Sen. Brandon Elefante

Co-sponsor SB 587

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Increases the fines for violating provisions relating to the installation of noisy exhaust pipes and mufflers. Authorizes police officers to conduct examinations and inspections if the officer has probable cause to believe that a vehicle's excessively noisy muffler is evidence of a violation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Apr 24, 2023 1 co-sponsor 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 Apr 20, 2023 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 Apr 20, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 98

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES, AND HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, ADMINISTER, AND MANAGE VARIOUS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROGRAMS AT PUBLIC FACILITIES THAT INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF PARKING STALLS TO ACCOMMODATE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING, SECURE BICYCLE STORAGE LOCKERS, AND PARKING STALL SHARING BETWEEN PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.

Passed Apr 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 52

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 Apr 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SCR 188

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' MED-QUEST DIVISION TO ADVOCATE THAT THE STATE INCREASE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENTS TO DENTISTS AND, UPON AN INCREASE APPROVAL, TO PROACTIVELY INFORM BOTH DENTAL SERVICE PROVIDERS AND MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES OF NEW RATE PLANS.

Passed Apr 17, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 185

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

URGING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO WORK IN CONCERT WITH THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE, HAWAII BROADBAND HUI, AND AARP HAWAI‘I, TO DEVELOP A STANDARD TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR KUPUNA AND CAREGIVERS ON HOW TO SELECT AND PURCHASE APPROPRIATE BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY EQUIPMENT AND AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS TABLETS, AND HOW TO OPERATE EQUIPMENT TO ACCESS TELEHEALTH SERVICES.

Passed Apr 17, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 189

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO UPDATE ITS MISSION STATEMENT TO INCLUDE LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION TO SUPPLY LOCAL COMMUNITY CONSUMPTION, AND TO FEATURE THE MISSION STATEMENT MORE PROMINENTLY ON ITS WEBSITE AND APPROPRIATE PUBLICATIONS.

Passed Apr 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SCR 116

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 Apr 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 90

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE DETAILING THE DEPARTMENT'S PROCESS IN ASSISTING INMATES IN OBTAINING IDENTIFICATION CARDS.

Passed Apr 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track