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SB144 - Relating To Compacts Of Free Association.
Stanley Chang, Henry J.C. Aquino, Chris Kalani Lee
Last updated almost 2 years ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the compacts of Free Association Census Task Force within the Department of Human Services to conduct a census of COFA residents in Hawaii.
STATUS
Introduced
SB106 - Relating To Education.
Michelle N. Kidani, Dru Kanuha, Kurt Fevella
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Department of Health to require the Department of Education to report coronavirus disease 2019 potential outbreaks or other public health emergencies and related information in a manner most appropriate to public health and safety, as determined by the Department of Health. Repeals the requirement to publish the report on the Department of Education's website. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB587 - Relating To Transportation.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Stanley Chang, Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Increases the fines for violating provisions relating to the installation of noisy exhaust pipes and mufflers. Authorizes police officers to conduct examinations and inspections if the officer has probable cause to believe that a vehicle's excessively noisy muffler is evidence of a violation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB334 - Relating To The Hawaii Interagency Council For Transit-oriented Development.
Stanley Chang, Henry J.C. Aquino, Dru Kanuha
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Amends the membership of the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development to include the House of Representatives chairs of the committees on housing and transportation and the Senate chairs of the committees on housing and transportation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB300 - Relating To The Expenditure Of Public Funds For Land Improvements.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires generally that the expenditure of public moneys for any improvement to land not owned or leased by the State must be appropriated by the legislature for that specific purpose and include a declaration in the same act of the public purpose regarding the appropriation of the public moneys. Provides that any expenditure of public moneys for the improvement to land not owned or leased by the State and involving natural or cultural resource management or a state grant is unauthorized unless the expending agency approves a restrictive covenant that acknowledges the State's right to receive compensation for its expenditure if the improvement to the land is abandoned or not completed. Requires the recipient of the appropriation or grant to file and execute the restrictive covenant. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB741 - Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.
Lynn Decoite, Henry J.C. Aquino, Kurt Fevella
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 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 3/22/2075. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB304 - Relating To Visitor Impact Fees.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Brenton Awa
Last updated over 1 year ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Effective 7/1/2025, establishes the visitor impact fee program within the department of land and natural resources, through which the department will collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the visitor impact fee special fund effective 7/1/2023. Requires report to the legislature on strategic plan and timetable for objectives and implementation of the visitor impact fee program. Appropriates funds for the visitor impact fee strategic plan and positions for the visitor impact fee program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB457 - Relating To Climate Change.
Glenn Wakai, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran, Chris Kalani Lee
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Requires all state, county, and private bus operators to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045.
STATUS
Introduced
SB704 - Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.
Glenn Wakai, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the State Small Business Credit Initiative Program.
STATUS
Introduced
SB342 - Relating To Paid Sick Leave.
Stanley Chang, Henry J.C. Aquino, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to conduct a study on paid sick leave. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the study. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
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