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SB117 - Relating To Special Number Plates.
Glenn Wakai, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Carissa Kainani Moore.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1264 - Relating To Commercial Fishing.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish limited-entry commercial fisheries for fisheries that are not subject to federal fisheries regulations, when appropriate or necessary to ensure sustainable fisheries for two species of fish -- uhu and kala. Requires the Department to obtain community feedback and report annually to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB500 - Relating To Mental Health At The University Of Hawaii.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Dru Kanuha
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish additional permanent mental health practitioner positions within the Division of Student Success' Counseling and Student Development Center. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1589 - Relating To The Establishment Of A Hemp Task Force.
Herbert Richards, Henry J.C. Aquino, Chris Kalani Lee
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a Hawaii Hemp Task Force to inform public policy and identify methods and actions to best support Hawaii agriculture and build a hemp industry to support rural economic development.
STATUS
Introduced
SB304 - Relating To Visitor Impact Fees.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Brenton Awa
Last updated over 1 year ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Effective 7/1/2025, establishes the visitor impact fee program within the department of land and natural resources, through which the department will collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the visitor impact fee special fund effective 7/1/2023. Requires report to the legislature on strategic plan and timetable for objectives and implementation of the visitor impact fee program. Appropriates funds for the visitor impact fee strategic plan and positions for the visitor impact fee program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2094 - Relating To Corrections.
Glenn Wakai, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 9 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) to establish a one-year pilot program to allow inmates incarcerated at the Women's Community Correctional Center to foster pets while incarcerated. Requires DCR to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB750 - Relating To Civic Education.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the department of education for the expansion of civic education in the public schools. Establishes two full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions, one of which shall be grant funded.
STATUS
Introduced
SB748 - Relating To Environmental Protection.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for the construction and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches to alleviate the damaging effects of chemical-based sunscreen on reef ecosystems. Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract with private parties to assist with the maintenance and management of sunscreen dispensers at all state beaches.
STATUS
Introduced
SB282 - Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Reduces the amount transferred to the works of art special fund from 1% to 0.5% of all state fund appropriations for capital improvements designated for the construction cost element.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2015 - Relating To Housing.
Stanley Chang, Henry J.C. Aquino, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated 10 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Amends the priority for which moneys in the Rental Housing Revolving Fund are to be used.
STATUS
Introduced
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