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Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura of District 2, Puna is a product of the Hawaii public school system. She attended Lunalilo Elementary School, Washington Intermediate School and graduated from McKinley High School. After graduating from high school, Senator San Buenaventura and her family moved to Las Vegas where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. In Las Vegas, she worked at the Environmental Protection Agency as a computer programmer and with Reynolds Electrical Engineering as a law clerk. Senator San Buenaventura went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.

The Senator was a lecturer of business law at the University of Hawaii at Hilo; and in 1991, she was appointed Per Diem District Court Judge, making her the youngest judge in Hawaii at the age of 32. In one of her earlier court-appointed cases, she represented the first geothermal protesters opposing the proposed geothermal well at Wao Kele O Puna. In 1992 she was the first attorney to prosecute and settle a breast implant case in the State of Hawaii. In 2013-2014 she was honored to have taken three of her clients' cases to the highest court in the State of Hawaii, the Hawaii Supreme Court; and won all three petitions for writ of certiorari. Senator San Buenaventura volunteers her time helping the public's access to the courts through the Judiciary's Self-Help Center.

Senator San Buenaventura was first elected to office as the Hawaii State Representative of District 4 in 2014. She was then elected to the Hawaii State Senate, District 2 seat in 2020. She is the Chair of the Senate committee on Health and Human Services and a member of the Government Operations and Judiciary committees. In 2019 she received the Healthcare Association of Hawaii's Legislator of the Year Award. In 2021, she was awarded the Women of Excellence award from the National Foundation for Women Legislators and the Legislative Champions Award from Mental Health America.

Senator San Buenaventura has been a 30-year resident of Hawaii Island and currently lives in a photovoltaic powered home in Hawaiian Paradise Park with her husband, "Weldin" Sheldon Lehman.
EXPERIENCE:
• State Senate, District 2 (Puna) from 2021-present
• Chair, Committee on Health and Human Services
• Member, Committee on Government Operations
• Member, Committee on Judiciary
• Per Diem District Court Judge 1991-1995
• Lecturer, UH-Hilo Business law 1986-1987
• Attorney since 1985 to present, having successfully argued in front of the Hawaii Supreme Court, winning 3 out of 3 Petitions for Writ of Certiorari

EDUCATION:
• J.D. from University of California, Hastings College of the Law
• B.Sci. from University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• McKinley High School graduate

COMMUNITY:
• Volunteer attorney with Self-Help Center
• Volunteer mediator with Ku'ikahi Mediation Center
• Member of Hawaii State Bar Association
• Member of Hawaii County Bar Association
• Current member of Hawaii Photo Shooters
• Former president and former member of Hilo Photography Club


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 2024 Allowance Report
 Measures Introduced in 2024
Measure and Title
SB95
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT.
SB101 SD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE ON MOBILITY MANAGEMENT, ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ACT 214, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2013.
SB161 SD1
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB163 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB164 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
SB165
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
SB310
RELATING TO CHILDREN AND FAMILY OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS.
SB311
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
SB312 SD1
RELATING TO CHILD CARE WORKERS.
SB314 SD2
RELATING TO NURSING FACILITIES.
SB315 SD1
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
SB316 HD2
RELATING TO DOGS.
SB317 SD1
RELATING TO THE AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT.
SB319 SD1
RELATING TO THE RECOGNITION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL LICENSURE INTERSTATE COMPACT.
SB320 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
SB321 SD1
RELATING TO THE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE COMPACT.
SB322 SD1
RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS COMPACT.
SB323 SD1
RELATING TO THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT.
SB395 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
SB396
RELATING TO RENT-TO-OWN CONTRACTS.
SB397 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL MEDICAID SERVICES.
SB398 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
SB399
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
SB400 SD1
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
SB401
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB402
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
SB403 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO CORAL.
SB405
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB407 SD1
RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.
SB408
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
SB462
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION.
SB463 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT.
SB464
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
SB465 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
SB466 SD1
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
SB467 SD1
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
SB516 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO HEMP.
