Sen. Brian T. Taniguchi

Primary SCR 145

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

CONDEMNING ALL FORMS OF ANTI-ASIAN SENTIMENT AS RELATED TO COVID-19 AND URGING GREATER INVESTMENT IN FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT COMMUNITYWIDE SOLUTIONS.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 216

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DISCUSS FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PLANS IN KAKAAKO MAKAI INCLUDING EXPLORING THE FEASIBILITY OF A LAND EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OWNED BY THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS IN THE MAKAI AREA OF THE KAKAAKO DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 114

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 SR 121

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 SR 113

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

CONDEMNING ALL FORMS OF ANTI-ASIAN SENTIMENT AS RELATED TO COVID-19 AND URGING GREATER INVESTMENT IN FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT COMMUNITYWIDE SOLUTIONS.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 203

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 147

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO INTRODUCE AND CONSIDER DURING THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2022, A BILL ASSESSING A CARBON TAX ON FOSSIL FUELS AND RETURNING THE TAX REVENUES TO HAWAII HOUSEHOLDS IN EQUAL SHARES.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 45

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING GLEANING IN STATE AND COUNTY PARKS.

In committee Mar 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 676

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.

Increases the minimum wage for certain employees to $12.00 per hour beginning 7/1/2022. (SD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 670

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF A MINOR.

Allows minors under the age of sixteen years to work in theatrical employment provided that the employer procures a valid certificate of employment and the minor is accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult designated by the parent or guardian, to supervise and advocate on behalf of the minor. Requires the employer to hire a nurse certified in basic life support to accompany, supervise, and advocate on behalf of an infant under the age one who is on set. Requires a studio teacher to accompany, teach, and attend to the health, safety, and well-being of a minor who attained the age of five years, is working during periods when the minor is legally required to attend school. Defines "nurse" and "studio teacher". Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track