Sen. Brickwood Galuteria

Primary SB 1206

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Establishes a pilot program to generate revenue through the lease of University of Hawaii land for public purposes. Requires that the parcels of land be located within a county-designated transit-oriented zone, a one-half-mile radius of public transit stations, or a one-half-mile radius of any rail transit extension beyond the rail transit route approved as of January 1, 2017. Authorizes moneys in the University of Hawaii real property and facilities use revolving fund to be used for new construction and upgrade of university facilities. Requires the university to report to the legislature. Makes an appropriation for the pilot program.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1248

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.

Changes drug paraphernalia use, possession, and delivery offenses from felonies to civil violations.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1168

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a two-year agricultural theft and vandalism pilot project to examine the effectiveness of prosecuting agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism in the county of Hawaii. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1185

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.

Establishes procedures for designating public land redevelopment districts, planning committees, district redevelopment plans, and designated redevelopment district revolving funds. Establishes powers and duties of planning committees. Modifies public land lease restrictions. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1269

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY.

Requires the Hawaii Health Authority (HHA) to submit an updated comprehensive health plan to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the hiring of an executive director and other staff and other expenses necessary for HHA to carry out its duties and responsibilities.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1095

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION AND DISPOSAL OF ABANDONED OR DERELICT VEHICLES REVOLVING FUND.

Removes limits on the fees assessable by the counties for motor vehicle registration. Allows the counties to use the funds collected from such fees towards the beautification of highways and disposal of abandoned and derelict vehicles.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 548

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MARIJUANA.

Legalizes the personal use, possession, and sale of marijuana in a specified quantity. Requires licensing to operate marijuana establishments. Subjects marijuana establishments to excise taxes and income taxes.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 541

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GERONTOLOGIST LICENSING.

Establishes requirements for gerontologist licensure beginning on 7/1/2018.

In committee Jan 25, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 16

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MARIJUANA.

Decriminalizes the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana. Creates a civil penalty for possession of marijuana on school property or in open possession in a school zone.

In committee Jan 25, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 810

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Prohibits application of neonicotinoid insecticides without a permit after 6/30/18 to protect honeybees and other pollinating animals.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track