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SB2791 - Relating To The Establishment Of A Hemp Task Force.
Herbert Richards, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health to jointly convene a Hawaii Hemp Task Force to inform public policy and identify methods and actions to best support agriculture and build a hemp industry to support rural economic development in the State. Repeals 7/1/2025.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3213 - Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Requires one per cent of the transient accommodations tax be allocated to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for the purposes of building affordable housing for individuals on the DHHL waiting list.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2782 - Related To Electronic Information Technology.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 4 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to develop multilingual accessibility standards. Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to develop multilingual accessibility standards within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB3292 - Relating To Cigarette Taxes.
Joy A. San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 10 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Beginning 7/1/2024, increases the cigarette tax rate and amends the disposition of the cigarette tax revenues by increasing the amount allocated to the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2499 - Relating To A Program To Characterize Carbon Sequestration Potential And Underground Water Resources Statewide.
Lynn Decoite, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to implement a Slim-hole Resource Characterization Program that identifies the location and characteristics of underground water and carbon sequestration resources across the State under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii. Requires the Office to prepare an environmental assessment or, if required, an environmental impact statement for the program. Requires the Office to engage with the counties and nearby communities to understand community needs, priorities, and concerns relating to the program before and during the environmental assessment and the program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2771 - Relating To Emergency Management.
Lynn Decoite, Stanley Chang, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 10 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the county emergency management agencies, to conduct a study researching the effectiveness of using distinct sounds or tones emitted by outdoor warning sirens to warn the public of different types of emergencies and indicate whether evacuation is necessary. Requires a report to the Legislature before the 2025 Regular Session.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2965 - Relating To The Interisland Transport Of Hydrogen.
Glenn Wakai, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish a discounted rate by tariff for water carriers that engage in the interisland transport of hydrogen produced from renewable sources. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2973 - Relating To Economic Development.
Lynn Decoite, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a three-year child care pilot grant program to provide grants to employers to assist in offering child care or caregiving support for their employees.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3266 - Relating To Vegetation Management.
Lynn Decoite, Stanley Chang, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 10 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation and Department of Land and Natural Resources for vegetation management projects to reduce the risks of wildfires across the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2113 - Relating To Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Makes appropriations to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for its manufacturing assistance programs. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
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