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SB2307 - Relating To Identification.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with various agencies and upon request of the inmates, to assist inmates in obtaining the inmates' civil identification card, birth certificate, social security card, and other relevant identification necessary for successful reentry into society, as soon as practicable. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to initiate the process of obtaining identifying documents for inmates released to work furlough, extended furlough, or community placement programs, by providing the forms necessary for the inmate to obtain civil identification cards and other identifying documents to the inmate as soon as practicable.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2083 - Relating To Restorative Aquaculture.
Glenn Wakai, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Agriculture's Aquaculture Development Program to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for restorative aquaculture activities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2767 - Relating To The Natural Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority.
Glenn Wakai, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2246 - Relating To Crisis Intervention.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Establishes an Expanded Crisis Intervention and Diversion Activities Program within the Department of Health to expand existing activities to divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. Defines "crisis intervention officer". Authorizes a person believed to be imminently dangerous to self or others by a law enforcement officer to be transported to a facility designated by the Director of Health. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations for the Expanded Crisis Intervention and Diversion Activities Program and certification of law enforcement officers in mental health first aid and crisis intervention team model. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2824 - Relating To The County Of Maui.
Angus L.K. McKelvey, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the upgrade of South and West Maui's R-1 water delivery systems, and the upgrade of certain water reservoirs located in the forest watershed areas of South and West Maui. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to collaborate with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, County of Maui, and private land owners, as necessary. Appropriates moneys. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2598 - Relating To Telework.
Donna Mercado Kim, Henry J.C. Aquino, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Director of Human Resources Development to revise rules, policies, and guidelines to limit state employees' telework to a maximum of uncertain number of days per week, and set forth supervision and accountability standards to ensure appropriate state services to the public. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2762 - Relating To Rent Control.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 7 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits a landlord from renting or leasing, or offering to rent or lease, a dwelling unit in a rent-controlled county at a rate that exceeds the rate established by resolution adopted by the appropriate county council, subject to certain exceptions. Applies to any county having a population greater than 120,000 but less than 180,000. Repeals 7/1/2029. Takes effect 7/1/2030. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2783 - Relating To Medicaid.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services for Medicaid coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program for income-qualified pregnant persons and children, regardless of immigration status. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2603 - Relating To Early Child Care.
Michelle N. Kidani, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement a Child Care Provider Subsidy and Bonus Program to provide subsidies to retain the existing child care workforce in licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers and bonuses to registered family child care homes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2087 - Relating To Wildfire Risk And Insurance.
Glenn Wakai, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study on wildfire risk and insurance and submit a report regarding the study to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
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Senator from Hawaii district SD-015
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Hawaii Senate
BIRTH
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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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