Sen. J. Kalani English

Primary SB 647

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RURAL DISTRICTS.

Allows up to one dwelling per quarter-acre in rural districts.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1273

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.

Clarifies the list of acceptable institutions or organizations that can approve the continuing education courses needed by naturopathic physicians for license renewal.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1272

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Authorizes naturopathic physicians with the same authority as physicians and advanced practice registered nurses in regards to providing written certifications to qualified patients for the medical use of cannabis.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 593

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.

Establishes a digital identification pilot program to be implemented by the director of transportation and administered by the examiner of drivers for each county. Requires the director of transportation to acquire or develop a mobile application that displays digital identification required for drivers' licenses and civil identification cards. Repeals on June 30, 2022.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1345

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Requires the department of land and natural resources to purchase within its existing budget an Infrared Unit B2-FO for the Maui branch of the division of forestry and wildlife for game management and collecting and tracking accurate herd counts.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 218

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE INSURANCE.

Prohibits a health care insurer, mutual benefit society, or health maintenance organization from requiring an insured, subscriber, member, or enrollee diagnosed with stage two through stage four cancer to undergo step therapy prior to covering the insured for the drug prescribed by the insured's health care provider, under certain conditions, for health insurance policies and contracts issued or renewed after 12/31/2021. Requires Auditor to conduct impact assessment report on mandated health insurance coverage.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1236

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 363

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRAILS.

Requires government entities that engage in search and rescue operations to seek reimbursement when the rescued person required search and rescue efforts because that person acted in disregard of that person's safety, including intentionally disregarding a warning or notice. Creates a penalty for restricting public access to a trail. Creates a penalty for entering or remaining unlawfully on a trail or state land that has been closed to public use.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 972

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.

Authorizes the governor to ensure the continued operation of medical facilities during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Authorizes hospitals to suspend elective surgeries in order to address bed capacity during the period of emergency.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 718

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES.

Imposes a $20 per guest tax on users of transient accommodations for the purposes of funding conservation efforts.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track