Sen. Rosalyn H. Baker

Primary SCR 127

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES' DIVISION OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP OF THE INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE ROSE-RINGED PARAKEET POPULATION ON OAHU.

In committee Mar 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 125

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII SISTER-STATE COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INITIATION OF A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, AND TO FORWARD ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 229-3, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FOR FURTHER ACTION.

In committee Mar 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 128

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL BILL REVIEW COSTS ON THE STATE'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM.

In committee Mar 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 823

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS.

Requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, fraternal benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for health care services provided by a naturopathic physician. Requires the insurance commissioner to receive and investigate complaints regarding discrimination with respect to participation under a health insurance plan against any health care provider. Effective 6/1/2050. (SD2)

In committee Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 535

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.

Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued after 12/31/18 to provide coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum of $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. Takes effect on 6/1/2050. (SD2)

In committee Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 60

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO CONVENE A CHRONIC DISEASE WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE BEHAVIOR FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASE.

In committee Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1154

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII HURRICANE RELIEF FUND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS REDUCTION PLAN.

Clarifies that the comprehensive loss reduction plan of the HHRF shall include implementing building code requirements for hurricane standards in accordance with state building code and design standards.

In committee Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 412

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.

Replaces the Hawaii election campaign fund with the general revenues of the State as the funding source for the operating expenses of the campaign spending commission. Allows the commission to use moneys from the Hawaii election campaign fund for investigations if the commission determines that its operating expenses appropriated from general revenues will be insufficient to cover the costs of investigations. Appropriates general revenues to the commission for operating expenses. Takes effect on 01/07/2059. (SD2)

In committee Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1037

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Requires that certain agencies be notified when a firearm permit application is denied because the applicant is prohibited from owning, possessing, receiving, or controlling a firearm under federal or state law. Requires the firearms permit issuing authority to notify the court that issued a protective or restraining order on an applicant, as applicable, upon notification of a permit denial. Requires the department of public safety to notify the probation or parole officer of an applicant, if applicable, upon notification of a permit denial. Takes effect 5/22/2050. (SD2)

In committee Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 657

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY.

Amends the prorated amount of vehicle license and registration fee and weight taxes that rental car companies may pass on to lessees. Requires the motor vehicle rental industry to report to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2019 and defines vehicle license recovery fee for purposes of the report. Effective 3/1/2050. (SD2)

In committee Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track