Legislative Members

30th Legislature, 2019
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The 30th Legislature will convene on January 15, 2020.

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Senate District 6
Hawaii State Capitol
Room 230
phone: 808-586-6070
fax: 808-586-6071
senbaker@capitol.hawaii.gov

Member of the following committees:

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health

Government Operations

Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs

District Information

6th Senatorial District Map - South and West Maui (Makena, Wailea, Kihei, Ma‘alaea, Lahaina, Ka‘anapali, Napili, Kapalua)

We want to hear YOUR CONCERNS and ISSUES prior to the upcoming Legislative Session and also share with you the current budget picture, provide updates on other issues and projects relating to our community as well as provide valuable information on how to lobby the legislature and track various bills and measures on-line.

Documents and Links

KIHEI HIGH SCHOOL Click here for a current time line and actions required for completion of the Kihei High School, provided by DOE Superintendent Randy Moore. We will update the information as it becomes available.

03-17-2014 ACA Informational Briefing Presentations

Experience

• Chair, Commerce & Consumer Protection (2009-Present)
• Chair, Senate Ways & Means (2006-08)
• Joint Legislative Task Force to Conduct a Review of the State Highway Fund, (2007)
• Joint Legislative Committee on Family Caregiving, 2006)
• Chair, Senate Committee on Health (2002-2006
• Economic Development Coordinator, Maui County (1999-2002)
• Maui Economic Development Board
• West Maui Domestic Violence Task Force
• Ex-officio board member, Maui Visitors Bureau

Awards and Recognition

• 2017 State Senator of the Year - Healthcare Association of Hawai‘i
• 2017 LUNG FORCE Champion Award - American Lung Association in Hawai‘i
• 2017 Mike Lyons' Award - Hawai‘i Farm Bureau
• 2017 Legislator of the Year - Hawai‘i Dental Hygienists Association
• 2016 Legislator of the Year - National Association of Social Workers, Hawai‘i Chapter
• 2016 Advocacy Award - Hawai‘i Academy of Family Physicians
• 2015 Clydesdale Award - Anheuser-Busch Sales of Hawai‘i
• 2015 Legislator of the Year - Hawai‘i Farm Bureau
• 2015 State Senator of the Year - Healthcare Association of Hawai‘i
• 2015 Plaque of Appreciation - Lahaina Complex After School Tutoring Program
• 2015 Health Hero - Hawai‘i COPD Coalition
• 2014 State Award for Excellence - American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• 2014 Patsy T. Mink Award - Patsy T. Mink Political Action Committee
• 2014 Angel Award - Women Helping Women
• 2014 State Legislator of the Year - HiMSS
• 2014 Plaque of Appreciation - American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists, HI Division
• 2013 St. George National Award - American Cancer Society
• 2013 Achievement in Advocacy Award - Healthcare Association of Hawai‘i
• 2013 Legislator of the Year - Hawai‘i Dental Hygienists' Association
• 2012 Kahu Malama Award - Gregory House Programs
• 2012 Outstanding Elected Leader - The Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawai‘i
• 2012 Bette Takahashi Service Award - Planned Parenthood of Hawai‘i
• 2011 Nurse Champion Award - Pacific Institute of Nursing
• 2011 Faith in Democracy Award - Faith Action for Community Equity
• 2011 Exemplary Comprehensive Cancer Control Leadership by an Elected Official - C-Change
• 2011 National Distinguished Advocacy Award - American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
• 2011 Legislative Champion - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• 2011 Plaque of Appreciation - 3rd Annual Henry Kaleialoha Allen Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
• 2010 Legislative Partner Award - Maui Family Support Services, Inc.
• 2010 Champion Award - Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition/Safe Kids Hawai‘i
• 2010 Shining Light Award - Hawai‘i Alliance for Retired Americans and Kokua Council
• 2010 Certificate of Appreciation - Hawai‘i Society of Respiratory Care
• 2010 Certificate of Appreciation - Mental Health America of Hawai‘i Maui Branch
• 2009 Legislator of the Year - The School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
• 2009 "Friend of Nursing" Award - Honor Society of Nurses
• 2009 Good Government Club Special Recognition Award - Hawaiian Telcom
• 2009 Legislator of the Year - Nurse Associations of Hawai‘i
• 2008 Appreciation Award - School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
• 2008 The Makua Makai Award - Cancer Research Center of Hawai‘i
• 2008 Exceptional Community Service Award - Maui Democrats
• 2007 Certificate of Appreciation - Hawai‘i Women's Political Caucus
• 2007 Plaque of Appreciation - Hawai‘i Counseling Association
• 2006 Certificate of Appreciation - Maui Tobacco Free Partnership
• 2006 Outstanding Elected Official - Coalition for a Tobacco Free Hawai‘i
• 2006 Kūlia Award - Hawai‘i Primary Care Association
• 2005 Raising the Bar Award
• 2005 Plaque of Appreciation - Maui Filipino Community Council and Binhi at Ani
• 2004 Legislator of the Year - Hawai‘i Optometric Association
• 2004 Legislator of the Year - Healthcare Association of Hawai‘i
• 2004 Certificate of Appreciation - Binhi at Ani
• 2003 Legislator of the Year - Hawai‘i Psychological Association
• 1998 Legislator of the Year - Hawai‘i Long Term Care Association
• 1995 Distinguished Alumni - Southwest Texas State University Alumni Association
• 1990 - Plaque of Appreciation - Parents, Teachers and Students of King Kamehameha III School

