Sen. Sharon Moriwaki

Co-sponsor SB 815

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Establishes an accelerator program within the Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation. Amends the reporting requirements for Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation's manufacturing and development program. Requires the Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation to submit annual reports to the Legislature regarding the outcomes of the research and development program.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 901

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CARE FACILITY INSPECTIONS.

Requires the Department of Health to post on its website separate reports for various visits, violations, plans, and confirmations the Department performs or issues of certain care facilities. Establishes deadlines for each report type. Requires the Department of Health to log all reports in a database designed for easy public posting. Requires all facilities inspected by the Department of Health to maintain certain records and notify the Executive Office on Aging, Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and appropriate county offices on aging of initial inspection visit dates.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 969

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.

Establishes that noise generated by helicopters in excess of a certain decibel level constitutes a public nuisance and a source of noise pollution in violation of the State's noise pollution law. Establishes fines and a private right of action for individuals to sue helicopter owners and operators for committing a public nuisance. Establishes exceptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 723

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.

Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Increases the amounts of fines for offenses against leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers on a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1012

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO NATIVE POLLINATORS.

Requires the University of Hawaiʻi to develop native pollinator habitats to be deployed on all campuses in the University system.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 467

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Proposes an amendment to the Hawaiʻi State Constitution to allow the Legislature to enact laws establishing limitations on moneys expended by any noncandidate committee making only independent expenditures to influence the outcome of a state election. (SD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 432

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF HAWAII CORAL REEFS AS CRITICAL NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE.

Designates Hawaiʻi coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure.

Passed Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 683

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.

Extends the State's energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045. Authorizes the public utilities commission to establish interim goals. Clarifies that certain demand response programs and related activities count toward the portfolio standards.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 441

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes an excise tax of 25 cents for e-liquid cartridges and fifteen per cent of the wholesale price of open system eliquid sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler or dealer on or after 7/1/2023. Defines and amends related terms. Makes conforming amendments.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 757

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

Requires the Department of Health to establish and implement a program to improve and increase support for emergency medical services in the State. Requires the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track