Sen. Brandon Elefante

Primary SB 1447

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.

Repeals existing law that preempted local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and nullified and voided any conflicting local laws and regulations. Allows counties to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that govern smoking. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 745

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Extends the offense of false labeling of Hawai‘i-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a mandatory $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false labeling of Hawai‘i-grown coffee. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) enforcement position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 24, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 139

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO IMPORTANT HOUSING LANDS.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study identifying certain state-owned lands located within a one-half mile radius of any rail mass transit station, including lands owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and excluding lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, that are most suitable for constructing at least one hundred thousand housing units. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct the study, or contract services to conduct the study. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 60

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COST OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS BY 2030.

In committee Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 67

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COST OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS BY 2030.

In committee Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1018

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.

Requires the Governor to ensure continued operation of medical facilities upon declaration of a state of emergency or local state of emergency and during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Allows hospitals to suspend elective surgeries during the period of emergency to address the facility's bed capacity. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 789

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO FARM DWELLINGS.

Prohibits the construction of new farm dwellings on agricultural park lots beginning 1/1/2024. Prohibits residence within an unpermitted farm dwelling. Authorizes inspections.

Passed Mar 22, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 391

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE WORKFORCE TRAINING.

Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii community colleges' workforce development programs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1082

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKING SPACES.

Effective January 1, 2025, requires all state- or county-owned parking lots in the State that contain public paid parking spaces to accept payment of parking fees by credit card and debit card. Requires all state- or county-owned parking meters in the State that collect parking fees for any public paid parking space to be maintained in working order to accept payment by credit card and debit card. Requires the department of accounting and general services and the counties to submit reports to the legislature. Defines motor vehicle, parking meter, and public parking space. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 21, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 340

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units without regard to civil service law. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 21, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track