Sen. Will Espero

Primary SCR 77

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BONA FIDE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCER TASK FORCE TO CREATE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "BONA FIDE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCER".

In committee May 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 74

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING CONCRETE SEAWALL, AND FOR THE USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

In committee May 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1068

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Prohibits the disqualification or rejection of a bid that includes a listed subcontractor whose license is not valid at the time of the bid due to a lapse in continuous insurance and bond coverages if the subcontractor meets certain conditions. Requires procurement officers to report any unlicensed activity if a bid is disqualified or rejected because the subcontractor fails to meet certain licensing requirements. (SB1068 HD1)

In committee Apr 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1201

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.

Establishes a Broadband Task Force to create a statewide broadband plan. (SB1201 HD3)

In committee Apr 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 15

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CENTER ON AGING TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ASSESS CURRENT ELDER AND KUPUNA CARE SERVICES AND THE ANTICIPATED DEMAND FOR THOSE SERVICES IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THOSE SERVICES AND MEET ANTICIPATED DEMAND.

In committee Apr 20, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 686

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.

Establishes education surcharges on residential investment properties and visitor accommodations for the purpose of funding public education. (SB686 HD1)

In committee Apr 19, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 683

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY AND VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to advance the State's goal of providing a public education for the children of Hawaii by authorizing the legislature to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on residential investment property and visitor accommodations. (SB683 HD1)

In committee Apr 19, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1200

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Accounting and General Services to create a master plan and environmental impact statement for the construction of a new Aloha Stadium. (SB1200 HD1)

In committee Apr 18, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 392

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Clarifies that if a proxy is a standard proxy form authorized by an association, and the proxy is returned with no box checked or more than one box checked, the proxy shall be counted for quorum purposes only. (SB392 HD1)

In committee Apr 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 140

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO RESTRICT ANY PERSON FROM APPLYING FOR THE POSITION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION IF THAT PERSON WAS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WHEN THE SEARCH AND HIRING PROCESS WAS DEVELOPED OR INITIATED.

In committee Apr 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track