SB600
RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
SB601 SD1
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
SB603
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB604
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB605
RELATING TO THE HAWAII SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND.
SB606 SD2
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
SB607
RELATING TO ACCESS TO INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS.
SB608 SD1
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
SB609 SD1
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
SB610
RELATING TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE.
SB611
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PRINT DISABILITIES.
SB612 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
SB613
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ACCESS THROUGH REMOTE TESTIMONY.
SB614 SD1
RELATING TO THE NEIGHBOR ISLANDS BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM.
SB667 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
SB668 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO THE PHYSICAL THERAPY COMPACT.
SB669 SD2
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
SB670
RELATING TO THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
SB672 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB673 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
SB675
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB676
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
SB677 SD1
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
SB678
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
SB679
RELATING TO ORAL HEALTH.
SB684
RELATING TO TELEPHONIC SERVICES.
SB845 SD1
RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.
SB881 SD1
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
SB890
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
SB891 SD1
RELATING TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS.
SB892
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
SB893
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
SB895
RELATING TO HEALTH DATA SHARING.
SB896 SD1
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.
SB897
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE RIGHT TO MARRY ANY HUMAN BEING AND FOR THAT RIGHT NOT TO BE ABRIDGED BY THE STATE.
SB899
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB901
RELATING TO CARE FACILITY INSPECTIONS.
SB902 SD1
RELATING TO CAREGIVERS.
SB957
RELATING TO MOBILITY MANAGEMENT.
SB958 SD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY.
SB1019
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB1043
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
SB1051
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
SB1091 SD2
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
SB1118
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB1152
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1167 SD1
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT INDIVIDUAL REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS.
SB1168
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS.
SB1175
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB1183
RELATING TO TOURISM.
SB1210
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1211
RELATING TO THE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
SB1212 SD1
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
SB1213
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB1214
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
SB1215 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
SB1419
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP.
SB1442 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
SB1443
RELATING TO ASTHMA.
SB1444 SD1
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB1445
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1470 SD2
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
SB1478 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO OFFENSIVE CYBERSECURITY.
SB1487
RELATING TO MAMAKI TEA.
SB1491
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
SB1503
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB1526
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.
SB1528
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
SB1529
RELATING TO FERAL GAME MAMMALS.
SB1542
RELATING TO WEAPON SAFETY.
SB1553
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
SB1555
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB1577 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
SB1590 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB1594 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO CRISIS INTERVENTION.
SB1607
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.
SB2014
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB2020 SD1
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
SB2023
RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
SB2030
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
SB2034 SD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2041
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB2049
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
SB2050 SD1
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
SB2054
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2056
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.
SB2061
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION SUBSIDY PILOT PROGRAM.
SB2071
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
SB2072 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2079 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE IMPORTATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS.
SB2080
RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.
SB2082
RELATING TO THE LABELING OF PRODUCTS.
SB2085 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
SB2091 SD2
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
SB2092 SD2
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
SB2094 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
SB2118
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
SB2123 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB2124
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
SB2125
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION.
SB2131
RELATING TO WORLD PEACE DAY.
SB2133 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2136
RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS.
SB2137
RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
SB2138
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB2169
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB2189
RELATING TO WORKPLACE SAFETY.
SB2242
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB2243
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB2244
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
SB2245 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
SB2246 SD1
RELATING TO CRISIS INTERVENTION.
SB2247
RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.
SB2248
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
SB2249
RELATING TO DOGS.
SB2285 SD2 HD3
RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
SB2307
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.
SB2311
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.
SB2314
RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.
SB2317 SD1
RELATING TO STATE CAPITOL TOURS.
SB2323 SD1
RELATING TO YOUTH FEES AND FINES.
SB2337 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2339
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
SB2381 SD2
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
SB2385 SD1 HD1
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO PLACE PROCEDURAL RESTRICTIONS ON THE TIMING OF JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS AND CONFIRMATIONS.
SB2397 SD2
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
SB2402
RELATING TO KIMCHI DAY.
SB2405 HD1
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
SB2437
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE.
