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SB2138 - Relating To Elections.
Karl Rhoads, Joy A. San Buenaventura
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Requires that each vote cast for a question on a ballot for the ratification of a constitutional amendment be counted in the negative only if the ballot properly indicates that the vote is in the negative.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1093 - Relating To The Composting Grant Program.
Chris Kalani Lee, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Establishes and provides moneys for the composting grant program in the Department of Education.
STATUS
Introduced
SB901 - Relating To Care Facility Inspections.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Health to post on its website separate reports for various visits, violations, plans, and confirmations the Department performs or issues of certain care facilities. Establishes deadlines for each report type. Requires the Department of Health to log all reports in a database designed for easy public posting. Requires all facilities inspected by the Department of Health to maintain certain records and notify the Executive Office on Aging, Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and appropriate county offices on aging of initial inspection visit dates.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1091 - Relating To The Counties.
Chris Kalani Lee, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated over 1 year ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes certain counties to use county surcharge on state tax revenues and fuel tax revenues for the repair and maintenance of private roadways that are open to and used by the public. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2124 - Relating To Property Forfeiture.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Donna Mercado Kim
Last updated 8 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1042 - Relating To Child Search And Seizure.
Maile S L Shimabukuro, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies the definition of "imminent harm". Requires police officers to comply with exigency requirements when removing a child from the child's home and to promptly submit a police report documenting specific, articulable evidence of imminent harm to the child that warranted the child's immediate removal. Requires the State to provide written notice to a parent of the parent's rights when conducting an investigation of reported child abuse or neglect. Requires police officers to have parental consent, a court order, or evidence of exigent circumstances, when interviewing a child at school or removing the child to protective custody to complete an investigation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB890 - Relating To Health Care.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated over 1 year ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the State from denying or interfering with a patient's right to choose to obtain an abortion or to terminate a pregnancy if the termination is necessary to protect the life or health of the patient. Repeals a criminal penalty for violations of certain abortion provisions. Clarifies that advanced practice registered nurses may provide abortion care. Clarifies that physicians, osteopathic physicians, and advanced practice registered nurses may administer a medication abortion via telehealth for a patient residing in the State.
STATUS
Introduced
SB885 - Relating To The Nonprofit Corporations Act.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated over 1 year ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Makes the quorum and voting requirements of the Nonprofit Corporation Act inapplicable to planned community associations and condominiums.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1054 - Relating To Non-compete Clauses.
Chris Kalani Lee, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits non-compete and non-solicit clauses in employment contracts relating to employees of a restaurant, retail store, newspaper, magazine, news agency, press association, wire service, or radio or television transmission station or network.
STATUS
Introduced
SB97 - Relating To Public Lands.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Angus L.K. McKelvey, Joy A. San Buenaventura
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources shall not unilaterally amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended pursuant to Act 149, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, except as otherwise provided therein; and if the Board of Land and Natural Resources wishes to amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended to reflect the Board's most current lease form and leasing practices and policies, such lease form and leasing practices and policies must be included in the rules of the Board. Defines "lease of public lands". Effective 7/1/2050. (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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