Sen. Brian T. Taniguchi

Primary SCR 87

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING STATE LEGISLATORS TO UTILIZE UNIFORM PROCEDURES FOR THE CUSTODY, INVENTORY, AND CARE OF PROTOCOL GIFTS RECEIVED ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OR EITHER HOUSE OF THE LEGISLATURE.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 130

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT FOR VARIOUS NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS THE STATE SEPARATE REGIONAL PLANS THAT COORDINATE SHELTER FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS POPULATION AND CONCERNS OF IMPACTED COMMUNITIES.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 90

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT FOR VARIOUS NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS THE STATE SEPARATE REGIONAL PLANS THAT COORDINATE SHELTER FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS POPULATION AND CONCERNS OF IMPACTED COMMUNITIES.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 42

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO COLLABORATE ON PLANNING FOR A MULTIAGENCY FACILITY FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AND OTHER CONTAINMENT RESEARCH.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2468

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.

Allows community rehabilitation programs for persons with disabilities to be considered qualified under the State's procurement code without requiring federal and state certification that authorizes the payment of a subminimum wage to workers in their program. Requires a qualified community rehabilitation program to maintain a certain disabled to non-disabled employee ratio. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2306

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROOF OF DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS.

Makes consistent the types of documents accepted as proof of domestic or sexual violence victim status.

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2519

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Prohibits the manufacture, possession, sale, barter, trade, gift, transfer, or acquisition of detachable ammunition magazines with a capacity in excess of ten rounds, regardless of the type of firearm with which the magazine is compatible, except for magazines that was legally possessed prior to this Act. Prohibits the sale, barter, trade, gift, transfer, or acquisition, except by means of inheritance, of such large-capacity magazines. Makes an exception for possession and use by law enforcement agencies and officers. (SD2)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2072

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the governor; DBEDT; and Hawaii state energy office to develop a strategic plan that outlines benchmarks to help achieve the statutory renewable portfolio standard goals and zero emissions clean economy target. Requires the Hawaii state energy office to submit the strategic plan before the Regular Session of 2022. Requires the chief energy officer to convene an advisory group. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2985

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.

Provides veterinarians who provide emergency care to an animal immunity from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence. Provides veterinarians who render emergency treatment when there is no veterinarian-client-patient relationship, immunity from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence. Requires veterinarians to report to law enforcement events of animal injury, death, or abuse where there is reasonable cause to believe that it relates to dog fighting or animal abuse and gives veterinarians immunity from civil liability for making the reports. Effective 7/31/2150. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3175

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds for the state health insurance assistance program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track