Sen. Brian T. Taniguchi

Primary SB 1

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the ALOHA homes program under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) to facilitate the development of low-cost homes for sale to Hawaii residents on state-owned and county-owned land near rail stations of the Honolulu rail transit system, to be known as the urban redevelopment district. Establishes guidelines within the urban redevelopment district and provisions related to the sale of leasehold interest of ALOHA homes. Exempts lands to which HHFDC holds title and land set aside or leased to HHFDC from the definition of public lands in section 1712, HRS, except for purposes of accounting for receipts from ceded lands. Establishes and appropriates funds into and out of the ALOHA homes revolving fund. Authorizes HHFDC to sell the leasehold interest in residential condominium units located on state lands for lease terms of 99 years. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 14, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 151

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEDERAL AID AND SUPPORT TO THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR FINANCIAL, MEDICAL, AND OTHER FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR MIGRANTS COVERED BY THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION.

In committee Mar 13, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 940

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.

Grants county agencies the explicit right to enter property to investigate agricultural buildings and structures for violations of, and compliance with, building permit and code exemption qualifications. (SD1)

Passed Mar 13, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 185

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO INCORPORATE AS PART OF ITS 2015-25 UH MANOA STRATEGIC PLAN THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES MEMBERSHIP PHASE I AND II INDICATORS, AS APPROPRIATE, AS A MEANS TO ESTABLISH GOALS AND METRICS FOR THE UNIVERSITY'S CONTINUED PURSUIT TO BE AMONGST THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS IN THE NATION.

In committee Mar 13, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 117

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEDERAL AID AND SUPPORT TO THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR FINANCIAL, MEDICAL, AND OTHER FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR MIGRANTS COVERED BY THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION.

In committee Mar 13, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 43

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HONOLULU BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY TO INVESTIGATE STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR ALLOWING EVENT SPONSORS TO ACCESS ADDITIONAL STATE AND COUNTY CONTROLLED OR OPERATED WATER SUPPLIES.

In committee Mar 13, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 199

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2019 AS FAMILY MEALS MONTH.

In committee Mar 13, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 100

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP RELATING TO PATIENTS REQUIRING AN EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH EXAMINATION.

In committee Mar 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 58

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO INCLUDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION INSTRUCTION AS PART OF THE HEALTH CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS GRADES SIX THROUGH TWELVE.

In committee Mar 11, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 24

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO IMPLEMENT FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES THROUGH STAGGERED WORK HOURS FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES TO EASE TRAFFIC CONGESTION.

In committee Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track