Paul Harris Fellow - The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
Presidential Leadership Award - Women in Government
Certificate of Appreciation - Maui Tobacco Free Partnership

Archives

2013 End of Session Newsletter
February 2013 Newsletter
2012 End of Session Newsletter
Kihei Community 2011 Session Wrap Up
Lahaina Community 2011 Session Wrap Up
August 6, 2010: Floor remarks on gubernatorial nomination of Katherine Leonard for Chief Justice
News from Roz - 2008 Legislative Update
Capitol Connection - 2007 Legislative Session Wrap-up

Measures Introduced

	Title
SB1 SD2	RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB11 SD1	RELATING TO POLYSTYRENE FOAM CONTAINERS.
SB18	RELATING TO ATHLETE AGENTS.
SB95	RELATING TO CANCER RESEARCH.
SB210 SD1	RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.
SB214 SD1	RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
SB242 SD2 HD2 CD1	RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB244	RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
SB247	RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB248	RELATING TO TRAILS.
SB258 SD1	RELATING TO LEAD-BASED PAINT.
SB260	RELATING TO PLASTIC STRAWS.
SB262	RELATING TO PUEO RESEARCH.
SB263	RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
SB265	RELATING TO ‘ULU.
SB297	RELATING TO DIGITAL MEDIA.
SB298	RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT BONDS.
SB299	RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
SB410	RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.
SB524	RELATING TO COUNTY AUTHORITY ON THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
SB525	RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB526 SD2 HD1	RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
SB527 SD1	RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE.
SB528	RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS.
SB529 SD2 HD1	RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
SB530 SD2 HD1	RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB531 SD1	RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB532	RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PEER REVIEW.
SB533 SD2	RELATING TO STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
SB534	RELATING TO HEALTHCARE.
SB537 SD2 HD3	RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB538 SD1	RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB539	RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKERS.
SB541 SD1 HD2	RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS PRODUCTS.
SB542	RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB543	RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
SB544	RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB545	RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
SB546	RELATING TO ATHLETE AGENTS.
SB547	RELATING TO THE PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT.
SB548	RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB550 SD2 HD1	RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
SB553 SD2 HD2	RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB573	RELATING TO GROUP LIVING FACILITIES.
SB574	RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.
SB575	RELATING TO THE STATE COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS.
SB578	RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB579 SD1	RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
SB587 SD1	RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
SB591	RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
SB594 SD1	RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB599	RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
SB607 SD1	RELATING TO CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
SB609 SD2 HD1	RELATING TO CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCY.
SB666 SD2 HD2	RELATING TO AN AIRPORTS CORPORATION.
SB682	RELATING TO FOOD LABELING.
SB684 SD1	RELATING TO COMMUNITY MEETINGS.
SB688 SD1	RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.
SB690 SD1	RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
SB691	RELATING TO SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING.
SB692	RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB696 SD2 HD1	RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB697	RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB698 SD2	RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
SB700	RELATING TO A COAL-FREE HAWAII.
SB701 SD2 HD1	RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
SB716	RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
SB721	RELATING TO ONLINE PLATFORMS.
SB737	RELATING TO RESTORATIVE JUSTICE.
SB747	RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.
SB748 SD1	RELATING TO BOARD MEMBERS.
SB755 SD1	RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB768 SD1 HD2	RELATING TO ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
SB769	RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB771 SD1	RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
SB773 SD1 HD1	RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
SB774 SD1 HD2	RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING.
SB775	RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
SB776	RELATING TO COASTAL HIGHWAYS.
SB777 SD1 HD2	RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
SB805	RELATING TO EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP.
SB806 SD1	RELATING TO MONEY TRANSMITTERS.
SB807 SD1 HD1	RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
SB808 SD1	RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
SB809	RELATING TO SERVICE CONTRACTS.
SB810	RELATING TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.
SB811	RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ACCESS THROUGH REMOTE TESTIMONY.
SB813 SD2 HD1	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
SB814	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
