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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
SB2103 - Relating To Agriculture.
Dru Kanuha, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 10 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Expands the criminal offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false-labeling of Hawaii-grown roasted coffee. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation for 1.0 FTE enforcement position within the Department of Agriculture. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB792 - Relating To Agriculture.
Lynn Decoite, Brenton Awa, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a local agriculture transportation cost reimbursement incentive program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture to reimburse eligible producers for a portion of the producer's costs to transport agricultural commodities. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1511 - Relating To The Research Corporation Of The University Of Hawaii.
Donna Mercado Kim, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 4 months ago
5 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 funds to certain projects and requires biannual reports to the Legislature. (CD2)
STATUS
Vetoed
SB156 - Relating To The Board Of Education.
Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran, Lynn Decoite, Dru Kanuha
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Board of Education to hold no less than six community forums annually, with at least one community forum in each county. Requires the Board to include an open forum for public comments on non-agenda items. Requires a report to the Legislature on implementing open forums. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
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
SB762 - Relating To Water Catchment Systems.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group within the Department of Health to assess the feasibility of allowing business owners in the State to utilize filtered water collected by water catchment systems for business activities. Requires the Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025 and dissolve on June 30, 2025. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1487 - Relating To Mamaki Tea.
Herbert Richards, Lynn Decoite, Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Imposes labeling requirements for mamaki tea grown in the State. Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to administer the mamaki tea labeling requirements.
STATUS
Introduced
SB899 - Relating To Health.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated almost 2 years ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to practice medical aid in dying or provide counseling to a qualified patient. Amends the mandatory waiting period between oral requests and the provision of a prescription.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2121 - Relating To The Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 10 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes consumers aggrieved by the conduct of a mortgage loan originator licensee to recover from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund. Allows for excess moneys in the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund to be used for certain training and educational purposes. Increases to $150,000 the restitution available to consumers from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
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