Sen. Brian T. Taniguchi

Primary SB 534

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO KUPUNA CARE.

Requires the executive office on aging to establish the kupuna caregivers program, subject to available funds, to assist community members in obtaining care for elders while remaining in the workforce. Makes establishment of the kupuna care program mandatory, subject to available funds. Clarifies the kupuna service and support options provided by area agencies on aging within the kupuna care program. Appropriates funds for establishing and implementing the kupuna caregivers program. (SB534 HD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 536

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION.

Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for the full-time equivalent fall prevention and early detection coordinator position established by Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014. (SB536 HD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1039

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Requires the Department of Public Safety in collaboration with county and state agencies and, upon request of the inmate, to issue civil identification cards to the inmate and to assist the inmate in obtaining the inmate's birth certificate, social security card, and other relevant identification necessary for successful reentry into society. (SB1039 HD2)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1162

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.

Establishes the University of Hawaii Promise Program to provide scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students enrolled at any campus of the University of Hawaii system or any community college campus. Appropriates funds to establish and implement the program. (SB1162 HD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1082

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Makes appropriations for personnel and equipment for the Hawaii Community College Agriculture Program. (SB1082 HD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1229

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL COURTS.

Provides that the environmental courts shall not have exclusive jurisdiction over any proceedings relating to parking violations under certain administrative rules and laws. (SB1229 HD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1077

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Clarifies that a mutual benefit society shall maintain a minimum net worth calculated based on gross annual premium revenues and gross annual health care expenditures. Requires gross annual premium revenues and gross annual health care expenditures to be reduced by the total amount ceded to reinsurers, provided that the reinsurance credit complies with credit for reinsurance requirements. (SB1077 HD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1070

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Provides a bidder of a public works construction project with two hours after the closing of bids to clarify and correct certain information regarding subcontractors. Prohibits bid shopping and bid peddling for the competitive sealed bidding process. (SB1070 HD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 558

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Forestry and Wildlife for invasive species technician positions to control invasive plants and animals statewide. (SB558 HD1)

In committee Mar 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1313

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAII FOOD RESILIENCY.

Makes various appropriations to implement the recommendations of the increased food security and food self-sufficiency strategy. Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a strategy and goals for increased food security and self-sufficiency in Hawaii. (SB1313 HD1)

In committee Mar 22, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track