Sen. Glenn Wakai

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 Jan 25, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 232

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires by the end of the 2017-2018 school year, that all public schools, public charter schools, and the University of Hawaii and its divisions, campuses, and institutions have automated external defibrillators situated in a permanent location on campus. Requires the University of Hawaii and public and charter schools that have an athletic trainer to have an automated external defibrillator available at each sporting event. Requires the automated external defibrillators to be maintained and tested regularly. Clarifies that an athletic trainer or faculty member who administers an automated external defibrillator shall be considered to be doing so without remuneration or expectation of remuneration for purposes of immunity from civil liability.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 774

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT.

Increases the Hawaii Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act tier II filing fee from $100 to $200 to provide needed preparedness resources to local area planning committees.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 799

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NATURAL DISASTER PROTECTION.

Establishes a 3-year parametric disaster insurance pilot program within DAGS to be funded by the interest from the hurricane reserve trust fund.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 805

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.

Provides income tax credits for employers when their employees telecommute for work and for conducting telecommute assessments.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 768

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Requires the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to develop procedures for the full utilization of university facilities. Requires the administration of the different UH campuses to collect and report data relating to facilities utilization. Prohibits the UH Board of Regents from approving the construction of a new university building until a public hearing is held to discuss facility utilization and cost.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 563

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

Creates the Civilian Unmanned Aerial Systems Volunteer Corps as part of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to assist the state or counties when there is a need for disaster relief.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 414

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Appropriates funds for grants-in-aid to the counties for assistance with identifying and mapping important agricultural lands.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 775

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.

Extends the time period in which the department of agriculture may certify important agricultural lands qualified agricultural cost tax credit.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 362

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTORCYCLE OPERATIONS.

Allows motorcycles to share the same lane as other vehicles when stopped or moving.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track