Sen. Rosalyn H. Baker

Primary SB 1169

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.

Specifies that certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code related to at-risk rules and deductions and to passive activity loss do not apply with respect to claims for the state low-income housing tax credit. Appropriates funds to establish one position in the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to oversee the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 512

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS.

Requires all child care providers subject to regulation by the Department of Human Services to obtain and maintain liability insurance as a condition of licensure, temporary permission, or registration. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 334

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Enacts voting by mail uniformly across all counties for all elections commencing in 2020. Establishes a limited number of voter service centers that would remain open from the tenth business day preceding an election through the day of the election to receive personal delivery of mail-in ballots, accommodate voters with special needs, offer same day registration and voting, and provide other election services. Allows for additional places of deposit for personal delivery of mail-in ballots. Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the election by mail program. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 405

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EARLY INTERVENTION.

Appropriates funds for the procurement of, and maintenance and training for, a web-based data system in the department of health's early intervention section.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 260

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS.

Bans knowingly selling in the State personal care products containing oxybenzone or octinoxate, except for medically-licensed prescriptions. Takes effect on 10/1/2017.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 291

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHAPTER 245, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

Increases the excise tax imposed on large cigars from fifty to seventy per cent of the wholesale price of any large cigar sold by a wholesaler or dealer on and after January 1, 2018, whether or not sold at wholesale, or if not sold then at the same rate upon the use by the wholesaler or dealer.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 230

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

Appropriates funds to the Hawaii emergency management agency for the purpose of supporting community resilience and preparedness programs.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 504

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Limits initial prescriptions for opioids and benzodiazepines to a maximum of seven consecutive days.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 402

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Repeals the requirement that passenger cars obtain a certificate of inspection.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1079

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MAKENA STATE PARK.

Appropriates moneys to construct two comfort stations in Makena state park. (SD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track