Sen. Henry Aquino

Primary SB 2995

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ATTORNEYS.

Requires petitions or motions for a pro hac vice appearance for a court proceeding or arbitration proceeding to be supported by evidence of the applicant's and local counsel's Hawaiʻi business registrations, the applicant's and local counsel's Hawaiʻi general excise tax license numbers, an affirmation that both the applicant and local counsel will pay all state income tax due for Hawaiʻi business activities, and all other information or documentation required by the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3017

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY.

Establishes "La Ku oko a", Hawaiian Independence Day, as a state holiday to be observed annually on November 28th.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2881

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INTOXICATION.

Prohibits any person from intentionally encouraging or coercing any other person to consume alcohol or any other intoxicant for the purpose of enabling the other person to operate a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Provides that a person guilty of this offense shall be subject to the same penalties imposed on a person convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2968

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Includes hydrogen vehicles as a priority for state agencies when purchasing or leasing light-, medium-, and heavy-duty motor vehicles.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2980

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION.

Establishes the Cultural Corridor Authority to develop plans to redevelop areas affected by disaster while maintaining historic and cultural preservation. Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the voluntary relinquishment of real property located in areas affected by disaster. Directs the Attorney General to commence eminent domain proceedings for certain purposes. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 20242025.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2015

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Amends the priority for which moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund are to be used.

In committee Jan 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1209

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Conforms the amount allowable for the Hawaiʻi expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for the gainful employment tax credit to the credit amounts allowed in the federal tax code. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/22.

In committee Jan 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2468

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Requires all health insurers in the state, including medicaid managed care programs, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2778

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

Amends the composition of the Board of Agriculture by providing representation from the islands of Molokai and Lanai.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2510

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires all public schools to implement universal screenings for students in kindergarten through third grade to identify and support students who are at risk of dyslexia and other learning disabilities.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track