SENATOR MAILE S.L. SHIMABUKURO F E B R U A RY 2 0 2 1 Hawai‘i State Senate ~ Senate District 21 Wai`anae Coast Ko Olina Honokai Hale Kalaeloa
senator shimabukuro’s 2021 session bills Indigent Parental Rights
SB 885 HMS, WAM/JDC (DEFER) HB 480 HHH, JHA, FIN
Requires courts to promptly inform indigent parents of their right to free legal representa�on.
Speedy Child Abuse Cases SB 886 HMS, JDC (2/16)
Requires the court and prosecu�on to take appropriate ac�on to ensure a “prompt trial” to minimize the length of �me a child abuse vic�m or minor witness must endure the stress involved with legal proceedings.
FINES in FINANCIAL HARDSHIP SB 896 PSM, JDC HB 631 JHA, FIN
Provides judges greater discre�on to adjust past due fines or financial circumstances by a person who violates certain traffic offenses based on inability to pay.
Child Sex Abuse
SB 826 JDC HB 563 JHA (DEFER)
Parole residency regula�on requiring child sex abuse offenders, upon release from incarcera�on, to reside at least 2,000 feet away from the vic�m
Dura�onal Residency in Divorce SB 828 JDC HB 565 JHA, FIN (2/16)
Eliminate residency requirements to ini�ate & complete a divorce in Hawaii. This is helpful in domes�c violence vic�ms, or military service members, or others seeking jus�ce.
Reconstructed Vehicle SB 57 TRS, CPN (2/18)
Eliminates the "obsolete" addi�onal inspec�on required for reconstructed cars which are already subjected to "safety checks."
DLIR IMPROVEMENTS SB 901 LCA/EDU, WAM HB 634 LAT, CPC, FIN
Requires DLIR to open at least one office in each county for UI claims. Requires library staff to have some knowledge in assis�ng in UI claims process. DLIR required to increase capacity and to upgrade computer system within 6 months.
Unfunded Liabili�es SB 887 LCA, WAM HB 276 LAT, CPC, FIN
Creates Stabiliza�on Fund. Caps employers’ contribu�on from post-employment benefitsexcess funds over cap to the trust fund. Transfers stabiliza�on fund to cover cost increases for ac�ve employees, re�rees, & dependents.
Interna�onal Girls Day
SCR 26 / SR 15 GVO Establishes October 11th as Hawaii’s Day of the Girl in observa�on of the interna�onal awareness of the challenges faced by girls in the US.
Housing Conveyance Tax SB 871 SD1 HOU, WAM HB 624 WAL/HSG, FIN
Lowers conveyance tax rates on houses valued under $2M. Increases tax for investment proper�es. Por�on of tax deposited in Housing Finance Revolving Fund
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Affordable Rental Housing SB 888 AEN/EET, JDC/WAM
Limits monthly rent increases. Prohibits increase due to the landlord’s nega�ve cash flow. Creates Rent Stabiliza�on Advisory Group. LRB Study
Condo Stakeholder Task Force (RESO)
Requests DCCA to establish a task force to determine stakeholder criteria for condo owners per the Real Estate Commission and to recommend laws and regula�ons