Sen. Joy San Buenaventura

Primary SR 66

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A UNIFIED DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COORDINATE EFFORTS OF INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES TO PROVIDE IMPROVED DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES.

In committee Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 241

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.

Authorizes qualifying patients and qualifying out-of-state patients to transport cannabis between islands of the State for personal medical use. Effective 5/6/2137. (SD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1250

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY FOOD MANAGEMENT.

Establishes the Hawaii emergency food assistance program and Hawaii emergency food assistance program special fund to be administered by the department of agriculture and appropriates moneys into the fund to provide food to certain residents during governor-declared states of emergency. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1234

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PANDEMIC RESPONSE.

Authorizes use of funds appropriated from the emergency and budget reserve fund, from the amounts received by the State from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act, for the purchase and distribution of personal protective equipment, industrial hygiene products, and coronavirus disease 2019 tests to state departments and attached agencies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 839

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses, in addition to physicians, to practice medical aid in dying in accordance with their scope of practice and prescribing authority. Authorizes psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, in addition to psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinical social workers, to provide counseling to a qualified patient. Reduces the mandatory waiting period between oral requests from twenty days to fifteen days. Waives the mandatory waiting period for those terminally ill individuals not expected to survive the mandatory waiting period. (SD2)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 85

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROMOTING A "GREEN CHRISTMAS" BY ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC TO SELECT PLANTABLE NATIVE TREES FOR HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS TO HELP ADDRESS THE CLIMATE CRISIS.

In committee Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 337

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a cover crop reimbursement pilot program to provide up to 75% cost reimbursement to farming operations in the State for acquiring cover crop seeds, green manure, or compost. Requires the convening of a review panel to screen and rate applicants on the quality of their cover crop and green manure and composting practices. Establishes a cover crop reimbursement pilot program manager position within the department of agriculture to administer the program. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 40

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A LEASE OF CERTAIN SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE BAY, KANEOHE, OAHU, FOR NON-COMMERCIAL BOAT PIER PURPOSES, BY PUBLIC AUCTION.

In committee Mar 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 596

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.

Prohibits holdover board members of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from holding office beyond the commencement of the next legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 703

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING.

Requires two hours of annual in-service training in suicide prevention for all teachers, principals, and school counselors.

Passed Mar 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track