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SB1459 - Relating To Environmental Protection.
Mike Gabbard, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a task force to examine the consequences of drinking water contamination detected at the Waipahu Wells II Granular Activated Carbon Treatment Facility. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB81 - Relating To Natural Resource Management.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district. Specifying that the Chairperson of the University of Hawaii Board of Regents, with approval of the Board of Regents subject to quorum and majority requirements, may designate a member of the Board of Regents or past member of the Board of Regents with experience with Mauna Kea, to serve as the Chairperson of the University of Hawaii Board of Regents' Designee. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB280 - Relating To Direct Instructional Services To Students.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Allows the Department of Education to create temporary positions under certain conditions. Amends the requirement that the Department of Education report the creation of temporary positions to the Department of Budget and Finance by requiring that the report also be sent to the Legislature.
STATUS
Introduced
SB148 - Relating To Tobacco Products.
Stanley Chang, Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Chris Kalani Lee
Last updated almost 2 years ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the sale or furnishing of a tobacco product or electronic smoking device to a person born on or after January 1, 2003. Prohibits the possession or consumption of a tobacco product in a public place by a person born on or after January 1, 2003, with certain exemptions. Prohibits the purchase or possession of any tobacco product or electronic smoking device by a person born on or after January 1, 2003, with certain exemptions. Effective 1/1/2024.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2154 - Relating To The Transfer Of Non-agricultural Park Lands.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Kurt Fevella, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Before the transfer of non-agricultural park lands, authorizes the Department of Agriculture to request information from the Department of Land and Natural Resources related to the establishment of necessary and reasonable easements upon the lands. Amends legislative findings regarding non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture, prior to offering a lease, to inquire with the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding any easements required for access to landlocked forest reserves or other assets on the lands subject to the lease. Continue to require the lessee to maintain a conservation plan. Requires approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Board of Agriculture before removing pasture lands for reforestation, or other public purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2155 - Relating To Agricultural Land Use Potential.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Agriculture to: (1) identify and evaluate each parcel of certain state-owned lands; and (2) contract a third-party entity to compile a report evaluating the agricultural land use potential of each parcel of state-owned lands greater than five acres, excluding commercial, residential, and department of education lands. Requires a report. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2173 - Relating To Emergency Management.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Removes the ability for a Mayor or the Governor to suspend electronic media transmission during a state of emergency.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2475 - Relating To Education.
Michelle N. Kidani, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 5 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a harm to students registry, for all early learning programs or schools and K-12 educational institutions within the State, that contains information on school employees, contractors, or volunteers for whom, as result of an investigation, a final finding has been issued that the individual has inflicted harm on a student. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2157 - Relating To Vessels.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Beginning 1/1/2025, requires rental kayaks to be registered and numbered with the Department of Land and Natural Resources and have the identification number affixed to the rental kayak. Requires the Department to establish fees for registration and registration renewal of rental kayaks.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2174 - Relating To Meat And Poultry Inspection.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish, implement, and administer a Meat and Poultry Inspection Program and annually report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the establishment, implementation, and administration of the Meat and Poultry Inspection Program.
STATUS
Introduced
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