Hawaii Senator Brandon Elefante [D]

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HISCR181Engross

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Requesting The Establishment Of A Statewide Firefighting Aircraft Program.
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2024-04-15
To House Finance Committee
HISCR31Engross

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Requesting The Women's Corrections Implementation Commission To Develop A Strategy And Make Recommendations To Reduce The Number Of Women Incarcerated At The Women's Community Correctional Center By Twenty-five Percent Over The Next Five Years.
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2024-04-05
To House Corrections, Military, & Veterans Committee
HISCR49Engross

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Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Stakeholder Working Group To Make Recommendations To Enhance Meaningful Access To Health Care In The State Through The Provision Of Language Assistance Services.
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2024-04-05
To House Health Committee
HISCR84Engross

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Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Convene A Search And Rescue Working Group To Develop And Make Recommendations To Deter Hikers From Entering Illegal Hiking Trails And To Address Rising Search And Rescue Costs Facing The State And Count...
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2024-04-05
To House Water & Land Committee
HISCR117Engross

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Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Identify All Appropriate Sites At State Parks At Which A Water-bottle Filling Station Could Be Installed.
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2024-04-05
To House Water & Land Committee
HISCR112Engross

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Demanding The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Develop A Comprehensive Recycling Program, With Specific Focus On The Collection Of Hi-5 Recyclable Items, To Be Implemented In All Offices At The Hawaii State Capitol.
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2024-04-05
To House Legislative Management Committee
HISCR105Engross

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Requesting The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaptation Commission To Conduct An Educational Program Regarding The Activities Of Individuals That Contribute To Climate Change.
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2024-04-05
To House Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
HISCR60Engross

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Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Develop A Plan To Build One Hundred Thousand Homes Over The Next Ten Years.
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2024-04-04
To House Housing Committee
HISB3329Engross

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Requires the disclosure of any little fire ant infestation as part of any sale of residential real property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2024-03-28
To House Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee
HISB1488Engross

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Requires the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, in consultation with livestock industry stakeholders, to conduct a study to assess the effects of heat stress on beef cattle during interisland ocean transportatio...
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2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
HISB744Engross

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Requires the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to classify the fungal pathogen that causes coffee leaf rust as an invasive species in its administrative rules and to direct available funding for mitigation efforts, research, and prevention or control a...
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2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
HISB1068Engross

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Includes in the State's policies for the physical environment under the Hawaii State Planning Act, the promotion of statewide beach assessments and beach and shoreline adaptation, restoration, and conservation and the pursuit of compatible relationsh...
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2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
HISB1044Engross

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Appropriates funds to hire complex-based licensed behavioral health specialists for Hawaii's rural public schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
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2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
HISB587Engross

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Increases the fines for violating provisions relating to the installation of noisy exhaust pipes and mufflers. Authorizes police officers to conduct examinations and inspections if the officer has probable cause to believe that a vehicle's excessivel...
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2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
HISB500Engross

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Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish additional permanent mental health practitioner positions within the Division of Student Success' Counseling and Student Development Center. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
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2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
HISB75Engross

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Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological surface survey. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
HISCR48Intro

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Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement, Fire Departments And Police Departments Of Each County, Humane Societies In Each County, And Media Organizations Throughout The State To Collaborate To Create And Disseminate Public Service Announcements To H...
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2024-03-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee
HISR36Intro

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Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement, Fire Departments And Police Departments Of Each County, Humane Societies In Each County, And Media Organizations Throughout The State To Collaborate To Create And Disseminate Public Service Announcements To H...
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2024-03-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee
HISR45Intro

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Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Prohibit Rental Housing Revolving Fund Loan Forgiveness Unless The Corporation Repossesses The Project.
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2024-03-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee
HISCR56Intro

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Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Prohibit Rental Housing Revolving Fund Loan Forgiveness Unless The Corporation Repossesses The Project.
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2024-03-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee
HISB2319Enroll

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Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from 70 to 75 years.
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2024-03-22
To House Finance Committee
HISB2685Engross

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Beginning 1/1/2026, establishes judicial procedures to prevent and remedy abusive litigation. Requires the courts to create new forms by 1/1/2025. Requires the Judiciary to provide training to judges by 7/1/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2024-03-22
To House Finance Committee
HISCR26Intro

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Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Step Therapy Requirements For Stage Two Through Stage Five Cancer.
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2024-03-22
To Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee
HISB2385Enroll

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Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the Judicial Selection Commission from presenting a list of judicial nominees to the Governor or Chief Justice between August 1 and November 30. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2024-03-21
To House Finance Committee
HISB2814Engross

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Directs the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Agribusiness Development Corporation and the counties, to conduct an agricultural water infrastructure study for the State of Hawaii. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2024-03-21
To House Finance Committee
HISB699Engross

