Sen. Clarence K. Nishihara

Primary SB 556

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.

Clarifies when pedestrians may enter a crosswalk equipped with a countdown timer.

In committee Jan 23, 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 Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 680

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Establishes and appropriates funds for an alternative energy research and development pilot program that authorizes the high technology development corporation to provide matching grants of up to fifty per cent to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the Office of Naval Research.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 282

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.

Prohibits smoking in a motor vehicle in which a minor is present. Requires the Department of Health to report on the enforceability of the prohibition and coordination of data collection efforts of the respective law enforcement agencies.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 311

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RACIAL PROFILING PREVENTION.

Prohibits state and county law enforcement officers from using a person's race or ethnicity to form probable cause or reasonable suspicion to stop a vehicle. Appropriates funds for the implementation of an annual racial profiling prevention training program for state and county law enforcement officers.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 592

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNATTENDED ANIMALS IN MOTOR VEHICLES.

Imposes a civil fine when a person leaves a dog unattended in a motor vehicle without at least one window open at least two inches to allow for air flow.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 227

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE P-20 AGRICULTURE EDUCATION WORKING GROUP.

Appropriates funds for the hiring of a coordinator and for interisland travel and operating expenses of the P-20 Agriculture Education Working Group within the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Outlines the duties of the working group and opens participation in the working group to additional persons and entities.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 825

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VETERANS.

Exempts qualifying patients who are veterans of the United States military from medical marijuana registration fees.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 557

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT.

Allows disclosure of government records in cases where a police officer has been suspended or discharged in a disciplinary action.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 610

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO QUALIFIED EXAMINERS.

Allows a court to choose from 1 to 3 qualified examiners in felony cases in which a defendant's fitness to proceed is in doubt. Requires that at least 1 of the examiners is a psychiatrist or licensed psychologist. Removes the requirement that 1 of the 3 examiners shall be a psychiatrist or licensed psychologist designated by the director of health from within DOH.

In committee Jan 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track