Sen. Rosalyn H. Baker

Primary SB 977

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYEES.

Requires each state government branch to establish a shared leave program for state employees. Allows the chief executive of a county to establish a shared leave program for county employees. Precludes a state government branch from prohibiting leave sharing between different departments or bargaining units because of administrative infeasibility. Allows an employee's designation of beneficiary form to be filed with the department where the employee is employed and permits the designation to be made through a statement that is not verified or written.

In committee Feb 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 259

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OFFSHORE DRILLING.

Prohibits offshore drilling for oil or natural gas in state marine waters. Prohibits issuance of permits for or in connection with the development or operation of any facility or infrastructure associated with offshore drilling for oil or natural gas in state waters. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 240

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE.

Requires the state building codes to incorporate the International Green Construction Code and minimum requirements for the recycling, reuse, donation, and resale of non-hazardous construction waste.

In committee Feb 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1018

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII ZERO TO THREE COURT.

Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Zero to Three Court. (SD1)

In committee Feb 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1467

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.

Restricts asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a covered criminal misdemeanor or felony offense. Requires seized property to be forfeited only when the property owner has been convicted of an underlying covered criminal misdemeanor or felony offense. Changes the standard of proof that the State must meet in order for property to be forfeited from "preponderance of the evidence" to "beyond a reasonable doubt". Requires the State to prove that owners consented to or possessed knowledge of the crime that led to the seizure of their property. Requires that the agency seizing the property pay for safe and secure storage of the seized property until the completion of the forfeiture proceeding or final disposition of the property. Directs any proceeds from a civil forfeiture to the general revenue fund for public education purposes. Repeals administrative forfeiture proceedings. (SD1)

In committee Feb 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 12

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO PERFORM AN ACTUARIAL STUDY ON THE SIZE OF THE CURRENT AND PROJECTED FUTURE POPULATIONS OF HAWAIIANS ELIGIBLE TO LEASE HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

In committee Feb 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 588

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to report the creation of any temporary positions to the legislature at least twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session.

In committee Feb 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 17

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO PERFORM AN ACTUARIAL STUDY ON THE SIZE OF THE CURRENT AND PROJECTED FUTURE POPULATIONS OF HAWAIIANS ELIGIBLE TO LEASE HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

In committee Feb 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 357

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.

Appropriates funds to upgrade the sound system in the auditorium and conference rooms at the state capitol.

In committee Feb 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1011

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Requires the Auditor to conduct a management and program audit of the Department of Education's policies relating to bullying and cyberbullying, especially as they apply to students who are members of certain minority groups.

In committee Feb 11, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track