Sen. Laura Acasio

Primary SB 2809

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds to expand civic education in public schools.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2839

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE GOOD NEIGHBOR HELICOPTER ACT.

Levies a tiered surcharge on certain helicopters that fly below altitudes less than two thousand feet above ground level if within a certain radius of a residential area or occupied agricultural or commercial area, regardless of whether the helicopter is transporting passengers. Grants certain exemptions.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2649

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.

Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse may be initiated. Extends the period during which a victim of childhood sexual abuse may bring an otherwise time-barred action against the victim's abuser or a legal entity having a duty of care. Allows recovery of treble damages in certain circumstances. Provides for training on trauma-informed response.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2425

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.

Requires a retail establishment with an employee toilet facility to allow a customer suffering from an eligible medical condition to use that restroom during normal business hours, under certain conditions. Exempts a retail establishment and employees from civil liability in allowing an eligible customer to use an employee toilet facility. Establishes fines.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2830

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH LICENSING.

Requires psychologists licensed in the State to complete at least 3 hours of continuing education per licensing biennium on topics relating to cultural diversity, cultural competence, or health equity.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3007

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PESTICIDES.

Requires the department of agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides used. Effective 1/1/2023, establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools and state and county public parks.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3003

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FARMER EQUITY.

Enhances farmer equity by ensuring inclusion of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in the development, implementation, and enforcement of food and agriculture laws, rule, policies, and programs. Requires an annual report to the legislature.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2902

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.

Prohibits discrimination, including in advertisements for rental property, in rental transactions based on participation in a section 8 housing choice program or any permanent supportive housing program or requirements related to participation in these housing assistance programs.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2956

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.

Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program and Hawaii Food Assistance Special Fund to alleviate food shortages in the State. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2674

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.

Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to divert by 1/1/2025 all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a minimum amount of organic waste per year. Appropriates funds to reimburse the counties for incorporation of the new requirement into their plan revisions.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track