Sen. Laura Acasio

Primary SR 7

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY MISSING AND MURDERED NATIVE HAWAIIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS.

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 486

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMPOSTING.

Exempts artisan-scale composting operations from department of health regulations to divert organic materials from Hawaii's landfills.

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 553

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SMOKING.

Allows the governor to order mitigating measures including prohibiting smoking in multi-unit residences during an emergency order to stay at home.

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1302

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX HAVEN ABUSE.

Requires corporations to include the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State. Applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax. Effective 1/1/2022.

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1419

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS.

Establishes the Municipal Product Stewardship Program.

In committee Feb 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 557

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LOBBYING.

Expands the definition of "administrative action" in lobbyist law to include granting or denying applications for business or development-related permits, licenses, or approvals. Clarifies that lobbying laws apply to lobbying by the executive branch. Effective 9/1/2021.

In committee Feb 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1309

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

Establishes an annual luxury pollution registration fee for nonelectric vehicles over $60,000 beginning 12/31/21. Requires the fees to be deposited in the state highway fund and support the electric vehicle charging system rebate program. Expands the rebate program to include low-income residents of the state. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 836

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.

Requires the thirty-day lapse or termination notices for long-term care policies to be sent by certified mail, priority mail, or commercial delivery service, or other method of delivery requiring proof of delivery.

In committee Feb 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1235

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes two new positions on the board of agriculture and specifies that one shall be a resident of the island of Molokai and one shall be a resident of the island of Lanai. (SD1)

In committee Feb 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 879

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COUNTIES.

Gives counties jurisdiction over the infrastructure of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands housing developments in their boundaries under specific conditions. Requires counties, under specific conditions, to commence maintenance on that certain infrastructure within sixty days.

In committee Feb 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track