Sen. Joy San Buenaventura

Primary HCR 148

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF SQUATTING IN THE STATE.

Passed May 4, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 35

Passed · Hawaii House · 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.

Passed May 4, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 104

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO PRESERVE THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER.

Passed May 4, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 153

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING APRIL 15 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2018, AS VOLUNTEER WEEK IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Passed May 4, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1469

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.

Establishes procedures for designating public land redevelopment districts, planning committees, district redevelopment plans, and designated redevelopment district revolving funds. Establishes powers and duties of planning committees. Modifies public land lease restrictions. Establishes the Waiakea Peninsula Redevelopment District, Planning Committee, and Revolving Fund until June 30, 2027. Appropriates funds. (HB1469 CD1)

Passed May 2, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 696

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Part I: changes the name of the board of dental examiners to the board of dentistry and dental hygiene; beginning on 7/1/2018, changes the board composition by increasing dental hygienist representation and ensuring Oahu and neighbor island representation among dental hygienist members. Part II: clarifies the allowable and prohibited practices requirements for dental assistants; clarifies that rules shall not infringe upon, overlap with, or conflict with the duties and scope of practice for licensed professionals; and prohibits persons from employing, directing, or ordering a dental assistant or other person to perform services or procedures within the scope of practice of dental hygiene. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Apr 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 488

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Specifies that certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code related to at-risk rules and deductions and to passive activity losses do not apply with respect to claims from the state low-income housing tax credit. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Apr 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 592

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Extends the sunset date of the Alternative Energy Research and Development Pilot Program to June 30, 2019. Appropriates funds for the Program. (SD1)

Passed Apr 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 848

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY MODERNIZATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.

Requires UH to develop a microgrid plan for one demonstration project at any property on Oahu owned, leased, or controlled by UH. Authorizes UH to select the location for the project. Requires UH to collaborate with the local electric utility. Requires quarterly status reports to the legislature. Requires UH to submit the microgrid plan to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2019. Defines "microgrid". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Apr 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 533

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Appropriates funds for charter school facilities. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1)

Passed Apr 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track