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SB469 - Relating To Housing.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Donovan Dela Cruz, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the counties to reclassify lands fifteen to one fifty acres in certain rural, urban, and agricultural districts in which at least seventy-five per cent of the housing units on the land sought to be reclassified are set aside for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred per cent of the area median income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1263 - Relating To Commercial Ocean Recreation.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Maile S L Shimabukuro
Last updated almost 2 years ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Requires commercial ocean operators who take customers into state waters to engage in recreational activities to have at least one individual aboard the vessel who is rescue diver or lifeguard certified by a nationally recognized certification organization. Requires vessels that transport customers for the purpose of engaging in an activity in state waters to have a backboard, emergency oxygen, and an automated external defibrillator included in its onboard safety equipment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1488 - Relating To Livestock.
Herbert Richards, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, in consultation with livestock industry stakeholders, to conduct a study to assess the effects of heat stress on beef cattle during interisland ocean transportation. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1032 - Relating To Land Use.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Maile S L Shimabukuro, Sharon Y. Moriwaki
Last updated almost 2 years ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Requires the department of land and natural resources to prepare plans and a program to facilitate voluntary relocation of Presidential development away from areas at risk of sea level rise. Establishes the sea level rise relocation special fund. Requires the department of land and natural resources to complete and maintain a current inventory of all public lands that are located outside the sea level rise exposure and special flood hazard areas. Allows the exchange of public land for private lands for the transfer of development rights or land exchanges to relocate private development away from high risk areas. Expands the climate change adaptation priority guidelines. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
SB775 - Relating To Hunting Guides.
Lynn Decoite, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Requires hunting guides who take their clients to hunt on private lands to first obtain written permission from the owner, occupier, holder, or duly appointed agent of the private land, where appropriate. Requires hunting guides to provide copies of the written permissions and other information as part of their annual reports to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB468 - Relating To Aquatic Nuisance Species.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Stanley Chang, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules to prevent and respond to the introduction of aquatic nuisance species from discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel and reflect the relationship between the federal Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2018, as amended, and state law.
STATUS
Introduced
SB308 - Relating To Sexual Violence Prevention Education.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Erin's law task force to review policies, programs, and curricula for educating public school students about sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention, report recommendations for the establishment of a program to educate public school children on sexual abuse prevention through age-appropriate curricula, provide relevant training to teachers and school staff, and inform parents and guardians about important child sexual abuse topics. Requires the Department of Education to establish and implement a systemwide sexual abuse prevention education program at the conclusion of the task force.
STATUS
Introduced
SB520 - Relating To Agriculture.
Mike Gabbard, Brenton Awa, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Farm Succession Pilot Program under Leeward Community College in collaboration with the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program and for the Department of Agriculture's Farmer Apprentice Mentoring Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB103 - Relating To Emergency Management.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Angus L.K. McKelvey, Maile S L Shimabukuro
Last updated almost 2 years ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Removes the ability for a Mayor or the Governor to suspend electronic media transmission during a state of emergency.
STATUS
Introduced
SB733 - Relating To Hawaiian Culture.
Kurt Fevella, Henry J.C. Aquino, Brenton Awa
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires the office of Hawaiian affairs to conduct a feasibility study on establishing Native Hawaiian cultural centers within the State. Requires the Office to submit a report of its study findings and recommendations to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the study. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
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