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SB2372 - Relating To Energy.
Mike Gabbard, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 10 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Redefines power-generating facility to include those that rely on the combustion of any fuel source which exceeds 5.0 megawatts.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2369 - Related To Toxic Chemicals.
Mike Gabbard, Kurt Fevella, Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated 10 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a working group to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and related chemicals. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2428 - Relating To Agriculture.
Mike Gabbard
Last updated 10 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program within the Agribusiness Development Corporation to support local agricultural producers. Requires annual reports. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds for program and two positions. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2371 - Relating To Environmental Protection.
Mike Gabbard, Kurt Fevella, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the PFAS Testing Grant Program within the Department of Health to provide funding to assist communities, businesses, and residents throughout the State in obtaining testing services and biological sampling to identify and detect perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2362 - Relating To Ornamental Ginger.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 9 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for statewide research into ornamental ginger pathogens, prevention of the spread of ornamental ginger pathogens, production and distribution of pathogen-free ornamental ginger plants, and outreach to ornamental producers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB964 - Relating To The Establishment Of A Hemp Task Force.
Mike Gabbard
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes a Hawaii Hemp Task Force to inform public policy and identify methods and actions to best support Hawaii agriculture and build a hemp industry to support rural economic development.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2404 - Relating To Condominiums.
Donna Mercado Kim, Kurt Fevella, Mike Gabbard
Last updated 9 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Repeals the requirement that a standard proxy form authorized by the unit owners' association contain a box wherein an owner may indicate that the proxy is given to the board as a whole and that the vote is to be made on the basis of the preference of the majority of the directors present at the meeting. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2359 - Relating To Invasive Species.
Mike Gabbard, Brenton Awa, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funding for the Hawaii Ant Lab to support little fire ant mitigation and eradication efforts.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2357 - Relating To Green Environmental Fees.
Mike Gabbard, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated 10 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a Green Environmental Fee Program that requires certain users to purchase an annual license for the use of a state beach, park, forest, trail, or other natural area on state land, to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes a Green Environmental Fee Special Fund, into which shall be deposited fees, penalties, appropriations, and gifts and donations for the program; allows moneys deposited into the fund to be used for the marketing and publication of the program and for transfers to the Beach Restoration Special Fund, State Parks Special Fund, and Hawaii Statewide Trail and Access Program, known as Na Ala Hele. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation to establish positions within the Department of Land and Natural Resources in support of the program.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2367 - Relating To Energy.
Mike Gabbard, Michelle N. Kidani, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies the definition of "power-generating facility" for the purposes of environmental impact assessments to include new combustion electricity-generating facilities operating beginning January 1, 2024, that were not previously operational. Includes power-generating facilities that are converting from one source of energy to another source, where the new source requires combustion and the electrical output rating of the converted facility exceeds 5.0 megawatts.
STATUS
Introduced
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