Sen. Glenn Wakai

Primary SB 465

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRONIC EAVESDROPPING.

Prohibits the State and its political subdivisions from collecting or using a person's electronic data or metadata by means of a cell site simulator device, except under certain conditions. Prohibits the installation and use of a cell site simulator device without a court order. Specifies conditions when a cell site simulator device may be used. Specifies procedures for application and issuance of an order for a cell site simulator device. Specifies reporting requirements related to cell site simulator device applications.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1313

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE.

Requires both chambers of the legislature to establish rules for livestreaming public hearings and informational briefings at the state capitol to the public through audiovisual technology.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1483

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL LEASEHOLDS.

Amends the definition of "lot", "houselot", "residential lot", and "residential houselot" in section 516-1, HRS, by deleting the requirement that such parcels be zoned for residential use.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 526

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to purchase, staff, and operate two mobile outreach services to serve homeless persons; provided that one of the mobile outreach services shall be allocated to the county of Hawaii. Requires matching funds. (SB526 HD1)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 547

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT.

Amends the physical therapy practice act to allow physical therapists to practice dry needling.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 987

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES.

Amends the criteria for granting a variance for solar water heater systems.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 433

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCREEN TIME AWARENESS.

Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to create a social marketing campaign targeting children and their families to inform them of proven interventions to reduce child and teen screen time. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 368

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Prohibits food service businesses from the sale and distribution of plastic straws.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 705

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.

Appropriates funds for operating expenses of the Department of Accounting and General Services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1008

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAND USE.

Authorizes the development of utility scale solar development projects on certain lands. Effective upon approval and repealed on 6/30/2025.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track