30th Legislature, 2019
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Senate District 6
Hawaii State Capitol
Room 230
phone: 808-586-6070
fax: 808-586-6071
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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.
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
Measures Introduced
 Title
SB1 SD2 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB11 SD1 RELATING TO POLYSTYRENE FOAM CONTAINERS.
SB18 RELATING TO ATHLETE AGENTS.
SB19 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO SURPLUS LINES.
SB95 RELATING TO CANCER RESEARCH.
SB203 HD2 RELATING TO VACCINATIONS.
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.
SB409 SD2 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
SB410 RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.
SB414 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
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.
SB535 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO PHARMACISTS PRESCRIBING AND DISPENSING OF OPIOID ANTAGONIST.
SB536 SD2 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIONS.
SB537 SD2 HD3 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB538 SD1 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB539 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKERS.
SB540 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO THE BOARD OF PHARMACY.
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.
SB549 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO HEALTHY BEVERAGES FOR CHILDREN.
SB550 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
SB551 SD1 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB552 SD1 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
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.
SB767 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
SB768 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
SB769 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB770 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO REAL ESTATE LICENSES.
SB771 SD1 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
SB772 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO LIQUOR LAWS.
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.
SB804 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO PALLIATIVE CARE.
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.
SB812 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
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.
SB817 SD2 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO SELF-SERVICE STORAGE.
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.
SB852 SD2 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO RESTITUTION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME.
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.
SB1033 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF MIDWIVES.
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.
SB1039 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO PROSTITUTION.
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.
SB1292 SD2 HD3 RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
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.
SB1353 SD3 HD3 CD1 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.
SB1404 SD2 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
SB1405 SD2 HD2 CD2 RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING PRODUCTS.
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.
SB1466 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
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.
SB1525 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO HOME CARE AGENCIES.
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.
SCR12 HD1 REQUESTING MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND FEDERAL LAW TO ENSURE THAT VICTIMS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL ASSAULT WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE FORCED INTO ARBITRATION AND SILENCE INSTEAD HAVE ACCESS TO THE COURTS.
SCR18 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO BUILD ALTERNATIVE HOUSING OPTIONS FOR LESSEES.
SCR58 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO INCLUDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION INSTRUCTION AS PART OF THE HEALTH CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS GRADES SIX THROUGH TWELVE.
SCR68 ENDORSING AND ADOPTING, AND URGING FEDERAL LEADERS AND THE NATION TO ENDORSE, THE TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS TO SUPPORT UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 16 FOR PEACE, JUSTICE, AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS.
SCR80 URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PLACE AN EMPHASIS ON STATEWIDE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
SCR81 REQUESTING ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY, INTERMEDIATE, AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN THE STATE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 291C-3, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FOR KEIKI HEALTH BENEFITS.
SCR84 SD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE HAWAII'S HOME VISITING PROGRAM.
SCR85 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PARITY WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE HOW THE STATE CAN COMPLY WITH AND EXCEED FEDERAL MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PARITY LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
SCR89 SD1 ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO WORK WITH THE CAPITOL MANAGEMENT GROUP, IN CONSULTATION WITH HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICES, TO IDENTIFY ON-SITE ENERGY PRODUCTION AND ENERGY CONSERVATION OPPORTUNITIES AND TRANSITION THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING INTO AN ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING.
SCR91 RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL AMBULANCE TO SERVE RESIDENTS IN THE MAKALEI AREA, KAILUA-KONA, ISLAND OF HAWAII.
SCR97 SD1 HD1 DESIGNATING JUNE AS ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
SCR98 SD1 DESIGNATING FEBRUARY OF EACH YEAR AS LIVER AND BILE DUCT CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
SCR99 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF CONSOLIDATED, CONSISTENT HEALTH SCREENING PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN IN THE STATE.
SCR100 REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP RELATING TO PATIENTS REQUIRING AN EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH EXAMINATION.
SCR101 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CURRENT USE AND POSSIBLE EXPANSION OF SERVICES AT LEAHI HOSPITAL AND MALUHIA HOSPITAL, INCLUDING THE FEASIBILITY OF USING THE HOSPITALS AS CENTERS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES FOR NON-FORENSIC PATIENTS.
SCR102 DECLARING JUNE 27 OF EACH YEAR AS POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS INJURY AWARENESS DAY AND DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF JUNE OF EACH YEAR AS POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS INJURY AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII.
SCR103 URGING THE INCLUSION OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURAL INTERVENTION TREATMENT PROGRAMS, WELLNESS PLANS, AND HOLISTIC LIVING SYSTEMS OF CARE IN THE STATE OF HAWAII'S RESPONSE TO THE RISE OF MISUSE AND ABUSE OF OPIOIDS OR ILLICIT SUBSTANCES IN HAWAII.
SCR104 SD1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATING HEALTH CARE COVERAGE OF CANNABIDIOL OIL DERIVED FROM INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
SCR111 REQUESTING THE MEDICAL CANNABIS INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT WORKING GROUP TO CONTINUE ITS WORK TO ADDRESS THE COMPLEXITIES SURROUNDING MEDICAL CANNABIS REIMBURSEMENTS BY HEALTH INSURANCE.
SCR112 SD1 HD1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.
