Sen. Joy San Buenaventura

Primary SB 57

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VEHICLE INSPECTIONS.

Codifies certain certification, renewal, and violation processes of vehicle inspectors who conduct vehicle safety inspections under the department of transportation. Makes inoperable the requirement for reconstructed vehicles to obtain a special inspection and certification from 1/1/2022 through 7/31/2025. Requires the department of transportation to submit a report on the effects of the repeal no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2025. (CD1)

Passed Jul 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 336

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.

Amends the maximum amount that the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture is authorized to approve for agricultural loans and aquacultural loans not to exceed $50,000 of state funds, rather than $25,000. (CD1)

Passed Jul 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1421

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DUAL USE TECHNOLOGY.

Creates a dual use technology task force within the department of business, economic development, and tourism to explore how dual use technology can be used to promote economic recovery and diversify the State's economy. Requires the task force to submit reports to the legislature prior to the regular sessions of 2023 and 2025. (CD1)

Passed Jun 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 932

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.

Establishes the clean energy and energy efficiency revolving loan fund. Repeals the building energy efficiency revolving loan fund. Authorizes moneys in the green infrastructure special fund to be used to finance the option to purchase solar energy systems and other clean energy equipment, including the purchase or lease of electric vehicles. Clarifies the definitions of loan program and green infrastructure loans as they relate to the issuance of GEMS bonds. Appropriates an unspecified amount out of the clean energy and energy efficiency revolving loan fund. Appropriates funds to provide loans or other financial assistance to eligible borrowers for clean energy investments. (CD1)

Passed Jun 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 489

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.

Increases the maximum area for each agricultural shade cloth structure, cold frame, and greenhouse that could qualify the structure for an exemption from building permit and building code requirements. Effective 1/1/2022. (CD1)

Passed Jun 28, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 599

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MASSAGE THERAPISTS.

Beginning 7/1/2024, requires massage therapy licensees to complete twelve hours of continuing education within the twoyear period preceding the renewal date, of which two hours shall include first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or other emergency related courses. (CD1)

Passed Jun 28, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 664

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Appropriates funds for the Hawaii correctional system oversight commission. (CD1)

Passed Jun 24, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 56

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU PROTECT PEDESTRIANS ON SIDEWALKS BY CREATING SEPARATE FACILITIES FOR ELECTRIC SCOOTERS, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, AND ELECTRIC TRIKES.

Passed Jun 21, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 127

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT THE OFFICE OF PLANNING, IN COORDINATION WITH EACH EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, IDENTIFY DEPARTMENTAL FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE THAT MAY BE VULNERABLE TO FLOODING AND OTHER IMPACTS OF SEA LEVEL RISE AND ASSESS OPTIONS FOR MITIGATING THE EFFECTS OF SEA LEVEL RISE ON THOSE FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE.

Passed Jun 21, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 165

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CONSENT TO THE ENACTMENT OF ACT 80, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2017.

Passed Jun 21, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track