Sen. Bennette E. Misalucha

Primary SB 229

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR.

Requires departments to submit their annual reports concerning their non-general fund accounts to the Auditor in addition to the Legislature. Requires departments to include the status of implementing any recommendations made by the Auditor, and if no action has been taken, to detail the reasons why any recommendation has not been implemented in their annual reports submitted regarding their non-general fund accounts. Requires the Auditor to include, in its annual report to the Legislature on special, revolving, and trust funds, identification of any unimplemented fund recommendations made in an earlier auditor's report. (SD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 943

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAMS.

Requires the department of education conduct a comprehensive cost analysis of the department's food services and student meals programs to, in part, increase the use of locally grown agricultural products. Requires a report to the legislature.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 844

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO DOWN PAYMENTS.

Establishes within the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation a current and returning resident down payment program to provide matching funds for the down payment on a primary residence. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 769

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MARINE RESOURCES.

Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish fees and permits for entry into a marine line conservation district. Establishes the Marine Life Conservation District Special Fund.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 603

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Requires retailers of household appliances to conspicuously display available energy efficiency rebates funded by the public benefits fee and state-specific energy operation costs. Requires the public benefits fee administrator to create and update the template to be used by retailers. Requires the Hawaii state energy office and administrator to give notice to retailers.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 216

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Includes agents of candidates listed on ballots among the persons prohibited from providing voting assistance at voter service centers and in the use of absentee ballots.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 233

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BEES.

Requires any person that receives state or county funding who wants to remove a beehive or swarm from the person's property to contract with a beekeeper or pest control operator for removal.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 594

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Authorizes the director of taxation to exempt a taxpayer whose annual general excise tax liability does not exceed $100 from monthly, quarterly, or semiannual general excise tax filing requirements; provided that the taxpayer files an annual return. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. (SD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 837

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST SENIORS.

Lowers the age at which enhanced penalties apply for crimes against seniors from sixty-two years of age to sixty years of age. Makes commission of certain criminal offenses against a senior's person or property applicable if the perpetrator knows or reasonably should know the senior victim's age. Effective 1/1/2022.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 517

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Requires the workforce development council to implement and manage a public-private partnership to develop and increase the healthcare workforce in the State.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track