SB815 SD2 HD1	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
SB816 SD2 HD2	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
SB818 SD2 HD1	RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
SB819 SD2 HD1	RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
SB820	RELATING TO SCHOOL BASED HEALTH.
SB821 SD1 HD1	RELATING TO GENDER EQUITY.
SB822 SD1 HD1	RELATING TO REBUILT VEHICLES.
SB823 SD1 HD2	RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS.
SB824 SD1 HD1	RELATING TO RENTALS OF MOPEDS AND MOTOR SCOOTERS.
SB825 SD1	RELATING TO MEDICAL MALPRACTICE.
SB826 SD1	RELATING TO PRIVACY NOTICE FOR INSURANCE.
SB827 SD1	RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB828 SD1	RELATING TO COASTAL EROSION PROACTIVE ADAPTATION PLAN.
SB829	RELATING TO WATER RIGHTS.
SB832 SD1	RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
SB834	RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY.
SB837 SD2 HD1	RELATING TO FARMS.
SB838 SD2	RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
SB842	PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
SB843	RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB844	RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB845	RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB846	RELATING TO VOTING.
SB847	RELATING TO FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS.
SB851	RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
SB857	RELATING TO PAYMENTS OF SUPPORT.
SB858 SD1	PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTIES TO ISSUE TAX INCREMENT BONDS AND TO EXCLUDE TAX INCREMENT BONDS FROM DETERMINATIONS OF THE FUNDED DEBT OF THE COUNTIES.
SB860	RELATING TO COURT PROCEEDINGS.
SB903	RELATING TO POSTGRADUATE RESIDENT PHYSICIANS AND FELLOWS.
SB984 SD1 HD1	RELATING TO SCHOOL BASED HEALTH SERVICES.
SB1009 SD2 HD2	RELATING TO FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
SB1010	RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB1013	RELATING TO BULLYING.
SB1014 SD1	RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1015	RELATING TO SAFE AND EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE.
SB1016 SD2	RELATING TO SALES OF TOBACCO.
SB1017	RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION.
SB1020 SD2 HD1	RELATING TO RENTAL ASSISTANCE.
SB1022 SD2	RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
SB1034 SD1 HD1	RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB1035 SD1	RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
SB1036 SD1 HD1	RELATING TO CLINICAL VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES.
SB1038	RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
SB1040 SD1	RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
SB1041 SD2 HD2	RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
SB1042 SD1	RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
SB1044	RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
SB1045	RELATING TO INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE.
SB1046 SD2 HD1	RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
SB1155	RELATING TO PERMITTED INTERACTIONS.
SB1163 SD2 HD1	RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB1164	RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.
SB1165	RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.
SB1290	RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC STRAWS.
SB1293 SD2	RELATING TO A MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.
SB1319	RELATING TO CRISIS INTERVENTION.
SB1321 SD1	RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB1327	RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE SHORELINE IN SOUTH MAUI.
SB1328	RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
SB1329 SD2	RELATING TO THE SALARY OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSIONERS.
SB1330	RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB1331	RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
SB1352	RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
SB1379	RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
SB1388	RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB1401 SD2 HD1	RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
SB1402	RELATING TO THE RARE DISEASE ADVISORY BOARD.
SB1403 SD2	RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
SB1421 SD1	RELATING TO CRIMINAL PRETRIAL REFORM.
SB1432 SD1	RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
SB1433 SD1	RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1447 SD1	RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
SB1448	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
SB1462 SD2	RELATING TO ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY.
SB1464 SD2	RELATING TO JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
SB1469	RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB1470 SD1	RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY.
SB1501 SD2	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
SB1512 SD1	RELATING TO CREATIVE MEDIA.
SB1513	RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB1521 SD1 HD1	RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
SB1522 SD1 HD1	RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES.
SB1523	RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
SB1524 SD1	RELATING TO THE MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS.
SB1531	RELATING TO IOLANI PALACE.
SB1537 SD1	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
SB1538 SD1	RELATING TO BAIL.
SB1539 SD1 HD1	RELATED TO BAIL HEARINGS.
SB1540 SD1	RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
SB1541	RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Senator Roz Baker can pinpoint the defining moment that sparked her interest in government policy. It started as a college student involved in the movement to lower the voting age to 18. Witnessing the impact of policy change is what inspired her to serve in public office.