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Establishes a state capitol tours program within the office of the governor. Establishes two full-time equivalent positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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2024-03-20
Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).
HISB784Engross

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Requires the department of transportation to establish and implement a two-year airline subsidy pilot program at Molokai airport to assist airlines in offsetting the costs of operation. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 7/1/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
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2024-03-20
Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340).
HISB2156Engross

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Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct maintenance dredging at state small boat harbors, boat launch ramp facilities, and waterways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2024-03-20
To House Finance Committee
HISB2842Engross

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Establishes the Wildfire Mitigation Working Group to develop a state wildfire mitigation plan and advise and make recommendations to state agencies concerning the State's wildfire safety and prevention efforts. Requires report to Legislature. Makes a...
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2024-03-20
To House Finance Committee
HISB2697Engross

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Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to revoke the licenses of architects who have been, or caused a government employee to be, convicted of a criminal offense involving the acceptance of a bribe. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2024-03-20
To House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee
HISB2817Engross

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Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii to establish five full-time equivalent (5.0 FTE) faculty positions at the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2024-03-20
To House Finance Committee
HISB2094Engross

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Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) to establish a one-year pilot program to allow inmates incarcerated at the Women's Community Correctional Center to foster pets while incarcerated. Requires DCR to submit a report to the...
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2024-03-19
To House Finance Committee
HISB2977Engross

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Authorizes the imposition of a penalty for unlicensed individuals performing certain work that requires a contractor license, including the offering or performing of repairs or improvements to existing structures and property and tearing down or rebu...
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2024-03-19
To House Finance Committee
HISB2569Engross

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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 circumsta...
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2024-03-14
To House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee
HISB2945Engross

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Establishes a Task Force to conduct a statewide study on the accessibility of ignition interlock devices and any national best practices. (SD2)
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2024-03-14
To House Transportation Committee
HISR18Intro

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Urging The Department Of Education To Include The Teaching Of Financial Literacy In The Existing Personal Transition Plan Course Requirement For Each Student.
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2024-03-14
To Senate Education Committee
HISCR28Intro

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Urging The Department Of Education To Include The Teaching Of Financial Literacy In The Existing Personal Transition Plan Course Requirement For Each Student.
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2024-03-14
To Senate Education Committee
HISCR30Intro

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Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.
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2024-03-14
To Senate Education Committee
HISCR44Intro

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Urging The Department Of Education To Ensure That Each Public School And Public Charter School In The State, From Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve Has A Certain Number Of Mental Health Professionals.
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2024-03-14
To Senate Education Committee
HISR32Intro

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Urging The Department Of Education To Ensure That Each Public School And Public Charter School In The State, From Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve Has A Certain Number Of Mental Health Professionals.
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2024-03-14
To Senate Education Committee
HISCR71Intro

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Urging The Department Of Education To Utilize Obligated Capital Improvement Project Funds And Other Funds For School Facilities And Prioritize Expenditures Based On Greatest Need.
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2024-03-14
To Senate Education Committee
HISCR72Intro

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Urging The Department Of Education To Develop A Comprehensive Plan For The Reinstatement Of Cancelled School Bus Service Routes.
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2024-03-14
To Senate Education Committee
HISR59Intro

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Urging The Department Of Education To Utilize Obligated Capital Improvement Project Funds And Other Funds For School Facilities And Prioritize Expenditures Based On Greatest Need.
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2024-03-14
To Senate Education Committee
HISR60Intro

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Urging The Department Of Education To Develop A Comprehensive Plan For The Reinstatement Of Cancelled School Bus Service Routes.
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2024-03-14
To Senate Education Committee
HISCR206Intro

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Urging The Department Of Education To Increase Access To Arts And Cultural Instruction In Public Schools.
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2024-03-14
To Senate Education Committee
HISR182Intro

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Urging The Department Of Education To Increase Access To Arts And Cultural Instruction In Public Schools.
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2024-03-14
To Senate Education Committee
HISB2310Engross

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Prohibits a person from using a location tracker to harass, stalk, or perpetuate a crime against another person without their knowledge. (SD1)
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2024-03-13
To House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee
HISB3000Engross

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Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide menstrual products at no cost in specified restrooms in public buildings maintained by the department. (SD2)
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2024-03-13
To House Health Committee
HISB2091Engross

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Requires all telecommunications service providers to communicate relevant information relating to the deenergization of electrical lines to public safety or emergency response offices for the affected areas. Requires all electric utilities to operate...
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2024-03-07
To House Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
HISB370Engross

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Removes the exemption that allowed owners of multiple parking facilities within the State to designate and electrify fewer parking spaces than required in one or more of the properties if the requirement for the total number of aggregate spaces on al...
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2024-03-07
To House Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
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