Sen. Glenn Wakai

Primary SB 267

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY.

Designates June 21 of each year as International Yoga Day. (SD1)

Passed Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 907

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Requires the University of Hawaii to establish a two-year pilot project to offer a free application day for prospective students who qualify for Hawaii resident tuition. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 533

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.

Clarifies that any member of a state board or commission whose nomination for appointment or reappointment is withdrawn for cause by the governor prior to the senate's advice and consent action shall be considered disqualified, and in the case of the nomination for reappointment, the member shall be ineligible to continue to serve as a holdover member beyond the member's most recent term of appointment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1512

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CREATIVE MEDIA.

Requires the University of Hawaii, West Oahu campus, to offer a bachelor's of arts degree in creative media. Requires the University of Hawaii system and board of regents to finalize the degree by no later than May 1, 2019. (SD1)

Passed Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 253

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE.

Codifies the substantive provisions of Executive Order No. 1802, which requires all state agencies to: contract internet-related services only with internet service providers that demonstrate and contractually agree to support and practice net neutrality principles where all internet traffic is treated equally; and add contract language and provisions to state procurement requirements that suppliers of telecommunications, internet, broadband, and data communication services shall abide by net neutrality principles. Defines "net neutrality principles". Requires DCCA director to monitor net neutrality including broadband and internet access services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1501

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to implement the cesspool compliance grant program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1500

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER CIRCULATION.

Requires the Department of Health to collaborate with various agencies to research and develop a plan for a mechanism for increased water circulation in Pokai Bay. Requires the Department of Health to report its activities to the legislature. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 30

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HONOLULU BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY TO INVESTIGATE STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR ALLOWING EVENT SPONSORS TO ACCESS ADDITIONAL STATE AND COUNTY CONTROLLED OR OPERATED WATER SUPPLIES.

In committee Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 517

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires each county to prepare a housing supply plan to plan for projected increases in the State's housing supply to meet housing demands of the respective county, identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs for all income levels, and identify adequate sites for housing, including rental housing. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 7, 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 Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track