Sen. Rosalyn H. Baker

Primary SB 412

Passed · 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)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1100

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT.

Requires the department of education to set a standard for retention of student records, including in electronic format, of not less than one hundred years. Allows the department of education to partner with the Hawaii correctional industries program to establish a three-year student records modernization pilot project. (SB1100 HD1)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1234

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION.

Corrects an error in the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2016 to clarify that the Kaho‘olawe island reserve commission is affiliated with the county of Maui, rather than the county of Hawaii.

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 235

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Permits the installation of clotheslines in any residential dwelling, apartment, condominium, or townhouse, under certain conditions. Defines a reasonable restriction on the placement and use of clotheslines as any restriction that is necessary to protect public health and safety, buildings from damage, historic or aesthetic values, or shorelines under certain circumstances.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 195

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TEACHER STANDARDS BOARD.

Appropriates moneys from the general fund for two specialist II positions within the Hawaii teacher standards board. (SB195 HD1)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 148

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Requires applicants who submit contract proposals to operate a child care program to have necessary business licenses. Exempts applicants who submit proposals to operate a child care program or group living facility from having to obtain licenses to operate under section 346-161 and chapter 321, Hawaii Revised Statutes, prior to their proposal being accepted.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1158

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.

Requires pharmacy benefit managers to register with the insurance commissioner. (SD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 379

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BOATING.

Requires commercial thrill craft and parasailing operators to complete a water safety education course. Appropriates funds.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 132

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STROKE AWARENESS.

Appropriates funds for implementation of a stroke awareness communications plan. (SD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 554

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Exempts the gross proceeds of any qualified small farmer from the general excise tax. Repeals on 1/1/2023. (SD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track