Sen. Stanley Chang

Primary SCR 75

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONSTRUCT A ROUNDABOUT AT THE INTERSECTION OF KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY AND KAHEKILI HIGHWAY IN KAHALU‘U ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU.

In committee Mar 29, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 56

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF USING MEDICAID FUNDS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR THE TREATMENT FOR HOMELESSNESS.

In committee Mar 29, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 154

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A QUITCLAIM DEED TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI FOR A REMNANT PORTION OF A STATE OWNED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AT WAIAKOA, WAILUKU, MAUI.

In committee Mar 29, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 371

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF DENTISTRY AND DENTAL HYGIENE.

Amends the composition of the Board of Dental Examiners to add an additional dental hygienist member and specify that two hygienist members shall reside in the City and County of Honolulu and one shall reside in the County of Hawaii, Maui, or Kauai. (SB371 HD1)

Passed Mar 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 500

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.

Establishes the R.E.A.C.H (Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health) Program in the Department of Education (DOE) to provide a standardized framework and funding for after-school programs in public middle and intermediate schools. Requires the DOE to submit a report to the Legislature. Establishes the R.E.A.C.H. Special Fund to supplement the costs of administering and operating the R.E.A.C.H. Program. (SB500 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 287

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Requires all health insurers, including health benefits plans under chapter 87A, HRS, to disclose on, or have accessible through, their public web sites any medical policies used for making preauthorization decisions. (SB287 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 510

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES.

Formally establishes the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn program and special fund within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds for positions and a vision screening and eye assessment tool, and to implement, expand, and sustain the program. (SB510 HD2)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 534

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO KUPUNA CARE.

Requires the executive office on aging to establish the kupuna caregivers program, subject to available funds, to assist community members in obtaining care for elders while remaining in the workforce. Makes establishment of the kupuna care program mandatory, subject to available funds. Clarifies the kupuna service and support options provided by area agencies on aging within the kupuna care program. Appropriates funds for establishing and implementing the kupuna caregivers program. (SB534 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 536

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION.

Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for the full-time equivalent fall prevention and early detection coordinator position established by Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014. (SB536 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1039

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Requires the Department of Public Safety in collaboration with county and state agencies and, upon request of the inmate, to issue civil identification cards to the inmate and to assist the inmate in obtaining the inmate's birth certificate, social security card, and other relevant identification necessary for successful reentry into society. (SB1039 HD2)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track