SB2446
RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
SB2448
RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS TO THE STATE.
SB2460
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB2461 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
SB2462
RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
SB2463 SD1
RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB2464
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CREDENTIALING.
SB2465 SD1
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB2466
RELATING TO CRISIS SERVICES.
SB2467 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL.
SB2470 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAI'I HEALTH AGING PARTNERSHIP.
SB2473 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2476 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO DENTAL HYGIENISTS.
SB2480
RELATING TO CORAL.
SB2484
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
SB2485
RELATING TO THE MILITARY.
SB2486
RELATING TO MISSING PERSONS.
SB2487 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
SB2488
RELATING TO RENT-TO-OWN CONTRACTS.
SB2489
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
SB2490
RELATING TO PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT.
SB2491
RELATING TO DOGS.
SB2492 SD2
RELATING TO THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
SB2493 SD1
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
SB2521 SD1
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER.
SB2523 SD1
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
SB2538 SD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
SB2540
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB2543 SD1
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
SB2544
RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.
SB2545 SD1
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
SB2546 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO HUNTING GUIDES.
SB2547 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2556 SD2 HD3
RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH COURT.
SB2558
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB2566 SD1
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE IN HOUSING SUBDIVISIONS.
SB2567
RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
SB2568
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB2569 SD2
RELATING TO WORKPLACE SAFETY.
SB2604
RELATING TO ABUSIVE LITIGATION.
SB2605 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
SB2609
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
SB2610
RELATING TO OVERTIME.
SB2612
RELATING TO CHILD ENDANGERMENT.
SB2629
RELATING TO INCARCERATED PERSONS.
SB2633
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB2634
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE EDUCATION.
SB2641 SD1
RELATED TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
SB2657 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO MAKAHIKI COMMEMORATION DAY.
SB2661
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
SB2678
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
SB2679
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB2689
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
SB2693 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO STATES OF EMERGENCY.
SB2702
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB2704
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
SB2715 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES.
SB2723
RELATING TO COUNTY ORDINANCES.
SB2724
RELATING TO VICTIM RESTITUTION.
SB2730 SD1
RELATING TO TRANSPARENCY.
SB2743 SD1
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
SB2750
RELATING TO BRAILLE LITERACY.
SB2751
RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.
SB2752
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS.
SB2774
RELATING TO THE CESSPOOL CONVERSION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.
SB2775
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
SB2777 SD1
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
SB2779 SD1
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
SB2781 SD1
RELATED TO DISASTER SERVICES.
SB2782 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATED TO ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
SB2783
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
SB2785
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
SB2786
RELATED TO CARE HOMES.
SB2787 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
SB2788
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
SB2789
RELATING TO LAND USE.
SB2793
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
SB2795
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
SB2796
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB2797 SD1
RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT.
SB2807
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2820
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
SB2822
RELATING TO ENERGY.
SB2845 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB2864
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
SB2880 SD1
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
SB2881
RELATING TO INTOXICATION.
SB2883
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2884
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1, SECTION 23, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO MARRIAGE.
SB2911
RELATING TO STATE SNAILS.
SB2914
RELATING TO HYDROLOGIC DATA COLLECTION.
SB2921
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
SB2925
RELATING TO HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
SB2926
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
SB2942 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF A MINOR.
SB2945 SD2
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2973
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
SB2975
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2978 SD1
RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES.
SB2980
RELATING TO HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION.
SB2984
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS.
SB2987
RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
SB3001 SD1
RELATING TO AUTISM.
SB3002 SD1 HD2
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE ON MOBILITY MANAGEMENT, ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ACT 214, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2013.
SB3003 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
SB3004
RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES.
SB3005
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
SB3012
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
SB3210
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
SB3234 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO THE STABILIZATION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE.
SB3237 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB3251
RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
SB3252
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
SB3253
RELATING TO ADOPTION ASSISTANCE.
SB3254
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
SB3255
RELATING TO FERAL PIG CONTROL PERMITS.
SB3257
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB3264
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
SB3265 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO FILM INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT.
