Sen. Lorraine Inouye

Primary SB 299

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BUDGET-RELATED SUBMISSIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE.

Authorizes the legislature, upon the agreement of form by the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate, to specify the form in which the proposed budgets of the executive branch, judicial branch, and office of Hawaiian affairs are submitted to the legislature. Requires the executive branch, judicial branch, and office of Hawaiian affairs to conform no later than 12/1/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 291

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BUDGET-RELATED REPORTS.

Requires the Governor to ensure that the Governor's program memoranda and variance reports accurately reflect the current responsibilities of certain state programs, address the current and future needs of the State, and align with budget-related submittals. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2172

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.

Prohibits staff members from assuming the authority and duties of the chairperson of a board or commission. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)

Passed Mar 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 3009

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Specifies the responsibilities of the Department of Law Enforcement's Sheriff Division regarding judicial and legislative security. Requires the Sheriff Division to pursue, obtain, and maintain accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 19, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 73

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.

Allows the Department of Agriculture to extend the agricultural park lease of any lessee who holds a lease with a remaining term of 15 years or less; provided that the land covered by the lease is 25 acres or less and located in a county with a population of less than 500,000. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3327

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.

Defines the public trust purposes of the commission on water resource management and requires the commission, in acting upon water use permit applications, to prioritize applications for public trust purposes. Allows the commission to retain independent legal counsel. Repeals the position of deputy to the chairperson of the commission and establishes the position of executive director of the commission. Amends the composition of the commission and administratively attaches it to DLNR. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses. Amends the commission's authority to declare water emergencies and issue orders to address them and declare water shortages and related notice requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 121

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON INCREASING ACCESS TO STABLE, SUITABLE, AND AFFORDABLE FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.

In committee Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SCR 72

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF CANCELLED SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ROUTES.

In committee Mar 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 3195

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Expands the definition of "renewable energy producer" that is used to determine the Board of Land and Natural Resources' disposition of public lands by direct negotiation to renewable energy producers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SCR 141

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S STATEWIDE BACKLOG OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS.

In committee Mar 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track