Sen. Bennette E. Misalucha

Primary SB 2961

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.

Creates a digital divide task force. Requires a report the Legislature.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2830

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH LICENSING.

Requires psychologists licensed in the State to complete at least 3 hours of continuing education per licensing biennium on topics relating to cultural diversity, cultural competence, or health equity.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3003

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FARMER EQUITY.

Enhances farmer equity by ensuring inclusion of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in the development, implementation, and enforcement of food and agriculture laws, rule, policies, and programs. Requires an annual report to the legislature.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2902

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.

Prohibits discrimination, including in advertisements for rental property, in rental transactions based on participation in a section 8 housing choice program or any permanent supportive housing program or requirements related to participation in these housing assistance programs.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2208

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TOURISM.

Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority, in collaboration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, to implement and administer tourism related initiatives that are designed to educate visitors on the State's protected areas and wildlife, including public service announcement videos to be shown by transportation companies. Requires aircraft and vessel passengers to complete "Promise to Preserve and Protect Hawaii's Environment" declaration forms. Requires transportation companies to distribute and collect declaration forms for delivery to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2956

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.

Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program and Hawaii Food Assistance Special Fund to alleviate food shortages in the State. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2674

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.

Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to divert by 1/1/2025 all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a minimum amount of organic waste per year. Appropriates funds to reimburse the counties for incorporation of the new requirement into their plan revisions.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2671

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Provides additional guidance and updates the reporting obligations for state departments, including the department of education, pursuant to Acts 175 and 176 (SLH 2021), which established programmatic goals for the purchase and procurement of locally sourced products. Effective 1/1/2023.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2243

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.

Raises the minimum wage and establishes an adjusted minimum wage rate for 2027 and after. Repeals the tip credit.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2596

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE ASSURANCE SPECIAL FUND.

Increase the annual expenditure ceiling of the Office of Health Care Assurance Special Fund to meet expanding program needs and diminish dependence on the general fund.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track