SB3266 SD1
RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
SB3274 SD1
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
SB3277
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
SB3290 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE.
SB3291
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
SB3292
RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.
SB3297 SD1
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
SB3311
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
SB3312 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO STATE GESTURE.
SB3329 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO LITTLE FIRE ANTS.
SB3332 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO EVICTION MEDIATION.
SB3335 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
SB3339
RELATING TO THE RED HILL REMEDIATION AUTHORITY.
SB3342
RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
SB3384
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
SCR2 SD1 HD1
ENDORSING 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.
SCR3 SD1
URGING THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TO CONDUCT TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYS, PARTICULARLY WITHIN LAVA-FLOW HAZARD ZONES 1 AND 2, TO UPDATE ITS LONG-TERM LAVA-FLOW HAZARD MAP OF HAWAII ISLAND.
SCR4
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH A HAWAII DEAF CULTURE DIGITAL LIBRARY FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITY.
SCR5
URGING THE PROMPT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY ACT ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2024.
SCR14
URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO MONITOR THE ALLIANCE FOR HIPPOCRATIC MEDICINE V. U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND TAKE ACTION TO LIMIT THE CASE FROM FURTHER RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SAFE ABORTION OPTIONS.
SCR15
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A HEALTH DATA SHARING WORKING GROUP TO ACCELERATE AND EXPAND THE SHARING OF REAL TIME HEALTH INFORMATION AMONG HEALTH CARE ENTITIES AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN THE STATE.
SCR16
REQUESTING THE HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION TO EXPAND COVERAGE TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES.
SCR17
REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO UTILIZE THE STATE'S RENTAL SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PREMIUM ASSISTANCE TO HOUSING OWNERS WHO RENT OR LEASE TO QUALIFIED KUPUNA A MORTGAGE PROPERTY WITHIN DESIGNATED LAVA ZONES.
SCR21
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF WAYS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS.
SCR23 SD1
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO AMEND THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO AUTHORIZE LICENSED DIETITIANS TO PRESCRIBE MODIFIED DIETS AND PLAN THERAPEUTIC DIETS.
SCR24
REQUESTING HOMEOWNERS INSURERS TO ESTABLISH A LOSS-CONTROL PROGRAM AIMED AT REDUCING THE RISK OF LOSS OR MITIGATING DAMAGE TO INSURED PROPERTY CAUSED BY THE PERIL OF FIRE.
SCR26
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.
SCR27 SD1 HD1
ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO ERADICATE OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE WATERS OF PEARL HARBOR.
SCR28
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE THE TEACHING OF FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE EXISTING PERSONAL TRANSITION PLAN COURSE REQUIREMENT FOR EACH STUDENT.
SCR30
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO THE PUBLIC DURING NON-PEAK HOURS AND NON-SCHOOL DAYS.
SCR31 SD1
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.
SCR34
REQUESTING THE HAWAII MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND HAWAII PSYCHIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION TO CONVENE A ROUNDTABLE TO ESTABLISH MEDICAL PROTOCOLS TO ENSURE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL'S THYROID FUNCTION IS TESTED BEFORE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS ARE PRESCRIBED.
SCR39
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A BABY BONDS WORKING GROUP.
SCR40
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO COMMISSION A STATEWIDE DISPARITY STUDY REGARDING THE PARTICIPATION OF WOMAN- AND MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES IN STATE CONTRACTING DERIVED FROM FEDERAL SOURCES OF FUNDING.
SCR41
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE STATE'S CURRENT EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
SCR42
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LATER SCHOOL START TIMES.
SCR45 SD1 HD1
URGING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO DEFINE "BENEFICIAL EFFECTS TO THE STATE" IN SECTION 38-2, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO INCLUDE THE FINANCING OF HOUSING.
SCR49
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.
SCR50
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CURRICULA PLAN FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELVE.
SCR60 SD1
URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO BUILD ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND HOMES OVER THE NEXT TEN YEARS.
