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Senate District 16
‘Aiea, ‘Aiea Heights, Hālawa, Pearlridge, Newtown, Royal Summit, Waimalu, Waiau, Momilani, Pacific Palisades, and Pearl City

Room: 217
Phone/Fax: 808-586-6230
senelefante@capitol.hawaii.gov

Born in ‘Aiea to a single mother and raised by his Filipino immigrant grandparents, Senator Brandon Elefante learned the values of commitment and responsibility at an early age. His extended family instilled in him respect, a strong work ethic, and the importance of community.

After graduating from ‘Aiea High School, Senator Elefante pursued higher education at Saint Mary’s College of California, where he discovered his passion for public service. During his time there, he served as a resident advisor, co-founded the Hawai‘i Club and later became its president. Senator Elefante’s dedication to student affairs and community service earned him several awards and recognition.

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Business Administration, Senator Elefante returned to Hawai‘i to teach social justice and world religions at Damien Memorial School. He also became actively involved in his community, serving on the ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board and pursuing further education at Chaminade University, where he earned a Master’s in Business Administration in 2011.

From 2011 to 2014, Senator Elefante worked as a legislative aide to Honolulu City Councilmember Breene Harimoto. In this role, he tracked infrastructure and development projects and addressed constituent concerns in the ‘Aiea, Pearl City, and Waipahū communities. This experience solidified Senator Elefante’s commitment to public service and to improving the lives of Hawai‘i’s residents.

For the next eight years, from 2014 to 2022, Senator Elefante served on the Honolulu City Council, representing the communities of ‘Aiea, Pearl City, and Waipahū. During his tenure, he chaired several key committees, including Zoning and Planning; Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Public Health, Safety, and Welfare; Transportation; and the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization. He also served as Vice Chair of the Budget Committee and the Transportation, Sustainability, and Health Committee and was an active member of the Budget, Executive Matters and Legal Affairs, Executive Management, and Public Infrastructure and Technology Committees. Senator Elefante’s leadership during this period demonstrated his dedication to balanced growth, public safety, and improving the quality of life for O‘ahu's diverse communities.

Then, in 2022, Senator Elefante was elected as the Hawai‘i State Senator for District 16, representing the neighborhoods of ‘Aiea, Pearl City, and Hālawa. During his first term, he served as Vice Chair of the Water and Land (WTL) Committee and the Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs (PSM) Committee, as well as a member of the Judiciary (JDC) Committee and the Transportation and Culture and the Arts (TCA) Committee. Additionally, he co-chaired the Joint Crime and Justice Caucus and was a member of the Filipino Caucus.

Following his re-election in 2024, Senator Elefante now serves as Chair of the Public Safety and Military Affairs (PSM) Committee and as a member of the Ways and Means (WAM) Committee. He continues to serve as Vice Chair of the Water and Land (WTL) Committee and as a member of the Transportation and Culture and the Arts (TCA) Committee. Senator Elefante remains an active member of the Filipino Caucus and has joined the Kūpuna Caucus, furthering his commitment to addressing the diverse needs of his constituents.

EDUCATION

‘Aiea High School, Class of 2004
Saint Mary’s College of California: BS Economics and Business Administration, 2008
Chaminade University: Master’s in Business Administration, 2011

SERVICE

Current:
Hawai‘i State Senate
• Chair, Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs (PSM)
• Vice Chair, Committee on Water and Land (WTL)
• Member, Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts
(TCA)
• Member, Committee on Ways and Means (WAM)
• Member, Filipino Caucus
• Member, Kūpuna Caucus

Past:
Hawai‘i State Senate (2022–2024)
• Vice Chair, Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military
Affairs (PSM)
• Member, Judiciary (JDC)
• Co-Chair, Joint Crime and Justice Caucus
Honolulu City Council (2014–2022)
• Chair, Zoning and Planning
• Chair, Business Economic Development and Tourism
• Chair, Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
• Chair, Transportation
• Chair, Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Vice Chair, Budget Committee
• Vice Chair, Transportation, Sustainability, and Health
• Member, Budget, Executive Matters and Legal Affairs
• Member, Executive Management
• Member, Public Infrastructure and Technology

‘Aiea Neighborhood Board
• Member

Other:
• Member, JCI Hawai‘i Filipino Jaycees
• Member, Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce
• Chair, Large Cities Council for NLC
• Member, Board of Directors: National League of Cities (NLC)
• Member, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (NLC)
• High School Teacher

Awards:
• 2020, Distinguished Toastmaster
• 2015, Pacific Business News 40 Under 40

