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SB2945 - Relating To Transportation.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 7 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a Task Force to conduct a statewide study on the accessibility of ignition interlock devices and any national best practices. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2385 - Proposing An Amendment To Article Vi, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Place Procedural Restrictions On The Timing Of Judicial Appointments And Confirmations.
Karl Rhoads, Joy A. San Buenaventura, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated 7 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the Judicial Selection Commission from presenting a list of judicial nominees to the Governor or Chief Justice between August 1 and November 30. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Enrolled
SB2553 - Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 7 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies the definition of "covered employer" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the employee chooses to opt out. Repeals and lapses the funds appropriated into and out of the Hawaii Retirement Savings Special Fund in Act 296, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2463 - Related To Mental Health.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Herbert Richards
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes examination of defendants via telehealth. Amends conditions for a defendant's release or examination of fitness to proceed. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2837 - Relating To The Oahu Regional Health Care System, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
Troy Hashimoto, Angus L.K. McKelvey, Joy A. San Buenaventura
Last updated 3 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Requires the transfer of the Maui State Veterans Home to a state agency having a Maui affiliation, in a manner and to an extent that may be negotiated between the Oahu Regional Health Care System or state agency having a Maui affiliation and the Department of Defense. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2646 - Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Joy A. San Buenaventura
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Increases the loan limit for direct loans provided by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to 75% of the maximum single residence loan amount allowed in Hawaii by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Federal Housing Administration, instead of 50%, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. Takes effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification that congressional approval of this Act is unnecessary, or on the date of consent by the United States Congress.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2482 - Relating To Telecommunication.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Comptroller to identify state office buildings that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow certain residents, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2816 - Relating To The Office Of The Lieutenant Governor.
Herbert Richards, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Part I: Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to set a fee for the issuance of an apostille or a non-apostille certification by administrative rule. Establishes the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Authorizes the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to adopt rules for the administration of apostilles and non-apostilles certifications. Part II: Requires all state agencies to: (1) before adopting, amending, or repealing an administrative rule, provide electronic notice of the proposed rulemaking to certain persons; (2) when adopting, amending, or repealing an administrative rule, display changes to the rules in Ramseyer format; and (3) make the full text of their rules available on the Office of the Lieutenant Governor's internet website in a digitally accessible and searchable format. Establishes positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2801 - Relating To Food Supply.
Herbert Richards, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify sites throughout the State that are suitable for the development of slaughterhouses. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to plan, design, construct, and operate certain animal slaughterhouses throughout the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2521 - Relating To The Office Of The Public Defender.
Karl Rhoads, Brandon Jc Elefante, Joy A. San Buenaventura
Last updated 8 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates moneys for 4.0 FTE deputy public defender III positions within the Office of the Public Defender (BUF151). Requires the Office of the Public Defender to assign one deputy public defender II to the family court section. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Hawaii district SD-002
COMMITTEES
Hawaii Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Joy A. San Buenaventura was born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. She earned her BA in political science and psychology from Chaminade University in Hawaii. San Buenaventura served as a legislative aide to State Rep. Mark Moses. She worked as a flight attendant for Aloha Airlines and has served as a small business owner. San Buenaventura was elected to the Hawaii House of Representatives in November 2008. She represents District 4.read less
OFFICES HELD
Hawaii Senate from Hawaii
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