Sen. Sharon Moriwaki

Co-sponsor SB 2894

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.

Requires the school facilities authority to adopt and publish administrative rules necessary to implement Act 72, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, as amended by Act 217, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, by July 1, 2022. Requires the office of the governor to provide a report to the legislature regarding the process by which the school facilities authority purchases real property and executes capital improvement project contracts.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2773

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Appropriates funds to extend the higher and continuing education program at women's community correctional center to support. Provides funding for incarcerated women to become general education development (GED) tutors to peers, college correspondence courses, re-entry and transitional services, and continuation of the program at Windward Community College.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2495

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THEFT.

Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Defines "catalytic converter." Requires scrap dealers to follow the same requirements regarding a written statement for the purchase of palladium, platinum, rhodium, and a scrap catalytic converter from which some or all of the catalyst metals have been removed as is required for the purchase of copper, beer kegs, and urns.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2319

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO SUNSCREENS.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish a two-year pilot program to install sunscreen dispensers at Waikiki beach, Pupukea beach park, Wailea beach, and Honolua Bay beach to provide sunscreens without oxybenzone or octinoxate to visitors and educate visitors on the harmful effects of oxybenzone and octinoxate on the marine environment. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2811

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE.

Establishes the short-term rental assistance fund and short-term rental assistance program. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2813

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONVEYANCE TAX.

Increases the cap to be paid into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund from Conveyance Tax revenues from $38,000,000 to $43,000,000.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2890

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS.

Establishes the early childhood education scholarship program within the University of Hawaii to assist students with school tuition in return for a service commitment to teach in a preschool classroom of the executive office on early learning public prekindergarten program. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2261

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.

Establishes a minimum wage commission to recommend the annual rate of increase for the minimum wage. Provides that recommended minimum shall go into effect unless affirmatively rejected by concurrent resolution. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2961

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.

Creates a digital divide task force. Requires a report the Legislature.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2902

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.

Prohibits discrimination, including in advertisements for rental property, in rental transactions based on participation in a section 8 housing choice program or any permanent supportive housing program or requirements related to participation in these housing assistance programs.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track