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SB2072 - Relating To Education.
Michelle N. Kidani, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 9 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Department of Health to require the Department of Education to report coronavirus disease 2019 potential outbreaks or other public health emergencies and related information in a manner most appropriate to public health and safety, as determined by the Department of Health. Repeals the requirement to publish the report on the Department of Education's website. Prohibits the Department of Health from requiring the Department of Education to provide personally identifiable information in any report pursuant to the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Authorizes the Department of Education to provide personally identifiable information only after it has determined that a health or safety emergency exists. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2242 - Relating To Insurance.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Beginning 1/1/2025, requires homeowners insurers to establish a loss-control program aimed at reducing the risk of the loss or mitigating damage to the insured property caused by the peril of fire, including fire caused by wildfire, lava, or both, with discounted premium rates for policyholders who implement certain loss-control measures. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2313 - Relating To Fire Prevention.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires certain owners and occupants of properties located in hazardous fire areas to maintain effective firebreaks within thirty feet of the property and to practice other fire prevention activities. Establishes the Community Fuels Reduction Project to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Beginning with fiscal year 2025-2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish the Community Fuels Reduction Project as a separate line item within the Department's budget.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2326 - Relating To Teachers.
Maile S L Shimabukuro, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Increases the bonus for teachers who achieve and maintain a current national board certification from $5,000 to $15,000. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2461 - Relating To Medical Cannabis.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated 5 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes medical cannabis dispensaries to purchase cannabis and manufactured cannabis products from other dispensaries without showing that such purchase is necessary for a qualifying patient's continuous access for medical use, or for medical, scientific, or other legitimate purposes. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2614 - Relating To The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations Rules.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Modifies penalties for violations of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations rules from a fixed fine to a fine proportional to the yearly income of the violator.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2473 - Relating To Taxation.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a refundable tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to report to the Legislature before the convening of each Regular Session. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1193 - Relating To Albizia.
Brenton Awa, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a grant program to assist persons who use albizia trees to create usable commercial products or are developing ways to use albizia trees to create usable products. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in consultation with certain academic units of the University of Hawaii, to study economically feasible ways in which businesses may use albizia trees to produce usable commercial products, including housing, throughout the State. Appropriates moneys.
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
SB2248 - Relating To Medical Cannabis.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes qualifying patients and qualifying out-of-state patients to transport cannabis between islands of the State for personal medical use.
STATUS
Introduced
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