Sen. Brandon Elefante

Co-sponsor SB 975

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquids under the definition of "tobacco products" for purposes of the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Amends the license and permit fees for wholesalers, dealers, and retailers. Beginning 1/1/2024, imposes an excise tax on each electronic smoking device or e-liquid sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler or dealer. Repeals the electronic smoking device retailer registration unit under the department of the attorney general. Repeals provisions governing delivery sales. (CD1)

Signed into law Jun 6, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Primary SCR 219

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REGULATING VESSEL SPEED NEAR HUMPBACK WHALES.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 74

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ALL COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENTS TO INSTALL DESIGNATIONS OF "DO NOT BLOCK" AND RELATED SIGNAGE AT HIGH TRAFFIC INTERSECTIONS.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 84

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE EXISTING PROCEDURES FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE STATE BUILDING CODE.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SCR 204

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

STRONGLY URGING THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ADOPT A FORMAL ETHICS CODE FOR THE JUSTICES.

Passed May 22, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 75

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER REVIEW WHETHER ALL DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND OFFICES OF THE STATE HAVE UP-TO-DATE TECHNOLOGY TO REDUCE CYBER THREATS AND HELP PROTECT THE STATE AGAINST CYBERATTACKS.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 47

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A SUNSET MEMORIAL PARK WORKING GROUP TO STUDY POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT PLAN, FOR SUNSET MEMORIAL PARK.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 108

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF ALL THE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 110

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO COLLABORATE WITH THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT MEMORIALS TO HONOR THE SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF VETERANS FROM HAWAII.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 56

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SUBJECT MATTER AREAS FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track