Sen. Brian T. Taniguchi

Primary SB 2572

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to conduct import substitution projects to encourage Hawaii farmers and growers to identify and grow food and nonfood alternative products to phase out imports of high-risk pathway food and commodities by 2027. Appropriates funds for outreach materials to encourage Hawaii residents to buy local products and foster a sense of pride and self-responsibility in protecting Hawaii's agriculture, environment, and lifestyle. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 21, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 82

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING HAWAIIAN AIRLINES TO CONSIDER OFFERING STUDENT DISCOUNTS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON INTERISLAND FLIGHTS.

In committee Mar 21, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3064

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UTILITY POLES.

Requests immediate, favorable action by the public utilities commission once applications for new joint pole agreements have been submitted. Requires a report from the public utilities commission once the new joint pole agreements have been approved. Requires progress reports to the legislature regarding the removal and replacement of double poles. (SD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2573

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NUTRIENT CYCLING.

Establishes and appropriates moneys for a regional nutrient cycling pilot program on Maui. Requires the Department of Agriculture to report on the efficacy of the pilot project. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2574

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds for plans for a biological control containment facility on Oahu. Appropriates funds. (SB2574 HD1).

Passed Mar 20, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2965

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTION INITIATIVE.

Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to prioritize, identify, utilize, and maintain nature-based solutions in its climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts at the regional, state, and local levels. Clarifies "nature-based solutions". Requires the Commission to develop a science-based carbon budget for the State. (SB2965 HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 155

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION PROHIBITING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES FROM CONDUCTING A FIRST-USE NUCLEAR STRIKE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION BY CONGRESS.

In committee Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 150

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PURCHASERS, OWNERS, AND SELLERS OF FIREARMS.

In committee Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 115

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION PROHIBITING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES FROM CONDUCTING A FIRST-USE NUCLEAR STRIKE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION BY CONGRESS.

In committee Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2977

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.

Directs the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to assess the effects of transportation in the tourism industry on climate change and publish a report of its findings. Appropriates moneys. (SB2977 HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track