Sen. Kurt Fevella

Primary SB 820

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE NURSING FACILITY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.

Extends the nursing facility sustainability program to 2024. Specifies that the nursing facility sustainability fee limit is 5.5 per cent of overall net patient service revenue. Removes the per resident daily maximum fee of $20 for each facility. Specifies facilities that meet certain exceptions shall pay a reduced daily fee in comparison to other participating facilities. Allows nursing facilities to pay assessed fees within 60 days, instead of 30 days. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 576

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO USED MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS.

Requires licensed used motor vehicle part dealers to obtain a written statement by a seller of a catalytic converter that the seller has the lawful right to sell and dispose of the catalytic converter. Requires a seller of a catalytic converter to present a receipt or notarized declaration regarding the catalytic converter. Prohibits a licensed used motor vehicle part dealer from purchasing a catalytic converter with no receipt or notarized declaration and to report the attempted sale to the police. Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Takes effect 5/6/2137. (SD2)

Passed Mar 15, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 361

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), regardless of the means of purchase and the SNAP eligibility of the person. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 59

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER OR REGISTERED GUARD AT EACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND STATE PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM.

In committee Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 810

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Eliminates the superintendent of education as a voting member constituting the public employer for the purpose of negotiating a collective bargaining agreement with personnel of the department of education. (SD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 64

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY PROGRAMS AT AIEA HIGH SCHOOL AND PEARL CITY HIGH SCHOOL.

In committee Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 226

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAND EXCHANGE.

Allows the governor to negotiate land exchanges to acquire lands suitable for long-term diversified agricultural production in return for state lands to be developed for affordable, workforce, and other housing. Requires legislative approval for the land exchanges. Report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the ALOHA homes program to develop low-cost homes on state-owned and county-owned land in urban redevelopment sites to be sold in leasehold by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation (HHFDC) to qualified residents. Exempts certain land from the definition of public lands. Requires HHFDC to gain legislative approval before disposing of certain lands. Provides for the disposition of lands acquired by HHFDC but no longer needed for the ALOHA homes program. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 905

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH.

Requires the state council on mental health to include an unspecified number of members with demonstrated knowledge of or work experience involving native Hawaiian health practices. Takes effect 5/6/2137. (SD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 82

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO WORK TOGETHER TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE GREEN JOBS CORPS PROGRAM TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION, ALLEVIATE THE UNEMPLOYMENT IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AND ASSIST THE STATE IN MEETING ITS CLEAN ENERGY GOALS.

In committee Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track