Sen. Glenn Wakai

Primary SB 2312

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.

Prohibits discrimination against any individual in selection, termination, terms or conditions of an internship or job training program because of the individual's race, sex including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, or reproductive health decision. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3179

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SECURITY PERSONNEL.

Exempts department of education and University of Hawaii security personnel from duplicative requirements addressed by civil service standards. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2522

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE.

Provides that claims against the State exceeding the amounts that may be paid by the comptroller shall be paid by the department or agency that is found liable for the claim, as determined by the Attorney General. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 583

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning with the 2020-2021 fiscal year, reduces from 6.5% to 5.0% the portion of the total Department of Education operating budget that may be expended for the department's administrative expenditures. Increases the percentage of appropriations for the total budget of the department that principals may expend, from 70% to 75%. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 585

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE SCHOOL-LEVEL MINOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL FUND.

Clarifies that the school-level minor repairs and maintenance special fund shall be used only to fund minor repairs and maintenance. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2563

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DEMENTIA TRAINING.

Establishes a task force to make recommendations to the Department of Health and Legislature regarding the dementia training necessary to help first responders and investigators from adult protective services appropriately assist with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia patients. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2104

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires that a person operating electric powered vehicles designed to travel on three wheels in contact with the ground, steered with handlebars, and that meets certain conditions has a driver's license. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3028

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION.

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a study to provide recommendations for a comprehensive approach to the development of infrastructure for vehicles that are powered by renewable energy. Appropriates moneys. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2546

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Establishes the Hawaii broadband office within the Hawaii technology development corporation. Appropriates funds for the establishment and staffing for the Hawaii broadband office. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2518

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Establishes the Attorney General's authority, and clarifies the respective county police chiefs' existing authority, and requires the Attorney General to grant licenses to carry concealed or unconcealed firearms. Specifies training requirements for license applicants. Amends the fee from a perlicense to a per-application basis and increases the fee. (SD1)

In committee Feb 13, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track