Sen. Clarence K. Nishihara

Primary SCR 60

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

SUPPORTING THE HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TRUST BENEFICIARIES BY AFFIRMING THEIR RIGHT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COME TO A RESOLUTION AND FAIR COMPENSATION FOR PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE USE OF THE LAND BENEATH THE MAUNA KEA ACCESS ROAD AND OTHER DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS PARCELS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA.

In committee Jun 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 57

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I TO PROVIDE NATIVE HAWAIIANS WITH THEIR FAIR SHARE OF THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUE.

In committee Jun 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 485

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.

Increases the amount of barrel tax deposited into the agricultural development and food security special fund. (SB485 HD1)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 760

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Expands the definition of "qualified agricultural costs" for the Important Agricultural Land Qualified Agricultural Cost Tax Credit. Extends through the 2029 taxable year the time in which the Department of Agriculture may certify the Tax Credit. (SB760 HD1)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1395

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Appropriates funds for the State Rent Supplement Program. (SB1395 HD2)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 752

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources for research and prevention of the spread of ornamental ginger pathogens. (SB752 HD1)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 856

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Requires the Auditor to perform an operational audit of the academic and financial plans of the Department of Education. Requires the Department of Education to contract with a third-party consultant that specializes in school finance to study the adequacy of education funding in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. (SB856 HD3)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1515

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes the Hawaii three to six out-of-school program for grades kindergarten through twelve. Authorizes the department of education to contract with private providers to furnish out-of-school programs for grades kindergarten through twelve, conducted during after-school hours, on weekends, and during inter-sessions on the premises of the private providers. Specifies that the Hawaii three to six out-of-school program special fund is to be administered by the department of education. Makes appropriations. (SB1515 HD1)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1041

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.

Prohibits written nondisclosure agreements involving sexual assault and sexual harassment as part of an employee's conditions of employment. Prohibits employers from retaliating against an employee for disclosing or discussing sexual harassment or sexual assault. (SB1041 HD2)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1371

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAY NETS.

Prohibits the abandonment of lay nets used for fishing. Authorizes DLNR to issue permits for the use and possession of lay nets. Requires DLNR to establish a comprehensive, statewide lay net education and enforcement program. (SB1371 HD1)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track