Sen. Rosalyn H. Baker

Primary SB 233

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Creates the class C offense of endangering public transportation for tampering with a public highway or a facility of public transportation with intent to cause any damage, malfunction, nonfunction, theft, or unauthorized removal of material which would result in the creation of a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to another person. Defines facility of public transportation.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 606

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes a three-year pilot project that authorizes a vehicle with a single occupant to use the zipper lane for a fee. Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for the pilot project.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 796

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PASSENGERS RIDING IN BED OF PICKUP TRUCKS.

Raises the age of passengers prohibited from riding in the bed of a pickup truck under certain conditions from twelve or under to under eighteen years of age. Deems passengers in the bed of a pickup truck to have assumed the risk of injury or death from an accident or injury occurring while the vehicle is in operation.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 653

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Appropriates funds to improve the health care services related to cardiac care at Kona community hospital, including the construction of a hybrid catheterization lab and operating room and funding of cardiology staff positions to alleviate the lack of care.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 592

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNATTENDED ANIMALS IN MOTOR VEHICLES.

Imposes a civil fine when a person leaves a dog unattended in a motor vehicle without at least one window open at least two inches to allow for air flow.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 557

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT.

Allows disclosure of government records in cases where a police officer has been suspended or discharged in a disciplinary action.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 818

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STUDENT INFORMED CONSENT.

Requires public schools to obtain written caregiver consent before a student shall participate in dissection, vivisection, and other procedures harmful to animals. Allows public school students in grades K through 12 to decline participation in dissection, vivisection, and other procedures harmful to animals. Requires schools to make alternative educational projects available, and the board of education to develop rules and give notice to all schools.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 597

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE SHERIFF.

Requires that any person appointed as State Sheriff by the Director of Public Safety shall have a minimum of five years of combined prior law enforcement experience.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 267

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.

Increases the minimum wage to $12.00 per hour beginning 1/1/2020 and $14.00 per hour beginning 1/1/2022.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 639

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.

Requires board members of condominium associations to disclose significant financial interests prior to taking action that affects both the association and a third-party provider. Prohibits board members from receiving gifts from those types of third party providers. Expands the powers of the real estate commission to enforce violations by board members of disclosure requirements and gift prohibitions.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track