Sen. Les Ihara

Primary SB 850

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES.

Creates a task force jointly convened by the department of transportation and department of business, economic development, and tourism to provide equitable broadband access for historically marginalized, unserved, and underserved rural communities. Requires the task force to apply for federal moneys for broadband access. Requires the departments' report to include the findings of the task force and an accounting of amounts received from the CARES Act and Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020 and grants disbursed by the State for broadband infrastructure for rural communities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 762

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE CAPITOL FACILITIES.

Requires the department of accounting and general services to develop and implement an enhanced security plan for the state capitol and surrounding grounds. Amends provisions regarding the internal governance of the state capitol management committee. Requires the department of accounting and general services to submit annual reports to the legislature regarding the enhanced security plan. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 252

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY EXAMINING THE EFFICACY OF THE HAWAII CARES PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ADULT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 211

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY EXAMINING THE EFFICACY OF THE HAWAII CARES PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ADULT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 210

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATING COVERAGE OF AMBULANCE AND COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE SERVICES.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 172

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT THE COMPTROLLER CONVENE A HEALTHY WORKPLACE WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS TO TRANSFORM STATE FACILITIES INTO GREEN FACILITIES AND MAXIMIZE HEALTH, IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY, AND REDUCE FACILITY COSTS.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 216

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DISCUSS FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PLANS IN KAKAAKO MAKAI INCLUDING EXPLORING THE FEASIBILITY OF A LAND EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OWNED BY THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS IN THE MAKAI AREA OF THE KAKAAKO DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 164

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO QUANTIFY THE AMOUNT OF LAND NEEDED TO MEET RENEWABLE ENERGY GOALS AND THE AMOUNT OF LAND NEEDED TO MEET FOOD SUSTAINABILITY GOALS AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE SITING CONSIDERATIONS TO MEET BOTH GOALS.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 199

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO QUANTIFY THE AMOUNT OF LAND NEEDED TO MEET RENEWABLE ENERGY GOALS AND THE AMOUNT OF LAND NEEDED TO MEET FOOD SUSTAINABILITY GOALS AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE SITING CONSIDERATIONS TO MEET BOTH GOALS.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 137

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT THE COMPTROLLER CONVENE A HEALTHY WORKPLACE WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS TO TRANSFORM STATE FACILITIES INTO GREEN FACILITIES AND MAXIMIZE HEALTH, IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY, AND REDUCE FACILITY COSTS.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track