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SB512 - Relating To Fresh Water Security.
Mike Gabbard, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources a water security working group to study and recommend priority capital improvement projects for legislative consideration and approval that leverage public-private investment to increase Hawaii's water security. Makes an appropriation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB241 - Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.
Kurt Fevella, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Establishes general excise tax exemptions for food, medical services, and feminine hygiene products.
STATUS
Introduced
SB298 - Relating To The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to acquire any real, personal, or mixed property for immediate or future use; own, hold, improve, rehabilitate, sell, assign, exchange, transfer, convey, lease, or dispose of any real, personal, or mixed property acquired; and acquire by condemnation real property for immediate or future use. Amends the definition of "public lands" to exclude non-ceded lands to which the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency holds title. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1068 - Relating To Beaches.
Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran, Stanley Chang, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Includes in the State's policies for the physical environment under the Hawaii State Planning Act, the promotion of statewide beach assessments and beach and shoreline adaptation, restoration, and conservation and the pursuit of compatible relationships among activities, facilities, Native Hawaiian traditional practices mauka to makai, and natural resources. Appropriates funds to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development for the development of a statewide beach assessment study and shoreline adaptation, restoration, and conservation plan. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB426 - Relating To Cesspools.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Dru Kanuha
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires priority level 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035, with certain exceptions, and priority level 2 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2040, rather than before 1/1/2050. Specifies that no penalty or other assessment for any violation shall constitute a lien on the real property and no seizure of property shall be authorized for any violation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2090 - Relating To Tax Credits.
Glenn Wakai, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a tax credit for certain owners of a condominium whose association is increasing maintenance fees to comply with a county ordinance requiring an automatic fire sprinkler system or alternative fire prevention and fire safety system.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1144 - Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.
Angus L.K. McKelvey, Stanley Chang, Maile S L Shimabukuro
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to establish a homelessness coordinator position for the island of Maui within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB631 - Proposing An Amendment To Article X, Section 6, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Modify The Appointment Process For The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii.
Donna Mercado Kim, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Proposes an amendment to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution to modify the appointment process for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. Repeals the requirement that the governor shall only appoint from pools of candidates presented by the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1593 - Relating To Medical Care.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Henry J.C. Aquino, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Adjusts the method by which the department of human services shall calculate payments to providers of medical care and long-term supports and services. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2089 - Relating To Water.
Glenn Wakai, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Specifies that fire safety use is a beneficial use of fresh water in the State Water Code. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to cooperate with the counties and reservoir owners to develop protocols and agreements for the use of reservoir waters for fire safety purposes. Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies.
STATUS
Introduced
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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Hawaii Senate from Hawaii
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