Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye

Primary SB 2077

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WILDLIFE.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to enter into the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact (Compact) or similar agreement for mutual assistance in the enforcement of wildlife laws within one year of the effective date of this Act. Entitles DLNR employees acting within the course and scope of their employment in administering or enforcing the Compact or similar agreement to legal representation for defense of legal actions and indemnification for any damages. Requires DLNR to pay all legal fees associated with defending and indemnifying DLNR employees. (SB2077 HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 151

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY TO EVALUATE THE APPROPRIATENESS OF RESCHEDULING CANNABIS AT THE STATE LEVEL FROM SCHEDULE I TO SCHEDULE III.

In committee Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 113

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION AMENDING SECTION 230 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS DECENCY ACT OF 1996 TO PROTECT VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING.

In committee Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1150

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PRESERVING CORAL REEFS.

Requires the University of Hawaii to conduct a study on the effects of sunscreen on Hawaii's coral reefs and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SB1150 HD3)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 686

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.

Establishes education surcharges on residential investment properties and visitor accommodations for the purpose of funding public education. (SB686 HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 683

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

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

Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to advance the State's goal of providing a public education for the children of Hawaii by authorizing the legislature to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on residential investment property and visitor accommodations. (SB683 HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 522

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

Requires Department of Human Services (DHS) registered or licensed child care facilities to: (1) Place any child less than a year old on the child's back to sleep; (2) Discuss the Safe Sleep Policy with the child's parent or legal guardian before the child is enrolled in the facility; (3) Complete training in safe sleep practices; and (4) Report the death of a child, employee, or household member, and any illness or injury received at the facility to DHS within one working day of occurrence. (SB522 HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 502

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.

Removes discriminatory requirements for mandatory insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures to create parity of coverage for same-sex couples, unmarried women, and male-female couples for whom male infertility is the relevant factor. (SB502 HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1040

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Requires the UH system to develop a 5- and 10-year campus master plan that includes academic and facilities plans. Establishes goals that the campus master plan should strive to achieve, and considerations to be integrated into the plan. (SB1040 HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 96

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROPOSE AND PASS A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO CLARIFY THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS.

In committee Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track