Sen. Dru Kanuha

Primary SB 2274

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION.

Short form bill.

In committee Jan 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2054

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes the Hawaiʻi Teacher Apprenticeship Program, to be administered by the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board, to support, recruit, develop, and retain teachers for Hawaiʻi's public schools. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2169

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Exempts medical and dental services provided by health care providers to patients who receive Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE benefits from the general excise tax. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.

In committee Jan 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2189

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO WORKPLACE SAFETY.

Allows a person who employs or contracts with a health care worker who suffers an act of violence to report the event to law enforcement and petition for a temporary restraining order and injunction under certain circumstances.

In committee Jan 18, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2056

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Proposes amendments to the Hawaiʻi State Constitution to increase funding for public education for the children and adults of Hawaiʻi by authorizing the Legislature to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on residential investment property valued at $3,000,000 or greater.

In committee Jan 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2048

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

Requires the Department of Health to establish and implement a program to improve and increase support for emergency medical services in the State. Requires the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Jan 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2059

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.

Requires a retail establishment with an employee toilet facility to allow a customer suffering from an eligible medical condition to use that restroom during normal business hours, under certain conditions. Exempts a retail establishment and employees from civil liability in allowing an eligible customer to use an employee toilet facility in certain circumstances. Establishes fines.

In committee Jan 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2104

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.

Establishes a Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group within the Department of Health to assess the feasibility of allowing business owners in the State to utilize filtered water collected by water catchment systems for business activities. Requires the Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2026 and dissolve on June 30, 2026.

In committee Jan 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 753

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.

Requires retail establishments with an employee toilet facility to allow a customer suffering from an eligible medical condition to use that restroom during normal business hours under certain conditions. Establishes fines. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1128

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

Exempts gross proceeds from medical services provided by physicians and advanced practice registered nurses acting in the capacity of a primary care provider from the general excise tax. Effective 1/1/2024.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track