Sen. Brian T. Taniguchi

Primary SB 1524

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS.

Prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee based on the employee's status as a qualifying patient and from taking action against an employee based solely on the employee's status as a qualifying patient or if the results of the employee's drug test are positive for cannabis, subject to certain exceptions. Specifies permissible and impermissible actions by employers and employees. Takes effect 1/1/2051. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 636

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to be appropriated into and out of the rental housing revolving fund, dwelling unit revolving fund, and, contingent upon the enactment of S.B. No. 878 in any form, the home ownership housing revolving fund. Requires an amount of the funds appropriated out of the rental housing revolving fund be used to create permanent supportive housing units for chronically homeless individuals. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 665

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRIC FOOT SCOOTERS.

Defines electric foot scooters and clarifies that laws relating to bicycles in general also apply to electric foot scooters. Requires an operator of an electric foot scooter to be at least fourteen years of age. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1008

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAND USE.

Authorizes the development of utility scale solar development projects on certain lands. Effective upon approval and repealed on 6/30/2025.

In committee Feb 13, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 258

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LEAD-BASED PAINT.

Prohibits the use of lead-based paint on outdoor structures after 12/31/20. (SD1)

In committee Feb 13, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 259

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OFFSHORE DRILLING.

Prohibits offshore drilling for oil or natural gas in state marine waters. Prohibits issuance of permits for or in connection with the development or operation of any facility or infrastructure associated with offshore drilling for oil or natural gas in state waters. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 410

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.

Increases the penalties for those who violate the pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks.

In committee Feb 8, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1523

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

Requires that workers registered with the department of health's medical cannabis program be reimbursed for the out of pocket cost of medical cannabis through the workers' compensation system in certain circumstances.

In committee Feb 6, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 576

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY.

Permits claimants for unemployment benefits to report in person or via electronic communication. Prohibits denial of unemployment insurance benefits if a claimant is out of the State with access to facilities and methods that are prevailing or customarily used by persons to work remotely in the claimant's occupation.

In committee Feb 5, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 479

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD VISITATION.

Requires a finding that denial of reasonable grandparent visitation rights would cause significant harm to the child as a condition of awarding grandparent visitation rights. Clarifies procedures for an order awarding reasonable grandparent visitation rights. Specifies that a violation of the terms and conditions of the order is punishable as contempt of court.

In committee Feb 4, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track