Sen. Kurt Fevella

Primary SB 708

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Authorizes and appropriates moneys for the Board of Psychology to grant prescriptive authority to clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements. Requires the Board of Psychology to accept applications for prescriptive authority privilege beginning 7/1/2026. Requires the Board of Psychology to report to the Legislature.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes clinical psychologists to prescribe medications, expanding mental health care access and treatment options without restricting services.90% confidence

In committee Jan 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1112

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.

Amends the membership of the Hawaii Community Development Authority to include the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee.

In committee Jan 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 766

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.

Provides that a survey of the land to be set aside shall not be a condition precedent to the setting aside of public lands to any department or agency of the State.

In committee Jan 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 611

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Prohibits the sale, importation, personal use, and commercial use of all fireworks, except consumer fireworks. Removes permitting requirements for consumer fireworks.

In committee Jan 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 874

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE.

Requires veterinarians to provide a written prescription, upon the request of a client, for any animal patient of a client with whom the veterinarian has established an existing veterinarianclient-patient relationship. Allows pharmacies licensed in the State to dispense medications prescribed by veterinarians. Authorizes the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine to establish penalties, which may include fines or suspension or revocation of a license.

In committee Jan 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 574

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE PUBLIC PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM.

Allows children having a parent or guardian who is a public school teacher to have priority for enrollment in the Executive Office on Early Learning public prekindergarten program.

EducationSupports EducationBill grants enrollment priority in public prekindergarten to children of public school teachers, directly supporting educators through enhanced access to early education programs.90% confidence

In committee Jan 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 607

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS.

Exempts disabled veterans from the State's vehicle weight tax and repeals the exemption for disabled veterans from the State's annual vehicle registration fee.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepealing the registration fee exemption increases state revenue, directly supporting budget management through enhanced tax collection.85% confidence VeteransOpposes VeteransBill repeals disabled veterans' exemption from annual vehicle registration fee, removing a benefit and weakening veterans' financial protections.90% confidence

In committee Jan 23, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 872

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs.

EducationSupports EducationExtends workers' comp coverage to students in DOE work-based learning programs, enhancing safety and participation in educational opportunities for recent graduates.92% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends workers' compensation coverage to high school graduates in work-based programs, protecting them from workplace injury without cost.95% confidence

In committee Jan 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 575

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract its review of proposed state projects, projects on privately owned historic property, and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants if the Department is unable to complete its review within sixty days.

In committee Jan 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 646

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SAFETY.

Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers or guards to serve at public elementary schools and state prekindergarten programs. Requires report to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Education to seek funding from federal grants. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track