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Measures Introduced in 2026

Measure and Title
SB83 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO HOTELS.
SB84 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB85 RELATING TO PERMITS.
SB86 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB87 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB89 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
SB90 RELATING TO A COMPENSATORY TIME CASH-OUT PILOT PROGRAM.
SB91 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB92 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE.
SB93 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB94 RELATING TO TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS.
SB95 RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.
SB96 RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS.
SB98 RELATING TO LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
SB99 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
SB103 SD1 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.
SB130 RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
SB132 RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
SB134 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB178 RELATING TO SURFING.
SB220 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION FINANCING.
SB221 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
SB225 RELATED TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
SB226 RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
SB227 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB228 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO EXCITED DELIRIUM.
SB353 SD2 HD3 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
SB363 SD1 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB384 SD1 RELATING TO VICTIM RESTITUTION.
SB390 RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
SB391 SD1 RELATING TO RECYCLING.
SB392 RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
SB393 RELATING TO HOSPITALS.
SB420 SD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB434 RELATING TO TREATMENT FOR MENTAL ILLNESS.
SB436 SD1 RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
SB439 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO FEES.
SB440 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB474 SD1 RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
SB475 RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER.
SB476 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB477 RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
SB478 RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
SB497 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB565 SD1 RELATING TO POLOLU VALLEY MANAGEMENT EFFORTS ON HAWAII ISLAND.
SB605 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB606 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
SB639 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
SB705 RELATING TO EXCITED DELIRIUM.
SB710 SD1 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
SB741 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB746 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB802 SD2 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB817 SD1 RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES.
SB818 RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
SB819 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB840 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB846 RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
SB860 RELATING TO SHOPLIFTING.
SB868 RELATING TO THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION SUBSIDY PILOT PROGRAM.
SB871 SD1 RELATING TO ARSON.
SB872 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB878 RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
SB969 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB970 SD1 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB971 SD2 RELATING TO TRAFFIC.
SB972 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB973 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB1096 SD1 RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
SB1100 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
SB1226 SD1 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB1274 RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.
SB1519 RELATING TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
SB1537 RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.
SB1570 SD1 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
SB1581 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO HAWAII-JAPAN PACIFIC PEACE MONUMENT.
SB1648 SD1 RELATING TO POWER OUTAGES.
SB2001 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE BANYAN DRIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
SB2010 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB2046 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
SB2048 SD1 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB2070 SD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2081 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB2082 RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.
SB2083 SD1 RELATING TO STATE-OWNED HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND INHERITED LANDS.
SB2114 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB2115 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB2116 SD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
SB2117 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
SB2118 SD1 RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS TO THE STATE.
SB2119 SD1 RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
SB2120 SD1 RELATING TO TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
SB2121 RELATING TO EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENTS.
SB2122 SD1 RELATING TO CAFETERIA PLANS.
SB2124 RELATING TO ARSON.
SB2132 RELATING TO DENTAL INSURANCE.
SB2133 RELATING TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT.
SB2134 RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES.
SB2135 SD2 RELATING TO PRIVACY.
SB2136 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2137 SD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
SB2138 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
SB2139 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
SB2140 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
SB2141 RELATING TO ALLOWANCE ON SERVICE RETIREMENTS.
SB2147 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO LOVE MY LIBRARY DAY.
SB2152 SD2 HD1 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
SB2154 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2157 RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
SB2203 SD2 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB2213 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB2227 SD1 RELATING TO RENTAL ASSISTANCE.
SB2230 RELATING TO LUNG CANCER SCREENING.
SB2256 RELATING TO BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON DAY.
SB2267 RELATING TO 911 SERVICES.
SB2290 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB2314 SD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
SB2354 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
