Sen. Rosalyn H. Baker

Co-sponsor SB 2557

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.

Decriminalizes the act of engaging in, or agreeing or offering to engage in, sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee or anything of value. Authorizes civil claims to be made against a business, owner or operator of a transient accommodation, or other commercial entity that profits from sexual exploitation. Converts the human trafficking victim services fund to a human trafficking reparations fund.

In committee Feb 8, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2512

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.

Requires that in the event of a vacancy of the Executive Director of the School Facilities Authority, the assistant superintendent for the office of facilities and operations shall serve as the acting executive director until a new executive director is appointed and the senate advises and consents to the new executive director's nomination.

In committee Feb 7, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2440

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TOBACCO USE DISORDER TREATMENT.

Requires facilities providing treatment for substance abuse disorders to assess a patient or client for use of all tobacco products at the time of their initial intake and take certain actions if the patient or client is determined to have a tobacco use disorder. Effective July 1, 2023.

In committee Feb 4, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2542

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES.

Establishes requirements and permitting procedures for transportation network companies operating in the State. Makes permanent insurance requirements for transportation network companies and transportation network drivers.

In committee Feb 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2415

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.

Adds a requirement that the Department of Human Services expunge a report or reports when the department finds that a miscarriage of justice would persist if the report or reports were not expunged. Requires the Department of Human Services to provide notice to all parties who are placed on the Hawaii Child Abuse and Neglect Registry. Provides an avenue for persons on the Hawaii Child Abuse and Neglect Registry to petition for removal from the registry. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 3371

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT CODE.

Requires parties to procurement protests to use best efforts to resolve issues at the procurement officer level before submission of a protest.

In committee Feb 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2173

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.

Allows an electric utility to own, operate, lease, plan, construct, install, maintain, and replace broadband facilities, including middle mile infrastructure, to help facilitate the development of and investment in broadband facilities and services to rural, unserved, underserved, and urban communities throughout the State. (SD1)

In committee Feb 1, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2194

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.

Specifies that anxiety and emotional disorders are disabilities for which service animals may be trained to assist. Permits animals that provide emotional support to qualify as service animals.

In committee Feb 1, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2330

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE MODEL STATE RIGHT-TO-REPAIR LAW.

Requires original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on fair and reasonable terms.

In committee Jan 31, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2920

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO DISTRICT BOUNDARY AMENDMENTS.

Authorizes the appropriate county land use decision-making authority to determine district boundary amendments involving land areas over fifteen acres but less than or equal to fifty acres if the county has adopted an ordinance that meets certain requirements.

In committee Jan 31, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track