Sen. Sharon Moriwaki

Primary SB 351

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Prohibits advertising a public housing unit and housing subject to an owner or renter occupancy requirement under chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, or chapter 206E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for rental purposes and requires county police departments to enforce the prohibition. Does not apply to any state agency advertising or publicizing a housing program under chapters 201H, 206E, and 356D, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1)

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 670

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Increases the maximum fine that may be assessed per fireworks-related violation from $2,000 to $5,000, provided that the fireworks violation does not otherwise have a specific penalty enumerated in chapter 132D, HRS.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 230

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MINORS.

Provides that a minor may consent to emergency shelter if a provider of no cost emergency shelter and services is coordinating with child welfare service.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1484

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HIKING TRAILS.

Appropriates funds for the department of land and natural resources to devise an appropriate plan to create a hiking trail from Malaekahana state park, along the coast, to Turtle Bay Resort passing makai of the James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge and continuing from Kawela Bay along the coast of Waialee to Sunset Beach. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1545

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BIOFUEL AND ANIMAL FEED FACILITY.

Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for plans, design, construction, and equipment for a biofuel and animal feed facility in Keaau in the County of Hawaii.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 776

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COASTAL HIGHWAYS.

Requires the department of transportation to work in conjunction with any relevant educational institution or federal, state, or county agency to develop a strategic plan to protect coastal highways from the effects of coastal erosion and update the plan as needed every five years. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1544

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a Farmer Apprentice Mentoring Program to teach and train farmers to utilize a whole farm system approach to agriculture. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture to provide mentoring on a whole farm system approach to agriculture.

In committee Dec 1, 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 Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1508

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENT TO BUILD EQUITY.

Requires developers of housing projects that are exempt from certain laws to enter into profit-sharing agreements with the tenants of those properties.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 502

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.

Requires the legislative reference bureau to develop a spreadsheet informing members of the legislature on the status and content of all reports to be submitted to the legislature as required by law or requested by legislative concurrent resolution. Requires the legislative reference bureau to inform the legislature of all annual and other reports required by law to be submitted to the legislature or requested by legislative concurrent resolution that were not timely submitted. Requires reporting entities to submit a copy of all reports submitted to the legislature to the legislative reference bureau. (SD1)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track