Sen. Clarence K. Nishihara

Primary SCR 162

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND OTHER RELEVANT STATE AGENCIES TO CONDUCT A STATEWIDE DNA STUDY TO DETERMINE WHETHER RESIDENTS OF THE STATE WITH THE GENETIC VARIANT RS12252-C MAY BE AT A HEIGHTENED RISK OF INFLUENZA.

In committee Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1347

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE WEED AND SEED STRATEGY.

Appropriates funds to the Department of the Attorney General as a grant for Weed and Seed Hawaii, Inc., to maintain the weed and seed strategy, a collaborative effort to prevent crime and rebuild communities in targeted areas. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 998

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.; MAUI ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED; AND HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY, INC.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.; Maui Electric Company, Limited; and Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc., to fund multi-project capital improvement programs and assist utilities serving the general public in providing electric energy. (SB998 HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 955

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.

Requires financial disclosure statements of state agency executive directors to be public records available for inspection and duplication.

Passed Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 52

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF "EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-BASIC" AND "EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-PARAMEDIC" UNDER SECTION 16-85-53.5, HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.

In committee Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 128

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND OTHER RELEVANT STATE AGENCIES TO CONDUCT A STATEWIDE DNA STUDY TO DETERMINE WHETHER RESIDENTS OF THE STATE WITH THE GENETIC VARIANT RS12252-C MAY BE AT A HEIGHTENED RISK OF INFLUENZA.

In committee Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 197

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS CREATE AN INTERIM WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW LAWS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING TIME SHARE PLANS.

In committee Mar 19, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1121

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Requires the Department of Health to establish a working group to examine and advise on amendments that can be made to the statutory description of the Department's powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities. Authorizes the working group to evaluate the health impact assessment tool. Appropriates funds to support the activities of the working group. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 19, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1410

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES.

Appropriates funds to expand the Kau Rural Health Clinic to improve access to urgent care and outpatient behavioral health services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 19, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1328

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

Requires that if a proposed increase in the wholesale price of certain drugs would result in a 16% or more price increase over a 2year period, the drug manufacturer shall notify various drug insurance providers.

Passed Mar 19, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track