Sen. J. Kalani English

Primary SCR 64

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING FEDERAL FUNDING TO PROVIDE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS IN EVERY MIDDLE OR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL IN THE STATE THAT REQUESTS SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS.

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2364

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

Requires employers to pay for all medical services required for the employee for the compensable injury and the process of recovery, even when claims are disputed. Establishes negotiation, notice, and review procedures for disputed claims. Imposes fines and penalties for failure to negotiate in good faith. Permits service providers to charge interest on late bill payments. (SB2364 HD1)

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 149

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CENTER ON AGING TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW IN-HOME CARE SERVICES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE AND URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO PROTECT CONSUMERS.

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 81

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE HOW THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CAN MAXIMIZE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR SUPPORT SERVICES OFFERED TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL HOURS.

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3104

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.

Establishes requirements for pharmacy benefit managers and maximum allowable cost, including the ability of pharmacies to receive comprehensive maximum allowable cost lists and bring complaints within the purview of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, rather than the Department of Health. Requires pharmacy benefit managers to disclose where an equivalent drug can be obtained at or below the maximum allowable cost when a maximum allowable cost is upheld on appeal. Allows contracting pharmacies to reverse and rebill claims if the pharmacy benefit manager establishes a maximum allowable cost that is denied on appeal and is required to pay the difference to the contracting pharmacies. Preserves the prohibition of a contracting pharmacy from disclosing the maximum allowable cost list and related information to any third party. (SB3104 HD1)

Passed Apr 26, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2654

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHAPTER 245, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

Prohibits the shipment of tobacco products, and the transport of tobacco products ordered or purchased through a remote sale, to anyone other than a licensee. Makes all provisions of the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law that relate to tobacco products applicable to e-liquid. Increases the license fee for wholesalers or dealers and the retail tobacco permit fee. Amends the taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the excise tax for each cigarette or little cigar sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler or dealer. Increases the excise tax on the wholesale price of each article or item of tobacco products, other than large cigars, sold by the wholesaler or dealer. Establishing an electronic smoking device retailer registration unit within the Department of the Attorney General. Amends the Penal Code. Regulates the delivery and sale of electronic smoking devices to purchasers within the State. (SB2654 HD2)

Passed Apr 26, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2257

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Requires that revenue estimates provided by the Department of Taxation to the Legislature or to any executive or administrative office with respect to proposed legislation be accompanied by a description of the methodology used and assumptions made in providing the estimate. Requires that the estimate and description be open to public disclosure. (SB2257 HD1)

Passed Apr 24, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 27

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF HOME INSPECTORS.

Passed Apr 24, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 79

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT AND ISSUANCE OF IMMEDIATE RIGHT OF ENTRY COVERING A PORTION OF STATE LAND AT KAANAPALI, LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR BEACH WALK, TRENCH DRAIN, SIGN, AND PUBLIC BEACH SHOWER PURPOSES.

Passed Apr 24, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 142

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO EXPAND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES IN HAWAII.

Passed Apr 24, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track