SCR113 SD1 HD1 REQUESTING THAT THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING UPDATE THE 2013 WHITE PAPER ON ACTIVE AGING AND PROVIDE A FINAL REPORT ON ITS UPDATED VERSION NO LATER THAN THE START OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2022.
SCR138 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO INVESTIGATE THE COEXISTENCE OF JALOUSIE WINDOWS AND AIR CONDITIONING IN STATE BUILDINGS AND CONSIDER MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT ALTERNATIVES.
SCR162 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND OTHER RELEVANT STATE AGENCIES TO CONDUCT A STATEWIDE DNA STUDY TO DETERMINE WHETHER RESIDENTS OF THE STATE WITH THE GENETIC VARIANT RS12252-C MAY BE AT A HEIGHTENED RISK OF INFLUENZA.
SCR164 AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT SPRECKELSVILLE, WAILUKU, MAUI, FOR THE EXISTING SEAWALL AND BOULDER REVETMENT AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
SCR169 SD1 DESIGNATING APRIL AS DONATE LIFE MONTH IN HAWAII.
SCR170 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO DEDICATE ONE PRIVATE ROOM IN THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL BUILDING FOR EMPLOYEES AND VISITORS TO BREASTFEED OR EXPRESS MILK.
SCR171 SD1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR CLINICAL VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND ABUSE.
SCR183 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS COVERING PORTIONS OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIOHULI-KEOKEA (KIHEI), WAILUKU, MAUI, HAWAII, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
SR11 REQUESTING MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND FEDERAL LAW TO ENSURE THAT VICTIMS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL ASSAULT WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE FORCED INTO ARBITRATION AND SILENCE INSTEAD HAVE ACCESS TO THE COURTS.
SR13 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO BUILD ALTERNATIVE HOUSING OPTIONS FOR LESSEES.
SR46 ENDORSING AND ADOPTING, AND URGING FEDERAL LEADERS AND THE NATION TO ENDORSE, THE TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS TO SUPPORT UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 16 FOR PEACE, JUSTICE, AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS.
SR57 URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PLACE AN EMPHASIS ON STATEWIDE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
SR58 REQUESTING ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY, INTERMEDIATE, AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN THE STATE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 291C-3, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FOR KEIKI HEALTH BENEFITS.
SR61 SD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE HAWAII'S HOME VISITING PROGRAM.
SR62 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PARITY WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE HOW THE STATE CAN COMPLY WITH AND EXCEED FEDERAL MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PARITY LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
SR66 SD1 ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO WORK WITH THE CAPITOL MANAGEMENT GROUP, IN CONSULTATION WITH HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICES, TO IDENTIFY ON-SITE ENERGY PRODUCTION AND ENERGY CONSERVATION OPPORTUNITIES AND TRANSITION THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING INTO AN ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING.
SR68 RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL AMBULANCE TO SERVE RESIDENTS IN THE MAKALEI AREA, KAILUA-KONA, ISLAND OF HAWAII.
SR73 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CURRENT USE AND POSSIBLE EXPANSION OF SERVICES AT LEAHI HOSPITAL AND MALUHIA HOSPITAL, INCLUDING THE FEASIBILITY OF USING THE HOSPITALS AS CENTERS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES FOR NON-FORENSIC PATIENTS.
SR74 REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP RELATING TO PATIENTS REQUIRING AN EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH EXAMINATION.
SR75 DECLARING JUNE 27 OF EACH YEAR AS POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS INJURY AWARENESS DAY AND DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF JUNE OF EACH YEAR AS POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS INJURY AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII.
SR76 SD1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATING HEALTH CARE COVERAGE OF CANNABIDIOL OIL DERIVED FROM INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
SR77 SD1 DESIGNATING NOVEMBER AS ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
SR78 SD1 DESIGNATING FEBRUARY OF EACH YEAR AS LIVER AND BILE DUCT CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
SR82 SD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO WORK WITH THE HAWAII RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION TO INFORM FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS OF RECENTLY UPDATED FOOD SAFETY RULES AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS TO ENSURE ALL PROPER SAFETY MEASURES ARE TAKEN IN ALL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS IN HAWAII.
SR83 SD1 REQUESTING THAT THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING UPDATE THE 2013 WHITE PAPER ON ACTIVE AGING AND PROVIDE A FINAL REPORT ON ITS UPDATED VERSION NO LATER THAN THE START OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2021.
SR106 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO INVESTIGATE THE COEXISTENCE OF JALOUSIE WINDOWS AND AIR CONDITIONING IN STATE BUILDINGS AND CONSIDER MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT ALTERNATIVES.
SR128 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND OTHER RELEVANT STATE AGENCIES TO CONDUCT A STATEWIDE DNA STUDY TO DETERMINE WHETHER RESIDENTS OF THE STATE WITH THE GENETIC VARIANT RS12252-C MAY BE AT A HEIGHTENED RISK OF INFLUENZA.
SR130 AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT SPRECKELSVILLE, WAILUKU, MAUI, FOR THE EXISTING SEAWALL AND BOULDER REVETMENT AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
SR135 SD1 DESIGNATING APRIL AS DONATE LIFE MONTH IN HAWAII.
SR137 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS COVERING PORTIONS OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIOHULI-KEOKEA (KIHEI), WAILUKU, MAUI, HAWAII, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
SR138 SD1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR CLINICAL VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND ABUSE.


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