Permits the use of a mobile electronic device by the operator of a vehicle that is at a complete stop on a public way, street, road, or highway.
Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Sponsored bills
Removes hotel, residential, and timeshare uses from the list of permitted uses under the public-private development lease of fast lands and submerged lands at the Ala Wai boat harbor. Prohibits structures built under the lease that are more than two stories.
Establishes a task force regarding public access to beaches. Requires a report to the Legislature.
Changes income tax rates and eliminates state income tax for those at or below the poverty level for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
Lowers the automatic jury duty exemption age from eighty to seventy.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Wahiawa General Hospital with completion of deferred facilities and maintenance projects that are necessary for the health and safety of patients and staff.
Repeals criminal prohibitions and penalties pertaining to marijuana.
Provides for initiative procedures. Takes effect upon ratification of a constitutional amendment enabling direct initiative.
Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to advance the State's goal of providing a quality public education system for the children of Hawaii by authorizing the Legislature to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on residential investment property valued at $1,000,000 or greater and visitor accommodations.
Permits agricultural lodges on agricultural land with a soil rating of C, D, E, or U in a county with a population of more than 170,000 and less than 500,000 and limits the number of guest rooms, depending on the acreage of the lodge.