Sen. Les Ihara

Primary SB 545

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.

Prohibits specified trolleys, trolleys with swivels, pulleys, cables, or running lines designed to attach a dog to two stationary objects in a configuration that endangers the dog, including by depriving the dog of sustenance. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog under the age of six months unless the dog is engaged in an activity supervised by its owner or an agent of its owner. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog with a tow or log chain. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog with a choke collar, pinch collar, or prong collar unless the dog is engaged in an activity supervised by its owner or an agent of its owner.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1273

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.

Clarifies the list of acceptable institutions or organizations that can approve the continuing education courses needed by naturopathic physicians for license renewal.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1414

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RESTORATIVE JUSTICE.

Requires the judiciary or supporting agencies to establish and support a program for restorative justice in each county and inform various criminal justice representatives of the existence of the program. Appropriates funds.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1252

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TELEWORK.

Allows public employers to establish and implement a telework program. Requires public employers with a telework program to establish a telework policy and post it on the employer's internet website; provide the teleworking employees with equipment that is reasonably necessary to perform their job functions at the teleworking site; and reimburse teleworking employees with communication costs incurred by teleworking.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1397

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Encourages Hawaii corporations to make a commitment to social responsibility. Establishes a social responsibility corporate awards program within the department of business, economic development, and tourism to recognize corporations that have performed sustainable corporate practices. Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study regarding socially responsible corporations in the State.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1272

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Authorizes naturopathic physicians with the same authority as physicians and advanced practice registered nurses in regards to providing written certifications to qualified patients for the medical use of cannabis.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1346

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO JUROR COMPENSATION.

Increases compensation for a juror or a prospective juror from $30 to $50 for each day of attendance at court after serving five consecutive days.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1269

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Authorizes write-in voting. Allows voters to vote for declared candidates other than those listed on preprinted ballot through write-in voting procedure. Applies to elections conducted on or after 7/1/2022.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1268

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTION CAMPAIGNS.

Adopts the code of fair campaign practices encouraging candidates to agree and pledge to conduct their campaigns consistent with the code.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 943

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAMS.

Requires the department of education conduct a comprehensive cost analysis of the department's food services and student meals programs to, in part, increase the use of locally grown agricultural products. Requires a report to the legislature.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track