Sen. Les Ihara

Co-sponsor SB 2846

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Prohibits the sale or distribution of consumer goods for which a deceptive claim about the recyclability of the product or packaging is made. Requires the department of health to collect data and issue a material characterization study on recyclable materials collected in the State. Establishes standards for recyclability of products in the State. Prohibits the sale of any product that is labeled as compostable or biodegradable unless the product meets specified criteria.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2401

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO ADULT DENTAL MEDICAID BENEFITS.

Appropriates funds to restore diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental benefits to adult medicaid enrollees; provided that the department of human services obtains maximum federal matching funds available and pursues all funding sources, including private grants, prior to expending any general fund appropriations.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2563

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.

Prohibits the sale of all flavored tobacco products. Establishes fines and penalties for violations. Effective 01/01/2023.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2691

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO REFUNDABLE FOOD/EXCISE TAX CREDIT FOR SENIORS.

Allows individual taxpayers sixty-five years of age or older with lower incomes to claim an additional exemption for purposes of the food/excise tax credit thereby providing relief from the general excise tax on food purchases.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2572

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.

Subjects U-drive motor vehicles to the same motor vehicle registration fees as other motor vehicles. Authorizes the counties to use certain motor vehicle registration fees to mitigate and address the impacts of tourism-related traffic congestion.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2859

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Authorizes the use of the ranked choice method of voting for all partisan primary elections, special elections, and nonpartisan general elections held in this State.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2631

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.

Requires the Department of Education Committee on Weights to consider the impact of its weighted student formula recommendations on small and remote schools.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2850

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO SUNSCREENS.

Prohibits the distribution and sale of sunscreens containing avobenzone and octocrylene beginning January 1, 2024.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2765

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO RAPID OHIA DEATH.

Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to study and combat rapid ohia death in the State.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2911

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO SEA-LEVEL RISE IMPACTS.

Expands the responsibilities of the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to include jurisdiction over beaches under inter-governmental jurisdiction that are vulnerable to sea-level rise impacts.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track