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SB803 - Relating To Biofuels.
Lynn Decoite, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Establishes and appropriates moneys for a two-year pilot project to grow biodiesel crops on the island of Molokai. Requires a report to the Legislature.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2098 - Relating To Education.
Glenn Wakai, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to contract with a qualified nonprofit organization to establish an aquatic safety education program for elementary school students and to establish one full-time equivalent position (1.0 FTE) to administer the program.
STATUS
Introduced
SB519 - Relating To Aquaculture.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated almost 2 years ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Aquaculture Advisory Committee. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1442 - Relating To Ohana Zones.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Establishes positions within the Office of the Governor to be responsible for the deployment of the capital improvement funds appropriated by this Act. Appropriates funds for the ohana zones pilot program for expenses relating to operations, upkeep of facilities, provision of services, administrative costs, and the construction of facilities. Makes the ohana zones pilot program a government assistance program for purposes of a general excise tax exemption. Specifies that certain exemptions shall apply to the ohana zone construction. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2068 - Relating To Housing.
Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 10 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units without regard to civil service law.
STATUS
Introduced
SB698 - Relating To Agriculture.
Herbert Richards, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated almost 2 years ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a task force to create a master plan for agricultural facilities at ports of transportation for the purpose of moving commodities to market.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1576 - Relating To The General Excise Tax.
Glenn Wakai, Henry J.C. Aquino, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated almost 2 years ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Gradually reduces the general excise tax rate imposed on the retail sale of groceries and nonprescription medication over a period of four years until eliminated in calendar year 2027. Preserves the county surcharge on tax and the general excise tax on wholesales of groceries and nonprescription medication. Effective 1/1/2024.
STATUS
Introduced
SB300 - Relating To The Expenditure Of Public Funds For Land Improvements.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires generally that the expenditure of public moneys for any improvement to land not owned or leased by the State must be appropriated by the legislature for that specific purpose and include a declaration in the same act of the public purpose regarding the appropriation of the public moneys. Provides that any expenditure of public moneys for the improvement to land not owned or leased by the State and involving natural or cultural resource management or a state grant is unauthorized unless the expending agency approves a restrictive covenant that acknowledges the State's right to receive compensation for its expenditure if the improvement to the land is abandoned or not completed. Requires the recipient of the appropriation or grant to file and execute the restrictive covenant. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB126 - Relating To Noise.
Glenn Wakai
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Prohibits the operation of a vehicle sound amplification system that can be heard outside the vehicle from a distance of thirty feet or more while the vehicle is on a public roadway, street, or highway, or within any residential zone or district. Establishes penalties for violations. Makes certain exemptions
STATUS
Introduced
SB789 - Relating To Farm Dwellings.
Lynn Decoite, Angus L.K. McKelvey, Herbert Richards
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the construction of new farm dwellings on agricultural park lots beginning 1/1/2024. Prohibits residence within an unpermitted farm dwelling. Authorizes inspections.
STATUS
Engrossed
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