Sen. Rosalyn H. Baker

Co-sponsor SB 2686

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS.

Allows a defendant who has been convicted of four misdemeanors in any business district or resort zoned area to be sentenced to a probationary term of geographic restriction not exceeding an unspecified number of years during which the defendant shall be prohibited from entering the district or area in which the acts occurred. Mandates imprisonment of thirty days for violation.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2606

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT.

Facilitates the jurisdiction transfer of water quality management, water pollution, wastewater treatment, instream flow standards, and applications for water quality from the Department of Health to the Commission on Water Resource Management.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2257

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING OBJECTIVES.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority and the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to accomplish certain housing objectives.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2648

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THRILL CRAFT.

Updates the definition of thrill craft, as used in the state boating law, and includes within the term surfboards using a motorized hydrofoil.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2177

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO VOTING.

Allows an individual who is seventeen years of age but will be eighteen years of age on or before the next general election to register and vote at the primary election immediately preceding that general election and in any co-occurring or intervening special election. Takes effect upon ratification of an appropriate constitutional amendment.

In committee Jan 21, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2141

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to establish and implement a sexual abuse prevention education program to educate public and charter school students on sexual abuse prevention, provide relevant training to teachers and staff, and inform parents and guardians about important child sexual abuse topics. Requires the Board of Education to adopt policies to effectuate the program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Jan 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2036

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Authorizes issuance of licenses to solemnize marriage for persons of a secular or non-religious organization.

In committee Jan 21, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2140

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.

Requires that a certain percentage of expenditures from the works of art special fund be used for the commissioning of statues at new state buildings.

In committee Jan 21, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2003

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO BUILDING INSPECTIONS.

Requires periodic inspections of certain walls and appurtenances of buildings five or more stories in height.

In committee Jan 20, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 306

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Sets a tenant's liability for rent if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track