Sen. Will Espero

Primary SB 2965

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTION INITIATIVE.

Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to prioritize, identify, utilize, and maintain nature-based solutions in its climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts at the regional, state, and local levels. Clarifies "nature-based solutions". Requires the Commission to develop a science-based carbon budget for the State. (SB2965 HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3049

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Assesses a $10 motor vehicle importation fee for each motor vehicle that is imported into the State, due to the county that is the final destination of the vehicle. Provides that revenue from the motor vehicle importation fee shall be expended for the disposal of abandoned vehicles. (SD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2977

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.

Directs the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to assess the effects of transportation in the tourism industry on climate change and publish a report of its findings. Appropriates moneys. (SB2977 HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2672

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal Eleven, Sustainable Cities and Communities. (SB2672 HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2228

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Authorizes a court to order the forfeiture of Employees' Retirement System benefits of an ERS member, former member, or retirant upon conviction of the individual for a felony related to the State or county employment of the individual. Authorizes designated beneficiaries to receive ERS benefits upon the death of the ERS member, former member, or retirant convicted of the felony. (SB2228 HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2676

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goal 15, Life on Land. (SB2676 HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 113

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION AMENDING SECTION 230 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS DECENCY ACT OF 1996 TO PROTECT VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING.

In committee Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2664

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

Codifies sustainable development Goals 1 and 3 based on the United Nations' Global Goals into the Hawaii State Planning Act. (SB2664 HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2648

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

Permits neighbor island members to receive per diem compensation and compensation for travel expenses. Clarifies the ability of the commissioners of the Public Utility Commission to appoint and employ staff. Establishes a task force to examine the operations of the Public Utilities Commission. (SB2648 HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 392

Passed · 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)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track