Sen. Brandon Elefante

Primary SB 1199

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.

Lengthens the time period in which certain vehicles must have a safety inspection.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 468

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES.

Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules to prevent and respond to the introduction of aquatic nuisance species from discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel and reflect the relationship between the federal Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2018, as amended, and state law.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1143

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.

Requires the department of transportation to perform routine inspections of highways in the state highway system that are at risk of rockslides every five years and after major rainfall events.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 139

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO IMPORTANT HOUSING LANDS.

Requires the Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority to conduct a study identifying certain state-owned lands located within a one-half mile radius of any rail mass transit station, including lands owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and excluding lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, that are most suitable for constructing at least one hundred thousand housing units. Appropriates funds to the Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority to conduct the study, or contract services to conduct the study. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 750

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds to the department of education for the expansion of civic education in the public schools. Establishes two full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions, one of which shall be grant funded.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 702

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in grades kindergarten through twelve. Requires students in grades nine through twelve to complete a one-half credit in financial literacy before graduation. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers who are teaching financial literacy courses.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 87

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and its partner, or partners, for the continuation of benefits of the Green Jobs Youth Corps. Takes effect 07/01/2050. (SD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 78

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION.

Requires the Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' State Historic Preservation Division.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 432

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF HAWAII CORAL REEFS AS CRITICAL NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE.

Designates Hawaiʻi coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure.

Passed Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1445

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Conforms the amount allowable for the Hawaiʻi expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment tax credit to the credit amounts allowed in the federal tax code. Increases the low-income household renters' income tax credit and refundable food/excise tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track