Sen. Glenn Wakai

Primary SB 995

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Requires HTDC to adopt rules to require businesses to return a technology research and development grant award if the recipient business relocates its principal place of business within 5 years of receiving the grant. Appropriates funding through the Research and Development Special Fund for the Research and Development Program of HTDC. Appropriates funds to HTDC for the Small Business Innovation Research Program and Manufacturing Assistance Program. Disallows HTDC grants to businesses that were awarded a competitive contract from the Department of Defense to research hydrodynamics and demand response. Appropriates funding through the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund to provide grants. Repeals Act 67, SLH 2018, relating to alternative energy research and development and grants by HTDC. Repeals Act 141, SLH 2018, relating to the Research and Development Program in HTDC. Transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of HTDC and HSDC to UH. Appropriates funds to UH to implement the transfer. (SB995 HD1)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1436

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study on the establishment of agricultural technology zones, or ag-tech zones, within the City and County of Honolulu. Appropriates funds to conduct the feasibility study. (SB1436 HD1)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 908

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY.

Establishes a Statewide Sustainability Division within the Office of Planning to ensure long-term planning, coordination, and implementation of Hawaii's sustainability goals and policies. Appropriates funds. (SB908 HD1)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 174

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH ADVANCE TRAVEL QUARANTINE AND STATEWIDE STAY-AT-HOME ORDERS TO ENSURE RAPID AND EFFECTIVE RESPONSE TO ANY RESURGENCE OF THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 IN HAWAII.

Passed May 21, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 151

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, TO DEVELOP A TRAVEL RESTRICTION NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTION BY ANY PASSENGER AIRLINE OPERATING IN THE STATE.

Passed May 21, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 150

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FORMALIZE AND MAKE MANDATORY THE SUBMISSION OF THE ORDER FOR SELF-QUARANTINE, SAFE TRAVELS APPLICATION, AND INTERISLAND DECLARATION FORMS.

Passed May 21, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 12

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD TO ADOPT AND ENFORCE REGULATIONS FOR INCREASED SAFETY STANDARDS FOR HELICOPTERS AND SMALL AIRCRAFT THAT CHARGE FEES FOR CARRYING PASSENGERS ON RECREATIONAL FLIGHTS.

In committee May 15, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2103

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

Authorizes the issuance of special number electric vehicle license plates to commemorate the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed May 11, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2335

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 12/31/2059. (HD1)

Passed May 11, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 584

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FUNDING FOR SCHOOL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.

Requires the department of education to include source of project funding and amount of legislative appropriations used for some other purpose and the justification for such use in the information posted on the department's website relating to school repair and maintenance projects. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1)

Passed May 11, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track