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SB285 - Relating To Wastewater Systems.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Stanley Chang, Carol Fukunaga
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Creates within the Department of Health's wastewater branch a cesspool conversion section, which will be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent positions within the cesspool conversion section in fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 and three additional full-time equivalent positions within the section in fiscal year 2024-2025. Establishes a three-year New Wastewater System Demonstration Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to examine and demonstrate new wastewater technology systems; implement those technologies in demonstration projects in areas across the State that are identified as Priority Level 1; and establish a similar ranking system for prioritization levels for the islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau. Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB307 - Relating To The School Facilities Authority.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the School Facilities Authority of the Department of Education to disregard any ordinance or rule related to the use, zoning, planning, or development of land to which the authority holds title or for any construction on land to which the authority holds title.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1168 - Relating To Expungement Of Criminal Records.
Chris Kalani Lee, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Expands eligibility for, and automates, the expungement of arrest and conviction records if certain criteria are met, including the lack of a conviction record for a specified time period following the date of an arrest, conviction, or release from incarceration. Requires the Attorney General to issue automatic expungement orders for certain arrests and convictions beginning 12/1/2025. Requires the Judiciary to automatically seal or remove information for certain arrests and convictions from publicly accessible databases beginning 12/1/2025.
STATUS
Introduced
SB710 - Relating To Incarcerated Women.
Glenn Wakai, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates moneys for an education and reentry program for incarcerated women. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1445 - Relating To Taxation.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated almost 2 years ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Conforms the amount allowable for the Hawaii expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment tax credit to the credit amounts allowed in the federal tax code. Increases the low-income household renters' income tax credit and refundable food/excise tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022.
STATUS
Introduced
SB279 - Relating To Health.
Kurt Fevella, Maile S L Shimabukuro
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Requires Medicaid and private insurance coverage for ketamine therapy to treat depression. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2040. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1082 - Relating To Public Parking Spaces.
Chris Kalani Lee, Stanley Chang, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Effective January 1, 2025, requires all state- or county-owned parking lots in the State that contain public paid parking spaces to accept payment of parking fees by credit card and debit card. Requires all state- or county-owned parking meters in the State that collect parking fees for any public paid parking space to be maintained in working order to accept payment by credit card and debit card. Requires the department of accounting and general services and the counties to submit reports to the legislature. Defines motor vehicle, parking meter, and public parking space. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1042 - Relating To Child Search And Seizure.
Maile S L Shimabukuro, Stanley Chang, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies the definition of "imminent harm". Requires police officers to comply with exigency requirements when removing a child from the child's home and to promptly submit a police report documenting specific, articulable evidence of imminent harm to the child that warranted the child's immediate removal. Requires the State to provide written notice to a parent of the parent's rights when conducting an investigation of reported child abuse or neglect. Requires police officers to have parental consent, a court order, or evidence of exigent circumstances, when interviewing a child at school or removing the child to protective custody to complete an investigation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB122 - Relating To Firearms.
Glenn Wakai, Donovan Dela Cruz, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes uniform firearms safety and training requirements for applicants of permits to acquire firearms, regardless of firearm type. Prohibits the issuance of permits to acquire firearms to aliens who are not state law enforcement officers. Requires a fee of not less than $100 for permits, or applications for permits.
STATUS
Introduced
SB153 - Relating To Education.
Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran, Henry J.C. Aquino, Lynn Decoite
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes supplemental categorical funding for remote schools. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
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