SB2997 - Relating To Public Utilities.

1 Co-Sponsor

Creates a process for electric utilities to develop and submit risk-based wildfire protection plans to the Public Utilities Commission for approval. Requires public utilities to report wildfires potentially caused by or occurring in connection with their operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

SB3013 - Relating To Invasive Species.

1 Co-Sponsor

Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation for the coordinated removal of albizia and other invasive trees. Requires matching funds from public utilities.

SB2986 - Relating To Energy Resiliency.

4 Co-Sponsors

Requires retail crediting for energy exports enrolled in grid services programs, whereby energy exported to the electrical grid past a participating customer-generator's point of common coupling from photovoltaic solar systems paired with battery storage as part of a utility-controlled grid service program would be credited at the full retail rate of electricity for the relevant time period.

SB2981 - Relating To Contractors.

4 Co-Sponsors

Establishes as a class B felony the unlicensed performance of contractor work, during or within 5 years following a national emergency, state of emergency, or disaster proclamation, in an affected political subdivision.

SB3023 - Relating To The Tax Credit For Research Activities.

1 Co-Sponsor

Adds a cap for the amount of tax credits for research activities that an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities may receive per taxable year. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for tax credits for research activities. Amends the annual aggregate cap on tax credits for research activities that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism may certify. Requires certification of the tax credits for research activities on a first come, first served basis to be based on the date that a complete application is received, subject to certain conditions. Extends from 12/31/2024 to 12/31/2029, the sunset date for tax credits for research activities.

SB3021 - Relating To Transportation.

1 Co-Sponsor

Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amounts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

SB2946 - Relating To The University Of Hawaii.

5 Co-Sponsors

Requires the University of Hawaii to submit to the Legislature annual reports of all university employees who performed work from a location outside of the State for more than sixty consecutive days during the applicable year no later than December 31 of that year. (SD1)

SB2950 - Relating To Historic Preservation.

1 Co-Sponsor

Amends the definition of "historic property" used in historic preservation laws to remove the minimum age and require listing on the Hawaii or national register of historic places or built before August 21, 1959. Broadens exclusions from historic review for certain types of proposed projects on existing privately-owned single-family detached dwelling units or townhouses.

SB2989 - Relating To County Ethics Commissions.

6 Co-Sponsors

Authorizes the Judicial Council to nominate persons for appointment to a county ethics commission; provided that the county's charter or ordinance requires members of the commission to be appointed from nominations made by the Judicial Council.

SB2973 - Relating To Economic Development.

9 Co-Sponsors

Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a three-year child care pilot grant program to provide grants to employers to assist in offering child care or caregiving support for their employees.

SB2999 - Relating To Hawaii Emergency Home Sales Moratorium.

1 Co-Sponsor

Establishes a temporary restriction that only current and former residents of Hawaii may purchase residential property. Prohibits real estate brokers and real estate salespersons from buying, offering to buy, or negotiating the purchase of residential real estate for someone who is not a current or former resident without disclosing the temporary restriction. Repeals the moratorium when the Governor's last proclamation on affordable housing expires.

SB3014 - Relating To Hazard Mitigation.

1 Co-Sponsor

Extends the right to enter private property and remove or stabilize natural hazards that are at risk of harming the public or other properties to the county in which the private property is located and that county's respective mayor.

SB2976 - Relating To Water.

12 Co-Sponsors

Requires each county board of water supply or water board to prioritize the sustainable recharge of aquifers, ensure the health of watersheds, and, when allocating water for new development, prioritize the development of affordable housing over other types of development. Provides that these requirements shall not be construed to affect allocations of water for agricultural purposes or developments under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended.

SCR174 - Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Twenty-first Century Data Governance Task Force To Assess Current Demographic Data Collection, Processing, Retention, And Sharing Procedures Utilized By All State Agencies.

1 Co-Sponsor

SB2955 - Relating To Infrastructure.

1 Co-Sponsor

Establishes a dam and reservoir working group to ensure and enhance the continued availability and operation of dams and reservoirs in the State and consider their role in drought mitigation and the maintenance of a dependable water supply. Appropriates funds.