Appropriates funds for programs and other efforts to help persons suffering from multiple chronic conditions, including coordinated treatment, centralized referral, case managers, and peer mentors. (SB3107 HD1)
Sen. Glenn Wakai
Sponsored bills
Codifies sustainable development goals based on Goal 1, no poverty, and Goal 3, good health and well-being, of the United Nations' Global Goals in the Hawaii State Planning Act. (SB2662 HD1)
Establishes an undergraduate health sciences academy to be administered by the University of Hawaii-West Oahu and John A. Burns School of Medicine to increase recruitment and retention of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and first generation college students. Requires the University of Hawaii-West Oahu to submit a report to the legislature regarding educational outcomes. Appropriates funds. (SB2320 HD1)
Requires the Department of Education to create a comprehensive plan to establish alternative learning schools in each complex area in the State. Requires the Department of Education to submit the plan to the Legislature prior to the 2019 Regular Session. Describes students who will be served by alternative learning schools. Appropriates funds. (SB2393 HD1)
Codifies Goal 5 of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. (SB2666 HD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to provide up to $1,690 to each special education classroom teacher for instructional materials and equipment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Establishes a Youth Commission within the Office of Youth Services to advise the Governor and Legislature on the effects of legislative policies, needs, assessments, priorities, programs, and budgets relating to youth. Appropriates funds. (SB2089 HD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to establish a Workforce Development Microgrant Program that awards grants to students who are enrolled in public high schools and are applying for technical or workforce training related to certain occupations. (SB2242 HD1)
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii, in collaboration with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to fund one or more programs sponsored or organized by the University of Hawaii community colleges or a four-year campus to implement international college experiences for Hawaii students enrolled at a University of Hawaii campus. (SB3037 HD1)