Sen. Kurt Fevella

Primary SR 171

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND LAWS AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR AND OFFICER EDUCATION AND TRAINING.

In committee Mar 10, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 172

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO CONVENE AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A FRAMEWORK FOR A SEA LEVEL ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE PLAN FOR THE WAIKIKI DISTRICT.

In committee Mar 10, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3124

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Changes the income tax rates for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2602

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ESTATE TAX INFLATION ADJUSTMENT.

Requires Hawaii's estate tax applicable exclusion amount to be calculated by utilizing the federal Internal Revenue Service inflation adjustment mechanism. Applies to decedents dying and taxable transfers occurring after 12/31/2020. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2824

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates moneys to the Department of Agriculture for 3 full time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspectors to perform meat inspection services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2037

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Restricts any county from disapproving or imposing certain conditions on a housing development project for housing or an emergency shelter unless the county meets certain requirements. Takes effect 8/26/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2279

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Extends the deadline for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire the Front Street Apartments affordable housing project on Maui unless the ground lease is renegotiated or a new ground lease is issued. Amends the appropriation of rental housing revolving funds for the Lealii affordable housing project to an unspecified amount. Extends the deadline to obtain land use approvals for the Lealii affordable housing project on Maui. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3096

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.

Reestablishes La Ku‘oko‘a, Hawaiian Recognition Day, as an official state holiday. Effective 7/1/2051. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3152

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.

Defines "cultural assessment" and "cultural impact assessment". Requires cultural assessments to be available for public review and comment in connection with draft environmental assessments. Requires a cultural impact assessment if an agency determines a proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3063

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX, SECTION 5, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Proposes an amendment to article IX, section 5, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii, to require the State to place housing for its residents among its highest priorities and to implement this provision by statute. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track