Sen. Clarence K. Nishihara

Primary SB 1187

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CLEAN TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes a clean transportation fee to be paid from a tax on fuel sales. Establishes the zero emissions vehicle infrastructure special fund to be funded by a percentage of the clean transportation fee for the purpose of expediting the development of electric charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure throughout the State to enable and promote the use of zero emissions vehicles. Establishes the zero emissions vehicle rebate special fund to provide rebates for the purchase of new zero emissions vehicles within the State so long as funds are available.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 200

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Allows annual condominium education trust fund fees to be used for binding arbitration of condominium disputes.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1087

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Allows transient accommodations brokers to register as tax collection agents to collect and remit general excise and transient accommodations taxes on behalf of operators and plan managers using their services. Ensures that the subject property is in compliance with applicable land use laws. Sunsets on 12/31/2022.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 255

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.

Increases the rate of real estate conveyance tax for properties with a value of at least $2,000,000. Amends the calculation for the amount of conveyance taxes to be deposited into the rental housing revolving fund.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1222

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund construction of affordable housing development projects. Appropriates moneys for homelessness mitigation and prevention efforts.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 573

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GRAFFITI.

Establishes and funds an anti-graffiti program coordinator position under the office of the lieutenant governor and funds an anti-graffiti program for the use of cameras and high resolution photos to detect taggers on state property. Repeals on July 1, 2020.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 293

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS.

Establishes a statewide interoperability executive board to guide and direct statewide interoperable public safety communications. (SD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 424

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Requires police departments to disclose to the Legislature the identity of an officer upon the officer's discharge or second suspension in a five-year period. Requires disclosure of certain information under the Uniform Information Practices Act after a police officer's second suspension in a five-year period. (SD1)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 774

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT.

Increases the Hawaii Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act tier II filing fee from $100 to $200 to provide needed preparedness resources to local area planning committees.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 226

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.

Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent program coordinator and one full-time equivalent inspector position within department of agriculture, and program operations for the industrial hemp program. (SD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track