Sen. Les Ihara

Primary SR 77

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REFORM AND AMEND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT OF 1965 AND OTHER RELEVANT FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS TO CLASSIFY CLIMATE-RELATED MIGRANTS AS REFUGEES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE GREATER LEGAL STATUS AND PROTECTION.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 93

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON ALL UNSPENT FEDERAL FUNDS FOR EACH STATE DEPARTMENT OR ENTITY UNDER ITS RESPECTIVE JURISDICTION.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 120

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REFORM AND AMEND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT OF 1965 AND OTHER RELEVANT FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS TO CLASSIFY CLIMATE-RELATED MIGRANTS AS REFUGEES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE GREATER LEGAL STATUS AND PROTECTION.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 25

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL BILL REVIEW COSTS ON THE STATE'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 177

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE STATE AND THE COUNTIES TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HAWAII SEA LEVEL RISE VULNERABILITY AND ADAPTATION REPORT.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 171

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE VISITORS TO THE STATE ABOUT THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF OXYBENZONE SUNSCREEN ON CORAL REEFS AND TO ENCOURAGE VISITORS TO THE STATE TO REFRAIN FROM USING OXYBENZONE SUNSCREENS.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3006

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.

Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on construction projects in the State. Appropriates funds for the study. Allows state projects to be designed and constructed using the International Plumbing Code in lieu of the Uniform Plumbing Code, subject to certain conditions. (SB3006 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2601

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Requires procurement officers to complete periodic performance evaluations of certain contractors. Establishes factors to be included in any evaluation, consideration, or review of past performance, and ratings standards for those factors. Requires past performance to be factored into future bid selection of contractors for certain contracts. Requires past performance to be considered in all sole source procurement and any competitive sealed contracts that exceeds the small purchase threshold. Appropriates funds. (SB2601 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3033

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL THEFT.

Amends the definition of agricultural equipment, supplies, or products. Strengthens property right protections for persons who produce agricultural products on private residential property. Effective 7/1/2035. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2904

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for continuance of the small business innovation research program. Effective July 2, 2050. (SB2904 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track