Sen. Clarence K. Nishihara

Co-sponsor SCR 45

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 51

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

URGING THE HAWAII CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND STATE OFFICIALS TO SUPPORT THE MARIJUANA IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED HOUSING PARITY ACT OF 2021 AND REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FROM THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION TO RESOLVE THE CONFLICT BETWEEN THE FEDERAL REGULATION OF MARIJUANA AND STATE-AUTHORIZED USE OF CANNABIS IN HAWAII.

In committee Mar 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 68

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

Co-sponsor SR 65

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 46

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

URGING THE HAWAII CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND STATE OFFICIALS TO SUPPORT THE MARIJUANA IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED HOUSING PARITY ACT OF 2021 AND REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FROM THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION TO RESOLVE THE CONFLICT BETWEEN THE FEDERAL REGULATION OF MARIJUANA AND STATE-AUTHORIZED USE OF CANNABIS IN HAWAII.

In committee Mar 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2801

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Provides that a law enforcement officer has a duty to intervene if the law enforcement officer reasonably believes that another law enforcement officer is using unnecessary or excessive force on an arrestee. Requires the law enforcement officer to report the incident to the fellow law enforcement officer's supervisor. Requires relevant departments to submit annual reports to the Legislature. (SD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 3347

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO EXIT THE SEX TRADE.

Establishes within the Department of Human Services a 1-year pilot program to provide a basic monthly income of $2,000 for a period of up to 1 year to qualified adults who are verified victims of sex trafficking and are seeking to exit the sex trade. Requires report to the Legislature before Regular Session of 2023. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2660

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO PROSTITUTION.

Allows defendants who enter a deferred acceptance of nolo contendere plea or deferred acceptance of a guilty plea to have the plea vacated if conditions are met. Amends the statute to specify that the three-year period begins after the original deferral of the nolo contendere plea. Effective 7/30/2075. (SD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2423

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.

Updates chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify who may access information stored in the electronic prescription accountability system.

Passed Mar 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 3344

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.

Restricts the use of solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with certain specified exceptions. Requires the Department of Public Safety to use appropriate alternatives to solitary confinement for inmates who are members of a vulnerable population. Defines "member of a vulnerable population." Requires a report to the Legislature.

Passed Mar 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track