Sen. Bennette E. Misalucha

Primary SB 3018

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, in consultation with the Department of Health and Department of Human Services to establish the kauhale program to provide individual or shared micro housing units and services to homeless individuals and families who meet the definition of homeless. Establishes an advisory committee. Requires reports to the Legislature. Exempts existing low-income rentals, tiny home villages, and kauhale from certain provisions for the duration of their underlying leases consistent with the Governor's 2015 and 2018 proclamations on homelessness. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2723

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires the State Rent Supplement Program to open its statewide waiting list and provide rent supplements to two hundred additional qualified tenants. Appropriates an unspecified amount of funds for the program, including funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Public Housing Specialist II position within the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. (SD1)

In committee Feb 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2590

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.

Requires energy efficiency scores and grades for certain buildings. Assigns powers and duties to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Department to submit to the Governor and Legislature a report on energy asset scores. Establishes penalties. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Feb 9, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2239

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Prohibits police departments from acquiring certain types of military equipment and using certain types of equipment on protesters and demonstrators.

In committee Feb 9, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2655

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION SPECIAL FUND.

Reestablishes the Hawaii Medical Education Special Fund.

In committee Feb 9, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2827

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EARLY LEARNING BOARD.

Adds the director of Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education as an ex officio, nonvoting member to the Early Learning Board.

In committee Feb 9, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2656

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING.

Appropriates funds to support additional opportunities for medical residencies and training programs in a partnership between the John A. Burns School of Medicine and the Veterans Administration.

In committee Feb 9, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 621

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.

Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as a wholesaler or dealer of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Allocates a portion of funds collected from excise taxes on tobacco products to health education and prevention programs concerning the risks and dangers of the use of electronic smoking devices for youth. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to electronic smoking devices. Effective January 1, 2022.

In committee Feb 8, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2252

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING ACCOUNTABILITY.

Allows a private right of action against the State for a failure to comply with certain housing objectives.

In committee Feb 8, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2452

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Requires the Auditor to conduct a management audit of the Corrections Division of the Department of Public Safety. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Feb 8, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track