SCR62
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR AGRICULTURAL CRIME PILOT PROJECT TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROSECUTING AGRICULTURAL CRIME CASES, INCLUDING THOSE OF AGRICULTURAL THEFT AND AGRICULTURAL VANDALISM, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND COUNTY OF KAUAI.
SCR63 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PRIORITIZE REMEDIATION OF THE FLOODING ISSUES PRESENT ON ROUTE 11 AROUND MILE POST SIXTY AS A SAFETY PROJECT.
SCR66
REQUESTING ELECTED OFFICIALS OF HAWAII TO LIVE WITHIN THE SPIRIT OF ALOHA.
SCR67 HD1
URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND RESTORE NATIVE HAWAIIAN LIMU.
SCR69
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS WORKING GROUP.
SCR79
URGING RETAIL STORES AND PHARMACIES DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE TO ADOPT A POLICY ON A NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL GUARANTEEING AN INDIVIDUAL'S UNHINDERED ACCESS TO ALL UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED CONTRACEPTIVES.
SCR80 SD1
URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE LAVA AND EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE.
SCR81 SD1 HD1
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ENSURE THAT RELEVANT STATE AGENCIES, INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, COLLABORATE TO EXPLORE AVENUES TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS FOR THE STATE'S UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS UNDER THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM AND URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND RELEVANT FEDERAL AGENCIES TO MONITOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM.
SCR83
URGING THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE STATE OF HAWAII'S OPEN DATA PORTAL BY INCREASING AND EXPANDING THE DATA SETS AVAILABLE ON THE OPEN DATA PORTAL, CENTRALIZING ALL OPEN DATA SETS OF ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS ONTO THE OPEN DATA PORTAL, AND CONTINUALLY UPDATING THE DATA SETS FOR ACCURACY AND RECENCY OF PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE DATA.
SCR85
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL SPEED BUMPS AND SPEED LIMIT SIGNAGE ON THE PORTION OF KAPOLEI PARKWAY BETWEEN KAPOLEI HIGH SCHOOL AND KAPOLEI MIDDLE SCHOOL.
SCR90
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS BOTH THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR A PERCENTAGE OF THE COSTS OF KETAMINE THERAPY TO TREAT DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE IDEATION.
SCR94 SD1
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TELEHEALTH WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF WIDESPREAD TELEHEALTH ADOPTION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND IDENTIFY PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL TO OPTIMIZE TELEHEALTH UTILIZATION AS THE STATE TRANSITIONS OUT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
SCR96
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED FUNDING OF THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM.
SCR99
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE SAFETY OF THE BRIDGES ALONG HANA HIGHWAY.
SCR103 SD1 HD1
REQUESTING ALL HIGH-OCCUPANCY STATE AND COUNTY BUILDINGS, THE DESIGN OF WHICH COMMENCES ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2025, TO BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO WITHSTAND CATEGORY FIVE HURRICANES AND TO SERVE AS SHELTERS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
SCR105
REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO CONDUCT AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF INDIVIDUALS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
SCR112 SD1
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.
SCR115
ENCOURAGING DEVELOPERS TO INCORPORATE NET ZERO WATER BUILDING STRATEGIES WHEN CONSTRUCTING AND RENOVATING HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE STATE.
SCR135 SD1
URGING THE GOVERNOR'S SENIOR ADVISOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO DEFINE THEIR ROLE AND TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROGRESS THE STATE HAS MADE TOWARDS JAIL DIVERSION.
SCR137
REQUESTING THAT A TASK FORCE BE CONVENED TO DEVELOP A NORWEGIAN-BASED PUBLIC FACILITY MODEL DESIGNATED TO ENSURE THE WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF DEMENTIA PATIENTS.
SCR147 HD1
REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO BEGIN PLANNING TO COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS IN JAPAN TO APPROPRIATELY RECOGNIZE THE EIGHTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR II, INCLUDING THE ATOMIC BOMBINGS AND LIVES LOST IN JAPAN AND HAWAII THROUGHOUT THE WAR, AND REAFFIRM A COMMITMENT TO ENSURING THESE TRAGEDIES ARE NEVER REPEATED.
