Sen. Bennette E. Misalucha

Primary SB 752

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Prohibits health insurance companies from denying coverage on the basis of gender identity if the policy covers the treatment for purposes other than gender transition. Requires insurance companies to provide applicants and insured persons with clear information about the coverage of gender transition services, including the process for appealing a claim denied on the basis of medical necessity.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 790

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS.

Allows a defendant who has been convicted of three misdemeanors in Waikiki, any business district, or resort zoned area to be sentenced to a probationary term of geographic restriction not exceeding an unspecified number of years during which the defendant shall be prohibited from entering the district or area in which the acts occurred. Mandates imprisonment of thirty days for violation.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 592

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT.

Allows any number of members of a board to attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official board business and conduct private meetings with legislators without meeting public meeting requirements.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 623

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.

In committee Jan 27, 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 Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 215

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Provides ranked choice method of voting for all partisan primary elections, special elections, and nonpartisan general elections held in this State on or after 1/1/2022 pursuant to certain conditions.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 381

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A MINOR.

Removes the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution of certain sexual abuse of minors offenses.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 356

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Amends the definitions of aerial device, articles pyrotechnic, consumer fireworks, display fireworks, and fireworks.

In committee Jan 25, 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 Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 214

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STUDENT JOURNALISM.

Establishes freedom of press protections for student journalists producing school-sponsored media or university-sponsored media unless subject to certain exceptions.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track