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Senate District 16
‘Aiea, ‘Aiea Heights, Hālawa, Pearlridge, Newtown, Royal Summit, Waimalu, Waiau, Momilani, Pacific Palisades, and Pearl City

Room: 217
Phone: 808-586-6230
Fax: 808-586-6231
senelefante@capitol.hawaii.gov

Born in ‘Aiea to a single mother and raised by his Filipino immigrant grandparents, Senator Brandon Elefante learned the values of commitment and responsibility at an early age. His extended family instilled in him respect, a strong work ethic, and the importance of community.

After graduating from ‘Aiea High School, Senator Elefante pursued higher education at Saint Mary’s College of California, where he discovered his passion for public service. During his time there, he served as a resident advisor, co-founded the Hawai‘i Club and later became its president. Senator Elefante’s dedication to student affairs and community service earned him several awards and recognition.

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Business Administration, Senator Elefante returned to Hawai‘i to teach social justice and world religions at Damien Memorial School. He also became actively involved in his community, serving on the ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board and pursuing further education at Chaminade University, where he earned a Master’s in Business Administration in 2011.

From 2011 to 2014, Senator Elefante worked as a legislative aide to Honolulu City Councilmember Breene Harimoto. In this role, he tracked infrastructure and development projects and addressed constituent concerns in the ‘Aiea, Pearl City, and Waipahū communities. This experience solidified Senator Elefante’s commitment to public service and to improving the lives of Hawai‘i’s residents.

For the next eight years, from 2014 to 2022, Senator Elefante served on the Honolulu City Council, representing the communities of ‘Aiea, Pearl City, and Waipahū. During his tenure, he chaired several key committees, including Zoning and Planning; Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Public Health, Safety, and Welfare; Transportation; and the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization. He also served as Vice Chair of the Budget Committee and the Transportation, Sustainability, and Health Committee and was an active member of the Budget, Executive Matters and Legal Affairs, Executive Management, and Public Infrastructure and Technology Committees. Senator Elefante’s leadership during this period demonstrated his dedication to balanced growth, public safety, and improving the quality of life for O‘ahu's diverse communities.

Then, in 2022, Senator Elefante was elected as the Hawai‘i State Senator for District 16, representing the neighborhoods of ‘Aiea, Pearl City, and Hālawa. During his first term, he served as Vice Chair of the Water and Land (WTL) Committee and the Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs (PSM) Committee, as well as a member of the Judiciary (JDC) Committee and the Transportation and Culture and the Arts (TCA) Committee. Additionally, he co-chaired the Joint Crime and Justice Caucus and was a member of the Filipino Caucus.

Following his re-election in 2024, Senator Elefante now serves as Chair of the Public Safety and Military Affairs (PSM) Committee and as a member of the Ways and Means (WAM) Committee. He continues to serve as Vice Chair of the Water and Land (WTL) Committee and as a member of the Transportation and Culture and the Arts (TCA) Committee. Senator Elefante remains an active member of the Filipino Caucus and has joined the Kūpuna Caucus, furthering his commitment to addressing the diverse needs of his constituents.

EDUCATION

‘Aiea High School, Class of 2004
Saint Mary’s College of California: BS Economics and Business Administration, 2008
Chaminade University: Master’s in Business Administration, 2011

SERVICE

Current:
Hawai‘i State Senate
• Chair, Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs (PSM)
• Vice Chair, Committee on Water and Land (WTL)
• Member, Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts
(TCA)
• Member, Committee on Ways and Means (WAM)
• Member, Filipino Caucus
• Member, Kūpuna Caucus

Past:
Hawai‘i State Senate (2022–2024)
• Vice Chair, Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military
Affairs (PSM)
• Member, Judiciary (JDC)
• Co-Chair, Joint Crime and Justice Caucus
Honolulu City Council (2014–2022)
• Chair, Zoning and Planning
• Chair, Business Economic Development and Tourism
• Chair, Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
• Chair, Transportation
• Chair, Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Vice Chair, Budget Committee
• Vice Chair, Transportation, Sustainability, and Health
• Member, Budget, Executive Matters and Legal Affairs
• Member, Executive Management
• Member, Public Infrastructure and Technology

