Sen. Sharon Moriwaki

Primary SR 135

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO RESPOND TO HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC'S REQUEST TO SUSPEND, DEPRIORITIZE, AND DELAY THE COMMENCEMENT OF COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS THROUGH PHASE 2, TRANCHE 2 OF THE COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM AND ORDER HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC TO CONTINUE TO DEPLOY AND PURSUE COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS BASED UPON THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION'S FINDINGS.

In committee Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SR 165

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE THE INSTRUCTION OF FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE STATEWIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM.

In committee Mar 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2569

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO WORKPLACE SAFETY.

Allows a person who employs or contracts with a health care worker who suffers an act of violence at the health care facility to report the event to law enforcement and petition for a temporary restraining order and injunction under certain circumstances. (SD2)

Passed Mar 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2474

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.

By 1/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2028, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3383

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE.

Requires the Executive Office on Aging to contract for a statewide needs assessment of the needs of the long-term care workforce for providers of home- and community-based services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 96

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED FUNDING OF THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM.

In committee Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2730

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPARENCY.

Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to disclose records, including but not limited to Supplemental Compensation Exhibits, submitted to the Insurance Commissioner that describe the name, title, or compensation of the directors, trustees, officers, or employees of insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, or dental insurers. Provides that the disclosure of the records shall not constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy under section 92F-13, HRS. (SD1)

Passed Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2020

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.

Makes it a deceptive practice to advertise, display, or offer a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees or charges, with certain exceptions. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)

Passed Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3328

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Clarifies the Department of Education's authority to oversee public education facilities and real estate development. Establishes the Office of Facilities and Real Estate Development and the Office of School Operations and Services. Repeals the School Facilities Authority. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates funds. Repeals the Office of Facilities and Real Estate Development and Office of School Operations and Services on 7/1/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2120

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO PET SALES.

Requires retail pet stores to maintain records regarding the source and medical history of animals sold and provide records to pet purchasers, subject to the discretion of the retail pet store. Establishes penalties. Authorizes retail pet stores to showcase pet animals owned by a nonprofit animal welfare organization. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)

Passed Mar 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track