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SB2512 - Relating To Emergency Management Powers.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 4 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes notice and reporting requirements for the expenditure or use of public resources by the Governor, pursuant to the Governor's emergency powers. (CD1)
STATUS
Vetoed
SB2510 - Relating To Education.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Requires all public schools to implement universal screenings for students in kindergarten through third grade to identify and support students who are at risk of dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
STATUS
Introduced
SB765 - Relating To County Permitting And Inspection.
Dru Kanuha, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Exempts state projects from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements under certain conditions. Requires the state agency responsible for the state project to submit for review and comments, a building permit exemption notice to the county in which the state project is located. Requires the county to review and submit written comments regarding the state project within thirty days of its receipt of notice and if on the thirty-first day, written comments are not provided, the state project may proceed. Requires the counties to adopt ordinances. Defines building permit, state agency, state lands, and state project.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2286 - Relating To Internships.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Permits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enter into contracts with eligible employers or registered apprenticeship programs in the private sector to provide on-the-job training to eligible interns. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to collaborate with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations for certain portions of the on-the-job-training work experience program. Provides that the State shall be the responsible employer for purposes of workers' compensation coverage for students or recent graduates in the on-the-job-training work experience program, subject to certain limitations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB969 - Relating To Noise Pollution.
Chris Kalani Lee, Stanley Chang, Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes that noise generated by helicopters in excess of a certain decibel level constitutes a public nuisance and a source of noise pollution in violation of the State's noise pollution law. Establishes fines and a private right of action for individuals to sue helicopter owners and operators for committing a public nuisance. Establishes exceptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB286 - Relating To Wastewater Systems.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Brenton Awa
Last updated almost 2 years ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a three-year New Waste Management Solution and Cesspool System Demonstration Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to examine and demonstrate new wastewater and cesspool technology systems; implement those technologies in demonstration projects in areas across the State that are identified as Priority Level 1 in the 2021 Hawaii Cesspool Hazard Assessment and Prioritization Tool Report; and establish a similar ranking system for prioritization levels for the islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau. Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program.
STATUS
Introduced
SB394 - Relating To Collective Bargaining.
Donovan Dela Cruz
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate assistants employed by the University of Hawaii and community college system.
STATUS
Introduced
SB818 - Relating To Aquaculture.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Transfers the business, processing, distribution, and marketing functions of the Aquaculture Program from the Department of Agriculture to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB374 - Relating To Special License Plates For Iraq And Afghanistan War Veterans.
Chris Kalani Lee, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Creates license plates to honor veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2288 - Relating To Government.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Requires that travel reports submitted by state employees, officers, or other representatives of state departments or agencies, in connection with out-of-state or intra-state travel for purposes of official state business, be made available for public review on the Comptroller's website, subject to certain exceptions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
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