Sen. Kurt Fevella

Co-sponsor SB 2553

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE IDLING.

Directs the Department of Education to enforce the prohibition on excessive motor vehicle idling, develop pick-up and drop-off procedures at schools to minimize child exposure to exhaust fumes, and collaborate with the Department of Health and the Hawaii State Energy Office to create the "Bridle the Idle" campaign to educate people on the harmful effects of idling as well as its illegality.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2773

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Appropriates funds to extend the higher and continuing education program at women's community correctional center to support. Provides funding for incarcerated women to become general education development (GED) tutors to peers, college correspondence courses, re-entry and transitional services, and continuation of the program at Windward Community College.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2897

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.

Requires each county's Director of Finance, in consultation with the County Examiner of Drivers, to establish an Interpreter Services Program to assist Compact of Free Association citizens with utilizing the services provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles of each county. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2890

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS.

Establishes the early childhood education scholarship program within the University of Hawaii to assist students with school tuition in return for a service commitment to teach in a preschool classroom of the executive office on early learning public prekindergarten program. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2571

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Excludes Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-eligible grocery staples from general excise tax assessment.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2619

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

Requires that the Department of Land and Natural Resources adopt rules prohibiting landowners possessing ten thousand or more acres from producing runoff and holding those landowners responsible for any runoff originating on their property.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2809

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds to expand civic education in public schools.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2596

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE ASSURANCE SPECIAL FUND.

Increase the annual expenditure ceiling of the Office of Health Care Assurance Special Fund to meet expanding program needs and diminish dependence on the general fund.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2841

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Exempts agricultural products, including produce, meat, and fish, from the general excise tax. Exempts over-the-counter drugs, medical supplies, and menstrual products from the general excise tax. Establishes a surcharge on the general excise tax and use tax for the sale or use of luxury cars.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2401

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ADULT DENTAL MEDICAID BENEFITS.

Appropriates funds to restore diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental benefits to adult medicaid enrollees; provided that the department of human services obtains maximum federal matching funds available and pursues all funding sources, including private grants, prior to expending any general fund appropriations.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track