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SB2369 - Related To Toxic Chemicals.
Mike Gabbard, Kurt Fevella, Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated 10 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a working group to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and related chemicals. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2362 - Relating To Ornamental Ginger.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 9 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds 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 producers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2313 - Relating To Fire Prevention.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires certain owners and occupants of properties located in hazardous fire areas to maintain effective firebreaks within thirty feet of the property and to practice other fire prevention activities. Establishes the Community Fuels Reduction Project to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Beginning with fiscal year 2025-2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish the Community Fuels Reduction Project as a separate line item within the Department's budget.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2302 - Relating To Long-term Care Facilities.
Lynn Decoite, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Director of the Executive Office on Aging to work with health care providers to ensure that there are sufficient long-term care facilities on each island of the State. Makes an appropriation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2359 - Relating To Invasive Species.
Mike Gabbard, Brenton Awa, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funding for the Hawaii Ant Lab to support little fire ant mitigation and eradication efforts.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2396 - Relating To Elections.
Karl Rhoads, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated 10 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the distribution of electioneering communications before an election that a person knows or should have known are deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes of a candidate or party.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2407 - Relating To Education.
Donna Mercado Kim, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 10 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in grades nine through twelve. Requires students in grades nine through twelve to complete one course in financial literacy before graduation. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers who are teaching financial literacy courses. Requires the Board of Education to adopt administrative rules to implement financial literacy education curriculum and regularly review the financial literacy curricula plan. Authorizes the Board of Education to consult with other state and county agencies, private entities, and nonprofit organizations to disseminate information on financial literacy education resources.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2361 - Relating To Agriculture.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes two permanent full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) grant specialist positions within the Department of Agriculture. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2635 - Relating To Education.
Michelle N. Kidani, Stanley Chang, Carol Fukunaga
Last updated 10 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for operational expenses, including the hiring of staff. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2356 - Relating To Wildfires.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Establishes within the Department of Defense the position and duties of State Wildfire Marshal, the position and duties of State Wildfire Chief, the State Wildfire Corps, and the State Wildfire Fuel Reduction Task Force. Makes an appropriation.
STATUS
Introduced
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