Sen. Laura Acasio

Primary SCR 45

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RECOGNIZE THAT GAME MAMMALS AND BIRDS PROVIDE A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SOURCE AND THAT EACH DEPARTMENT, AGENCY, AND OFFICE OF THE STATE INCORPORATE LOCAL HUNTING AND FISHING INDUSTRIES INTO ITS FOOD SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY.

In committee Mar 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 47

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT JULY 31 OF EVERY YEAR BE RECOGNIZED AND PROCLAIMED AS LA HO‘IHO‘I EA.

In committee Mar 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 58

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENFORCE THE PROHIBITION OF EXCESSIVE VEHICLE IDLING AND TO DEVELOP SAFE DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP PROCEDURES FOR HAWAII'S CHILDREN.

In committee Mar 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 66

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING STATE BOARDS TO FACILITATE REMOTE PARTICIPATION IN BOARD MEETINGS AND PROVIDE BOARD PACKETS IN ADVANCE OF BOARD MEETINGS.

In committee Mar 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 52

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT JULY 31 OF EVERY YEAR BE RECOGNIZED AND PROCLAIMED AS LA HO‘IHO‘I EA.

In committee Mar 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2801

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Provides that a law enforcement officer has a duty to intervene if the law enforcement officer reasonably believes that another law enforcement officer is using unnecessary or excessive force on an arrestee. Requires the law enforcement officer to report the incident to the fellow law enforcement officer's supervisor. Requires relevant departments to submit annual reports to the Legislature. (SD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2835

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Prohibits health insurance companies from denying coverage on the basis of gender identity if the policy covers the treatment for purposes other than gender transition. Requires insurance companies to provide applicants and insured persons with clear information about the coverage of gender transition services, including the process for appealing a claim denied on the basis of medical necessity. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 3347

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO EXIT THE SEX TRADE.

Establishes within the Department of Human Services a 1-year pilot program to provide a basic monthly income of $2,000 for a period of up to 1 year to qualified adults who are verified victims of sex trafficking and are seeking to exit the sex trade. Requires report to the Legislature before Regular Session of 2023. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2748

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT.

Requires the Department of Health to submit a request, as allowed by federal code, to the United States Department of Education to allow parents of children with a disability to continue receiving early intervention services after the child turns three years of age and until the child enters kindergarten. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to plan, prepare, and implement the Part C option. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3268

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ATHLETICS.

Authorizes the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to terminate the Athletic Director and head coaches for cause. Requires Board of Regents approval of all coaching contracts with salaries greater than $200,000, including additional private funding and bonuses. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track