Sen. Breene Harimoto

Primary SB 2818

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to contract with HNEI to conduct an independent renewable gas study. Appropriates funds from the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund. Amends the definition of renewable portfolio standard to be a percentage of electrical energy generation, rather than sales. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 71

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A HOSPITAL IN NORTH KONA.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 209

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE STATE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AND THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO COLLABORATE TO PROVIDE VIDEOCONFERENCE ACCESS FOR NEIGHBOR ISLAND RESIDENTS TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS AND SESSIONS.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2955

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.

Includes Hawaii-grown green coffee, cherry coffee, and parchment coffee in the coffee labeling requirements. Requires coffee blend labels to disclose geographic origins and regional origins and per cent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted coffee, instant coffee, Hawaii-grown green coffee, cherry coffee, or parchment coffee that contains less than a certain percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin, phased in to a minimum of 51 per cent on or after 7/1/2022. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted coffee, instant coffee, Hawaii-grown green coffee, cherry coffee, or parchment coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2150. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 192

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH DEPARTMENTS OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT'S MODERNIZATION "PATHWAY PROGRAMS" TO RECRUIT AND HIRE EMPLOYEES TO FILL THE STATE'S VACANCIES WITH THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST CANDIDATES TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII.

In committee Mar 13, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 152

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH DEPARTMENTS OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT'S MODERNIZATION "PATHWAY PROGRAMS" TO RECRUIT AND HIRE EMPLOYEES TO FILL THE STATE'S VACANCIES WITH THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST CANDIDATES TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII.

In committee Mar 13, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 164

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO ISSUE A STATUS REPORT ON EACH STUDY AND PROJECT FUNDED BY THE LEGISLATURE FROM 20152020.

In committee Mar 10, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 214

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOOD SERVICES BRANCH TO ADOPT AN ADDENDUM TO ITS AGREEMENTS FOR ‘AINA PONO REQUIRING THE PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND/OR SERVICES FROM FOOD HUBS.

In committee Mar 10, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 122

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO ISSUE A STATUS REPORT ON EACH STUDY AND PROJECT FUNDED BY THE LEGISLATURE FROM 20152020.

In committee Mar 10, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 160

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO CONTROL AND ERADICATE ALBIZIA IN HAWAII.

In committee Mar 10, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track