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SB714 - Relating To Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
Glenn Wakai, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated almost 2 years ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the fetal alcohol spectrum disorders special fund, to be administered by the department of human services, and which shall consist of federal funds and interest earned on those funds. Establishes a temporary fetal alcohol spectrum disorders task force within the department of health for administrative purposes. Requires a report to the legislature.
STATUS
Introduced
SB518 - Relating To Aquaculture.
Mike Gabbard, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Requires the University of Hawaii Sea Grant Program to contract with an independent consultant to establish a five-year plan to develop goals, objectives, and an operational plan with budgets and timelines to strengthen and grow the aquaculture industry in the State. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB646 - Relating To Ornamental Ginger.
Mike Gabbard, Angus L.K. McKelvey, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for statewide research into ornamental ginger pathogens, prevention of the spread of ornamental ginger pathogens, production and distribution of pathogen-free ornamental ginger plants, and outreach to ornamental ginger producers. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1414 - Relating To The University Of Hawaii.
Donna Mercado Kim, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated over 1 year ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Exempts certain University of Hawaii contracts involving research and training from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code and requires the Board of Regents to develop internal policies and procedures for those procurements. Repeals the requirement that the Board of Regents develop internal policies and procedures for the procurement of construction. Authorizes the University of Hawaii President to delegate procurement authority for research and training to the University's Vice President for Research and Innovation. Requires the Board of Regents to submit reports to the Legislature. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB375 - Relating To Cannabis.
Chris Kalani Lee, Brenton Awa, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis Authority within the Department of Health to adopt rules to regulate responsible, adult-use of cannabis in the State. Establishes that possession of cannabis by an adult in the amount of four ounces or less without a prescription shall be lawful and requires all convictions for such acts be expunged. Transfers the powers and duties of the Department of Health under state law governing medical cannabis dispensary system, including powers and duties over medical marijuana dispensary operations, licensing, testing, and administration, to the Hawaii cannabis authority. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB896 - Relating To Reproductive Health Care.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits a covered entity from disclosing communication or information relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the issuance of a subpoena in connection with an out-of-state proceeding relating to reproductive health care services legally performed in the State. Prohibits agencies from providing information or expending resources in the furtherance of interstate investigations or proceedings relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the State from penalizing, prosecuting, or otherwise taking adverse action based on pregnancy outcomes or aiding or assisting a pregnant individual with accessing reproductive health care services. Requires the governor to deny any demand for surrender of a person charged with a crime involving reproductive health care services unless the conduct constitutes a crime in the State. Enumerates laws contrary to public policy and prohibits their application as rules of decision in the courts. Prohibits the issuance of a summons for persons to testify in another state with regard to lawful reproductive health care services. Clarifies under various licensing statutes that the provision or assistance in receipt or provision of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, counseling, or referral services related to the human reproductive system cannot form a basis for disciplinary action. Prohibits the enforcement of a judgment or order arising from a foreign penal civil action or other penal law with respect to reproductive health care services. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB59 - Relating To Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Carol Fukunaga, Dru Kanuha
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for its manufacturing assistance programs.
STATUS
Introduced
SB689 - Relating To Loan Repayment For Health Care Professionals.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program administered through the John A. Burns School of Medicine, subject to a matching funds requirement.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1145 - Relating To Affordable Housing.
Angus L.K. McKelvey, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires that Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing projects include a restrictive covenant that states that the units designated as affordable housing, as described in the submitted project application, shall remain as affordable housing in perpetuity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1199 - Relating To Motor Vehicle Safety Inspections.
Donna Mercado Kim, Stanley Chang, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Lengthens the time period in which certain vehicles must have a safety inspection.
STATUS
Introduced
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