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SB2474 - Relating To Family Leave.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 9 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
By 1/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2028, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB3284 - Relating To Emergency Management.
Lynn Decoite, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Specifies some of the measures the Director of Health may take in response to emergency circumstances affecting the availability of safe drinking water or the discovery of contamination in a public water source.
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
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
SB801 - Relating To Qualified Internships Tax Credit.
Lynn Decoite
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes a qualified internship income tax credit for employers of qualified interns. Establishes an application and certification process for the tax credit, to be administered by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Requires reports to the Legislature from the Department of Taxation and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB780 - Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Lynn Decoite, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Office of the Auditor to conduct a comprehensive management and financial audit of the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, specifically relating to the Request for Proposals regarding destination brand marketing and management services to the State for the United States major market area.
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
SB2397 - Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.
Lynn Decoite, Stanley Chang, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 9 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Excludes from any waiting list maintained by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands any lessee or successor who sells or transfers their lease on a tract of Hawaiian home lands for personal gain. Establishes that the Hawaiian Homes Commission shall have a right of first refusal for the sale or transfer of a lessee's interest in the lease when the sale or transfer is for personal gain. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2413 - Relating To Agriculture.
Mike Gabbard, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 5 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Board of Agriculture to submit a report to the Legislature on the percentage of agricultural lands that are suitable for farming and actively farmed and certain dollar amounts relating to lease transfers between lessees. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2290 - Relating To Waste Disposal Facilities.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 10 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility for hazardous waste or solid waste on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health, in consultation with the Commission on Water Resource Management.
STATUS
Introduced
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