Sen. Rosalyn H. Baker

Primary SB 2402

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Authorizes a court to order the forfeiture of Employees' Retirement System benefits of an ERS member, former member, or retirant upon conviction of the individual for a felony related to the State or county employment of the individual. Authorizes designated beneficiaries to receive ERS benefits upon the death of the ERS member, former member, or retirant convicted of the felony. (SD2)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2315

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KITS.

Extends the deadline for each county police department to adopt and utilize an electronic tracking system for sexual assault evidence collection kits.

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2519

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Prohibits the manufacture, possession, sale, barter, trade, gift, transfer, or acquisition of detachable ammunition magazines with a capacity in excess of ten rounds, regardless of the type of firearm with which the magazine is compatible, except for magazines that was legally possessed prior to this Act. Prohibits the sale, barter, trade, gift, transfer, or acquisition, except by means of inheritance, of such large-capacity magazines. Makes an exception for possession and use by law enforcement agencies and officers. (SD2)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2664

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Requires the board of education to hold no less than six community forums annually, with at least one forum in each county. Requires the board to include an open forum for public comments on non-agenda items. Requires a report to the Legislature on implementing open forums. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 101

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING ONGOING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, HEP FREE HAWAII, AND OTHERS TO PRODUCE A STATEWIDE PLAN TO ELIMINATE VIRAL HEPATITIS IN HAWAII.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2985

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.

Provides veterinarians who provide emergency care to an animal immunity from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence. Provides veterinarians who render emergency treatment when there is no veterinarian-client-patient relationship, immunity from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence. Requires veterinarians to report to law enforcement events of animal injury, death, or abuse where there is reasonable cause to believe that it relates to dog fighting or animal abuse and gives veterinarians immunity from civil liability for making the reports. Effective 7/31/2150. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 85

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2706

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Amends certain land subdivision and condominium property regime laws related to agricultural land, as recommended pursuant to Act 278, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, to ensure condominium property regime projects within the agricultural district are used for agricultural purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 86

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A DENTAL ASSISTANT WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AND RECOMMEND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL ASSISTANTS.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2439

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for the cost of auto-injectable epinephrine based on appropriate weight-based dosage for insured persons eighteen years of age or younger, beginning 1/1/2021. Requires an impact assessment report. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track