Sen. Bennette E. Misalucha

Primary SB 593

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.

Establishes a digital identification pilot program to be implemented by the director of transportation and administered by the examiner of drivers for each county. Requires the director of transportation to acquire or develop a mobile application that displays digital identification required for drivers' licenses and civil identification cards. Repeals on June 30, 2022.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1346

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO JUROR COMPENSATION.

Increases compensation for a juror or a prospective juror from $30 to $50 for each day of attendance at court after serving five consecutive days.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1356

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 2, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE GUBERNATORIAL NOMINEE OF EACH POLITICAL PARTY TO SELECT THE PARTY'S LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NOMINEE.

Proposes an amendment to article V, section 2, of the Hawaii State Constitution to require that each gubernatorial nominee appoint a person from the same political party as a running mate for lieutenant governor in the general election.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1294

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAID BENEFITS.

Appropriates funds to restore diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental benefits to adult medicaid enrollees, provided the department of human services obtains maximum federal matching funds available and purses all funding sources, including private grants, prior to expending any general fund appropriations.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1422

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROPERTY.

Imposes a tax on the disposition of residential property purchased by nonresidents or foreign buyers.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1268

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTION CAMPAIGNS.

Adopts the code of fair campaign practices encouraging candidates to agree and pledge to conduct their campaigns consistent with the code.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 823

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE.

Prohibits courts from considering parental alienation syndrome in determining child custody. Allows for the consideration of "harm" and "probable harm", rather than just "imminent harm", in Child Protective Act determinations.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 844

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead 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 Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 983

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Establishes the Hawaii self-insured health care system, to be developed by the Hawaii health authority, EUTF, and medicaid. Effective 5/1/2021.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 846

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS.

Appropriates funds to support and expand physician residency training programs in state teaching hospitals. Requires dollar-for-dollar matching funds from private funding sources.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track