Sen. Lynn DeCoite

Primary SB 2676

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DIGITAL CURRENCY.

Prohibits the State from requiring any person to adopt or use digital currency.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2604

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ABUSIVE LITIGATION.

Establishes a court's authority to issue an order restricting abusive litigation.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2775

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Establishes the Rural Health Task Force within the Department of Health to make recommendations on registered nurse recruitment and retention in rural areas of east Maui, Molokai, and Lanai.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2785

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.

Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires the Department of Human Services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2774

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE CESSPOOL CONVERSION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.

Establishes within the Department of Health, a three-year Cesspool Conversion Financial Assistance Pilot Program to provide financial assistance to owners of cesspools located in the county of Maui to upgrade or convert their cesspools to a wastewater system approved by the Director of Health or connect them to a sewerage system. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules and submit a report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2633

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, provides a temporary income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a wastewater system approved by the director of health, or connecting to a sewerage system. Sunsets 12/31/2029.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2472

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.

Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires certain long-term care facility operators to pay for generic toiletries, linens, and meals and snacks. Requires the department of human services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2540

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

Reinstates income tax credit for cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection for eligible taxpayers and eligible expenses. Applies retroactively to 12/31/2020.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2544

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.

Requires the Department of Education Committee on Weights to consider the impact of its weighted student formula recommendations on small and remote schools.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2791

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEMP TASK FORCE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health to jointly convene a Hawaiʻi Hemp Task Force to inform public policy and identify methods and actions to best support agriculture and build a hemp industry to support rural economic development in the State. Repeals 7/1/2025.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track