Sen. Henry Aquino

Primary SCR 88

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A WELLNESS VISIT FOR ANY CHILD WHO HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL TO BE HOMESCHOOLED.

In committee Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2474

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.

By 1/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2028, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 96

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED FUNDING OF THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM.

In committee Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2850

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CEMETERIES.

Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to appoint an organization as the limited owner of a cemetery, under certain circumstances, for the purposes of filing complaints and engaging in certain security and perpetual care activities for the cemetery. Requires an appointed limited owner of a cemetery to submit annual progress reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)

Passed Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2762

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENT CONTROL.

Prohibits a landlord from renting or leasing, or offering to rent or lease, a dwelling unit in a rent-controlled county at a rate that exceeds the rate established by resolution adopted by the appropriate county council, subject to certain exceptions. Applies to any county having a population greater than 120,000 but less than 180,000. Repeals 7/1/2029. Takes effect 7/1/2030. (SD2)

Passed Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2890

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.

Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to develop or license cloud-based software for use by each state department or agency to track the status of its capital improvement projects and provide training for the software. Requires each department or agency to use the software to track the status of its capital improvement projects. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3217

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.

Requires the Hawaiʻi Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund base composite monthly contribution to be adjusted annually beginning 1/1/2025 by increasing the contribution in effect on 1/1/2024 by 5.2 per cent, and thereafter based on the changes in Medicare part B premiums for the previous plan year.

Passed Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2492

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.

Allows the Governor to enter the State into the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multi-state licensure privilege in each party state, effective 1/1/2026. Beginning 1/1/2026, allows the State Board of Nursing to charge different fees for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)

Passed Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2911

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE SNAILS.

Designates certain snail species as official state snails.

Passed Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2011

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Allows the construction of multi-family dwelling units on any lot within certain designated county zoning districts, subject to reasonable standards adopted by each county. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2)

Passed Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track