Sen. Rosalyn H. Baker

Primary SR 150

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FORMALIZE AND MAKE MANDATORY THE SUBMISSION OF THE ORDER FOR SELF-QUARANTINE, SAFE TRAVELS APPLICATION, AND INTERISLAND DECLARATION FORMS.

Passed May 21, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 12

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD TO ADOPT AND ENFORCE REGULATIONS FOR INCREASED SAFETY STANDARDS FOR HELICOPTERS AND SMALL AIRCRAFT THAT CHARGE FEES FOR CARRYING PASSENGERS ON RECREATIONAL FLIGHTS.

In committee May 15, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 11

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD TO ADOPT AND ENFORCE REGULATIONS FOR INCREASED SAFETY STANDARDS FOR HELICOPTERS AND SMALL AIRCRAFT THAT CHARGE FEES FOR CARRYING PASSENGERS ON RECREATIONAL FLIGHTS.

In committee May 15, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2812

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Clarifies that agriculture activities in non-agricultural park lands may include the care and production of pasture lands. Requires the transfer of certain lands from DLNR to DOA. Requires DLNR to accept and return to its land inventory, any parcel or portion thereof, transferred pursuant to this Act that the DOA has determined to be unsuitable or unnecessary for agricultural use. Requires reports to the Legislature on implementing the land transfers, addressing the concerns about stewardship, and compliance with the land transfers. Requires DLNR and DOA to identify potentially transferable lands whose land use classification is at dispute and petition the land use commission for a determination. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1)

Passed May 12, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3035

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes the ocean sciences research tax credit. Effective 7/1/2051. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. (HD1)

Passed May 12, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2335

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds for the healthy aging partnership program to further the program's role in improving the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)

Passed May 11, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3073

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATION.

Appropriates funds for programs, ceremonies, and activities commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Effective 7/1/51. (SD1)

Passed May 11, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3072

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

Requires the Hawaii emergency management agency to inventory all designated emergency shelters and their ability to withstand a category one hurricane or higher. Requires Hawaii emergency management agency to provide a list of shelters and their respective hurricane ratings to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed May 11, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2417

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY.

Requires the department of land and natural resources to recognize that game mammals and game birds provide a food source and play a role in native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices and that striking the right balance between the management of game mammal and game bird populations and sustainability of their natural habitats to reduce negative impacts to important watershed areas is a priority and that the State's unique relationship with the ocean requires careful consideration and management of land and ocean activities that prioritize the public trust responsibilities of the State. Requires each department, office, or agency of the State to update its rules and policies to integrate the local hunting and fishing industries into any food security or sustainability strategies that department, office, or agency employs. Requires reports to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1)

Passed May 11, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2268

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DIVORCE.

Grants exclusive original jurisdiction in matters of divorce to the family court of the circuit in which an applicant is domiciled at the time the application is filed. Repeals the requirement that a person be domiciled or physically present in the State for a continuous period of at least six months before completing a divorce. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed May 11, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track