SB2596 - Relating To Important Agricultural Lands.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Mike Gabbard
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Clarifies that the Land Use Commission's decision-making for the adoption of county maps for the designation of important agricultural lands shall be through a rulemaking proceeding. Establishes an incentive that allows farm cluster housing on important agricultural lands under certain conditions and requires permitting agencies to establish a priority processing procedure for the farm cluster housings. Repeals existing law that governs farm dwellings and employee housing on important agricultural lands.
STATUS
Introduced
SB418 - Relating To Hydrogen Energy.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated over 1 year ago6 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii Hydrogen Energy Industry Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Hawaii Hydrogen Energy Industry Program to design, implement, and administer activities to further the State's energy independence with a focus on utility-scale renewable energy projects and the harvesting, storage, and use of hydrogen as a renewable energy source. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to accomplish the objectives of the Hydrogen Energy Industry Program by offering tax credits, land, availability, and infrastructure support to accomplish the goals of the program.
STATUS
Introduced
SCR153 - Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Using Mycopesticides As A Method To Control Wasmannia Auropunctata.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Chris Kalani Lee
Last updated 7 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
SB2290 - Relating To Waste Disposal Facilities.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 8 months ago7 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility for hazardous waste or solid waste on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health, in consultation with the Commission on Water Resource Management.
STATUS
Introduced
SR200 - Requesting The Federal Emergency Management Agency To Further Assist Maui Wildfire Victims By Amending Its Requirements Under The Direct Lease Program To Require That Properties Qualifying For The Program And Used By Lahaina Residents As Temporary Housing Be Within Twenty Miles Of Lahaina, Rather Than Within Forty Miles.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Angus L.K. McKelvey, Mike Gabbard
Last updated 7 months ago2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
SB2759 - Relating To Land Leases.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Maile S L Shimabukuro
Last updated 7 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Prohibits the State from leasing any public lands, or extending the lease of any public lands, to any individual, corporation, or federal agency that is in arrears in the payment of certain moneys to the State, noncompliant with a consent decree or memoranda of agreement with the State that requires environmental maintenance or remediation with regard to the subject public lands, or convicted of a crime. Requires certification by the Office of the Governor before the issuance or extension of any federal lease that the individual, corporation, or federal agency is in good standing with the State. Provides that, if any existing lessee of public lands is found not to be in good standing with the State as of the effective date of this Act, the lessee shall have three years, or until the end of the lease term, whichever is sooner, to correct the violation or the lease shall be terminated. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB431 - Relating To Construction Waste.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated over 1 year ago4 Co-Sponsors
Requires recycling of construction and demolition materials and use of recycled materials to factor into priority offeror selections for competitive procurements of construction or demolition services by the State or any county. Requires the State Building Codes to incorporate the International Green Construction Code and set specified targets for the recycling, reuse, donation, and resale of nonhazardous construction waste.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1433 - Relating To Sentences Of Imprisonment.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Sharon Y. Moriwaki
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Increases the maximum sentence of imprisonment from one year to two years for a misdemeanor and thirty days to one year for a petty misdemeanor.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2482 - Relating To Telecommunication.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Comptroller to identify state office buildings that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow certain residents, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB3376 - Relating To Gaming.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular Session
Last updated 8 months ago0 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes a 10-year license for one entity to operate online poker and sportsbook betting. Establishes the Hawaii gaming control commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates the state gaming fund and compulsive gambler assistance program. Allocates 70% of profits received by the State to certain wildfire victims with the percentage decreasing 5% each year.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3129 - Relating To Health.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated 7 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes the Hui Hoomana Task Force within the State Health Planning and Development Agency to develop a comprehensive plan to provide universal access to equitable and affordable high-quality health care for state residents, including defining action plan items, setting timeline and deadline for each action item, and identifying resources required and funding options. Requires reports to the Legislature. Dissolves the Hui Hoomana Task Force on 7/1/2025. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB3197 - Relating To Advertising.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Glenn Wakai, Stanley Chang, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 8 months ago6 Co-Sponsors
Exempts billboards and outdoor advertising devices displayed with authorization of the Stadium Authority within the stadium facility, including outdoor advertising devices for naming the stadium facility under certain conditions. Exempts outdoor advertising devices displayed with authorization of the Hawaii Tourism Authority in or on the Convention Center facility, including outdoor advertising devices for naming the Convention Center facility under certain conditions. Exempts outdoor advertising devices for the stadium facility and the Convention Center facility from regulation by the counties, including outdoor advertising devices for naming the stadium facility and Convention Center facility. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1250 - Relating To The College Savings Program.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Angus L.K. McKelvey, Stanley Chang, Carol Fukunaga
Last updated over 1 year ago8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a state income tax deduction for eligible contributions made by residents of the State into the HI529Hawaii's College Savings Program.
STATUS
Introduced
SB673 - Relating To Medical Cannabis.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated over 1 year ago5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a terminally ill qualifying patient medical cannabis use working group to study the feasibility of the medical use of cannabis by terminally ill qualifying patients in health care facilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2821 - Relating To The Department Of Accounting And General Services.
Hawaii - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Angus L.K. McKelvey, Stanley Chang, Lorraine Rodero Inouye
Last updated 8 months ago5 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to directly hire persons exempt from civil service and collective bargaining requirements. Exempts DAGS employees from civil service.
STATUS
Introduced