Sen. Rosalyn H. Baker

Co-sponsor SB 2522

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO CATALYTIC CONVERTERS.

Requires licensed used motor vehicle part dealers to keep records of purchases and sales of catalytic converters and requires the sellers to file a written statement that the seller has the lawful right to sell and dispose of the catalytic converter. Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Increases the penalty for engaging in the business of purchasing or selling used motor vehicle parts and accessories without a license. Requires scrap dealers to keep records of purchases and sales of palladium, platinum, and rhodium. Requires all scrap dealers to pay for palladium, platinum, and rhodium, and used motor vehicle part dealers to pay for catalytic converters, by check.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2401

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO ADULT DENTAL MEDICAID BENEFITS.

Appropriates funds to restore diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental benefits to adult medicaid enrollees; provided that the department of human services obtains maximum federal matching funds available and pursues all funding sources, including private grants, prior to expending any general fund appropriations.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2563

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.

Prohibits the sale of all flavored tobacco products. Establishes fines and penalties for violations. Effective 01/01/2023.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2769

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO LANDFILLS.

Reduces the landfill buffer zone from one-half mile to one-quarter mile.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2572

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.

Subjects U-drive motor vehicles to the same motor vehicle registration fees as other motor vehicles. Authorizes the counties to use certain motor vehicle registration fees to mitigate and address the impacts of tourism-related traffic congestion.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2631

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.

Requires the Department of Education Committee on Weights to consider the impact of its weighted student formula recommendations on small and remote schools.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2765

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO RAPID OHIA DEATH.

Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to study and combat rapid ohia death in the State.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2620

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AIRLINES.

Requires the Department of Transportation to establish and implement a one-year airline subsidy pilot program at Molokai airport and Lanai airport to assist airlines in offsetting the costs of operation. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2374

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Extends ohana zones pilot program to 06/30/2026. Appropriates funds for the continuation and stabilization of the program.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2307

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO MEMORIALS.

Authorizes the issuance of bonds and appropriates funds for plans and designs of a veterans' memorial, and replicas of the memorial on each neighbor island, as recommended by the Gulf War memorial task force.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track