‘Aiea Neighborhood Board
• Member

Other:
• Member, JCI Hawai‘i Filipino Jaycees
• Member, Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce
• Chair, Large Cities Council for NLC
• Member, Board of Directors: National League of Cities (NLC)
• Member, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (NLC)
• High School Teacher

Awards:
• 2020, Distinguished Toastmaster
• 2015, Pacific Business News 40 Under 40

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2025 Committee Member of

Measures Introduced in 2025

Measure and Title
SB83 SD2 RELATING TO HOTELS.
SB84 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB85 RELATING TO PERMITS.
SB86 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB87 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB88 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
SB89 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
SB90 RELATING TO A COMPENSATORY TIME CASH-OUT PILOT PROGRAM.
SB91 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB92 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE.
SB93 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB94 RELATING TO TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS.
SB95 RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.
SB96 RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS.
SB97 SD2 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB98 RELATING TO LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
SB99 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
SB103 SD1 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.
SB104 SD2 HD3 CD1 RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
SB130 RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
SB132 RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
SB134 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB178 RELATING TO SURFING.
SB220 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION FINANCING.
SB221 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
SB222 SD1 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB223 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
SB224 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.
SB225 RELATED TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
SB226 RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
SB227 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB228 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO EXCITED DELIRIUM.
SB330 SD1 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION.
SB353 SD2 HD3 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
SB363 SD1 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB384 SD1 RELATING TO VICTIM RESTITUTION.
SB390 RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
SB391 SD1 RELATING TO RECYCLING.
SB392 RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
SB393 RELATING TO HOSPITALS.
SB420 SD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB434 RELATING TO TREATMENT FOR MENTAL ILLNESS.
SB436 SD1 RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
SB439 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO FEES.
SB440 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB474 SD1 RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
SB475 RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER.
SB476 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB477 RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
SB478 RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
SB497 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB565 SD1 RELATING TO POLOLU VALLEY MANAGEMENT EFFORTS ON HAWAII ISLAND.
SB605 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB606 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
SB639 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
SB705 RELATING TO EXCITED DELIRIUM.
SB710 SD1 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
SB741 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB746 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB802 SD2 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB817 SD1 RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES.
SB818 RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
SB819 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB840 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB846 RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
SB860 RELATING TO SHOPLIFTING.
SB868 RELATING TO THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION SUBSIDY PILOT PROGRAM.
SB871 SD1 RELATING TO ARSON.
SB872 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB878 RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
SB969 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB970 SD1 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB971 SD2 RELATING TO TRAFFIC.
SB972 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB973 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB1096 SD1 RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
SB1100 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
SB1226 SD1 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB1252 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
SB1274 RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.
SB1300 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
SB1519 RELATING TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
SB1522 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO VEHICLE TITLE TRANSFERS.
SB1537 RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.
SB1567 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS.
SB1570 SD1 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
SB1581 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO HAWAII-JAPAN PACIFIC PEACE MONUMENT.
SB1648 SD1 RELATING TO POWER OUTAGES.
SCR10 SD2 URGING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP ON HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING THE IMPACT OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS ON THE TIMELY DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE.
