Sen. Rosalyn H. Baker

Co-sponsor SR 74

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO RECOGNIZE AND REMEDY STATEWIDE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION INEQUITIES BY INCREASING AND PRIORITIZING SCHOOL BUS SERVICES FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN FROM LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES.

In committee Mar 21, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 81

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO RECOGNIZE AND REMEDY STATEWIDE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION INEQUITIES BY INCREASING AND PRIORITIZING SCHOOL BUS SERVICES FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN FROM LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES.

In committee Mar 21, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2331

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO ALCOHOL.

Expands the definition of "beer" under the State's liquor tax and liquor regulatory laws, to specify that the term includes an alcohol by volume of no less than 0.5 per cent and alcohol seltzer beverages, but excludes certain other forms of distillation. Effective 10/18/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 18, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 3350

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Requires that any procurement change order that increases the contract cost by more than fifty per cent be considered a new contract for procurement purpose, except if approval of the change order is determined to be in the best interest of the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 18, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2615

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

Amends the composition of the Board of Agriculture by providing representation from the islands of Molokai and Lanai. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 18, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 3343

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Requires the counties to share certain information concerning fireworks with the Harbors Division of the Department of Transportation. Requires each county to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective date 1/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 18, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2640

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO INCARCERATED WOMEN.

Appropriates funds for the second year of the program to train incarcerated women to be general education development tutors for their peers, provide college correspondence courses for women in the women's community correctional center, and provide reentry and transition services for women wanting to continue their education post-incarceration. Authorizes partnerships between the department of education, University of Hawaii, and department of public safety. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 18, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 3226

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Requires the office of elections to prepare a digital voter information guide to be posted on its website. Requires the office of elections to mail a notice with each ballot notifying voters that a voter information guide may be found on its website. Requires compliance with certain accessibility standards. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/30/2075. (HD1)

Passed Mar 18, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 832

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VICTIM-COUNSELOR PRIVILEGE.

Expands the victim-counselor privilege under Rule 505.5 of the Hawaii Rules of Evidence to include confidential advocates employed by the University of Hawaii. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 18, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2622

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO BIOFUELS.

Establishes and appropriates moneys for a two-year pilot project to grow biodiesel crops in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. (HD1)

Passed Mar 18, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track