Sen. Maile Shimabukuro

Primary SB 2660

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A CHILD TAX CREDIT.

Establishes a refundable child tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2929

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.

Lowers the blood alcohol concentration threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from 0.08 to 0.05.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2812

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.

Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the Department of Agriculture. Requires the working group to develop an interagency food systems plan and a state farm bill. Appropriates funds for the working group and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the Department of Agriculture. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 20242025.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2947

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to submit annual reports to the Legislature on prior attendance at early learning programs for students entering kindergarten. Repeals standardized assessment requirements for students entering kindergarten.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2926

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Requires that housing projects financed by funds from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund remain affordable in perpetuity, regardless of redevelopment. Allows the RHRF to be used to finance and guarantee loans for the development of rental projects that are income blind; provided that they are made available exclusively to Hawaiʻi residents who are renter-occupants who own no other real property.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2724

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VICTIM RESTITUTION.

Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2642

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES.

Requires mandatory registration for all clean and sober homes. Requires the Department of Health to ensure there is equitable distribution of clean and sober homes throughout a county. Requires an applicant to obtain written approval from the appropriate county showing compliance with all land use and zoning ordinances and rules. Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing a certificate of registration: unless, in certain counties, a public informational meeting is first held before a neighborhood board in the affected community; and if there are more than a certain number of registered clean and sober homes within a certain mile radius in the affected community.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2643

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.

Amends the definition of "imminent harm" in the Child Protective Act. Clarifies the due process required for child removals, including removals by a police officer without a court order.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2809

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL.

Requires the State Fire Council to appoint the State Fire Marshal. Establishes that this measure only takes effect if another bill is passed that establishes a State Fire Marshal position.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2567

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO DEMENTIA.

Requires the law enforcement standards board to develop training materials related to the recognition and signs of Alzheimer's disease and related types of dementia. Requires law enforcement officers to review training materials for at least 1 hour per year.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track