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SB1210 - Relating To Taxation.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated almost 2 years ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Increases the refundable food/excise tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/22.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1488 - Relating To Livestock.
Herbert Richards, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, in consultation with livestock industry stakeholders, to conduct a study to assess the effects of heat stress on beef cattle during interisland ocean transportation. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1528 - Proposing A Constitutional Amendment To Protect The Right To Reproductive Freedom.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated almost 2 years 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
SB1199 - Relating To Motor Vehicle Safety Inspections.
Donna Mercado Kim, Stanley Chang, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Lengthens the time period in which certain vehicles must have a safety inspection.
STATUS
Introduced
SB883 - Relating To Firearms.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Stanley Chang, Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated almost 2 years 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
SB892 - Relating To Health Care.
Joy A. San Buenaventura
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.
STATUS
Introduced
SB896 - Relating To Reproductive Health Care.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated almost 2 years 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
SB678 - Relating To The Conveyance Tax.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated almost 2 years ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Increases the conveyance tax rates. Exempt the conveyance tax on property with a restriction on increasing the rental price or resale price above any increase in the consumer price index for at least thirty years. Removes the maximum disposition caps of the conveyance tax allocated to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and Legacy Land Use Conservation Fund. Allocates ten per cent of the conveyance tax for homeless services and supportive housing. Creates the Homeless Services Fund.
STATUS
Introduced
SB607 - Relating To Access To Instructional Materials.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Karl Rhoads
Last updated almost 2 years ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Adopts the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard for the purposes of providing instructional materials to eligible students in a timely manner and requires the Department of Education to coordinate with the National Instructional Materials Access Center. Authorizes the Department to assist non-public elementary and secondary school and alternative educational program in obtaining accessible instructional materials. Requires all elementary schools, secondary schools, and alternative educational programs to provide eligible students with accessible instructional materials, assistive technology devices, and assistive technology services at the same time print instructional materials are provided to other students.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2014 - Relating To Health.
Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 10 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Beginning October 1, 2024, requires that all cartridges for electronic smoking devices and solutions for filling or refilling an electronic smoking device to be in child-resistant packaging.
STATUS
Introduced
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