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SB635 - Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Recognize And Protect The Inherent And Inalienable Right Of All People To Clean Water And Air, A Healthful Environment And Climate, Healthy Native Ecosystems, And Beaches.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1553 - Relating To The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Program.
Mike Gabbard, Henry J.C. Aquino, Brenton Awa
Last updated almost 2 years ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for positions and activities related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control.
STATUS
Introduced
SB509 - Relating To Sea Level Rise Adaptation.
Mike Gabbard, Angus L.K. McKelvey, Karl Rhoads
Last updated almost 2 years ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires each executive branch department to: identify existing and planned facilities that are vulnerable to sea level rise, flooding impacts, and natural hazards; assess options for mitigating the impacts of sea level rise to existing and planned facilities; establish staff level points of contact to improve interagency coordination for sea level rise adaptation, flooding, and resilience; and submit annual reports to the Governor, Legislature, and Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB432 - Relating To The Designation Of Hawaii Coral Reefs As Critical Natural Infrastructure.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Karl Rhoads
Last updated almost 2 years ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Designates Hawaii coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB429 - Relating To Cesspool Conversion.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Requires that cesspools within five hundred feet of certain bodies of water be upgraded, converted, or connected if sold or transferred on or after 1/1/2026.
STATUS
Introduced
SB513 - Relating To Fishponds.
Mike Gabbard, Henry J.C. Aquino, Brenton Awa
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Specifies certain findings the Board of Land and Natural Resources must make for a lease of a government-owned Hawaiian fishpond. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB638 - Relating To The Department Of Human Services.
Mike Gabbard
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the definition of "imminent harm" for the purposes of the Child Protective Act. Requires a police officer assuming protective custody without a court order of a child to provide to the Department of Human Services a written report detailing the officer's observations justifying the immediate removal of the child. Requires a copy of the police report to be provided to the parents of the child and to the court. Requires the Department of Human Services to provide written notice to a child's parent of the parent's rights when conducting certain investigations.
STATUS
Introduced
SB639 - Relating To Cesspools.
Mike Gabbard
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to retain experts to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and website to provide necessary information to educate homeowners to meet the State's statutory January 1, 2050, cesspool conversion deadline.
STATUS
Introduced
SB518 - Relating To Aquaculture.
Mike Gabbard, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Requires the University of Hawaii Sea Grant Program to contract with an independent consultant to establish a five-year plan to develop goals, objectives, and an operational plan with budgets and timelines to strengthen and grow the aquaculture industry in the State. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB655 - Relating To Hemp.
Mike Gabbard, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to align state hemp production administrative rules with federal exemptions for fiber, fuel, and seed grain hemp crops. (CD1)
STATUS
Enrolled
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