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SB2928 - Relating To Minimum Wage.
Karl Rhoads, Stanley Chang, Chris Kalani Lee
Last updated 10 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Beginning September 30, 2028, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate to within the nearest twenty-five cents using the Urban Hawaii Consumer Price index to take effect on January 1 of the following year.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2681 - Relating To Emergency Management.
Karl Rhoads, Joy A. San Buenaventura
Last updated 10 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends chapter 127A, HRS, to clarify State and local authority. Prohibits the Governor or Mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital specifics during a state of emergency. Clarifies that powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be construed as permitting actions inconsistent with the state constitution. Adds definition of the term "severe warning" as used in 127A-30, HRS. Allows the Legislature and city councils to terminate a state of emergency, in whole or in part, issued by the Governor or Mayor, respectively.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2524 - Relating To Algorithmic Discrimination.
Karl Rhoads
Last updated 10 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Prohibits users of algorithmic decision-making from utilizing algorithmic eligibility determinations in a discriminatory manner. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to send corresponding notices to individuals whose personal information is used. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to submit annual reports to the Department of the Attorney General. Provides for appropriate means of civil enforcement.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2679 - Relating To Firearms.
Karl Rhoads, Joy A. San Buenaventura, Glenn Wakai
Last updated 10 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Education to create and distribute to the parents and guardians of students a firearms access prevention and secure storage model notice.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2519 - Relating To Highway Safety.
Karl Rhoads
Last updated 10 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Requires persons under the age of seventeen to wear a helmet while riding a skateboard. Clarifies that the Act does not infringe on county ordinances prohibiting skateboards on streets and roadways.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2683 - Relating To Defamation.
Karl Rhoads
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Protects individuals who make claims of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sex discrimination from defamation lawsuits unless the claims were made with malice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2691 - Relating To Tobacco Products.
Karl Rhoads, Stanley Chang, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products that contain nicotine. Repeals language making the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices a statewide concern and preempting county ordinances and regulations. Effective 1/1/2025.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2785 - Relating To Social Services.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires the Department of Human Services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2632 - Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.
Karl Rhoads
Last updated 10 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Requires insurers that issue motor vehicle insurance to notify the Insurance Commissioner when the insured or insurer cancels or fails to renew a policy or that the insurer issues a policy.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2787 - Relating To Immigration.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Lynn Decoite, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated 4 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Establishes within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations' Office of Community Services the Immigration Services and Access Unit. Makes appropriations for the unit, including funding for new positions. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
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Senator from Hawaii district SD-013
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