Rep. Scott Saiki

Primary HB 1480

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY.

Permits the governing body of a county to create, by ordinance, a process for the recordation and enforcement of solar easements. Allows counties to require individuals claiming a solar easement to record that easement by filing a declaration with the county clerk. Permits the governing body of a county to require, by ordinance, the trimming of vegetation that blocks solar radiation from solar energy devices. Authorizes the ordinance to include a designation for the cost of trimming.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 721

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CANDIDATE COMMITTEE EXPENDITURES.

Eliminates the use of campaign funds to purchase up to two tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1034

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

Clarifies that the Governor's and mayors' emergency management powers shall be consistent with the state constitution. Clarifies the scope of the comprehensive emergency management plan. Clarifies the powers of the Governor and mayors to extend or terminate a state of emergency. Specifies the status and the allowable uses of Major Disaster Fund moneys, including increasing the amount of the additional funds that may be made available for the purpose of matching federal disaster relief fund from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. Shortens the duration of price control periods from ninety-six hours to seventy-two hours. Defines the term "severe warning", clarifying that entities other than the National Weather Service issue warnings that may require the activation of the emergency management system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 119

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Creates the offense of negligent concealment of a firearm by a licensee.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1481

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RURAL DISTRICTS.

Allows up to one dwelling per quarter-acre in rural districts.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 722

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CANDIDATE COMMITTEE AND NONCANDIDATE COMMITTEE FUNDRAISERS.

Amends the definition of "fundraiser" under the election law relating to the notice of intent for fundraisers and fundraising events.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 386

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF JUDICIARY PERSONNEL.

Prohibits, in certain circumstances, the publication of the personal information of federal and state judges and other judicial staff whose duties put them at risk for acts of violence or threats. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 376

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Requires associations to maintain and operate the property to ensure conformance with all laws, ordinances, and rules.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 132

Failed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Establishes definitions for purposes of electronic voting. Specifies additional requirements and procedures with which the chief election officer must comply when using an electronic voting system, including procedures for conducting the post-election, pre-certification audit. (HD1)

Failed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 715

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GIFTS FROM LOBBYISTS.

Prohibits lobbyists from making prohibited gifts to legislators and state employees. Imposes administrative fines for violations.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track