Sen. Rosalyn H. Baker

Primary SR 148

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, STATE OF HAWAII, AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE MATTERS RELATED TO THE ALA WAI WATERSHED.

Passed Jun 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 98

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

ENGAGING, ENDORSING, ACCEPTING, AND ADOPTING THE NEW YORK DECLARATION ON FORESTS TO ACHIEVE THE UNITED NATIONS PARIS AGREEMENT AND THE 2030 AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT; SPECIFICALLY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 15, LIFE ON LAND.

Passed Jun 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 120

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF VARIOUS PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WEST OAHU THAT RECEIVE EXTRAMURAL FUNDING, INCLUDING TITLE III GRANT FUNDING.

Passed Jun 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 15

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROCESSING OF STATE OF HAWAII PLANT AND ANIMAL DECLARATION FORMS, INCLUDING THE COSTS INVOLVED, AND CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE EFFICACY OF SUCH FORMS.

Passed Jun 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1378

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Clarifies that owners of chassis used for transporting shipping containers are exempt from the requirement to keep a certificate of registration within the chassis. Authorizes these businesses to keep the original certificate of registration, motor vehicle identification card, certificate of insurance, and certificate of inspection at their principal place of business within the State and specifies that it is not a requirement to keep the original or copy of these documents on the chassis. (SB1378 HD1)

Signed into law Apr 29, 2019 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 1371

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAY NETS.

Prohibits the abandonment of lay nets used for fishing. Authorizes DLNR to issue permits for the use and possession of lay nets. Requires DLNR to establish a comprehensive, statewide lay net education and enforcement program. (SB1371 HD1)

Passed Apr 26, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1436

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study on the establishment of agricultural technology zones, or ag-tech zones, within the City and County of Honolulu. Appropriates funds to conduct the feasibility study. (SB1436 HD1)

Passed Apr 25, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1526

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT.

Appropriates funds for one DLNRTip app administrator position, software upgrades, and app enhancements to improve the DLNRTip app. (SB1526 HD1)

Passed Apr 25, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1291

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUND.

Appropriates funds into and out of the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund for the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to provide grants. (SB1291 HD1)

Passed Apr 24, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 978

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE LIBRARY SYSTEM.

Amends the disposition of unclaimed funds in the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund to allocate funds under a certain amount to the Libraries Special Fund and to amend the threshold amount for funds transferred to the General Fund. Amends the time limit for retaining unclaimed funds in the Trust Fund. (SB978 HD2)

Passed Apr 24, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track