SCR18 SD1 REQUESTING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO BUILD A NEW AND LARGER PEARL CITY POST OFFICE AT THE UNITED STATES NAVY PROPERTY ON THE PEARL CITY PENINSULA WITH A LARGER PARKING LOT FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS.
SCR19 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO THE PUBLIC DURING NON-PEAK HOURS AND NON-SCHOOL DAYS.
SCR20 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO COMPREHENSIVELY REEVALUATE ITS POLICIES REGARDING IN-PERSON CONTACT VISITATION AT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO BEST SUPPORT INCARCERATED PERSONS IN STAYING CONNECTED WITH LOVED ONES WHO CAN HELP THEM ON THEIR JOURNEY OF REHABILITATION.
SCR21 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITY STAFF MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE CLINICAL COUNSELING SERVICES THAT ARE SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM THE EXISTING MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO INMATES.
SCR22 REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO COLLABORATE WITH RELEVANT AGENCIES TO DEVELOP INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO INFORM KUPUNA ABOUT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
SCR23 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO STUDY THE POSSIBILITY OF A HIGHWAY PATROL AND SPEED CAMERAS ALONG MAJOR FREEWAYS AND HIGHWAYS IN PRIMARY AREAS OF SPEEDING.
SCR24 SD1 STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO MAINTAIN ALL REFERENCES TO THE 100TH INFANTRY BATTALION AND 442ND REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM ON ITS WEBSITES FOR THE PUBLIC.
SCR25 REQUESTING THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING FOR ALL CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATIONS FOR ANY PROPOSED SPECIAL TREATMENT FACILITY IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
SCR26 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, IN PLANNING AND DESIGNING THE NEW OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER IN HALAWA, TO INCLUDE CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURT FACILITIES AND ESTABLISH A RELEASE PROCEDURE UNDER WHICH DETAINEES OR INMATES, UPON RELEASE, ARE TRANSPORTED TO A SITE OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES OR PUBLIC SPACES.
SCR27 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FINANCES.
SCR28 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENINGS.
SCR29 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING.
SCR30 REQUESTING THE COMMANDER OF JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO USE THE RESTRICTED VACANT LAND ON THE PEARL CITY PENINSULA FOR YOUTH BALL PROGRAMS.
SCR32 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO USE INMATE WORK FURLOUGH PROGRAMS FOR STATE ROADWAY AND HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE.
SCR51 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE PLACEMENT OF AN OFFICE OF RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY.
SCR52 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO ADOPT A CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH CIVIL DEFENSE CORPS.
SCR53 SD1 HD1 REQUESTING THE COMPTROLLER TO COOPERATE WITH THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM, OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE TO IDENTIFY RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE WITH A NEED FOR BETTER TELECOMMUNICATION ACCESS FOR RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.
SCR54 SD1 HD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE AND PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE TO A DESALINATION PLANNING TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE USE OF DESALINATION FOR LARGE-SCALE WATER CONSUMPTION IN THE STATE IS FEASIBLE.
SCR58 SD1 URGING THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE TO INSTALL A MINIMUM SET OF ACCESSIBLE RECREATIONAL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN EACH PLAYGROUND LOCATED IN A COUNTY PARK AND TO ESTABLISH COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLANS THAT ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SAFETY, CLEANLINESS, AND FUNCTIONALITY OF EACH PLAYGROUND.
SCR60 SD1 HD1 URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PRODUCE SUFFICIENT HOUSING TO MEET THE STATE'S DEMAND.
SCR64 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO ESTABLISH THE HAWAII STATE FELLOWS PROGRAM.
SCR69 SD1 HD1 REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE BEST POLICIES TO LOWER DRUG COSTS FOR PATIENT CONSUMERS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
SCR84 URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MAUI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, TO CONDUCT REAL-TIME WILDFIRE AND OTHER DISASTER DRILLS INVOLVING THE MAUI COMMUNITY.
SCR89 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM TO EQUIP INTERESTED STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILL SET, EXPERTISE, AND ADVANCEMENT POTENTIAL IN THE FIELD OF MEAT PROCESSING.
SCR94 SD1 URGING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO TAKE FURTHER MEANINGFUL ACTION TO ADDRESS THE AXIS DEER OVERPOPULATION.
SCR112 SD1 HD1 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO LIGHT UP CITY HALL WITH PURPLE LIGHTS ON AUGUST 7, 2025, IN HONOR OF NATIONAL PURPLE HEART DAY.
SCR117 SD1 HD1 URGING THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT AN INVENTORY OF BUS STOPS ON HAWAII ISLAND UTILIZED BY CHILDREN TO TRAVEL TO SCHOOL AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE SAFETY AT EACH LOCATION.
SCR118 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF ALLOWING BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE STATE TO UTILIZE FILTERED WATER COLLECTED BY WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS FOR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES.
SCR127 URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO NOT DEFUND LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE STATE.
