Sen. Maile Shimabukuro

Primary SB 975

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquids under the definition of "tobacco products" for purposes of the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Amends the license and permit fees for wholesalers, dealers, and retailers. Beginning 1/1/2024, imposes an excise tax on each electronic smoking device or e-liquid sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler or dealer. Repeals the electronic smoking device retailer registration unit under the department of the attorney general. Repeals provisions governing delivery sales. (CD1)

Signed into law Jun 6, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 1230

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Prohibits firearms in certain locations and premises. Requires possession and disclosure of a license to carry. Prohibits leaving an unsecured firearm in a vehicle unattended. Prohibits consuming or being under the influence of alcohol, an intoxicating liquor, or a controlled substance when carrying a firearm. Prohibits carrying or possessing firearms on certain private property without express authorization. Requires annual reports from the department of the attorney general on carry licenses. Amends the requirements for, and revocation of, firearms permits and licenses. Amends the disqualification of persons from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm. Expands the qualified immunity for health care providers who provide information on firearms applicants to include physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses. (CD1)

Signed into law Jun 2, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary SCR 219

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REGULATING VESSEL SPEED NEAR HUMPBACK WHALES.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 41

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

DESIGNATING HAWAII'S CORAL REEFS AS CRITICAL NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND STRONGLY SUPPORTING NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS SUCH AS CORAL REEF RESTORATION FOR RISK REDUCTION.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 74

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ALL COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENTS TO INSTALL DESIGNATIONS OF "DO NOT BLOCK" AND RELATED SIGNAGE AT HIGH TRAFFIC INTERSECTIONS.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 35

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

DESIGNATING HAWAII'S CORAL REEFS AS CRITICAL NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND STRONGLY SUPPORTING NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS SUCH AS CORAL REEF RESTORATION FOR RISK REDUCTION.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 53

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, FEDERAL ENTITIES, AND PRIVATE LAND OWNERS TO WORK TOGETHER TO IMMEDIATELY OPEN THE SECTION OF THE WAIANAE COAST EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD EXTENDING PAAKEA ROAD OUT TO LUALUALEI NAVAL ROAD FOR PUBLIC USE ON A PERMANENT BASIS.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 198

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO RELOCATE THE BUS TURNAROUND OFF MAKAU STREET TO KEAAU BEACH PARK OR THE SURROUNDING AREA.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 121

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO IDENTIFY STATE JOB CLASSIFICATIONS FOR WHICH A DEGREE OR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE FROM A COMMUNITY COLLEGE MAY SUBSTITUTE FOR AN ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 79

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE ESTABLISH THE MALAMA OHANA WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY, DESIGN, AND RECOMMEND TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGES TO THE STATE'S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track