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SB2627 - Relating To Arrangement Of Candidate Names On Ballots.
Karl Rhoads, Joy A. San Buenaventura
Last updated 10 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Requires that any new contract entered into by the Office of Elections for equipment or services relating to preparing ballots or counting votes include the capability to randomize the names of candidates appearing on the ballot if technologically possible. Requires candidate names to be randomized on ballots to the greatest extent possible. Requires the Office of Elections to inform voters and candidates, by a method suited for the voting system, that the names of candidates may not be in alphabetical order.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2784 - Relating To Tipped Employees.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 10 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Repeals the authority of employers to pay tipped employees less than the minimum wage.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2930 - Relating To Employee Benefits.
Karl Rhoads, Maile S L Shimabukuro
Last updated 10 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Extends, under certain conditions, the family leave period that employees are entitled to under state law for up to eight additional weeks for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to amend its rules to include neonatal care as a related medical condition whenever certain phrases are used. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2390 - Relating To Water.
Karl Rhoads, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated 10 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Defines "isolated wetlands" and "wetlands". Clarifies the definition of "state waters" to include wetlands and isolated wetlands. Requires the Director of Health to determine all wetlands in the State, including whether a wetland is an isolated wetland or is included in the waters of the United States. Prohibit persons from discharging any water pollutant into or at any location that enters state waters.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2750 - Relating To Braille Literacy.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Dru Kanuha, Karl Rhoads
Last updated 10 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Establishes state policy to promote braille literacy for blind students. Requires the individualized education programs of blind students to include the instruction of Braille and provision of Braille instructional materials under certain circumstances. Requires the Department of Education to establish a Braille Literacy Resource Center. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2520 - Relating To The Defense Of State Employees.
Karl Rhoads, Henry J.C. Aquino
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Requires the State to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, under certain circumstances. Clarifies that the employee may employ their own attorney at the employee's own expense. Establishes a process for the Attorney General to transfer or withdraw representation if the Attorney General declines to defend the employee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2786 - Related To Care Homes.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type 1 adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, and certified adult foster homes not exceed $1,136. Beginning on 7/1/2024, requires that the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed $1,334.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2522 - Relating To Expungement.
Karl Rhoads
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Allows persons convicted of certain criminal violations to apply to the court for an expungement order under certain circumstances. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB387 - Relating To Procurement.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Requires governmental bodies to obtain written approval from the Administrator of the State Procurement Office to cancel invitations for bids, requests for proposals, or other solicitations, or reject bids or proposals. Prohibits post-award remedial actions to be taken unless approved in writing by the Administrator of the State Procurement Office.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2682 - Relating To Lead Poisoning.
Karl Rhoads, Carol Fukunaga
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Beginning 1/1/2025, requires physicians to perform or order lead screening tests for minor patients at certain intervals as recommended by the Department of Health and make an entry of the lead screening test in the minor patient's record. Requires the Department of Health to adopt recommendations for lead screening tests. Provides certain exemptions for the mandatory lead screening tests of minors for lead poisoning. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
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Senator from Hawaii district SD-013
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