Sen. Les Ihara

Co-sponsor SB 413

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.

Increases the fines for violating motor vehicle insurance requirements.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1451

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EVIDENCE.

Limits compelled disclosure of sources or unpublished information for journalists, newscasters, and persons participating in collection or dissemination of news or information of substantial public interest. Establishes exceptions.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 446

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DIGITAL THERAPEUTICS.

Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of implementing a pilot program to integrate prescription digital therapeutic products approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration in outpatient treatment programs for persons with substance use disorder and persons with opioid use disorder in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 653

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.

Appropriates funds to improve and maintain the NELHA in its mission to develop and diversify the Hawaiʻi economy by providing resources and facilities for energy and ocean-related research, education, and commercial activities in an environmentally sound and culturally sensitive manner.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1514

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.

Requires at least one individual from each candidate and noncandidate committee to complete mandatory training on key campaign spending laws, reporting requirements, and deadlines at least once every election cycle.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 157

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO CEMETERIES.

Repeals the exemption granted to churches by Act 22, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi 2020, relating to bonding requirements and fee requirements for licenses, renewals, and reinstatements of licenses applicable to cemeteries and funeral trusts. Clarifies that the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs shall exempt any cemetery authority from the bonding requirement and the fee requirements for license, renewal, and reinstatement upon proof satisfactory to the Director that the cemetery authority does not sell for financial profit. Effective retroactively to 09/15/2020.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 340

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Appropriates funds to the Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units without regard to civil service law. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 591

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO GAMBLING.

Establishes the operation of an illegal gambling business as a class C felony. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1452

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.

Establishes a six-year term and the selection process for the Director of the Office of Information Practices.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 650

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for an aquaculture park that promotes commercial aquaculture expansion. Requires a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track