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SB3235 - Relating To Energy.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 10 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Solar Hui Program to allow multi-family residential property owners to invest into a Solar Hui Investment Fund to provide loans to low- and moderate-income households to install solar energy systems. Establishes the Solar Hui Program Fund Manager position. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2250 - Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Health To Implement Quality Improvement Recommendations For The Hawaii State Hospital.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Makes an emergency appropriation to provide funds for the Department of Health to implement quality improvement recommendations at the Hawaii State Hospital. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2174 - Relating To Meat And Poultry Inspection.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish, implement, and administer a Meat and Poultry Inspection Program and annually report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the establishment, implementation, and administration of the Meat and Poultry Inspection Program.
STATUS
Introduced
SB843 - Relating To Wages.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Amends the definition of "wages" to include the payment of any paid time off or personal time off, holiday, sick, or vacation pay earned and payable in accordance with the terms of an employer's policy or a written agreement with the employer.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2410 - Relating To Aquaculture.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for an aquaculture park that promotes commercial aquaculture expansion. Requires a report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2143 - Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 9 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the Wildfire Management Branch of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Forestry and Wildlife to provide nonprofit organizations with grants for wildfire preparedness and mitigation programming. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2492 - Relating To The Nurse Licensure Compact.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 9 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Allows the Governor to enter the State into the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multi-state licensure privilege in each party state, effective 1/1/2026. Beginning 1/1/2026, allows the State Board of Nursing to charge different fees for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2467 - Relating To The Hawaii State Hospital.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated 10 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to implement quality improvement measures recommended in the comprehensive safety review for the Hawaii State Hospital. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB790 - Relating To Protection Of Streams.
Lynn Decoite, Brenton Awa, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated almost 2 years ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits dispositions that authorize diverting water from East Maui county streams for commercial purposes, except for existing water uses by the Maui County Department of Water Supply.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2154 - Relating To The Transfer Of Non-agricultural Park Lands.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Kurt Fevella, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Before the transfer of non-agricultural park lands, authorizes the Department of Agriculture to request information from the Department of Land and Natural Resources related to the establishment of necessary and reasonable easements upon the lands. Amends legislative findings regarding non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture, prior to offering a lease, to inquire with the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding any easements required for access to landlocked forest reserves or other assets on the lands subject to the lease. Continue to require the lessee to maintain a conservation plan. Requires approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Board of Agriculture before removing pasture lands for reforestation, or other public purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
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