Sen. Clarence K. Nishihara

Primary SCR 175

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY WAYS TO ENCOURAGE ALL POLICE AND FIRE STATIONS IN THE STATE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIAN AVAILABLE TO INSPECT CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.

In committee Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 172

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, THE UNITED STATES SURGEON GENERAL, AND HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO CONSIDER WHETHER PRODUCTS CONTAINING OXYBENZONE SHOULD INCLUDE A WARNING LABEL THAT ADDRESSES HUMAN HEALTH RISKS.

In committee Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 83

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO IMPLEMENT SAFEGUARDS AT HAUULA BEACH PARK TO PROTECT HAWAIIAN MONK SEALS.

In committee Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 305

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES.

Specifies that video monitoring and recording of medical marijuana production center and retail dispensing location premises shall be retained for a period of forty-five days. (SB305 HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 392

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Clarifies that if a proxy is a standard proxy form authorized by an association, and the proxy is returned with no box checked or more than one box checked, the proxy shall be counted for quorum purposes only. (SB392 HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1290

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.

Allocates funds from transient accommodations tax revenues to the Hawaii Tourism Authority in conjunction with the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association for the implementation of initiatives to address homelessness in tourist and resort areas. (SB1290 HD2)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 723

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Adds as a purpose of the University of Hawaii community college system the provision of occupational training and certification programs designed to rapidly qualify persons to fill new and hard-to-fill position classes in the State, counties, and private sector that require technical skills. Appropriates funds for the programs. (SB723 HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 719

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DEFERRED MAINTENANCE.

Requires the Governor to prepare a deferred maintenance plan to gradually eliminate the deferred maintenance costs of all state-owned buildings, facilities, and other improvements. Requires the initial plan to be submitted to the Legislature with the executive budget for the fiscal biennium 2019-2021. Requires the Governor to prepare annual updates. Imposes the same requirements on the Chief Justice for Judiciary-owned buildings, facilities, and other improvements. Makes an appropriation to the Office of the Governor and to the Judiciary. (SB719 HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1068

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Prohibits the disqualification or rejection of a bid that includes a listed subcontractor whose license is not valid at the time of the bid due to a lapse in continuous insurance and bond coverages if the subcontractor meets certain conditions. Requires procurement officers to report any unlicensed activity if a bid is disqualified or rejected because the subcontractor fails to meet certain licensing requirements. (SB1068 HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 776

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION.

Restructures the Hawaii Invasive Species Council as the Hawaii Invasive Species Authority, administratively attached to the Department of Agriculture, to coordinate implementation of the Hawaii Interagency Biosecurity Plan and to improve coordination of the State's invasive species prevention, early detection, rapid response, control, enforcement, and outreach programs. Appropriates funds to implement the authority and relevant interagency invasive species projects. (SB776 HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track