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SB2141 - Relating To Electric Grid Resiliency.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a Homeland Security and Resiliency Council to assess the resilience of the State's electric grid and other critical infrastructure to natural disasters and other emergencies and make recommendations. Requires the Council to report to Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB511 - Relating To Agriculture.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to establish a foreign agriculture small equipment pilot program. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1073 - Relating To The Judiciary.
Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran, Angus L.K. McKelvey, Karl Rhoads
Last updated almost 2 years ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies that the disqualification requirements for judges also apply to justices. Establishes a process by which a party before an appellate court in the State, who believes that the judge or justice presiding over their case may have a disqualifying conflict of interest, may move for a hearing on possible conflict of interest. Prohibits the appellate court judge or justice who is subject to the motion to hear or rule on the motion but allows them to file a response or voluntarily recuse themselves from presiding over the pending action or proceeding.
STATUS
Introduced
SB770 - Relating To Beach Park Restoration.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for a grant-in-aid to the County of Hawaii to hire an engineering firm to study, plan, assist, and conduct preliminary design and concept work for a two-phase project to restore the Kahaluu Beach Park in the County of Hawaii. Conditions the appropriation on the County of Hawaii contribution of matching funds. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2563 - Relating To Public Housing.
Chris Kalani Lee, Angus L.K. McKelvey, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 10 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep one or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that the Authority may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows the Authority to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property. Creates Positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2309 - Relating To Online Safety For Children.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii Age-Appropriate Design Code to promote privacy protections for children and ensure that online products, services, or features that are likely to be accessed by children are designed in a manner that recognizes the distinct needs of children at different age ranges. Establishes a Children's Data Protection Working Group, administratively attached to the Department of the Attorney General, to assess and develop recommendations on the best practices for the implementation of the Hawaii Age-Appropriate Design Code. Establishes the Consumer Privacy Special Fund. Establishes penalties.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2169 - Relating To The General Excise Tax.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Exempts medical and dental services provided by health care providers to patients who receive Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE benefits from the general excise tax. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2371 - Relating To Environmental Protection.
Mike Gabbard, Kurt Fevella, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the PFAS Testing Grant Program within the Department of Health to provide funding to assist communities, businesses, and residents throughout the State in obtaining testing services and biological sampling to identify and detect perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB683 - Relating To Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Extends the State's energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045. Authorizes the public utilities commission to establish interim goals. Clarifies that certain demand response programs and related activities count toward the portfolio standards.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2471 - Relating To Fall Prevention.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Makes an appropriation to support the Department of Health's Senior Fall Prevention Campaign. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
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