Sen. Glenn Wakai

Primary SB 2748

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Exempts gross proceeds from the sale of certain medical services from the general excise tax.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3168

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.

Requires coffee blend labels to disclose regional origins and percent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than 51 percent coffee by weight from that geographic origin.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2560

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Removes the $3 million cap on the amount the University of Hawaii system can expend from the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund for the University of Hawaii Foundation.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2427

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.

Clarifies that when deciding on a petition for the reclassification of a district boundary, the land use commission shall not consider matters outside of its jurisdiction and that are within the jurisdiction of another government agency. Establishes procedures for a petitioner in the event the land use commission approves or disapproves a petition for reclassification of a district boundary for reasons outside its jurisdiction.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2410

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS' PRO RATA SHARE OF THE PUBLIC TRUST LAND.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use certain reporting and accountability procedures in implementing the public land trust reporting requirements of Act 178, Session Laws of Hawaii 2006. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to consult with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to ensure that the accounting and reporting is accurate and inclusive.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2626

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Defines "assault rifle" and "assault shotgun". Expands the ban on pistols with a detachable magazine with over ten round capacity to any firearm with a detachable magazine with over ten round capacity. Prohibits anyone from bringing or causing to be brought into the State an assault rifle or assault shotgun. Prohibits the sale or transfer of any assault rifle or assault shotgun in the State, unless sold or transferred to an authorized person.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2499

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ARRANGEMENT OF CANDIDATE NAMES ON BALLOTS.

Requires candidate names to be randomized on individual ballots and across precincts.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2549

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ASSAULT OF SPORTS OFFICIALS.

Establishes assault of a sports official as a result of their performance of duty at a sports event as assault in the second degree, a class C felony.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2552

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM.

Requires the State to match up to $100,000 per calendar year for college savings account funds deposited at student-run financial institutions, subject to certain conditions. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2557

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Expands the certification incentive program to include speech pathologists. Clarifies school eligibility requirements. Adds an additional temporary bonus for teachers and speech pathologists who continue to be employed at a school that has transitioned out of the incentive program's eligibility criteria. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track