Sen. Angus McKelvey

Primary SB 377

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.

Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on the person's status as a medical cannabis registry card holder, under certain conditions. Authorizes an employer to use a fit-for-duty test for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations. Exempts certain occupations.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 633

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REGULATION OF IMPORTATION.

Requires the State of Hawaii Plant and Animal Declaration Form to be distributed, completed, and transmitted electronically.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 747

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than a certain percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin, phased in to a minimum of fifty-one per cent after 7/1/2025. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in Hawaii.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 411

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS.

Requires the court to appoint counsel to indigent parents upon the filing of a petition for custody or family supervision and make every effort to do so at the first hearing attended by the parents.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 596

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS.

Amends the definition of "covered employer" in the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 714

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS.

Establishes the fetal alcohol spectrum disorders special fund, to be administered by the department of human services, and which shall consist of federal funds and interest earned on those funds. Establishes a temporary fetal alcohol spectrum disorders task force within the department of health for administrative purposes. Requires a report to the legislature.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 241

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

Establishes general excise tax exemptions for food, medical services, and feminine hygiene products.

In committee Jan 23, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 288

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF THE PACIFIC.

Transfers the Culinary Institute of the Pacific from the University of Hawaii to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism as an administratively attached agency.

In committee Jan 23, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 273

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.

Expands coverage of breast cancer screening and imaging to include an annual mammogram for a woman of any age having an above-average risk for breast cancer, risk factor screening for women 30 years of age and older, and additional supplemental imaging for any woman, regardless of age, as deemed medically necessary by an applicable American College of Radiology guideline.

In committee Jan 23, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 153

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes supplemental categorical funding for remote schools. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 23, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track