Sen. Clarence K. Nishihara

Primary SB 1399

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS' PRO RATA SHARE OF THE PUBLIC TRUST LAND.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use certain reporting and accountability procedures in implementing the public land trust reporting requirements of Act 178, Session Laws of Hawaii 2006. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to consult with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to ensure that the accounting and reporting is accurate and inclusive.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 115

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Provides that the submission of a voter registration application either to register to vote or update the voter's registration information constitutes a request for permanent absentee voter status unless the applicant specifically indicates the applicant does not wish to be a permanent absentee voter.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 691

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING.

Requires two hours of annual in-service training in suicide prevention for all teachers, principals, and school counselors.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 805

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP.

Replaces the term "master and servant" with "employer and employee" throughout the Hawaii Revised Statutes.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 619

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS.

Prohibits the parking of vehicles in front of a mailbox facing a state highway to which the United States Postal Service delivers mail from Monday through Saturday between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. in any county with a population of 500,000 or more.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 979

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A STATE LOTTERY.

Creates a state lottery to begin by 1/1/2020. Creates the state lottery commission, state lottery account, and lottery administration account. Requires certain amounts of lottery revenues to be deposited into the administrative account, general fund, and special funds for university and public school facilities and operations.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1513

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds for provisions related to education.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 735

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Requires that the Department of Land and Natural Resources in consultation with the Department of Human Services, post signs in parks and beaches from Kalaeloa to Makaha displaying telephone numbers and hotline numbers of county and state agencies that assist homeless individuals. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 732

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PARKING REQUIREMENTS.

Exempts accessory dwelling units within one-half mile of a rail transit station or bus stop from off-street parking or parking stall requirements.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 920

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.

Requires a fair market appraisal to be performed prior to any sale, lease, or exchange of any public land to a governmental agency without public auction.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track