Sen. Glenn Wakai

Primary SB 567

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.

Prohibits the courts from deferring the acceptance of guilty or no contest pleas that could result in the expungement of the offense from the criminal record of state or county law enforcement officers for felonies, misdemeanors, or petty misdemeanors that the officers are alleged to have committed while in the performance of the duties of an officer.

In committee Jan 17, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 796

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PASSENGERS RIDING IN BED OF PICKUP TRUCKS.

Raises the age of passengers prohibited from riding in the bed of a pickup truck under certain conditions from twelve or under to under eighteen years of age. Deems passengers in the bed of a pickup truck to have assumed the risk of injury or death from an accident or injury occurring while the vehicle is in operation.

In committee Jan 17, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 710

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES.

Establishes restrictions on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Amends the offenses of violation of privacy in the first and second degrees to specifically address the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the commission of these offenses.

In committee Jan 17, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1214

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Appropriates funds to DOH and DHS, including the office of youth services, to provide homeless outreach services. (SD1)

In committee Jan 17, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1037

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Requires that certain agencies be notified when a firearm permit application is denied because the applicant is prohibited from owning, possessing, receiving, or controlling a firearm under federal or state law. Requires the firearms permit issuing authority to notify the court that issued a protective or restraining order on an applicant, as applicable, upon notification of a permit denial. Requires the department of public safety to notify the probation or parole officer of an applicant, if applicable, upon notification of a permit denial. Takes effect 5/22/2050. (SD2)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 782

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Amends the "renewable portfolio standard" definition to more accurately reflect the amount of renewable energy generation in Hawaii by amending the renewable portfolio standard calculation to be based on electrical energy generation as opposed to electrical energy sales.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 674

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.

Creates procedural and administrative requirements for law enforcement agencies for eyewitness identifications of suspects in criminal investigations. Requires the attorney general to establish procedures for the implementation of uniform statewide eyewitness identification procedures. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1044

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Appropriates moneys to the department of education to provide engineering design process training sessions to teachers.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1091

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.

Appropriate moneys to DOA to enhance the biosecurity program by funding invasive incipient species management programs. (SD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1041

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT.

Requires that any production claiming the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit provide evidence of consideration of cultural and environmental sensitivities in Hawaii and hire or contract for the services of cultural, historical, or language experts. Extends the sunset date of the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit until January 1, 2024.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track