SCR128 SD1 REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PRODUCE AND PROVIDE A LIST OF STATE LANDS CURRENTLY LEASED TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR ANY FEDERAL AGENCY.
SCR137 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION.
SCR141 SD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO COLLABORATE WITH THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGARDING GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
SCR142 SD1 HD1 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT'S USE AND MANAGEMENT OF ITS FUNDS.
SCR204 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION RELATED TO THE DISPOSAL, DETONATION, AND DESTRUCTION OF EXPLOSIVES, FIREWORKS, AND SIMILAR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN THE STATE.
SR6 SD2 URGING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP ON HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING THE IMPACT OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS ON THE TIMELY DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE.
SR14 SD1 REQUESTING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO BUILD A NEW AND LARGER PEARL CITY POST OFFICE AT THE UNITED STATES NAVY PROPERTY ON THE PEARL CITY PENINSULA WITH A LARGER PARKING LOT FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS.
SR15 REQUESTING THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING FOR ALL CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATIONS FOR ANY PROPOSED SPECIAL TREATMENT FACILITY IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
SR16 REQUESTING THE COMMANDER OF JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO USE THE RESTRICTED VACANT LAND ON THE PEARL CITY PENINSULA FOR YOUTH BALL PROGRAMS.
SR18 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO USE INMATE WORK FURLOUGH PROGRAMS FOR STATE ROADWAY AND HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE.
SR33 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE PLACEMENT OF AN OFFICE OF RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY.
SR34 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO ADOPT A CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH CIVIL DEFENSE CORPS.
SR35 SD1 REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO COOPERATE WITH THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE WITH A NEED FOR BETTER TELECOMMUNICATION ACCESS FOR RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.
SR36 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE AND PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE TO A DESALINATION PLANNING TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE USE OF DESALINATION FOR LARGE-SCALE WATER CONSUMPTION IN THE STATE IS FEASIBLE.
SR42 SD1 URGING THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE TO INSTALL A MINIMUM SET OF ACCESSIBLE RECREATIONAL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN EACH PLAYGROUND LOCATED IN A COUNTY PARK AND TO ESTABLISH COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLANS THAT ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SAFETY, CLEANLINESS, AND FUNCTIONALITY OF EACH PLAYGROUND.
SR44 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE FINANCIAL LITERACY CURRICULA PLAN FOR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
SR45 SD1 URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PRODUCE SUFFICIENT HOUSING TO MEET THE STATE'S DEMAND.
SR49 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO ESTABLISH THE HAWAII STATE FELLOWS PROGRAM.
SR53 SD1 REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE BEST POLICIES TO REFORM PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER PRACTICES IN THE STATE TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND FAIRNESS FOR CONSUMERS AND IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR, LOWER DRUG COSTS FOR PATIENT CONSUMERS, AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
SR67 URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MAUI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, TO CONDUCT REAL-TIME WILDFIRE AND OTHER DISASTER DRILLS INVOLVING THE MAUI COMMUNITY.
SR72 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM TO EQUIP INTERESTED STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILL SET, EXPERTISE, AND ADVANCEMENT POTENTIAL IN THE FIELD OF MEAT PROCESSING.
SR77 SD1 URGING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO TAKE FURTHER MEANINGFUL ACTION TO ADDRESS THE AXIS DEER OVERPOPULATION.
SR93 SD1 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO LIGHT UP CITY HALL WITH PURPLE LIGHTS ON AUGUST 7 OF EACH YEAR IN HONOR OF NATIONAL PURPLE HEART DAY.
SR98 SD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT AN INVENTORY OF BUS STOPS ON HAWAII ISLAND UTILIZED BY CHILDREN TO TRAVEL TO SCHOOL AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE SAFETY AT EACH LOCATION.
SR99 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF ALLOWING BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE STATE TO UTILIZE FILTERED WATER COLLECTED BY WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS FOR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES.
SR106 URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO NOT DEFUND LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE STATE.
SR107 SD1 REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PRODUCE AND PROVIDE A LIST OF STATE LANDS CURRENTLY LEASED TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR ANY FEDERAL AGENCY.
SR154 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION.
SR159 SD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO COLLABORATE WITH THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGARDING GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
SR160 SD1 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT'S USE AND MANAGEMENT OF ITS FUNDS.
SR164 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION RELATED TO THE DISPOSAL, DETONATION, AND DESTRUCTION OF EXPLOSIVES, FIREWORKS, AND SIMILAR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN THE STATE.

Senator Brandon J.C. Elefante (D)

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