Sen. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran

Co-sponsor SB 591

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.

Lengthens the time period in which certain vehicles must have a safety inspection.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 245

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education's existing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) working group to create a state plan to make completion of the FAFSA or an opt-out waiver a statewide graduation requirement by the 2023-2024 school year. Requires a report to the 2022 legislature. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1024

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes a cannabinoid medicine program within the University of Hawaii, to be administered by the John A. Burns school of medicine. (SD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 604

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATED TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS.

Requires the Insurance Commissioner to set the maximum wholesale prices of common prescription drugs based upon Canadian price regulations. Prohibits drug makers and distributors from removing prescription drugs from Hawaii markets. Prohibits various health plans and pharmacies from purchasing prescription drugs in excess of the maximum wholesale price.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 817

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO ATTACHMENT.

Increases the amount of the exemption from attachment or execution of real property that is owned by any individual who is not delinquent on income taxes, real property taxes, or mortgages; and a motor vehicle. Exempts one month of child support and spousal support from attachment or execution.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 230

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.

Requires that mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions include identification of residential real properties lying within the sea level rise exposure area, as designated by the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission or its successor.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 747

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Imposes a pay disparity general excise tax surcharge on any company conducting business in Hawaii whose top executive earns at least one hundred times more than the median income of company employees.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 587

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATEWIDE COMPOSTING.

Requires the department of health to periodically update its cocomposting rules. Requires department of health to establish a multi-tiered registration and permitting system for composting facilities. Allows composting and co-composting in agricultural districts. (SD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 580

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BEACHES.

Amends the definition of "water pollutant" as used in chapter 342D, HRS, relating to water pollution, to exclude locally sourced sand that meets certain conditions.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1401

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the department of transportation to report on the complete streets policy and principles. Requires the department of transportation to establish standards relating to safe travel along state roadways and a complete streets checklist. Requires the director of transportation to provide training for maintenance staff in complete street policies, principles, and implementation procedures. Requires counties to consider complete street policies when adopting or amending land use ordinances. Effective 5/6/2137. (HD2)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track