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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
SB1577 - Relating To The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs.
Glenn Wakai, Henry J.C. Aquino, Lynn Decoite
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make all business registration applications available online. Requires all applications to contain certain contact information. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB3282 - Relating To Energy.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Lynn Decoite, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 9 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Renames the Hawaii State Energy Office as the Energy Division and makes it a division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Renames the Chief Energy Officer as the Chief Energy Administrator. Clarifies the duties of the Energy Division. Transfers functions. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Makes an appropriation. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB3237 - Relating To Agriculture.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 9 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Agriculture to designate certain species as pests, and periodically update taxa designated as pests, for control or eradication and develop and implement a control or eradication program for each designated pest but, if the Department fails to do so, authorizes the applicable county to develop or implement the program. Establishes a plant nursery licensing program to regulate the sale of nursery stock. Prohibits the import of any material infested or infected with a pest or that is a pest unless imported under an appropriate permit or compliance agreement and amends the Department of Agriculture's authority to impose other limits on imports and transportation. Amends the method by which the Board of Agriculture makes and updates noxious weed designations and clarifies responsibilities for the control or eradication of noxious weeds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2979 - Relating To Lahaina Wildfire Recovery.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Lahaina Recovery Oversight Commission within the Department of Accounting and General Services to oversee and guide the recovery of Lahaina from the 2023 wildfires. Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to assist in establishing a website for the Commission. Requires annual reports. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (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
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
SB3253 - Relating To Adoption Assistance.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 10 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to provide additional support and resources to families receiving benefits through the State's adoption assistance and permanency assistance programs.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3278 - Relating To Medical Cannabis.
Maile S L Shimabukuro, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Amends state laws governing medical use of cannabis and the medical cannabis dispensary system.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3233 - Relating To Professional Land Surveyors.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 10 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a statute of repose for land surveyors, after which time a complaint cannot be made.
STATUS
Introduced
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