Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole

Primary SB 2044

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE CONTROLLING INTEREST TRANSFER TAX.

Establishes that the transfer or acquisition of a controlling interest in an entity that owns real property in the State shall be subject to the conveyance tax. Eliminates the dollar cap amounts of conveyance tax collections paid into the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Deposits ten per cent of conveyance tax collections into the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for purposes of funding infrastructure programs for transit-oriented development. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3332

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EVICTION MEDIATION.

Delays filing an action for summary possession for certain tenancies affected by the eviction moratorium contained in certain emergency proclamations issued by the Governor. Effective 7/1/2040. (HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2112

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INSTALLMENT LOANS.

Amends the definition of "installment lender" to clarify that the law is not intended to eliminate the ability of lenders to make low interest rate loans under the interest and usury law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 190

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES DENYING A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY FULL AND EQUAL ENJOYMENT OF INFORMATION RELATED TO THEIR SERVICES, FACILITIES, PRIVILEGES, ADVANTAGES, OR ACCOMMODATIONS USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTENDED FOR USE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

In committee Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 189

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE IMPLEMENTATION AND STANDARDS OF VARIOUS SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION POLICIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

In committee Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2381

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.

Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State of Hawaiʻi, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit a progress and final report to the Legislature. (SD2)

Passed Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 162

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES DENYING A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY FULL AND EQUAL ENJOYMENT OF INFORMATION RELATED TO THEIR SERVICES, FACILITIES, PRIVILEGES, ADVANTAGES, OR ACCOMMODATIONS USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTENDED FOR USE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

In committee Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2474

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.

By 1/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2028, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2120

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PET SALES.

Requires retail pet stores to maintain records regarding the source and medical history of animals sold and provide records to pet purchasers, subject to the discretion of the retail pet store. Establishes penalties. Authorizes retail pet stores to showcase pet animals owned by a nonprofit animal welfare organization. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)

Passed Mar 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2384

Passed · 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.

Passed Mar 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track