Sen. Bennette E. Misalucha

Primary SR 190

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO EXPAND THE KA‘U RURAL HEALTH CLINIC TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO URGENT CARE AND OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 228

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PRESERVE FUNDING PROGRAMS FOR LGBTQ+ HEALTH CARE SERVICES, INCLUDING THE HAWAII ISLAND HIV/AIDS FOUNDATION, AND TO ASSIST THE HAWAII ISLAND HIV/AIDS FOUNDATION IN APPLYING FOR FUNDING TO MAINTAIN ITS WEST HAWAII OPERATIONS LOCATED IN KAILUA-KONA.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 60

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO ELIMINATE ITS BLOOD DONOR DEFERRAL POLICY ON THE COLLECTION OF BLOOD AND BLOOD COMPONENTS FROM MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN.

In committee Mar 15, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 820

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE NURSING FACILITY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.

Extends the nursing facility sustainability program to 2024. Specifies that the nursing facility sustainability fee limit is 5.5 per cent of overall net patient service revenue. Removes the per resident daily maximum fee of $20 for each facility. Specifies facilities that meet certain exceptions shall pay a reduced daily fee in comparison to other participating facilities. Allows nursing facilities to pay assessed fees within 60 days, instead of 30 days. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 614

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Retroactively exempts from the state income tax, unemployment compensation and pandemic unemployment assistance received from 3/1/2020, to 12/31/2020. Requires the department of taxation to allow taxpayers to credit the state income tax deducted and withheld from their unemployment compensation and pandemic unemployment assistance during that time period against their overall state income tax liability. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 45

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING GLEANING IN STATE AND COUNTY PARKS.

In committee Mar 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 792

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Increases the minimum and potential maximum fine for violating certain provisions relating to the installation of a noisy muffler. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 42

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO ELIMINATE ITS BLOOD DONOR DEFERRAL POLICY ON THE COLLECTION OF BLOOD AND BLOOD COMPONENTS FROM MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN.

In committee Mar 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 163

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE.

Amends statutory limitations on the time period in which a survivor of childhood sexual abuse may file a civil suit. Allows punitive damages. Permits the court to order restorative justice measures at its discretion, if requested by the victim. (SD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1305

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.

Requires the department of accounting and general services to establish and manage automotive support for work-related travel by employees of the State to minimize the size of motor pools. (SD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track