Sen. Brickwood Galuteria

Primary SB 3037

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii, in collaboration with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to fund one or more programs sponsored or organized by the University of Hawaii community colleges or a four-year campus to implement international college experiences for Hawaii students enrolled at a University of Hawaii campus. (SB3037 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 5

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO EVALUATE THE IMPORT REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS FOR DOMESTIC ANIMALS.

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2565

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX EXEMPTION.

Exempts sales of farm equipment and machinery to certain producers of agricultural products from the general excise tax. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2019. Sunsets on an unspecified date. (SB2565 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2397

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TELECOMMUTING.

Establishes a temporary telecommuting task force to develop incentives and recommendations to encourage and expand telecommuting opportunities in the public and private sectors. (SB2397 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3079

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Establishes an unspecified number of full-time equivalent lieutenant positions in the Kona unit of the sheriff division within the department of public safety. Appropriates funds for the initial six-month hiring period and for one-time costs for the purchase of position-related uniforms and equipment. Establishes statutory authorization of special duty employment, commonly referred to as special duty services, by deputy sheriffs. (SB3079 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2660

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL COVERAGE.

Expedites workers' compensation claims by firefighters by requiring the injured firefighter's private insurance to pay the costs of a controverted claim, subject to reimbursement upon a later finding that the claim is compensable. Requires reimbursement of up to 137 percent of the Medicare reimbursement rate for claims for certain specified types of cancer. (SB2660 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2620

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Removes $10,000 maximum limit on a cash or protest bond that must be posted for a procurement award protest. (SB2620 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2396

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LOAN PROGRAMS.

Appropriates funds for and out of the agricultural loan revolving fund and Hawaii water infrastructure special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2085

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a Grant Program to be administered by the Agribusiness Development Corporation to provide grants for agriculture-related improvements to existing and emerging farms and agribusiness operations. Makes an appropriation. (SB2085 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2924

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Establishes an individual mandate for certain qualified taxpayers to sign up for and maintain health insurance throughout the year, or pay a penalty on their individual income tax return, subject to certain exceptions. Sunsets on 12/31/2023. (SB2924 HD2)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track