Sen. Gil Riviere

Co-sponsor SB 2371

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Establishes a statewide homelessness information system working group to assess the feasibility of establishing a statewide information system to collect and track real-time data related to homelessness in the State, including availability of services, shelters, and low-cost housing in various regions of the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1)

Passed Apr 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 3293

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS COMPLETING A TERM OF IMPRISONMENT.

Establishes within the judiciary a five-year recidivism prevention pilot program consisting of three components: a housing voucher program, child care voucher program, and employer income tax credit program to assist the reentry efforts of certain individuals who exited the women's community correctional center. Appropriates funds for the program and five transition navigator positions within the judiciary. Effective 7/1/3000. Repeals 7/1/2027. (HD2)

Passed Apr 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1294

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAID BENEFITS.

Appropriates funds to reinstate the basic package of diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental benefits to adult medicaid enrollees. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1)

Passed Apr 26, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 103

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE ISSUES AND BARRIERS TO THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS IN MULTI-UNIT DWELLINGS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CHANGES TO STATUTES AND RULES OR OTHER GUIDANCE TO HELP CLARIFY AND FACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS IN MULTI-UNIT DWELLINGS.

Passed Apr 26, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2375

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO SOCIAL WORK.

Requires the department of public safety, in collaboration with the department of human services, to develop and establish a social work training program to assist nonviolent incarcerated individuals in the area of social work. Requires progress reports on the program to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2)

Passed Apr 25, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2770

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.

Requires the department of public safety, in collaboration with the office of Hawaiian affairs, to create a Native Hawaiian rehabilitation program for prison inmates that emphasizes Native Hawaiian values and cultural practices. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Apr 25, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 3320

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO FERAL PIG CONTROL PERMITS.

Explicitly includes feral pigs within the department of land and natural resources' permit system for the taking of wild birds, game birds, and game mammals. Clarifies that the department of land and natural resources may provide by rule that no permit or report shall be required to destroy or control game mammals, including feral pigs, during daytime hours on privately owned land when the action is otherwise in compliance with departmental rules. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Apr 22, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2303

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Authorizes the Director of Taxation to exempt a taxpayer whose annual general excise tax liability does not exceed $100 from monthly, quarterly, or semiannual general excise tax filing requirements; provided that the taxpayer files an annual return. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022.

Passed Apr 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 3168

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Extends the sunset date for the ohana zones pilot program to 6/30/2026. Expands regulatory exemptions for ohana zones pilot program contracts. Appropriates funds to the governor for the ohana zones pilot program. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2)

Passed Apr 20, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2639

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE OFFENDER REENTRY SYSTEM.

Requires the offender reentry office of the department of public safety to develop and implement a risk needs assessment tool that is specifically intended to assess the needs of women offenders. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Apr 20, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track