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SB388 - Relating To Waste Disposal Facilities.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Brenton Awa
Last updated over 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility for hazardous waste or solid waste on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health in consultation with the Commission on Water Resource Management. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB786 - Relating To Search And Rescue.
Lynn Decoite, Henry J.C. Aquino, Brenton Awa
Last updated over 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, and there is a sign giving notice of the closure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB3281 - Relating To Culture And The Arts.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Lynn Decoite, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 9 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Requires that the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History and the State of Hawaii Museum of Monarchy History boards of directors each include two ex officio, nonvoting members, to be selected by the comptroller. Requires the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Establishes standards and conditions that the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History must meet to receive state funds. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1102 - Relating To Transient Accommodations Hosting Platforms.
Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran, Henry J.C. Aquino, Donovan Dela Cruz
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the counties to adopt an ordinance regulating the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1160 - Relating To Appeals.
Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran, Angus L.K. McKelvey, Karl Rhoads
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Allows the Intermediate Appellate Court to review orders issued by the Hawaii Paroling Authority.
STATUS
Introduced
SB280 - Relating To Direct Instructional Services To Students.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Allows the Department of Education to create temporary positions under certain conditions. Amends the requirement that the Department of Education report the creation of temporary positions to the Department of Budget and Finance by requiring that the report also be sent to the Legislature.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1235 - Relating To The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a temporary public land trust working group within the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes only. Provides that the working group's sole purpose shall be to compile a definitive inventory of public land trust lands. Authorizes the working group to hire staff. Appropriates moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to be used for making repairs to bulkheads and revetments located in certain parcels conveyed to the Office and for certain construction costs for the development of Kukaniloko. Requires and appropriates moneys for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to conduct a programmatic environmental impact statement for any development projects within the Kakaako Makai area of the public land trust. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB586 - Relating To Transportation.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Stanley Chang, Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Conditions the issuance of a certificate of inspection upon a vehicle not being equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Requires rules regarding safety check inspections to ensure that a motorcycle, moped, or motor vehicle is not equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Suspends, revokes, or refuses renewal of a permit for an official inspection station upon a third or subsequent wilful violation of any rule regarding inspecting a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Increases the maximum fine for violating noisy muffler and exhaust system laws. Includes repairing or installing a noisy muffler or exhaust system as a prohibited practice for motor vehicle repair laws. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB845 - Relating To Acupuncture.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Makes comprehensive updates to chapter 436E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding acupuncture practitioners to reflect modernized scopes of practice, titles, and licensing and renewal requirements. Authorizes the Board of Acupuncture to establish an alternative pathway for physician licensure in acupuncture. Beginning with the renewal for the licensing biennium commencing 7/1/2025, requires licensees to obtain thirty hours of continuing education per licensing biennium. Appropriates funds to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to update the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division's internal database. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB823 - Relating To Motor Vehicle Registration.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Brenton Awa, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Provides an exemption for flatbed trucks from registration renewals and initial registrations of motor carrier vehicles when used as marine terminal equipment temporarily moving in or between certain terminals. Adds new terminal locales, times, and roadways to be covered under the exemption. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
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Senator from Hawaii district SD-017
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