SR2 - Urging This Body To Endorse The Participation Of Taiwan As An Observer In The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, And International Criminal Police Organization; Supporting The Further Progress On The United States-taiwan Initiative On 21st-century Trade, A Speedy Conclusion To This Negotiation, And Encouraging The United States Trade Representative To Commence Negotiations To Enter Into A Bilateral Trade Agreement With Taiwan; And Supporting The State Of Hawaii's Thirty-first Anniversary Of Sister-state Relations With Taiwan And Commemorating The Forty-fifth Anniversary Of The Taiwan Relations Act.

3 Co-Sponsors

SB1614 - Relating To Collective Bargaining.

1 Co-Sponsor

Retains institutional, health, and correctional workers except for adult corrections officers of the Department of Public Safety's Corrections Division or its successor agency of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation under bargaining unit (10). Creates a separate bargaining unit (16) for adult corrections officers of the Department of Public Safety's Corrections Division or its successor agency. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

SB899 - Relating To Health.

13 Co-Sponsors

Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to practice medical aid in dying or provide counseling to a qualified patient. Amends the mandatory waiting period between oral requests and the provision of a prescription.

SB2084 - Relating To Blue Carbon Ecosystem Projects.

8 Co-Sponsors

Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a market analysis study to identify the optimum mix of private sector, public sector, and philanthropic funding sources and mechanisms needed to support blue carbon ecosystem projects in the State and Pacific region. Makes an appropriation.

SB2120 - Relating To Pet Sales.

6 Co-Sponsors

Requires retail pet stores to maintain records regarding the source and medical history of animals sold and provide records to pet purchasers, subject to the discretion of the retail pet store. Establishes penalties. Authorizes retail pet stores to showcase pet animals owned by a nonprofit animal welfare organization. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)

SB733 - Relating To Hawaiian Culture.

6 Co-Sponsors

Requires the office of Hawaiian affairs to conduct a feasibility study on establishing Native Hawaiian cultural centers within the State. Requires the Office to submit a report of its study findings and recommendations to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the study. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

SB258 - Relating To Crime.

2 Co-Sponsors

Establishes a special intergovernmental task force to eradicate illegal gambling and drug activities and to establish community safe zones across the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.

SB256 - Relating To Down Payments.

2 Co-Sponsors

Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation a current and returning resident down payment program to provide matching funds for the down payment on a primary residence. Appropriates funds.

SB253 - Relating To Property.

2 Co-Sponsors

Prohibits nonresident aliens and businesses and trusts that are significantly controlled by nonresident aliens from acquiring certain residential property in the State, except as otherwise provided by law.

SB2039 - Relating To The Motor Vehicle Rental Industry.

4 Co-Sponsors

Repeals vehicle license recovery fees. Takes effect 1/1/2025.