Sen. Brandon Elefante

Co-sponsor SB 2745

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO TOWING.

Provides that the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation shall not tow vehicles operated by persons found to have committed certain traffic infractions unless a citation was issued no less than 24 hours before the towing. Provides that a vehicle parked without authorization on land owned or operated by the State shall not be towed without first being issued a citation no less than 3 hours before the towing. Provides that the citation shall not be more than $100.

In committee Jan 29, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 3199

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 16th senatorial district.

In committee Jan 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 3238

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE AQUACULTURE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT.

For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, provides an aquaculture investment tax credit for investments into a qualified aquaculture business.

In committee Jan 29, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 3210

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.

Requires Department of Education school bus contracts to include provisions that require contractors to prioritize the use of motor vehicles that do not require those drivers to hold a commercial driver's license.

In committee Jan 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3295

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATED TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.

Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim.

In committee Jan 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 3367

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO HONORING VETERANS.

Authorizes the issuance of $55,000,000 in general obligation bonds for the purpose of assisting the Korean War Foundation, Inc., with the acquisition of land and the planning, design, and construction of a war memorial hall within the Aiea (Rainbow) Bay State Recreation Area.

In committee Jan 29, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2015

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Amends the priority for which moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund are to be used.

In committee Jan 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2604

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO ABUSIVE LITIGATION.

Establishes a court's authority to issue an order restricting abusive litigation.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2775

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Establishes the Rural Health Task Force within the Department of Health to make recommendations on registered nurse recruitment and retention in rural areas of east Maui, Molokai, and Lanai.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2785

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.

Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires the Department of Human Services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track