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SB503 - Relating To Climate Change Mitigation.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Karl Rhoads
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Requires the department of health to establish a refrigerant management program to reduce emissions of high global warming potential refrigerants and any refrigerant that is an ozone depleting substance from operation of stationary, commercial, and industrial refrigeration equipment responsible and adopt rules for the regulation of the use of such refrigerants. Requires the state building code council to establish codes and standards consistent with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrofluorocarbons when updating the state building code. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
SB297 - Relating To Grants-in-aid.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires organizations to obtain legislative approval prior to the disposition of land that was acquired using state grants, but only if the land was acquired after the enactment of this Act. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB470 - Relating To Youth Fees And Fines.
Maile S L Shimabukuro, Stanley Chang, Herbert Richards
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the assessment of any fines, fees, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed prior to the effective date of the Act. Requires the Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts to submit a report to the Legislature.
STATUS
Introduced
SB754 - Relating To Behavioral Health.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to partner with a nonprofit organization in the Kau District in the County of Hawaii to conduct a needs assessment to determine the demand for and access to urgent care and outpatient behavioral health services in Kau. Requires a report to the Legislature.
STATUS
Introduced
SB771 - Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.
Dru Kanuha, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated over 1 year 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
SB785 - Relating To Sustainable Development Goals.
Lynn Decoite, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goals and indicators.
STATUS
Introduced
SB744 - Relating To Invasive Species.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to classify the fungal pathogen that causes coffee leaf rust as an invasive species in its administrative rules and to direct available funding for mitigation efforts, research, and prevention or control actions for coffee leaf rust. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB140 - Relating To The Housing Shortage.
Stanley Chang, Henry J.C. Aquino, Dru Kanuha
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs and identify adequate sites for housing sufficient to meet housing demands for all income levels each year. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB432 - Relating To The Designation Of Hawaii Coral Reefs As Critical Natural Infrastructure.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Karl Rhoads
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Designates Hawaii coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB768 - Relating To Language Access.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year 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
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Senator from Hawaii district SD-004
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