Sen. Maile Shimabukuro

Primary SB 2091

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Requires all telecommunications service providers to communicate relevant information relating to the deenergization of electrical lines to public safety or emergency response offices for the affected areas. Requires all electric utilities to operate electrical lines and equipment in a manner that shall minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfire posed by the electrical lines and equipment. Requires each electric utility to prepare a wildfire mitigation plan approved by the Public Utilities Commission and protocols for deenergizing electrical lines. Allows the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)

Passed Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2092

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to direct each electric utility company in the State to file proposals for programs to provide certain benefits to residential property owners in fire-prone areas that install electric infrastructure improvements to reduce or eliminate the impacts of wildfires on their residential properties or purchase emergency equipment or supplies for use in deenergization events. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)

Passed Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3196

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Amends the prohibition on certain assault weapons to include .50 caliber rifles and assault weapon attachments. Modernizes the prohibition on assault pistols to include pistols with one or more prohibited feature. Prohibits firearms other than pistols with a detachable magazine with over a twenty round capacity. Prohibits persons from bringing or causing to be brought into the State a .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment. Prohibits the sale or transfer of a .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment in the State, unless the .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment is sold or transferred to an authorized individual. Creates exceptions for the acquisition and possession of prohibited firearms for members of law enforcement and the military. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1)

Passed Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 16

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING HOMEOWNERS INSURERS TO ESTABLISH A LOSS-CONTROL PROGRAM AIMED AT REDUCING THE RISK OF LOSS OR MITIGATING DAMAGE TO INSURED PROPERTY CAUSED BY THE PERIL OF FIRE.

In committee Mar 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 24

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING HOMEOWNERS INSURERS TO ESTABLISH A LOSS-CONTROL PROGRAM AIMED AT REDUCING THE RISK OF LOSS OR MITIGATING DAMAGE TO INSURED PROPERTY CAUSED BY THE PERIL OF FIRE.

In committee Mar 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 8

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION TO EXPAND COVERAGE TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES.

In committee Mar 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 13

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF WAYS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS.

In committee Mar 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 21

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF WAYS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS.

In committee Mar 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 14

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE FUNDING FOR THE UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST TO SUPPORT ITS LIFESAVING AND CRITICAL HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO PALESTINIAN REFUGEES.

In committee Mar 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 22

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE FUNDING FOR THE UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST TO SUPPORT ITS LIFESAVING AND CRITICAL HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO PALESTINIAN REFUGEES.

In committee Mar 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track