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SB820 - Relating To Historic Preservation.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract reviews of certain proposed projects that may affect historic properties, aviation artifacts, or burial sites to third-party consultants if the department will not be able to complete the review within sixty days.
STATUS
Introduced
SB408 - Relating To Campaign Spending.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Henry J.C. Aquino, Glenn Wakai
Last updated almost 2 years ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes any candidate committee, under certain circumstances, to expend campaign funds to purchase a ticket for a candidate to attend a nonprofit organization's event.
STATUS
Introduced
SB766 - Relating To Affordable Housing.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Beginning 7/1/2025, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division to contract its review of proposed state projects, and projects affecting historic properties to third party consultants if the projects involve the development of affordable housing and the division, after an initial evaluation, determines it will not be able to complete its review within sixty days. Establishes requirements for qualified third parties providing review services. Requires the project proponent to pay for the reasonable fee requirements of the third party consultant. Allows the project proponent to contract or sponsor with any county, housing authority, non-profit organization, or person, to meet the third party fee requirement. Requires the Department to publish a draft of its proposed rules within one year and within one year thereafter, present its proposed final rules to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB331 - Relating To Housing.
Stanley Chang, Henry J.C. Aquino, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits a county from enacting a development policy, standard, or condition that would have the effect of changing the land use designation or zoning of a parcel or parcels of property to a less intensive use or reducing the intensity of land use within an existing zoning district below what was allowed under the general plan or specific land use designation and zoning ordinances of the county in effect on January 1, 2023.
STATUS
Introduced
SB518 - Relating To Aquaculture.
Mike Gabbard, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Requires the University of Hawaii Sea Grant Program to contract with an independent consultant to establish a five-year plan to develop goals, objectives, and an operational plan with budgets and timelines to strengthen and grow the aquaculture industry in the State. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1553 - Relating To The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Program.
Mike Gabbard, Henry J.C. Aquino, Brenton Awa
Last updated almost 2 years ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for positions and activities related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control.
STATUS
Introduced
SB308 - Relating To Sexual Violence Prevention Education.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Erin's law task force to review policies, programs, and curricula for educating public school students about sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention, report recommendations for the establishment of a program to educate public school children on sexual abuse prevention through age-appropriate curricula, provide relevant training to teachers and school staff, and inform parents and guardians about important child sexual abuse topics. Requires the Department of Education to establish and implement a systemwide sexual abuse prevention education program at the conclusion of the task force.
STATUS
Introduced
SB919 - Relating To Workers' Compensation.
Karl Rhoads, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires the independent medical examination and permanent impairment rating examination of an injured employee under the Workers' Compensation Law to be conducted by a qualified chiropractor or physician selected by the mutual agreement of the parties and paid for by the employer. In absence of a mutual agreement, requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to appoint a duly qualified impartial chiropractor or physician to be paid by the employer.
STATUS
Introduced
SB742 - Relating To Agriculture.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes an Educational Support Associate position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources' Kona Cooperative Extension. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1174 - Relating To Crosswalk Safety.
Chris Kalani Lee, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Transportation to program intersections to allow walk signals to commence four seconds before the green light is given to motor vehicle traffic when the walk button has been pressed.
STATUS
Introduced
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Senator from Hawaii district SD-019
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