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SB771 - Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.
Dru Kanuha, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated almost 2 years ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a criminal penalty and monetary fines for aquarium fishing violations. Clarifies that each fish or aquatic life specimen taken in violation of certain fishing laws regarding aquarium fish and the possession and use of prohibited explosives, electrofishing devices, and poisonous substances constitutes a separate offense.
STATUS
Introduced
SB59 - Relating To Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Carol Fukunaga, Dru Kanuha
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for its manufacturing assistance programs.
STATUS
Introduced
SB706 - Relating To Small Business Loans.
Glenn Wakai
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Creates the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program to be administered by the Business Development and Support Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in coordination with the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Establishes the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program Special Fund. Makes an appropriation. Effective January 6, 2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB247 - Relating To Procurement.
Kurt Fevella, Glenn Wakai
Last updated almost 2 years ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Requires that any procurement change order that increases the contract cost by more than fifty per cent or substantially increases the scope of work be considered a new contract for procurement purpose.
STATUS
Introduced
SB257 - Relating To Employment.
Kurt Fevella, Michelle N. Kidani, Glenn Wakai
Last updated almost 2 years ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Requires the abolishment of any state public service position that remains vacant for longer than 2 years.
STATUS
Introduced
SB763 - Relating To Affordable Housing.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Temporarily exempts affordable housing projects under certain circumstances from specific state and county fees and exactions related to discretionary approval or ministerial permitting, except fees and costs payable to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and the rates and fees of the various boards of water supply. Repeals 6/30/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB768 - Relating To Language Access.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Requires each county's Director of Finance, in consultation with the County Examiner of Drivers, to establish an Interpreter Services Program to assist Compact of Free Association citizens with utilizing the services provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles of each county. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
SB514 - Relating To Composting.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Exempts artisan-scale composting operations from department of Health regulations to divert organic materials from Hawaii's landfills.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2097 - Relating To Motor Carriers.
Glenn Wakai, Kurt Fevella, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 10 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a task force to study the regulation of motor carriers in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1123 - Relating To Permitted Interactions.
Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Exempts members of a county council from the limitation on the number of members that may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official county council business for purposes of permitted interactions. Clarifies that such meetings shall be meetings that are open to the public.
STATUS
Introduced
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