SB2559 - Relating To Invasive Pests.

3 Co-Sponsors

Establishes a pest placard program. Requires the Department of Agriculture to inspect certain establishments that are at risk of spreading pests. Establishes correction and quarantine procedures. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)

SR31 - Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Amend The Priority For Which Low-income Housing Tax Credits Are Allocated And Moneys In The Rental Housing Revolving Fund Are Used And To Adopt Certain Administrative Rules That Incentivize The Development Of Affordable Housing In The State.

6 Co-Sponsors

SB1207 - Relating To State Building Codes.

1 Co-Sponsor

Exempts any code with an official publication date within four years of the prior code publication date from certain adoption requirements.

SB1243 - Relating To Traffic Control.

1 Co-Sponsor

Requires the Department of Transportation to authorize state and county traffic projects to make changes, as necessary, to traffic flow and mitigation efforts. Prohibits contractors from charging additional fees to amend traffic flow and safety or mitigation efforts. Requires the Department of Transportation to make a final determination on all changes to traffic flow and mitigation.

SB28 - Relating To The Deputy Director Of Highways Of The Department Of Transportation.

2 Co-Sponsors

Requires the Deputy Director of Highways of the Department of Transportation to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

SB319 - Relating To The Recognition Of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.

1 Co-Sponsor

Establishes a working group to study the feasibility and effects of the State adopting the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

SB2387 - Relating To Owners Of Land.

1 Co-Sponsor

Corrects erroneous references in chapters 520 and 520A, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

SB2565 - Related To Public Parks.

1 Co-Sponsor

Prohibits counties from prohibiting leashed dogs in public parks. Prohibits persons from leaving dog excrement on public or private property. (SD1)

SB2896 - Relating To Public Parking Spaces.

1 Co-Sponsor

Effective 1/1/2026 requires each parking lot in the State having public paid parking spaces in the State to accept payment of parking fees by credit card and debit card; and each parking meter in the State that collects parking fees for any public paid parking space to be maintained in working order to accept payment by cash, credit card, and debit card. Requires each county to adopt ordinances to enforce these requirements. Requires each county and the State to submit annual reports. (SD1)

SB1138 - Relating To Procurement.

1 Co-Sponsor

Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score after a protest is resolved and the contract is executed. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

SB2226 - Relating To Traffic Regulation.

1 Co-Sponsor

Authorizes each county to adopt ordinances to regulate or restrict motor vehicle access to certain streets, highways, thoroughfares, or roads. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)

SB2574 - Relating To Renewable Fuel.

1 Co-Sponsor

Establishes a tax credit for the import of renewable fuel, including sustainable aviation fuel. Expands the provisions of the renewable fuels production tax credit. (SD1)

SB2972 - Relating To Disaster Preparedness.

1 Co-Sponsor

Requires all high-occupancy public buildings constructed after January 1, 2025, to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes, as determined by wind zone maps, and be used as shelters in the event of an emergency. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)

SB3011 - Relating To Noise.

9 Co-Sponsors

Makes it unlawful for any person to operate a weed whacker in or within one hundred feet of a residential zone, subject to certain exceptions. Extends the time for the use of leaf blowers and weed whackers within or near residential zones. Provides exceptions for government entities and agents acting on behalf of government entities during emergencies. Defines weed whacker. (CD1)

SB3177 - Relating To The Taxation Board Of Review.

1 Co-Sponsor

Amends the minimum qualifications for the Chairperson of the Taxation Board of Review. (SD1)