A Maui legislator for over 25 years, Roz represents the 6th Senate District (South and West Maui) in the Hawai‘i State Legislature. She is currently the Chair of the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health Committee. A long-time advocate for issues that affect the quality of life for residents of Hawai‘i, Roz has successfully introduced numerous measures addressing such areas as access to health care, quality public education, workplace equality, equal rights for all, and the prevention of domestic violence and sex assault. As the Senate's Consumer Protection chair, she has championed mortgage foreclosure reforms as well as insurance reform. As Senate Health Chair, she was pivotal in developing health policy for the state - championing Hawai‘i's Clean Indoor Air Act; leading Hawai‘i to become the first state in the nation to raise the age to purchase tobacco products to 21; championing services for kupuna and addressing caregiver burnout. She also has a special interest in promoting sustainable economic development focusing on green industries with careers in science, technology, engineering and math and an abiding concern on preserving the health and beauty of Hawai‘i's natural resources and Hawai‘i's host culture. From 2007-2008, Senator Baker served as Chair of Ways and Means, crafting a balanced two-year biennium budget and helping pilot the Senate's successful paperless project - moving the Senate and committee processes into the digital age.

Senator Baker has been recognized for her leadership in health policy by organizations including the American Cancer Society (Hawai‘i-Pacific and nationally), Hawai‘i Primary Care Association, Healthcare Association of Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i Psychological Association, the American Heart Association and the American Lung Association.

Besides her work on State legislative committees, Roz has also served on several national committees including the Subcommittee on Pediatric Emergency Care of the Institute for Medicine. As a cancer survivor, Roz has been a longtime volunteer with the American Cancer Society.

Prior to moving to Hawai‘i in 1980, Roz was a lobbyist for the National Education Association in Washington, D.C. She is a graduate of Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University at San Marcos) with a BA in political science and speech and a secondary teaching certificate. She did her postgraduate studies at the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette (now University of Louisiana Lafayette).

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Wednesday, June 7, 2017

2017 End of Session Newsletter

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Friday, January 27, 2017

Hawai‘i Women's Legislative Caucus 2017 Bill Package

This is an official package of bills and resolutions in both the Senate and the House, which are supported by the members of the caucus. The package includes bills related to: access to quality health care, violence against women, women's economic opportunities, as well as the health and safety of children.

Click here to see the caucus package.

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