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SB2311 - Relating To Electric Vehicle Batteries.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Establishes an electric vehicle battery recycling and disposal program. Prohibits disposal of propulsion batteries as solid waste. Prohibits producers of propulsion batteries from refusing propulsion batteries for reuse, remanufacturing, repurposing, or recycling. Establishes producer responsibility for propulsion batteries embedded into vehicles or sold separately in the State or through remote sale. Authorizes the Department of Health to inspect any place, building, or premise and issue warnings and citations for failure to comply. Establishes requirements for a battery management plan. Establishes fines.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2506 - Relating To The Board Of Trustees Of The Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 8 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Decreases the number of board members of the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund from 10 trustees to 9. Changes the composition of board members to include 2 citizens of the State who are not employees, among other things. Limits the trustee's service after the end of the term to until the trustee's successor is appointed or 120 days after the trustee's term ends, whichever comes first.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2527 - Relating To Taxation.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 7 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, temporarily reinstates the Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit and expands the definition of "technology-enabled infrastructure" to include data servers. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2838 - Relating To Land Use.
Troy Hashimoto, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Between 7/1/2024 and 12/31/2026, authorizes each county planning commission to petition for the redistricting of land from the agricultural to the rural district through the land use commission's declaratory ruling process. Sunsets 12/31/2026.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2509 - Relating To Education.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 8 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Requires the DOE to work with the BOE to create a public digital platform by the 2025-2026 school year that shows how schools are adopting high-quality instructional materials for K-6 English language arts.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2787 - Relating To Immigration.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Lynn Decoite, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated 3 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
SB2604 - Relating To Abusive Litigation.
Michelle N. Kidani, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a court's authority to issue an order restricting abusive litigation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2569 - Relating To Workplace Safety.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 7 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Allows a person who employs or contracts with a health care worker who suffers an act of violence at the health care facility to report the event to law enforcement and petition for a temporary restraining order and injunction under certain circumstances. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2686 - Relating To The Disclosure Of Personal Information Of Certain Public Servants.
Karl Rhoads, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 7 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes within the State's Address Confidentiality Program protection for public servants that prohibits upon written request from the public servant or representative any person or organization from disclosing certain personal information. Establishes the offense of unlawful publication of personal information that prohibits any person or organization from knowingly disclosing protected personal information of public officials with the intent to cause reputational harm, emotional injury, or bodily injury. Takes effect 9/1/2024. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2813 - Relating To Meat Processing.
Herbert Richards, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish industry standards for processing meat and conduct a survey on slaughterhouse operations. Establishes a tax credit for processing meat. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
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Senator from Hawaii district SD-005
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Hawaii Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Troy Hashimoto was raised on Maui. He received his bachelor's degree from Southern Oregon University, and his law degree from Willamette University. After law school, Hashimoto worked as a business and transactions attorney. He worked in the Trust & Estate Department of First Hawaiian Bank. Hashimoto has served as Administrative Judge for over 18 years.read less
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Hawaii Senate from Hawaii
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