Sen. Maile Shimabukuro

Primary SB 998

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.; MAUI ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED; AND HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY, INC.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.; Maui Electric Company, Limited; and Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc., to fund multi-project capital improvement programs and assist utilities serving the general public in providing electric energy. (SB998 HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 955

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.

Requires financial disclosure statements of state agency executive directors to be public records available for inspection and duplication.

Passed Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1461

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCIENCE.

Requires the Governor to enter into negotiations with the United States Department of Energy to establish a national laboratory in Hawaii. (SB1461 HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 52

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF "EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-BASIC" AND "EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-PARAMEDIC" UNDER SECTION 16-85-53.5, HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.

In committee Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 529

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

Authorizes the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health to contract the services of dedicated capture managers responsible for securing grant and other funding opportunities for each department. Authorizes the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health to establish a three-year full time temporary exempt position to support the grant development program. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2022. (SB529 HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 935

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR WATER REUSE.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for two water reuse demonstration projects. (SB935 HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 504

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO IOLANI PALACE.

Appropriates funds for the repair, restoration, and maintenance of Iolani Palace's coronation pavilion, two pergolas, and fountain, and for the implementation of mitigation measures to protect the Palace's collection of artifacts from the threat of fire. (SB504 HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 871

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources division of forestry and wildlife for invasive species technician positions on the island of Hawaii to address invasive plants and animals. (SB871 HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 503

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SALARY OVERPAYMENTS.

Requires each department to deduct the department's total salary and wage overpayment from the department's budget request for the following fiscal biennium. Removes the 2year statute of limitations on determination and notice to an employee of salary and wage overpayment. (SB503 HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 367

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Prohibits sale of polystyrene foam food service containers and the sale or service of food using polystyrene containers statewide. Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules for implementation including for enforcement, exemptions, and consumer education. (SB367 HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track