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SB2637 - Relating To Public Agency Meetings.
Les S. Ihara
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Require the third meeting of a board to deliberate and act on a matter investigated by a group of its members to be held at least six days after the second meeting. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2482 - Relating To Telecommunication.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Comptroller to identify state office buildings that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow certain residents, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2385 - Proposing An Amendment To Article Vi, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Place Procedural Restrictions On The Timing Of Judicial Appointments And Confirmations.
Karl Rhoads, Joy A. San Buenaventura, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated 7 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the Judicial Selection Commission from presenting a list of judicial nominees to the Governor or Chief Justice between August 1 and November 30. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Enrolled
SB2317 - Relating To State Capitol Tours.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Governor to implement a State Capitol Tour Program for volunteer docents to conduct tours of the capitol building and grounds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1208 - Relating To Taxation.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Increases the income thresholds and credit amounts of the income tax credit for low-income household renters by using tax brackets individuals and different categories of households. Annually adjusts the income thresholds and credit amounts for inflation, based on the consumer price index. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
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
SB2728 - Relating To Appraisal Management Companies.
Carol Fukunaga, Les S. Ihara, Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated 7 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Reestablishes the Appraisal Management Company Registration Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conform with the minimum standards of the Appraisal Management Companies Final Rule and federal Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Reestablishes registration requirements, standards, and penalties for violations. Makes appropriations from the Compliance Resolution Fund. Effective / /2050, 7/1/2050, and 9/30/2050. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB675 - Relating To Education.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a nationally certified school psychologist incentive program. Appropriates funds for the incentive program.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1081 - Relating To Safe Routes To School.
Chris Kalani Lee, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the safe routes to school advisory committee within the Planning Branch of the Highways Division of the Department of Transportation. Appropriates moneys.
STATUS
Introduced
SB850 - Relating To Education.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Brenton Awa
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in the personal transition plan requirement for each student.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Hawaii district SD-010
COMMITTEES
Hawaii Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Les Ihara Jr. was elected to the Hawaii State Senate in 2012. He previously served in the State House of Representatives from 1985 to 1995 and from 2007 to 2012. Ihara has served on several legislative committees including Education, Finance, and Public Safety. Ihara earned his BA in Sociology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and his MA in Public Administration from the University of Southern California. Prior to entering state politics, he worked as an administrator and faculty member at several colleges and universities in Hawaii. He also served as an elected trustee for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from 1990 to 1995.read less
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