Sen. Clarence K. Nishihara

Primary SB 1245

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MARIJUANA.

Authorizes certified laboratories to test marijuana received from patients and primary caregivers.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 532

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA SERVICES COORDINATOR POSITION.

Makes an appropriation for the Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services coordinator position. (SD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 232

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires by the end of the 2017-2018 school year, that all public schools, public charter schools, and the University of Hawaii and its divisions, campuses, and institutions have automated external defibrillators situated in a permanent location on campus. Requires the University of Hawaii and public and charter schools that have an athletic trainer to have an automated external defibrillator available at each sporting event. Requires the automated external defibrillators to be maintained and tested regularly. Clarifies that an athletic trainer or faculty member who administers an automated external defibrillator shall be considered to be doing so without remuneration or expectation of remuneration for purposes of immunity from civil liability.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 606

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes a three-year pilot project that authorizes a vehicle with a single occupant to use the zipper lane for a fee. Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for the pilot project.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 197

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Appropriates moneys for start-up grants for one or more new pre-opening public charter schools. (SB197 HD1)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1097

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.

Prohibits the Chairperson of BLNR from adopting any rule with respect to a small boat harbor where a marine fueling station has been established that requires the exclusive fueling of vessels from that station only.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 299

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to develop and implement a state plan for computer science education in all public schools. Requires public intermediate, middle, and high schools to offer computer science courses for grades six through twelve. Allows applicants to the University of Hawaii to substitute computer science courses for other admission requirements.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1078

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.

Makes an appropriation for the Hawaii rural health care provider loan repayment program administered through the John A. Burns School of Medicine. (SD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 616

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires that each public school has a part-time or full-time library. Requires the department of education to develop a plan to ensure that each school has a part-time or full-time library. Appropriates funds.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 531

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds for the healthy aging partnership program to further the program's important role in improving the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track