Sen. Clarence K. Nishihara

Primary SB 1079

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MAKENA STATE PARK.

Appropriates moneys to construct two comfort stations in Makena state park. (SD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 266

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRAVEL AGENCIES.

Requires travel agencies that operate as sole proprietorships to file proof of professional liability and errors and omissions insurance as a condition of registration or renewal.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 761

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.

Forces the lapse of a fiscal year 2016-2017 appropriation for the HI growth initiative that is not expected to be expended. Re-appropriates the lapsed appropriation for the HI growth initiative. (SD2)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1250

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.

Transfers responsibility for approval, inspection, and quarantine of aquaculture livestock from the plant quarantine branch within the division of plant industry of the department of agriculture to the division of animal industry of the department of agriculture.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 290

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for design, plans, material, construction, and equipment for an extension of the Lahaina bypass road from north Keawe street to beyond Puukolii road.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1271

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 1, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO CHANGE THE AGE QUALIFICATION FOR VOTING IN STATE OR LOCAL ELECTIONS.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow individuals who are seventeen years of age but will be eighteen years of age on or before the next state or local general election to vote at the state or local primary election immediately preceding the state or local general election by which the citizen will attain the age of eighteen.

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 599

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes the state transit-oriented development authority to plan and coordinate development projects within the state-transit-oriented development district. Establishes the district within one-half mile of the sites of specified Honolulu rail transit stations.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 289

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAHAINA SMALL BOAT HARBOR.

Authorizes the issuance of $3,300,000 in general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the construction of a new ferry pier at Lahaina small boat harbor. (SD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1249

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION.

Establishes the Technology Innovation Corporation, a corporation attached to the High Technology Development Corporation, to assist in attracting high technology development opportunities to the State. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 395

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REAL ESTATE BROKERS.

Permits a licensed real estate broker to pay a commission to a corporation or partnership; provided that the licensed real estate broker earned the commission on behalf of the corporation or partnership and is a member, officer, shareholder, or partner of the corporation or partnership.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track