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SB2414 - Relating To Sustainable Food Systems.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Sustainable Food Systems Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Establishes an unspecified number of positions within the Department of Agriculture. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB3021 - Relating To Transportation.
Chris Kalani Lee
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amounts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB3265 - Relating To Film Industry Development.
Lynn Decoite, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 9 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii Film Advisory Council. Amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to: (1) Clarify and amend the requirement for an independent third-party certification; (2) Expand the definition of "qualified production" to include streaming platforms; and (3) Expand the definition of "qualified production costs" to include certain costs associated with products created by Hawaii businesses for use in a production and contracting and licensing of Hawaii-originated music for on-camera use or post-production. Establishes and appropriates funds for a film industry development liaison within the Creative Industries Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB3274 - Relating To Property Forfeiture.
Karl Rhoads, Stanley Chang, Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated 10 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2579 - Relating To Bottle Filling Stations.
Chris Kalani Lee, Troy Hashimoto, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 10 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Requires all state buildings being constructed on or after 7/1/2025 where a water fountain is required to have a water bottle filling station. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2672 - Relating To Libraries.
Chris Kalani Lee, Stanley Chang, Mike Gabbard
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the state librarian to decline to conduct a requested review of an item within the Hawaii State Public Library System collection if the item was previously reviewed by the system in good faith, the basis for the request is duplicative or substantially similar to the basis for the prior review, the response to the prior review was issued within the last year, and the state librarian determines that it is unlikely that the library's response would differ from response issued for the prior request.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2768 - Relating To Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Glenn Wakai, Dru Kanuha, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 9 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Requires the state energy office to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2565 - Related To Public Parks.
Chris Kalani Lee
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Prohibits counties from prohibiting leashed dogs in public parks. Prohibits persons from leaving dog excrement on public or private property. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2735 - Relating To Driver Licensing.
Chris Kalani Lee, Joy A. San Buenaventura
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Requires the driver's license examination to test the applicant's knowledge of the dangers that larger motor vehicles present to pedestrians and bicyclists. Requires persons who commit the offense of excessively speeding or habitually driving while intoxicated to retake and pass the driver's license examination for each offense. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2892 - Relating To Mopeds.
Chris Kalani Lee
Last updated 10 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes a fee on the sale of new combustion engine-powered mopeds. Requires that all fees collected from the sale of combustion engine-powered mopeds be deposited into the Electric Moped Rebate Program Special Fund.
STATUS
Introduced
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