Sen. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran

Primary SB 1184

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GOLF CARTS.

Prohibits golf carts from operating at a speed greater than twenty-five miles per hour. Prohibits neighborhood electric vehicles and golf carts from being driven on highways with a posted speed limit greater than twenty-five miles, except for crossing an intersection at a highway with a posted speed limit greater than twenty-five miles. Restricts operation of neighborhood electric vehicles or golf carts to daylight hours unless the vehicle is equipped with headlights. Authorizes county police departments to confiscate neighborhood electric vehicles or golf carts at the time of violation.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1000

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Requires any person carrying an unloaded firearm in a motor vehicle to locate the firearm so as not to be readily or directly accessible from the passenger compartment of the vehicle or, if the firearm is being carried in a motor vehicle that does not have a compartment separate from the passenger compartment, to keep the firearm in an enclosed container that is locked, other than the glove compartment or console, and not in plain view.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1102

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.

Authorizes the counties to adopt an ordinance regulating the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 912

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE REPORTING.

Establishes that the exemption from mandatory reporting by members of the clergy does not apply when the clergy member believes that there exists a substantial risk that child abuse or neglect that is especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel, manifesting exceptional depravity, may occur in the reasonably foreseeable future.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1116

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TELEWORK.

Clarifies that there is a presumption of a nexus for certain nonresident employees who telework. Amends the income tax law to apply to the total income of certain nonresident employees who telework. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1050

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO INTERNAL COMPLAINT PROCEDURES.

Clarifies internal complaint procedures for civil service positions by requiring a formal complaint to be filed within twenty working days.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1160

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO APPEALS.

Allows the Intermediate Appellate Court to review orders issued by the Hawaii Paroling Authority.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1137

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.

Establishes a teacher loan program to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-fill positions of Department of Education schools. Allows the loan to be forgiven after 5 years of teaching in a hard-to-fill position.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1181

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Requires solar conduit and electrical panel readiness for new residential construction and electric vehicle readiness when an electrical panel and parking area are installed. Effective 1/1/2024.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1047

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO CHAPTER 457J, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

Makes permanent the existing exemption for birth attendants to continue to practice without a license, under certain conditions. Expands qualifications for licensure to include the North American Registry of Midwives portfolio evaluation process.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track