Sen. Clarence K. Nishihara

Co-sponsor SCR 239

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADMINISTER THE EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND BY AUDITING THE AMOUNTS PAID FOR HEALTH CARE AND AMOUNTS PAID FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

In committee Mar 16, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 149

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PRIMARY CARE AND RURAL HEALTH TO INITIATE A 2030 ONE SHARED HEALTH VISION PLAN IN HAWAI‘I COUNTY.

In committee Mar 16, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 204

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

URGING THE COUNTIES TO UTILIZE AN EMPTY HOMES TAX AS A MEANS OF ADDRESSING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE STATE.

In committee Mar 16, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2618

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.

Establishes and funds an environmental investigative hotline pilot project through the Department of the Attorney General, Investigations Division, that will implement and manage an investigative hotline for Molokai residents to report environmental concerns on Molokai and have one full time investigator on the island of Molokai to investigate environmental concerns. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 64

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A ONE-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A BASIC INCOME TO QUALIFIED ADULTS WHO ARE VERIFIED VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING OR WHO ARE FEMALE OR SEXUAL AND GENDER MINORITY INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO EXIT THE SEX TRADE.

In committee Mar 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 70

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A ONE-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A BASIC INCOME TO QUALIFIED ADULTS WHO ARE VERIFIED VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING OR WHO ARE FEMALE OR SEXUAL AND GENDER MINORITY INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO EXIT THE SEX TRADE.

In committee Mar 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 3299

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to recognize that game mammals and game birds, managed in appropriate areas, can provide sustainable food sources that merit quality habitats with sufficient food, water, and refuge to support viable populations sufficient for hunting; provided that negative impacts to the environment are sufficiently minimized or offset through native ecosystem protections; that proper management of game populations in appropriate areas minimizes or reduces impacts to agriculture, important watershed areas, and native habitats, and provides certain benefits; and that the State's unique relationship with the ocean requires careful consideration and management of land and ocean activities that prioritize the public trust responsibilities of the State. Requires each department, office, or agency of the State to update its rules and policies to integrate the local hunting and fishing industries into any food security or sustainability strategies that department, office, or agency employs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 40

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RECOGNIZE THAT GAME MAMMALS AND BIRDS PROVIDE A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SOURCE AND THAT EACH DEPARTMENT, AGENCY, AND OFFICE OF THE STATE INCORPORATE LOCAL HUNTING AND FISHING INDUSTRIES INTO ITS FOOD SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY.

In committee Mar 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 71

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE NECESSITY OF MANDATORY REFERRALS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR INVESTIGATION OR INTERVENTION IN ALL CASES OF ALLEGED DOMESTIC ABUSE INVOLVING A FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER WHO IS A MINOR OR INCAPACITATED PERSON.

In committee Mar 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 62

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF STILLBIRTH.

In committee Mar 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track