Jarrett Keohokalole is a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing District 24. He earned his B.A. in economics and B.S. in mathematics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2002. Keohokalole served as a legislative aide to State Senator Roz Baker from 2009-2012. He owns and operates Keohokalole Consulting and Cultural Services, which serves the Native Hawaiian community.read less
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