Sen. Les Ihara

Primary SB 343

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DENTAL LICENSURE.

Expands the required qualifications that applicants may fulfill as part of the requirements for dental licensure to include passage of any other nationally recognized clinical dental examination recommended by the American Dental Association and dental licensure in another state; provided that the applicant meets specific qualifications. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Mar 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1236

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

Requires the Auditor to contract with a suitable entity to conduct a study of closed claims in the workers' compensation system, including the processing time for closed claims. Amends the deadline for completion of the study and the deadline for the legislative report. Appropriates funds for the study. (SB1236 HD1)

In committee Mar 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 76

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES TO ALLOW COTTAGE FOOD OPERATORS TO LEGALLY OPERATE IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

In committee Mar 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1147

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires the strategic plan developed by the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-oriented Development to require that every development or redevelopment plan for any state property within one-half mile of the Honolulu rail transit system evaluate the suitability for affordable housing based on certain specifications, unless the council determines that housing is not feasible or desirable on a particular property. Allows a developer to build fewer housing units than required at one state parcel if the developer builds additional housing at another state parcel within one-half mile of a rail station to offset the reduction. (SB1147 HD1)

In committee Mar 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 159

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES TO ALLOW COTTAGE FOOD OPERATORS TO LEGALLY OPERATE IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

In committee Mar 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 503

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

Requires health insurance coverage for case management services by qualified mental health providers for victims of sexual violence and abuse. Takes effect on 6/1/2050. (SD2)

In committee Mar 16, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 43

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO UPDATE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REGULATING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS CONSISTENT WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGULATIONS, EFFECTIVE AS OF OCTOBER 13, 2015.

In committee Mar 16, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 50

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO ADOPT SENATE RESOLUTION 51, "RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND PLEDGING TO OPPOSE EFFORTS TO REDUCE FEDERAL WORKFORCE PAY AND BENEFITS, ELIMINATE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROTECTIONS, UNDERMINE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, AND INCREASE THE USE OF NON-FEDERAL CONTRACTORS FOR INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES".

In committee Mar 16, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 64

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA CENTER FOR PHILIPPINE STUDIES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE NEED FOR REDRESS FOR THE DISPROPORTIONATE CONVICTION AND EXECUTION OF PEOPLE OF COLOR DURING THE TERRITORIAL HAWAII PERIOD.

In committee Mar 16, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 41

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CONTINUE TO TAKE ANY LEGAL ACTION NECESSARY AGAINST THE EXECUTIVE ORDER SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ENTITLED "PROTECTING THE NATION FROM FOREIGN TERRORIST ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES" AND AGAINST ANY SIMILAR FUTURE EXECUTIVE ORDERS.

In committee Mar 16, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track