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SB2470 - Relating To The Hawai'i Health Aging Partnership.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Makes an appropriation to the Executive Office on Aging of the Department of Health for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2601 - Relating To Sexual Abuse Of Minors.
Michelle N. Kidani, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 4 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse committed on or after July 1, 2024, may be initiated. Authorizes a court to require personnel of legal entities to undergo training on trauma-informed response. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB782 - Relating To Taro.
Lynn Decoite, Henry J.C. Aquino, Brenton Awa
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Establishes and appropriates funds for a grant program in the Department of Agriculture to provide grants to taro farmers in meeting the costs of cultivating taro for consumption. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2942 - Relating To The Employment Of A Minor.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 9 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Allows minors under the age of sixteen to work in theatrical employment provided that the employer procures a valid certificate of employment and the minor is accompanied by a parent, guardian, or a certain responsible adult. Requires a nurse certified in basic life support to accompany, supervise, and advocate on behalf of a minor who is under the age of one. Requires a set teacher to be on set to teach a minor who has attained the age of five years and is required to but has been excused from attending school. Defines "nurse" and "set teacher". Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB3279 - Relating To Mental Health.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Lynn Decoite, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 5 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes within the Office of Wellness and Resilience the State of Well-Being Project to assess and enhance Tier 1 and Tier 2 mental health support services for all key stakeholder communities across the State. Makes appropriations to implement the State of Well-Being Project including for the establishment of six full-time equivalent mental health specialist positions within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2987 - Relating To Teacher Housing.
Lynn Decoite, Stanley Chang, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 10 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Teacher Home Assistance Program to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide housing vouchers to certain teachers who are employed by the Department of Education and commit to teach at hard-to-fill schools and charter schools for no less than 5 years. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 20242025.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2976 - Relating To Water.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires each county board of water supply or water board to prioritize the sustainable recharge of aquifers, ensure the health of watersheds, and, when allocating water for new development, prioritize the development of affordable housing over other types of development. Provides that these requirements shall not be construed to affect allocations of water for agricultural purposes or developments under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2990 - Relating To Motor Vehicles.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 10 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the purchase and sale of a motor vehicle to another individual who is not duly licensed to operate that category of motor vehicle. Prohibits the registered owner of a motor vehicle from allowing an individual who is not duly licensed to operate that category of motor vehicle to operate the vehicle. Imposes penalties.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2775 - Relating To Health Care.
Lynn Decoite, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Rural Health Task Force within the Department of Health to make recommendations on registered nurse recruitment and retention in rural areas of east Maui, Molokai, and Lanai.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3254 - Relating To Human Services.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 10 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to increase the funding for medicaid in-home services, conditioned on the Department of Human Services obtaining the maximum federal matching funds and pursuing all other funding sources.
STATUS
Introduced
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Senator from Hawaii district SD-007
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