Sen. Rosalyn H. Baker

Primary SB 2237

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Requires the City and County of Honolulu to transfer to the Department of Education all property upon which a public elementary or intermediate school is situated. Gives the Department of Education power to acquire and hold title to real, personal, or mixed property for use for public educational purposes. Requires legislative approval prior to the sale or gift of lands to which the Department of Education holds title. Appropriates funds. (CD1)

Signed into law Jul 11, 2018 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2693

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS.

Makes an appropriation to the temporary commission on the thirteenth Festival of Pacific Arts to plan for the Festival of Pacific Arts to be held in Honolulu from 6/11 - 6/27/2020. Effective 7/1/2018. (CD1)

Signed into law Jul 10, 2018 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2619

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AERONAUTICS.

Replaces criminal penalties for certain airport offenses addressed in the State's aeronautics laws or in certain administrative rules or orders issued pursuant thereto with fines. (CD1)

Signed into law Jul 5, 2018 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2714

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT TAX.

Excludes the weight of disability access modifications from the determination of net weight for non-commercial vehicles for purposes of levying the state and county motor vehicle weight tax. Takes effect on 7/1/2019. (CD1)

Signed into law Jul 5, 2018 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2854

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOPEDS.

Establishes a fine not to exceed $100 for moped owners who fail to comply with moped registration requirements. (CD1)

Signed into law Jul 5, 2018 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2556

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes an Industrial Hemp Special Fund within the Department of Agriculture to deposit fees and expend funds necessary for the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program. (CD1)

Signed into law Jun 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors

Primary SCR 64

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING FEDERAL FUNDING TO PROVIDE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS IN EVERY MIDDLE OR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL IN THE STATE THAT REQUESTS SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS.

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2364

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

Requires employers to pay for all medical services required for the employee for the compensable injury and the process of recovery, even when claims are disputed. Establishes negotiation, notice, and review procedures for disputed claims. Imposes fines and penalties for failure to negotiate in good faith. Permits service providers to charge interest on late bill payments. (SB2364 HD1)

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2928

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a Farm to School Grant Pilot Program within the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to provide grants to schools, early care and education centers, nonprofits, soil and water conservation districts, and food producers participating in the Hawaii Farm to School Program. Requires the Hawaii Farm to School Coordinator to submit a report to the Legislature. Makes appropriations to continue the Hawaii Farm to School Program and Coordinator position and to assist farmers and ranchers achieve Good Agricultural Practices Certification from the United States Department of Agriculture. Repeals on 6/30/2021. (SB2928 HD1)

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2100

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Replaces the current renewable energy technology systems tax credit with tax credits for solar or wind energy systems and energy storage systems. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2018. (SB2100 HD2)

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track