Sen. Brian T. Taniguchi

Co-sponsor SB 604

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATED TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS.

Requires the Insurance Commissioner to set the maximum wholesale prices of common prescription drugs based upon Canadian price regulations. Prohibits drug makers and distributors from removing prescription drugs from Hawaii markets. Prohibits various health plans and pharmacies from purchasing prescription drugs in excess of the maximum wholesale price.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 747

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Imposes a pay disparity general excise tax surcharge on any company conducting business in Hawaii whose top executive earns at least one hundred times more than the median income of company employees.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 814

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Requires members of the charter school commission to collectively possess experience and expertise in various fields. Clarifies authorizer compliance requirements in cases of an appeal. (CD1)

Passed Jul 2, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 813

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Requires authorizers to provide to each charter schools it oversees a list of approved independent auditors. (CD1)

Passed Jul 2, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 599

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MASSAGE THERAPISTS.

Beginning 7/1/2024, requires massage therapy licensees to complete twelve hours of continuing education within the twoyear period preceding the renewal date, of which two hours shall include first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or other emergency related courses. (CD1)

Passed Jun 28, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 202

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND DEVELOP STATUTORY DEFINITIONS OF "CREATIVE WORK" AND "CREATIVE WORKERS" BY TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION HAWAII'S EXISTING CREATIVE WORK INDUSTRY, AS GROUNDWORK FOR THE LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT MEASURES TO SUPPORT HAWAII'S CREATIVE WORKERS.

Passed Jun 21, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 26

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE EMPOWERMENT OF YOUNG WOMEN BY RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 11, 2021, AS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL.

Passed Jun 21, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 242

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A CREATIVE RESURGENCE TASK FORCE TO BUILD AND FOSTER CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION THROUGH THE ARTS, CULTURE, AND HUMANITIES.

Passed Jun 21, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 263

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

CONVENING A PUBLIC RACING FACILITY WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY A LOCATION AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF PUBLIC RACING FACILITIES ON OAHU TO IMPROVE SAFETY, BOOST ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, AND PROVIDE FOR RECREATION.

Passed Jun 21, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 793

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.

Repeals the exemption of individuals with disabilities from minimum wage requirements. (CD1)

Passed Jun 21, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track