SB817 - Relating To State Enterprise Zones.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Donovan Dela Cruz, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated over 1 year ago6 Co-Sponsors
Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" to include the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone and the development or production of renewable energy, under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2841 - Relating To Water Safety Day.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Glenn Wakai, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 7 months ago10 Co-Sponsors
Designates May 15 of each year as Water Safety Day. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2093 - Relating To Fireworks.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Glenn Wakai, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 11 months ago7 Co-Sponsors
Establishes jurisdiction for the Department of Law Enforcement over enforcement of chapter 132D, HRS, relating to illegal fireworks. Establishes provisions for police and fire officers to enter premises and for the Director of Law Enforcement to inspect premises. Requires license and permit holders to maintain records and report instances of illegality in relation to fireworks. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB871 - Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Stanley Chang, Brandon Jc Elefante, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated almost 2 years ago3 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to employ an Executive Director to be nominated by the Governor, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Transfers the duties and powers of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to the Executive Director. Requires the Board to advise the Executive Director. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2279 - Relating To Taxation.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Dru Kanuha
Last updated 9 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Requires qualified tuition reduction for graduate assistants enrolled in graduate level coursework to be considered taxable income. Restricts the qualified tuition reduction for graduate assistants enrolled in graduate level coursework to be equal to a certain percentage of the resident tuition fee. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB133 - Relating To Education.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Stanley Chang, Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Chris Kalani Lee
Last updated almost 2 years ago5 Co-Sponsors
Beginning with the - school year, requires public high schools to start at 9:00 a.m. and public elementary and middle schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly.
STATUS
Introduced
SB610 - Relating To American Sign Language.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Karl Rhoads
Last updated over 1 year ago2 Co-Sponsors
Recognizes American Sign Language as a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with its own grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and cultural heritage.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1065 - Relating To Water.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran, Henry J.C. Aquino, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated almost 2 years ago5 Co-Sponsors
Specifies, in the State Water Code, that fire safety use is a beneficial use of fresh water. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to cooperate with the counties and reservoir owners to develop protocols and agreements for the use of reservoir waters for fire safety purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB805 - Relating To Lobbying.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Chris Kalani Lee
Last updated almost 2 years ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the definitions of "administrative action" and "lobbying" in Chapter 97, HRS.
STATUS
Introduced
SB86 - Relating To Food Sustainability.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Dru Kanuha, Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated over 1 year ago7 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, to update the State Agriculture Functional Plan to include other agricultural economic updates that expand the State's priority on food by increasing local food self-sufficiency and exports. Requires the Governor to submit the updated plan to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2240 - Relating To Elections.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Karl Rhoads
Last updated 5 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Requires the Office of Elections to file an application with Electronic Registration Information Center, Inc. (ERIC), by 6/30/2025, for the State to be admitted as a member of that organization. Requires the Office of Elections to share with each county the information and services made available by ERIC pursuant to the State's membership agreement with that organization. Requires the Office of Elections and each county office that administers elections to use information and services made available by ERIC to verify their respective voter registration rolls. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2476 - Relating To Dental Hygienists.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Michelle N. Kidani, Kurt Fevella, Joy A. San Buenaventura
Last updated 5 months ago6 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes licensed dental hygienists to perform preventive dental sealant screenings and apply dental sealants on individuals, under certain conditions, in a school-based oral health program. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB308 - Relating To Sexual Violence Prevention Education.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago14 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Erin's law task force to review policies, programs, and curricula for educating public school students about sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention, report recommendations for the establishment of a program to educate public school children on sexual abuse prevention through age-appropriate curricula, provide relevant training to teachers and school staff, and inform parents and guardians about important child sexual abuse topics. Requires the Department of Education to establish and implement a systemwide sexual abuse prevention education program at the conclusion of the task force.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2991 - Relating To Collective Bargaining Unit Creation.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 5 months ago7 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to adopt rules establishing criteria and procedures for the creation of new bargaining units. Requires certain employees or any employer or exclusive representative proposing a new bargaining unit to submit an application to the Board. Allows certain employees or any employer or exclusive representative to petition the Board to determine the appropriateness of a new bargaining unit. Requires the Board to consider certain criteria in determining the appropriateness of a new bargaining unit. Requires the Board to, upon its approval of the application, submit a report to the Legislature, including proposed legislation to create the new bargaining unit, accompanied by a decision and order issued by the Board. Makes an appropriation. Repeals 7/1/2027. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB81 - Relating To Natural Resource Management.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Lorraine Rodero Inouye
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district. Specifying that the Chairperson of the University of Hawaii Board of Regents, with approval of the Board of Regents subject to quorum and majority requirements, may designate a member of the Board of Regents or past member of the Board of Regents with experience with Mauna Kea, to serve as the Chairperson of the University of Hawaii Board of Regents' Designee. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
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