Sen. Glenn Wakai

Primary SCR 36

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITED TO PROPOSING AMENDMENTS THAT IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, LIMIT THE POWER AND JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ITS OFFICIALS AND FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.

In committee Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1293

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.

Authorizes the State to enter into a mutual assistance agreement with an out-of-state utility or other energy provider in order to restore power and utility service to the State, without regard to any regulatory law, in times of an emergency or natural disaster. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 458

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Beginning after December 31, 2021, requires the department of taxation to track the revenues generated by each industry in the State and requires a report of its findings to be submitted to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session.

In committee Feb 28, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 747

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.

Adds knowingly making a false statement to a county inspector a crime within the offense of unsworn falsification to authorities.

In committee Feb 28, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 952

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PARDONS.

Requires that if an application for pardon is not referred to the Director of Public Safety and the Hawaii Paroling Authority by the Governor, then the Governor shall provide public notice and a waiting period of fourteen days shall apply to the granting or refusing of the application for pardon. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 28, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 340

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Amends the board of education's membership by inviting the exclusive representative for bargaining unit (5) to appoint a nonvoting public school teacher representative to the board.

In committee Feb 26, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 915

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER.

Prohibits BLNR from approving dispositions that authorize the diversion of water from streams except under specified criteria. Deposits moneys collected via land dispositions that authorize the diversion of water from streams into the forest stewardship fund.

In committee Feb 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 688

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.

Requires the committee on weights to report to the legislature on any recommendations to the board of education on the weighted student formula. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 684

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMMUNITY MEETINGS.

Exempts members of a county council from the limitation on the number of members that may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official board business, including a meeting of another entity, legislative hearing, convention, seminar, or community meeting. Clarifies that such meetings shall be meetings that are open to the public for purposes of permitted interactions. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 248

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRAILS.

Requires government entities that engage in search and rescue operations to seek reimbursement when the rescued person required search and rescue efforts because that person acted in disregard of that person's safety, including intentionally disregarding a warning or notice. Increases the penalty for unlawfully entering or remaining on a trail that has been closed to the public.

In committee Feb 15, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track