Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole

Co-sponsor SB 420

Passed · 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 submit a plan, any recommendations for implementing the plan, and any proposed legislation to the legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group and develop the plan and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the department of agriculture. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 391

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE WORKFORCE TRAINING.

Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii community colleges' workforce development programs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1478

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OFFENSIVE CYBERSECURITY.

Establishes an offensive cybersecurity program within the office of enterprise technology services to analyze and evaluate cybersecurity threats and increase cybersecurity awareness and education. Establishes a goal for all state and county agencies to identify and address vulnerabilities having a benchmark score exceeding 3.9 on the common vulnerability scoring system by 1/1/2026. Makes appropriations and authorizes the establishment of positions. Requires reports. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 687

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.

Increases the amount of malt beverages, wine, and alcohol that a small craft producer pub licensee may produce during the license year. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 460

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FOOD BANKS.

Appropriates funds to the Office of Community Services of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to fund the purchase, storage, and transportation costs of food for distribution to food banks in the State. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 21, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 340

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units without regard to civil service law. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 21, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 428

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

Requires each county to develop a comprehensive integrated wastewater management plan and financial strategy. Requires each county to submit its respective plan and financial strategy to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 21, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1577

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.

Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make all business registration applications available online. Requires all applications to contain certain contact information. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 64

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE.

Requires the insurance commissioner to establish an annual enrollment period for medigap insurance plans. Requires issuers of Medigap insurance in the State to accept an eligible individual's application for coverage during the open enrollment period. Prohibits issuers from denying the applicant a Medigap policy or certificate or making any premium rate distinctions due to various reasons, including health status. Requires the insurance commissioner to amend or adopt rules accordingly. Effective 12/31/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 777

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023, provides a temporary income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a wastewater system approved by the Director of Health, or connecting to a sewerage system. Sunsets 12/31/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track