Sen. Rosalyn H. Baker

Primary SB 1034

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMMUNITY MEETINGS.

Exempts members of a county council from the limitation on the number of members that may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official board business, including a meeting of another entity, legislative hearing, convention, seminar, or community meeting. Clarifies that such meetings shall be open to the public for purposes of permitted interactions.

In committee Feb 16, 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 Feb 16, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 190

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.

Amends Hawaii's controlled substances act to mirror federal regulations, which permit qualified practitioners to administer, dispense, and prescribe any schedule II, III, IV, or V narcotic drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as a medically-managed withdrawal treatment, otherwise known as a detoxification treatment, or maintenance treatment; provided the practitioner complies with federal and state requirements. Allows physicians under certain circumstances to administer narcotic drugs to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms for not more than three days and to treat a person as an incidental adjunct to medical or surgical treatment. (SD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 426

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ABUSE OF FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.

Makes physical abuse consisting of intentionally or knowingly impeding normal breathing or circulation of blood of a family or household member by any means a class C felony. Takes effect on 01/07/2059. (SD1)

Passed Feb 16, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1225

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAND TRANSFER.

Transfers title, custody, and control of two parcels of land identified as Tax Map Key No. 370120070000 and Tax Map Key No. 370040030000, from the State of Hawaii to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.

In committee Feb 16, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1287

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ETHICS.

Exempts extracurricular service of employees from the state ethics code if certain conditions are met. Defines detached remuneration and extracurricular service.

In committee Feb 16, 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 Feb 16, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1101

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DISASTER RELIEF.

Allows, in cases where the Department of Education directly expends its own funds for disaster relief to be directly credited with any federal disaster relief reimbursement. Clarifies that the Department of Education may carry over funds received as disaster relief appropriation or reimbursement. (SD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 735

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH CORPS PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the Hawaii health corps program that provides loan repayment for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and social workers who agree to work in a federally designated health professional shortage area or an area of Hawaii found to be underserved.

In committee Feb 16, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 316

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RESTITUTION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME.

Clarifies that reimbursement to crime victims includes lost wages and expenses for mental health treatment, counseling, and therapy. Effective 1/7/2059. (SD1)

Passed Feb 16, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track