Sen. Brian T. Taniguchi

Primary SCR 32

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

Primary SB 1389

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ZONES.

Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, at the request of the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA), to establish and operate transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement zone subaccounts within the dwelling unit revolving fund for the benefit of infrastructure improvement projects within a transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement zone. Requires HCDA to develop a transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement zone program to foster infrastructure development by strategically investing in public facilities. Appropriates funds to HCDA for staff necessary to develop and manage the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement zone program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 662

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Prohibits vehicle lessors from renting, leasing, or offering for rent or lease, vehicles subject to a manufacturer's recall, until appropriate repairs are made. Defines peer-to-peer vehicle sharing related terms. Requires persons in the peer-to-peer vehicle sharing organization business to register with the director of taxation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1533

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes the tax advisory commission to advise the department of taxation in making the tax system more user-friendly for the taxpayer and private sector. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 269

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Enables condominium associations to adopt rules and regulations that prohibit smoking by all persons inside a condominium unit and on lanais and in the entire condominium project. (SD1)

Passed Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1024

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the aging and disability resource center. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 267

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY.

Designates June 21 of each year as International Yoga Day. (SD1)

Passed Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1385

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE KANEOHE BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide administrative support to the Kaneohe Bay regional council. Requires that the chairperson be selected by the members on an annual and rotating basis. Requires the council to meet quarterly. Appropriates moneys to the Department for a 0.5 FTE staff position to assist the council during meetings. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1501

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to implement the cesspool compliance grant program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1026

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds for the Healthy Aging Partnership Program to further the program's role in improving the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track