Sen. Rosalyn H. Baker

Primary SB 623

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 215

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Provides ranked choice method of voting for all partisan primary elections, special elections, and nonpartisan general elections held in this State on or after 1/1/2022 pursuant to certain conditions.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 252

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP DERIVED PRODUCTS.

Establishes a regulatory framework for products containing cannabidiol that were manufactured legally through approved government programs. Clarifies that these products are not considered adulterated food, beverage, or cosmetic products. Prohibits manufacturers from making health-related claims. Requires product labeling for the products to be legally allowed in the State. Exempts industrial hemp products that are generally recognized as safe by the Food and Drug Administration from the new regulatory framework.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 239

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ALOHASAFE ALERT APPLICATION.

Requires all travelers arriving in Hawaii and all individuals cited or arrested for quarantine violations or who test positive for COVID-19 to use the AlohaSafe Alert application on their smartphones. Allows the department of health to collect data from the AlohaSafe Alert application only to the extent that data is necessary, proportionate, and limited for a good faith public health purpose.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 216

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Includes agents of candidates listed on ballots among the persons prohibited from providing voting assistance at voter service centers and in the use of absentee ballots.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 214

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STUDENT JOURNALISM.

Establishes freedom of press protections for student journalists producing school-sponsored media or university-sponsored media unless subject to certain exceptions.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 248

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Increases the procurement preferences for class I and class II Hawaii products.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 217

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT.

Establishes causes and procedures for impeachment of the governor, lieutenant governor, and appointive officers.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 292

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REAL ESTATE DISCLOSURE.

Beginning on November 1, 2021, requires all vulnerable coastal property sales or transfers to include a sea level rise hazard exposure statement to ensure that new property owners and transferees understand the special hazards, requirements, and limitations that may affect the property. Requires sellers to include whether property is within a sea level rise exposure area in the disclosure statement provided to the buyer.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 372

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to study and recommend how to implement a smart imports program in Hawaii. Requires electric utilities to offer excess electricity to consumers during daylight hours at cost for any legal purpose beginning 1/1/2023.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track