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SB3258 - Relating To Dam And Reservoir Safety.
Herbert Richards, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Establishes additional requirements for the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB3194 - Relating To Energy.
Glenn Wakai, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 9 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes independent generators of renewable energy to wheel the renewable electricity they produce to users of renewable energy under policies and procedures established by the Public Utilities Commission, should the Public Utilities Commission determine through an investigatory docket that retail wheeling is in the public interest. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2151 - Relating To Revocable Permits.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to obtain approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources before taking any action on a revocable permit. Prohibits tenant eviction in the year of renewal or during the renewed year. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB3208 - Relating To The Research Corporation Of The University Of Hawaii.
Donna Mercado Kim, Lynn Decoite, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies the purpose of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii and that its undertakings shall be limited to acts that are reasonably necessary to carry out its purpose. Repeals the requirement that the University of Hawaii contract with the Research Corporation when the University determines that other various agencies cannot more effectively or efficiently accomplish certain research and training activities. Grandfathers existing Research Corporation contracts and requires new contracts be subject to new limitations. Limits the scope of the special account the Research Corporation is authorized to establish. Requires revolving accounts to follow University of Hawaii Administrative Procedure 12.204. Limits internal service orders and revolving accounts of the Research Corporation that use University intramural and extramural funds to certain projects and requires biannual reports to the Legislature.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3293 - Relating To Wages And Hours Of Employees On Public Works.
Donna Mercado Kim, Lynn Decoite, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Establishes an exemption to overtime compensation for employees on public works projects working on a Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday under certain conditions.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2406 - Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Donna Mercado Kim, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 9 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires contracts entered into by the Hawaii Tourism Authority for management of the Hawaii Convention Center facility to include marketing for all uses of the facility. Amends the frequency with which the Hawaii Tourism Authority is required to submit a report of contracts and agreements it enters into. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB3232 - Relating To Teacher Loans.
Angus L.K. McKelvey, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a teacher loan program to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-fill positions of Department of Education schools. Allows a loan to be forgiven for teachers who become a licensed teacher in Hawaii or for teachers who will commit to teach for seven years at a Hawaii public school or public charter school.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3296 - Relating To Remote Work.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 10 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to: (1) conduct a remote work study; (2) review any recent remote work studies done by the counties; (3) develop and administer a remote work program; and (4) submit the study to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB3271 - Relating To Construction Workforce Development.
Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes a construction trades workforce development program in the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to develop, establish, and implement a construction trades career pathway program for high school students in the State. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
SB249 - Relating To The President Of The University Of Hawaii System.
Kurt Fevella, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated almost 2 years ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the President of the University of Hawaii from serving concurrently as a campus chancellor. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
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