Sen. Bennette E. Misalucha

Primary SB 2981

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BROADBAND.

Makes an appropriation to expand access to broadband in the State.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2968

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEYS.

Requires the court appointed attorney for the legal parent or party in child welfare cases to practice pursuant to the American Bar Association Standards of Practice for Attorneys Representing Parents in Abuse and Neglect Cases and to provide a copy of the standards to the legal parent or party.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2631

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.

Requires the Department of Education Committee on Weights to consider the impact of its weighted student formula recommendations on small and remote schools.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2765

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RAPID OHIA DEATH.

Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to study and combat rapid ohia death in the State.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2911

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEA-LEVEL RISE IMPACTS.

Expands the responsibilities of the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to include jurisdiction over beaches under inter-governmental jurisdiction that are vulnerable to sea-level rise impacts.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2259

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING PRODUCTION.

Requires each county to authorize construction for a specified number of new housing units between fiscal years 2023-2034 and 2033-2034. Repeals June 30, 2034.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2449

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAII CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES.

Provides that any goods provided to any state agency by the correctional industries program shall be: (1) produced or manufactured by the program; or (2) pre-existing goods that are substantially altered or customized by the program for the purpose of facilitating use of the goods by a state agency.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2999

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Permits composting and co-composting operations in agricultural districts. Appropriates funds to restore an environmental health specialist IV position to the solid and hazardous waste branch of the department of health.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2204

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRONICS.

Establishes a reuse policy working group to propose legislation on implementing a policy for state departments and agencies to reuse certain items such as electronic devices. Requires a report to the Legislature. Dissolves the working group on 6/30/2023.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2993

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.

Requires the Department of Land Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture to meet and identify the non-agricultural park lands that should be rezoned as those in the conservation district. Requires that agricultural lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land Natural Resources be transferred to the Department of Agriculture no later than 12/31/2023. Requires the Department of Land Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture to meet every five years to discuss transferring remaining lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture to inquire about any easements needed by the Department of Land Natural Resources before offering a lease.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track