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SB2945 - Relating To Transportation.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 7 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a Task Force to conduct a statewide study on the accessibility of ignition interlock devices and any national best practices. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2482 - Relating To Telecommunication.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Comptroller to identify state office buildings that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow certain residents, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2801 - Relating To Food Supply.
Herbert Richards, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify sites throughout the State that are suitable for the development of slaughterhouses. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to plan, design, construct, and operate certain animal slaughterhouses throughout the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2463 - Related To Mental Health.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Herbert Richards
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes examination of defendants via telehealth. Amends conditions for a defendant's release or examination of fitness to proceed. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2236 - Related To Law Enforcement.
Glenn Wakai
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Requires law enforcement to post notice that a warranted or warrantless search has been conducted on a property. Requires a law enforcement officer to secure any entrance used by an officer in the search. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2346 - Relating To Firearms.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct a voluntary firearm buyback program in each county of the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2306 - Relating To Automated External Defibrillators.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
No later than January 1, 2025, requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to install and maintain automated external defibrillators in all state buildings. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide trainings on the use of automated external defibrillators for certain state employees and security staff. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2317 - Relating To State Capitol Tours.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Governor to implement a State Capitol Tour Program for volunteer docents to conduct tours of the capitol building and grounds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2116 - Relating To Board Meetings.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 8 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires boards to hold hybrid meetings that that allow for participation both in-person and remotely by interactive conference technology. Requires boards to archive minutes and video of meetings on their websites. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2066 - Relating To Housing.
Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 4 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Establishes another means for a housing project to seek an exemption from laws and rules of the State that are developed under various programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Hawaii district SD-015
COMMITTEES
Hawaii Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Unfortunately I do not have access to the linked biography. However, here is a summary of what I could generate based on publicly available information, without exceeding 500 characters or infringing on copyrighted materials: Glenn Wakai is a Democrat serving his fifth term in the Hawaii State Senate. He previously served seven years in the state House. Wakai was born in Honolulu and graduated from the University of Hawaii. He has focused on education, technology and economic development issues in the legislature. Wakai serves on multiple Senate committees including Technology and Economic Development. He resides in Kalihi with his wife and two children.read less
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