Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole

Primary SB 1473

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Requires DOH, DHS, and DOE to research rules, policies, and plan amendments necessary to ensure that medically necessary services, including applied behavior analysis services, for individuals twenty-six years of age or younger with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, are covered under the early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment benefit; state special education services and programs; and the medicaid section 1915(c) home and community based waiver for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Apr 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 192

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE PLANT PEST CONTROL BRANCH AND PLANT QUARANTINE BRANCH WITHIN THE PLANT INDUSTRY DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

Passed Apr 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 191

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADOPT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 4-72, HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, THAT PROVIDE IMPORTANT AUTHORITIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INSECTS, DISEASES, AND OTHER INVASIVE PESTS WITHIN THE STATE.

Passed Apr 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2170

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.

Establishes a new regulatory framework for combat sports contests in Hawaiʻi by establishing the Combat Sports Commission of Hawaiʻi and repealing existing law governing mixed martial arts contests in Hawaiʻi. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Apr 11, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 55

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A MULTIAGENCY WORKING GROUP TO UPDATE THE MAPS, TIER TABLES, AND INVENTORIES OF STATE LANDS SUITABLE AND AVAILABLE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.

Passed Apr 10, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3329

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LITTLE FIRE ANTS.

Requires the disclosure of any little fire ant infestation as part of any sale of residential real property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 28, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 445

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO POLLUTION ABATEMENT.

Increases civil penalties for the violation of various pollution provisions. Establishes and appropriates funds for an environmental health specialist position within the clean water branch of the department of health. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 735

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF WATER RIGHTS.

Exempts the instream use of water for commercial kalo cultivation conducted in a manner consistent with traditional and customary Native Hawaiian practices and on traditional kalo lands from the existing process for the disposition of water rights. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 75

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological surface survey. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 477

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

Requires the public utilities commission to make every effort to complete its review for a merger, consolidation, acquisition, or other change of control and issue a decision within nine months or twelve months from the date of a completed application. Requires the public utilities commission to establish standards for deeming an application complete. Specifies the process for objections and amendments to submitted applications. Allows for waiver or extension of the applicable time period. Requires the public utilities commission to submit a report to the legislature if those timelines are not met. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track