Sen. Clarence K. Nishihara

Primary SB 2572

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to conduct import substitution projects to encourage Hawaii farmers and growers to identify and grow food and nonfood alternative products to phase out imports of high-risk pathway food and commodities by 2027. Appropriates funds for outreach materials to encourage Hawaii residents to buy local products and foster a sense of pride and self-responsibility in protecting Hawaii's agriculture, environment, and lifestyle. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 21, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2710

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.

Permits brewpub and small craft producer pub licensees to allow minors, who are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian of legal drinking age, on the licensee's premises. (SB2710 HD1)

Passed Mar 21, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 72

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO AMEND THE CHOICE FOR SELF-DECLARATION TO ALLOW THE AFFIANT TO IDENTIFY AS A PERSON BORN WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF WHAT IS CURRENTLY THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I OR A DESCENDANT OF ANY CITIZEN OF THE HAWAIIAN KINGDOM THAT THE UNITED STATES RECOGNIZED AS A NATION PRIOR TO 1893.

In committee Mar 20, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2299

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE.

Authorizes a naturopathic physician to prescribe and administer testosterone that is consistent with naturopathic medical practice. Clarifies that narcotic drugs and controlled substances, other than testosterone, shall not be included within the naturopathic formulary. Effective July 1, 2035. (SD2)

Passed Mar 20, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2573

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NUTRIENT CYCLING.

Establishes and appropriates moneys for a regional nutrient cycling pilot program on Maui. Requires the Department of Agriculture to report on the efficacy of the pilot project. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 122

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT THE LEASE BUYBACK PROGRAM AND ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR THE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO ACT 177, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2015.

In committee Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2655

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGY.

Establishes licensure requirements for school psychologists to be administered by the Board of Psychology. Requires all school psychologists to be licensed by July 1, 2021. Increases the composition of the Board of Psychology to include two school psychologists. (SB2655 HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 101

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, THE UNITED STATES SURGEON GENERAL, AND HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO CONSIDER WHETHER PRODUCTS CONTAINING OXYBENZONE SHOULD INCLUDE A WARNING LABEL THAT ADDRESSES HUMAN HEALTH RISKS.

In committee Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 150

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PURCHASERS, OWNERS, AND SELLERS OF FIREARMS.

In committee Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 163

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT THE LEASE BUYBACK PROGRAM AND ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR THE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO ACT 177, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2015.

In committee Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track