SCR155 SD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER OF THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS TO RECOMMEND A PROCESS THAT INDIVIDUALS CAN UTILIZE TO EVALUATE AND IDENTIFY WHETHER OR NOT NEWS SOURCES ADHERE TO ETHICAL AND OBJECTIVE STANDARDS.
SCR165
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF BRINGING OTHER AIRLINES TO THE MOLOKAI AIRPORT.
SCR175
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REPORT ON THE CULTURAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AT THE KAWAILOA YOUTH AND FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER.
SCR180
URGING TURO, INC., TO IMMEDIATELY CEASE AND DESIST LISTING ANY STATE AIRPORT PARKING LOT AS A VEHICLE PICK-UP SITE ON TURO'S DIGITAL PLATFORM.
SCR203 SD1 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND COUNTY OF MAUI TO INVENTORY AND MAP EXISTING R-1 WATER DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND RESERVOIRS IN MAUI COUNTY.
SR2 SD1
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.
SR3 SD1
URGING THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TO CONDUCT TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYS, PARTICULARLY WITHIN LAVA-FLOW HAZARD ZONES 1 AND 2, TO UPDATE ITS LONG-TERM LAVA-FLOW HAZARD MAP OF HAWAII ISLAND.
SR4
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH A HAWAII DEAF CULTURE DIGITAL LIBRARY FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITY.
SR5
URGING THE PROMPT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY ACT ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2024.
SR7
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A HEALTH DATA SHARING WORKING GROUP TO ACCELERATE AND EXPAND THE SHARING OF REAL TIME HEALTH INFORMATION AMONG HEALTH CARE ENTITIES AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN THE STATE.
SR8
REQUESTING THE HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION TO EXPAND COVERAGE TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES.
SR9
REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO UTILIZE THE STATE'S RENTAL SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PREMIUM ASSISTANCE TO HOUSING OWNERS WHO RENT OR LEASE TO QUALIFIED KUPUNA A MORTGAGE PROPERTY WITHIN DESIGNATED LAVA ZONES.
SR13
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF WAYS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS.
SR15 SD1
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO AMEND THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO AUTHORIZE LICENSED DIETITIANS TO PRESCRIBE MODIFIED DIETS AND PLAN THERAPEUTIC DIETS.
SR16
REQUESTING HOMEOWNERS INSURERS TO ESTABLISH A LOSS-CONTROL PROGRAM AIMED AT REDUCING THE RISK OF LOSS OR MITIGATING DAMAGE TO INSURED PROPERTY CAUSED BY THE PERIL OF FIRE.
SR17 SD1
ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO ERADICATE OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM PEARL HARBOR.
SR18
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE THE TEACHING OF FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE EXISTING PERSONAL TRANSITION PLAN COURSE REQUIREMENT FOR EACH STUDENT.
SR20 SD1
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.
SR27 SD1
URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE LAVA AND EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE.
SR28
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A BABY BONDS WORKING GROUP.
SR29
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE STATE'S CURRENT EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
SR30
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LATER SCHOOL START TIMES.
SR33 SD1
URGING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO DEFINE "BENEFICIAL EFFECTS TO THE STATE" IN SECTION 38-2, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO INCLUDE THE FINANCING OF HOUSING.
SR37
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.
SR38
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CURRICULA PLAN FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELVE.
SR49 SD1
URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO BUILD ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND HOMES OVER THE NEXT TEN YEARS.
SR51 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PRIORITIZE REMEDIATION OF THE FLOODING ISSUES PRESENT ON ROUTE 11 AROUND MILE POST SIXTY AS A SAFETY PROJECT.
SR54
REQUESTING ELECTED OFFICIALS OF HAWAII TO LIVE WITHIN THE SPIRIT OF ALOHA.
SR55
URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND RESTORE LIMU KALA.
