Sen. Clarence K. Nishihara

Primary SB 343

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DENTAL LICENSURE.

Expands the required qualifications that applicants may fulfill as part of the requirements for dental licensure to include passage of any other nationally recognized clinical dental examination recommended by the American Dental Association and dental licensure in another state; provided that the applicant meets specific qualifications. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Mar 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 397

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.

Extends the Hospital Sustainability Program for two years. Appropriates funds out of the Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019. (SB397 HD1)

In committee Mar 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 352

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE AGRICULTURAL LOAN REVOLVING FUND.

Appropriates moneys to and from the Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund. (SB352 HD1)

In committee Mar 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 284

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MAALAEA SMALL BOAT HARBOR.

Corrects an error in the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2016 to clarify that the CIP project for Maalaea small boat harbor on Maui was for plans, design, and construction for pier improvements, rather than dredging. (SB284 HD1)

In committee Mar 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1088

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CARBON FORESTRY CERTIFICATION.

Appropriates funds for certification of a reforestation carbon project at Haleakala, Maui, operated by DLNR, under an established forest carbon standard certification system. Requires DLNR to submit an annual report on the project certification to the governor and legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SB1088 HD1)

In committee Mar 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 308

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.

Providing an annual inflationary adjustment in the methodology used to reimburse facilities for the long-term care of Medicaid recipients beginning with fiscal year 2017-2018. Appropriates funds to provide an inflationary adjustment to long-term care facilities' provider-specific prospective payment rates. (SB308 HD1)

In committee Mar 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 425

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LABOR.

Requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees to be used to care for themselves or a family member who is ill or needs medical care. (SB425 HD1)

In committee Mar 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 640

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN TRADITIONAL AND CUSTOMARY PRACTICES.

Establishes a model project at a location selected by DLNR to designate areas for planting and growing coconut trees for Hawaiian traditional and customary gathering practices. Appropriates funds for the model project. (SB640 HD1)

In committee Mar 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 764

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Appropriates funds to the High Technology Development Corporation for the Manufacturing Development Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Mar 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 763

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Appropriates funds to the High Technology Development Corporation for the Small Business Innovation Research Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Mar 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track