Sen. Brian T. Taniguchi

Primary SB 3132

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE.

Directs the department of transportation to address transportation infrastructure already impacted by sea level rise, identify other vulnerable associated public infrastructure, create a plan for mitigating and adapting to sea level rise, and provide policy direction to the legislation on funding and strategies to address the impact of climate change on the State. Appropriates funds to the department of transportation to assess potential highway realignments caused by sea level rise, determine liability costs, and prepare a comprehensive management plan.

In committee Feb 10, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2957

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE PESTICIDE SUBSIDY PROGRAM.

Appropriates moneys to DOA for the pesticide subsidy program.

In committee Feb 10, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2822

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES.

Establishes a motor vehicle redemption program for used motor vehicles to be redeemed in exchange for a refund. Imposes a motor vehicle redemption fee on all motor vehicles sold on or after 7/1/2020. Establishes a motor vehicle redemption special fund. Appropriates funds.

In committee Feb 10, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2773

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OPIOIDS.

Requires providers authorized to prescribe opioids to discuss with patients certain risks associated with controlled substances that are opioids prior to issuing initial opioid prescriptions for the treatment of acute pain. Requires providers to include a note acknowledging the discussion of the risks associated with opioids in the patient's medical record.

In committee Feb 7, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2592

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DRUG TREATMENT.

Appropriates funding for the implementation and development of the Hawaii coordinated access recovery entry system to increase access to treatment for all individuals who suffer any form of substance abuse and mental illness. Requires the DOH to pursue all known funding sources for drug treatment programs prior to expending general revenue funds appropriated. Requires DOH to exhaust all public and private insurance options for reimbursement for individual treatment provided before expending appropriated funds.

In committee Feb 7, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2937

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.

Requires each county to establish a procedure to ensure that an asbestos survey and any necessary abatement are performed prior to the issuance of any permit for the renovation or demolition of a residential property.

In committee Feb 4, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2304

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.

Provides that family courts may withhold from public inspection any record of a denied temporary restraining order or denied protective order; provided that these records shall remain accessible to law enforcement without a court order.

In committee Feb 4, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2956

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF UNROASTED COFFEE INTO HAWAII.

Prohibits the importation of unroasted coffee into the State, makes it a class C felony, and imposes a fine for violation of the prohibition. Authorizes DOA to adopt rules to allow for the importation of partially roasted coffee into the State.

In committee Jan 30, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2444

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE CANADIAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG IMPORTATION PROGRAM.

Establishes the Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program to be implemented and administered by the department of health. Requires the department of health to obtain federal approval, make reports, and adopt rules. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 30, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2445

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Requires that all motor vehicles be subject to a vehicle disposal fee at the time of purchase. Appropriates funds to the counties to assist in the disposition of abandoned vehicles.

In committee Jan 29, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track