SR66
URGING RETAIL STORES AND PHARMACIES DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE TO ADOPT A POLICY ON A NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL GUARANTEEING AN INDIVIDUAL'S UNHINDERED ACCESS TO ALL UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED CONTRACEPTIVES.
SR67 SD1
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ENSURE THAT RELEVANT STATE AGENCIES, INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, COLLABORATE TO EXPLORE AVENUES TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS FOR THE STATE'S UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS UNDER THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM AND URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND RELEVANT FEDERAL AGENCIES TO MONITOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM.
SR69
URGING THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE STATE OF HAWAII'S OPEN DATA PORTAL BY INCREASING AND EXPANDING THE DATA SETS AVAILABLE ON THE OPEN DATA PORTAL, CENTRALIZING ALL OPEN DATA SETS OF ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS ONTO THE OPEN DATA PORTAL, AND CONTINUALLY UPDATING THE DATA SETS FOR ACCURACY AND RECENCY OF PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE DATA.
SR76
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS BOTH THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR A PERCENTAGE OF THE COSTS OF KETAMINE THERAPY TO TREAT DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE IDEATION.
SR80 SD1
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TELEHEALTH WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF WIDESPREAD TELEHEALTH ADOPTION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND IDENTIFY PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL TO OPTIMIZE TELEHEALTH UTILIZATION AS THE STATE TRANSITIONS OUT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
SR85 SD1
REQUESTING ALL HIGH-OCCUPANCY STATE AND COUNTY BUILDINGS, THE DESIGN OF WHICH COMMENCES ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2025, TO BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO WITHSTAND CATEGORY FIVE HURRICANES AND TO SERVE AS SHELTERS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
SR87
REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO CONDUCT AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF INDIVIDUALS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
SR94 SD1
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.
SR98
ENCOURAGING DEVELOPERS TO INCORPORATE NET ZERO WATER BUILDING STRATEGIES WHEN CONSTRUCTING AND RENOVATING HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE STATE.
SR118
REQUESTING THAT A TASK FORCE BE CONVENED TO DEVELOP A NORWEGIAN-BASED PUBLIC FACILITY MODEL DESIGNATED TO ENSURE THE WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF DEMENTIA PATIENTS.
SR122 SD1
URGING THE GOVERNOR'S SENIOR ADVISOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO DEFINE THEIR ROLE AND TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROGRESS THE STATE HAS MADE TOWARDS JAIL DIVERSION.
SR125
REQUESTING THE STATE TO BEGIN PLANNING TO COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS IN JAPAN TO APPROPRIATELY RECOGNIZE THE EIGHTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR II, INCLUDING THE ATOMIC BOMBINGS AND LIVES LOST IN JAPAN AND HAWAII THROUGHOUT THE WAR, AND REAFFIRM A COMMITMENT TO ENSURING THESE TRAGEDIES ARE NEVER REPEATED.
SR132 SD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER OF THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS TO RECOMMEND A PROCESS THAT INDIVIDUALS CAN UTILIZE TO EVALUATE AND IDENTIFY WHETHER OR NOT NEWS SOURCES ADHERE TO ETHICAL AND OBJECTIVE STANDARDS.
SR139
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF BRINGING OTHER AIRLINES TO THE MOLOKAI AIRPORT.
SR145
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR AGRICULTURAL CRIME PILOT PROJECT TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROSECUTING AGRICULTURAL CRIME CASES, INCLUDING THOSE OF AGRICULTURAL THEFT AND AGRICULTURAL VANDALISM, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND COUNTY OF KAUAI.
SR151
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REPORT ON THE CULTURAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AT THE KAWAILOA YOUTH AND FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER.
SR155
URGING TURO, INC., TO IMMEDIATELY CEASE AND DESIST LISTING ANY STATE AIRPORT PARKING LOT AS A VEHICLE PICK-UP SITE ON TURO'S DIGITAL PLATFORM.
SR179 SD1
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND COUNTY OF MAUI TO INVENTORY AND MAP EXISTING R-1 WATER DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND RESERVOIRS IN MAUI COUNTY.