Sen. Clarence K. Nishihara

Primary SB 1272

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VOTING.

Part II: Allows an individual who is seventeen years of age but will be eighteen years of age on or before the next state or local general election to register and vote at the state or local primary election immediately preceding that state or local general election. Takes effect upon ratification of an appropriate constitutional amendment. Part III: Provides that in the case of an unopposed candidate in any state or local election, the candidate's name shall appear on the general election ballot.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1050

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Prohibits state and county law enforcement officers from engaging in high speed pursuits of vehicles that illegally proceed through a red traffic-control signal or change lanes into an oncoming traffic lane and proceed in the opposite direction of oncoming traffic.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 170

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Makes an appropriation, subject to the availability of matching funds, to UH to conduct any studies necessary to ascertain the feasibility and benefits of establishing a small satellite launch and processing facility in the State, as well as to conduct any related public outreach programs.

In committee Jan 25, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1043

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL.

Authorizes the Hawaii health systems corporation to bring Wahiawa General Hospital under its governance through formal affiliation with the corporation and to provide for transitional facilitation by the director of health.

In committee Jan 25, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 541

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GERONTOLOGIST LICENSING.

Establishes requirements for gerontologist licensure beginning on 7/1/2018.

In committee Jan 25, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1038

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INFORMATION PRACTICES.

Repeals the provision of the Uniform Information Practices Act that prohibits the disclosure of certain information regarding misconduct by a county police department officer if the misconduct only resulted in the suspension of the officer.

In committee Jan 25, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 260

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS.

Bans knowingly selling in the State personal care products containing oxybenzone or octinoxate, except for medically-licensed prescriptions. Takes effect on 10/1/2017.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 294

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS.

Establishes a statewide interoperability executive board for public safety communications.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 232

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires by the end of the 2017-2018 school year, that all public schools, public charter schools, and the University of Hawaii and its divisions, campuses, and institutions have automated external defibrillators situated in a permanent location on campus. Requires the University of Hawaii and public and charter schools that have an athletic trainer to have an automated external defibrillator available at each sporting event. Requires the automated external defibrillators to be maintained and tested regularly. Clarifies that an athletic trainer or faculty member who administers an automated external defibrillator shall be considered to be doing so without remuneration or expectation of remuneration for purposes of immunity from civil liability.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 670

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.

Repeals the statutory cap on the disposition of conveyance taxes dedicated for deposit into the rental housing revolving fund for the financing of affordable rental housing development.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track