SB2358 RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
SB2363 HD1 RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
SB2377 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.
SB2384 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB2385 RELATING TO DISASTER SERVICES.
SB2386 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT EARNINGS.
SB2387 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO DIGITAL FINANCIAL ASSET TRANSACTION KIOSKS.
SB2388 RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
SB2389 RELATING TO WAREHOUSE WORKERS.
SB2390 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB2391 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2392 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
SB2393 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
SB2394 RELATING TO TAXES.
SB2395 RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
SB2409 RELATING TO THE HEALTHCARE EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.
SB2412 SD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB2428 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB2446 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
SB2463 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
SB2475 SD1 RELATING TO RED HILL.
SB2494 HD1 RELATING TO CORRUPTION.
SB2557 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
SB2611 SD1 RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
SB2657 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS RESEARCH.
SB2663 SD1 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
SB2664 RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION WORKER COVID-19 HAZARD PAY PROGRAM.
SB2665 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES.
SB2666 RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
SB2667 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2677 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
SB2678 SD1 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
SB2679 SD1 RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.
SB2680 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2681 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
SB2687 SD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2773 RELATING TO HOTELS.
SB2789 RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
SB2800 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO IRRIGATION SYSTEMS.
SB2802 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB2803 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
SB2809 RELATING TO BUDGET-RELATED REPORTS.
SB2844 RELATING TO IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.
SB2851 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO DEAF INDIVIDUALS.
SB2863 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2865 RELATING TO HEARING LOSS.
SB2866 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
SB2867 RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
SB2900 RELATING TO SPORTS OFFICIALS.
SB2914 RELATING TO LAWMAKER SAFETY.
SB2993 SD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2994 RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSIT.
SB3017 RELATING TO PRIVACY.
SB3029 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
SB3037 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB3050 SD1 RELATING TO A MARITIME YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY PROGRAM.
SB3055 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO FALSE IMPERSONATION OF UNION REPRESENTATIVES.
SB3179 SD1 RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS.
SB3226 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB3229 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB3232 RELATING TO UNIVERSAL SCHOOL MEALS.
SB3237 RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.
SB3238 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
SB3264 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND STAFF SALARIES.
SB3265 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACTIONS.
SB3272 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
SB3292 RELATING TO LABOR.
SCR2 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO SPONSOR A MICHELIN GUIDE FOR RESTAURANTS ACROSS THE STATE.
SCR4 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS BOTH THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS EXAMINATIONS.
SCR55 SUPPORTING THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY COALITION'S HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY PLAN.
SCR70 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE FREE SCHOOL MEALS TO EVERY STUDENT ENROLLED IN A DEPARTMENT SCHOOL, REGARDLESS OF A STUDENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN A FEDERAL SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM, BEGINNING WITH THE 2029-2030 SCHOOL YEAR.
SCR76 SD1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING.
SCR79 ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ERADICATION OF OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE WATERS OF PEARL HARBOR, INCLUDING WEST LOCH, MIDDLE LOCH, AND EAST LOCH.
SCR80 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO COLLABORATE TO ESTABLISH A STATE HIGHWAY POLICE FORCE.
SCR81 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP AND PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON WAYS TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTIONS FOR SURVIVORS OF IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.
SCR82 ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO OFFER A BASIC SWIMMING COURSE IN EITHER PRIMARY OR SECONDARY EDUCATION LEVELS.
SCR83 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING A FACILITY TO DISCARD LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.
SCR84 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT OF PROJECTED MAXIMUM INFRASTRUCTURE CAPACITY AROUND TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AREAS WITHIN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
SCR85 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN COMPLETING THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS FOR ALL CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION.
SCR86 REQUESTING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO UTILIZE BI-LEVEL LIGHTING SYSTEMS IN ALL NEWLY CONSTRUCTED STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2027.
SCR87 ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS.
SCR95 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LARGE DATA CENTERS ON HAWAII'S ELECTRIC UTILITIES, RATEPAYERS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CLIMATE GOALS.
SCR112 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO UNIFY THE MCKINLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ADULTS AND WAIPAHU COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ADULTS INTO A SINGLE STATEWIDE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM TO BE KNOWN AS THE HAWAII STATE COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ADULTS.
SCR114 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE AND MANAGEMENT AUDITS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES.
