Sen. Brandon Elefante

Primary SCR 26

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR STEP THERAPY REQUIREMENTS FOR STAGE TWO THROUGH STAGE FIVE CANCER.

In committee Mar 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2814

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.

Directs the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Agribusiness Development Corporation and the counties, to conduct an agricultural water infrastructure study for the State of Hawaiʻi. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2385

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO PLACE PROCEDURAL RESTRICTIONS ON THE TIMING OF JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS AND CONFIRMATIONS.

Proposes an amendment to the Hawaiʻi State Constitution to prohibit the Judicial Selection Commission from presenting a list of judicial nominees to the Governor or Chief Justice between August 1 and November 30. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 699

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE CAPITOL TOURS.

Establishes a state capitol tours program within the office of the governor. Establishes two full-time equivalent positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2697

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE.

Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to revoke the licenses of architects who have been, or caused a government employee to be, convicted of a criminal offense involving the acceptance of a bribe. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2156

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PORT INFRASTRUCTURE.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct maintenance dredging at state small boat harbors, boat launch ramp facilities, and waterways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 784

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO AIRLINES.

Requires the department of transportation to establish and implement a two-year airline subsidy pilot program at Molokai airport to assist airlines in offsetting the costs of operation. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 7/1/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2817

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.

Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaiʻi to establish five full-time equivalent (5.0 FTE) faculty positions at the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2842

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WILDFIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION.

Establishes the Wildfire Mitigation Working Group to develop a state wildfire mitigation plan and advise and make recommendations to state agencies concerning the State's wildfire safety and prevention efforts. Requires report to Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2094

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.

Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) to establish a one-year pilot program to allow inmates incarcerated at the Women's Community Correctional Center to foster pets while incarcerated. Requires DCR to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 19, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track