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SB742 - Relating To Agriculture.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes an Educational Support Associate position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources' Kona Cooperative Extension. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB873 - Relating To Gender Equity.
Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey, Karl Rhoads
Last updated almost 2 years ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Resources to contract for a study on the gender pay gap within the government of the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.
STATUS
Introduced
SB776 - Relating To The Board Of Agriculture.
Lynn Decoite, Stanley Chang, Lorraine Rodero Inouye
Last updated almost 2 years ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Amends the composition of the Board of Agriculture by requiring representation from the islands of Molokai and Lanai.
STATUS
Introduced
SB156 - Relating To The Board Of Education.
Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran, Lynn Decoite, Dru Kanuha
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Board of Education to hold no less than six community forums annually, with at least one community forum in each county. Requires the Board to include an open forum for public comments on non-agenda items. Requires a report to the Legislature on implementing open forums. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB762 - Relating To Water Catchment Systems.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group within the Department of Health to assess the feasibility of allowing business owners in the State to utilize filtered water collected by water catchment systems for business activities. Requires the Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025 and dissolve on June 30, 2025. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1496 - Relating To The Low-income Household Renters Credit.
Lynn Decoite, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Increases the maximum value of the low-income household renters credit to $150 per qualified exemption for households. Adjusts and provides income threshold tiers based on filing status.
STATUS
Introduced
SB766 - Relating To Affordable Housing.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Beginning 7/1/2025, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division to contract its review of proposed state projects, and projects affecting historic properties to third party consultants if the projects involve the development of affordable housing and the division, after an initial evaluation, determines it will not be able to complete its review within sixty days. Establishes requirements for qualified third parties providing review services. Requires the project proponent to pay for the reasonable fee requirements of the third party consultant. Allows the project proponent to contract or sponsor with any county, housing authority, non-profit organization, or person, to meet the third party fee requirement. Requires the Department to publish a draft of its proposed rules within one year and within one year thereafter, present its proposed final rules to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1241 - Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.
Chris Kalani Lee, Angus L.K. McKelvey, Glenn Wakai
Last updated almost 2 years ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the Hawaii Public Housing Authority from banning pet animals from housing under its control.
STATUS
Introduced
SB596 - Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated almost 2 years ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the definition of "covered employer" in the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.
STATUS
Introduced
SB771 - Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.
Dru Kanuha, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated almost 2 years ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a criminal penalty and monetary fines for aquarium fishing violations. Clarifies that each fish or aquatic life specimen taken in violation of certain fishing laws regarding aquarium fish and the possession and use of prohibited explosives, electrofishing devices, and poisonous substances constitutes a separate offense.
STATUS
Introduced
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