SCR118 SD1 URGING THE INSURANCE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY FEASIBLE OPTIONS AND MECHANISMS TO PROTECT THE STATE AND ITS RESIDENTS AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF INSURANCE.
SCR127 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO EXPAND THE AGRICULTURAL ENFORCEMENT PILOT PROGRAM TO THE ISLANDS OF KAUAI AND MAUI.
SCR128 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL LITERACY, CREDIT READINESS, AND HOMEOWNERSHIP PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMS.
SCR139 REQUESTING THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO RECOMMEND TO THE GOVERNOR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE UNIFIED PLAN, A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WORKFORCE STRATEGY TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE OF THE STATE HAVE A PATHWAY TO A CAREER THAT ENABLES THEM TO LEARN, WORK, AND THRIVE IN THE STATE AND CONTRIBUTE TO A VIBRANT LOCAL ECONOMY GROUNDED IN COMMUNITY VALUES BY 2045.
SCR146 REQUESTING A COMPREHENSIVE OVERHAUL OF STATE CIVIL SERVICE JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS TO MODERNIZE THE WORKFORCE, IMPROVE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION, AND EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A SUPPORT TOOL.
SCR191 URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION TO RELEASE ALL FEDERAL RECORDS RELATED TO THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN INVESTIGATIONS WITH LIMITED REDACTIONS SOLELY TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY AND SAFETY OF VICTIMS.
SCR195 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO REVISE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A STANDALONE FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSE.
SCR197 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BACKLOG.
SCR202 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ALLOW AN OLELO HAWAII PATHWAY UNDER THE NIIHAU DIALECT.
SR39 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO SPONSOR A MICHELIN GUIDE FOR RESTAURANTS ACROSS THE STATE.
SR53 SUPPORTING THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY COALITION'S HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY PLAN.
SR65 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE FREE SCHOOL MEALS TO EVERY STUDENT ENROLLED IN A DEPARTMENT SCHOOL, REGARDLESS OF A STUDENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN A FEDERAL SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM, BEGINNING WITH THE 2029-2030 SCHOOL YEAR.
SR70 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO COLLABORATE TO ESTABLISH A STATE HIGHWAY POLICE FORCE.
SR71 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP AND PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON WAYS TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTIONS FOR SURVIVORS OF IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.
SR72 ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO OFFER A BASIC SWIMMING COURSE IN EITHER PRIMARY OR SECONDARY EDUCATION LEVELS.
SR73 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING A FACILITY TO DISCARD LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.
SR74 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT OF PROJECTED MAXIMUM INFRASTRUCTURE CAPACITY AROUND TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AREAS WITHIN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
SR75 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN COMPLETING THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS FOR ALL CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION.
SR76 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO EVALUATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE DECENTRALIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT'S HIRING AND RECRUITMENT FUNCTIONS TO STATE DEPARTMENTS, DIVISIONS, AND AGENCIES.
SR77 REQUESTING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO UTILIZE BI-LEVEL LIGHTING SYSTEMS IN ALL NEWLY CONSTRUCTED STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2027.
SR78 ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND THE HAWAIIAN IMMERSION PROGRAM.
SR79 ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS.
SR81 ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ERADICATION OF OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE WATERS OF PEARL HARBOR, INCLUDING WEST LOCH, MIDDLE LOCH, AND EAST LOCH.
SR90 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LARGE DATA CENTERS ON HAWAII'S ELECTRIC UTILITIES, RATEPAYERS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CLIMATE GOALS.
SR105 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO UNIFY THE MCKINLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ADULTS AND WAIPAHU COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ADULTS INTO A SINGLE STATEWIDE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM TO BE KNOWN AS THE HAWAII STATE COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ADULTS.
SR107 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE AND MANAGEMENT AUDITS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES.
SR111 SD1 URGING THE INSURANCE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY FEASIBLE OPTIONS AND MECHANISMS TO PROTECT THE STATE AND ITS RESIDENTS AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF INSURANCE.
SR119 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO EXPAND THE AGRICULTURAL ENFORCEMENT PILOT PROGRAM TO THE ISLANDS OF KAUAI AND MAUI.
SR120 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL LITERACY, CREDIT READINESS, AND HOMEOWNERSHIP PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMS.
SR131 REQUESTING THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO RECOMMEND TO THE GOVERNOR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE UNIFIED PLAN, A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WORKFORCE STRATEGY TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE OF THE STATE HAVE A PATHWAY TO A CAREER THAT ENABLES THEM TO LEARN, WORK, AND THRIVE IN THE STATE AND CONTRIBUTE TO A VIBRANT LOCAL ECONOMY GROUNDED IN COMMUNITY VALUES BY 2045.
SR138 REQUESTING A COMPREHENSIVE OVERHAUL OF STATE CIVIL SERVICE JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS TO MODERNIZE THE WORKFORCE, IMPROVE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION, AND EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A SUPPORT TOOL.
SR180 URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION TO RELEASE ALL FEDERAL RECORDS RELATED TO THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN INVESTIGATIONS WITH LIMITED REDACTIONS SOLELY TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY AND SAFETY OF VICTIMS.
SR185 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BACKLOG.
SR190 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ALLOW AN OLELO HAWAII PATHWAY UNDER THE NIIHAU DIALECT.
SR192 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO REVISE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A STANDALONE FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSE.

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Senator Brandon J.C. Elefante (D)

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