Sen. Glenn Wakai

Primary SR 32

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE CUMULATIVE HEALTH EFFECTS OF PERSISTENT URBAN NOISE IN HONOLULU.

In committee Mar 12, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 60

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO NEGOTIATE LAND EXCHANGES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING PRIVATE LANDS SUITABLE FOR LONG-TERM DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION IN EXCHANGE FOR STATE LANDS TO BE ACQUIRED FOR AFFORDABLE, WORKFORCE, AND OTHER HOUSING FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS.

In committee Mar 12, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 31

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO NEGOTIATE LAND EXCHANGES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING PRIVATE LANDS SUITABLE FOR LONG-TERM DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION IN EXCHANGE FOR STATE LANDS TO BE ACQUIRED FOR AFFORDABLE, WORKFORCE, AND OTHER HOUSING FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS.

In committee Mar 12, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3088

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Extends the period by 3 months that a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, from 3/31/2018 to 6/30/2018. Specifies, for a county with a population equal to or less than 500,000 that adopts a surcharge, how certain percentages of the surcharge may be used. (SD2)

Passed Mar 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3027

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE KAHO‘OLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION.

Appropriates funds for the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission to restore, preserve, and determine the appropriate uses of Kaho‘olawe island, and to fund 1 full-time equivalent (1.00 FTE) permanent position for the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2951

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.

Clarifies the interests that must be represented by members of the Hawaii Community Development Authority representing community development districts. Requires the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives to nominate representatives of the several community development districts to the Hawaii Community Development Authority, and requires those representatives to be nominated only as a resident representative or a small business owner or nonprofit organization representative, but not both. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3057

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATED TO LAND-SECURED FINANCING.

Expands the authority of counties to use land-based financing to support operating costs for certain county services provided within improvement districts and community facilities districts. Allows county maintenance of the capital improvements to be land-based financed. (SD1)

Passed Mar 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2999

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a 1-time amnesty program for certain delinquent tax obligations. (SD1)

Passed Mar 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2879

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, in collaboration with the Department of Education, to establish a working group to study the Department of Education's information technology infrastructure, operations, and services. Establishes the members and duties of the working group. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2663

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal two, zero hunger. (SD2)

Passed Mar 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track