Sen. Brian T. Taniguchi

Primary SCR 146

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY RELATING TO A STATE'S AUTHORITY TO ALLOW COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATION BETWEEN PHYSICIANS AND HEALTH CARE INSURERS.

In committee Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 142

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO UPDATE ITS REPORT NO. 12-09, WHICH ASSESSES THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR FERTILITY PRESERVATION PROCEDURES FOR PERSONS OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER.

In committee Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 71

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ALLOW TRAVELERS ARRIVING AT POINTS WITHIN HAWAII, INCLUDING INTERISLAND TRAVELERS, TO BYPASS THE MANDATORY TEN-DAY QUARANTINE IF THEY PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY RECEIVED BOTH DOSES OF A COVID-19 VACCINE.

In committee Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1023

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Allocates fixed amounts of the transient accommodations tax revenues to provide funding for the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum and Iolani Palace. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 36

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.

Prohibits discrimination, including in advertisements for rental property, in rental transactions based on participation in a section 8 housing choice program or any permanent supportive housing program or requirements related to participation in these housing assistance programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 7

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Authorizes the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation the right of first refusal for the development of property for all development on state lands, excluding Hawaii public housing authority, department of Hawaiian home lands, and department of land and natural resources lands and properties, that are within a one-half mile radius of a rail transit station. Triggers the right of first refusal upon a transfer of any property interest, including a leasehold interest, of state lands that are within a one-half mile radius of a rail transit station. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 148

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO FORGIVE THE STATE'S OUTSTANDING FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LOAN BALANCE FOR FEDERAL LOANS BORROWED TO CONTINUE TO PAY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 244

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO ESTABLISH A REGISTRY OF CREATIVE ARTIST GIG WORKERS TO ENABLE THE WORKERS TO ACCESS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS THROUGH THE PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 156

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REAFFIRMING A COMMITMENT TO ENDING SYSTEMIC RACISM AND INJUSTICE IN HAWAII AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 700

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.

Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search and rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter a prohibited area or hiking on a trail closed to the public. Effective 5/6/2137. (SD2)

Passed Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track