Sen. Les Ihara

Primary SCR 251

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATING COVERAGE OF AMBULANCE AND COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE SERVICES.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 361

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), regardless of the means of purchase and the SNAP eligibility of the person. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 163

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE.

Amends statutory limitations on the time period in which a survivor of childhood sexual abuse may file a civil suit. Allows punitive damages. Permits the court to order restorative justice measures at its discretion, if requested by the victim. (SD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 86

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A UNIFIED DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COORDINATE EFFORTS OF INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES TO PROVIDE IMPROVED DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES.

In committee Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1289

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Requires the elections commission to, in consultation with the clerk of each county, perform an assessment of whether the election watcher and election observer programs are adequate and, if not, what adjustments are necessary to improve the programs. Requires a report of the assessment to the legislature. (SD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 341

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TARO.

Establishes an exclusion from the state income tax for an unspecified portion of a person's income derived from the business of taro cultivation or production of taro products. Provides that the exclusion shall not apply if the department of agriculture determines that more than 30,000 acres of land is used for locally grown taro. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 767

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CANNABIS.

Legalizes the personal use, possession, and sale of cannabis in a specified quantity. Requires licensing to operate cannabis establishments. Subjects cannabis establishments to excise taxes and income taxes. Effective 5/6/2137. (SD2)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 66

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A UNIFIED DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COORDINATE EFFORTS OF INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES TO PROVIDE IMPROVED DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES.

In committee Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 694

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and indicators. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 839

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses, in addition to physicians, to practice medical aid in dying in accordance with their scope of practice and prescribing authority. Authorizes psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, in addition to psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinical social workers, to provide counseling to a qualified patient. Reduces the mandatory waiting period between oral requests from twenty days to fifteen days. Waives the mandatory waiting period for those terminally ill individuals not expected to survive the mandatory waiting period. (SD2)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track