Sen. Maile Shimabukuro

Primary SCR 81

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING EACH OF THE SEVERAL COUNTIES TO ASSESS THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COUNTY POLICE COMMISSIONS, ESPECIALLY WITH REGARD TO POLICE MISCONDUCT ISSUES.

In committee Mar 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1299

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHARTER TOUR OPERATORS.

Permits charter tour operators to maintain client trust accounts in a federally insured financial institution outside the State; provided that the charter tour operator agrees to allow the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to access the tour operator's financial records related to client trust accounts through the financial institution. (SB1299 HD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 618

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Requires the board of education to establish a process whereby the public may petition the board to add items to the agenda of the next meeting. (SB618 HD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 848

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Expands the Hawaiian Language College's functions. Authorizes a Hawaiian language medium general education coursework pilot project. Supports the development of an implementation plan for Hawaiian language instruction throughout the University of Hawaii System. Requires the University of Hawaii to report to the Legislature each year with information about efforts to implement education taught through the Hawaiian language. (SB848 HD2)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 251

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.

Establishes an exemption from the prohibition against using election campaign funds to make charitable donations or to award scholarships during the period from the filing of nomination papers to the date of the general election, for candidates who are already declared elected to office after running unopposed in an election or who would be unopposed in the general election. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1298

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTED OFFICERS.

Removes the one-year residency requirement for all appointed officers who are department heads and deputies or assistants to a department head. (SB1298 HD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 601

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION COMMISSION.

Amends the membership, mission, and purpose of the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission. Adds representation for the island of Lana‘i. Authorizes the Chairperson to appoint an advisory committee for historical and archival matters. Authorizes the Commission to appoint an Executive Director. Creates the King Kamehameha celebration special fund. Makes an appropriation. Effective 12/24/88. (SB601 HD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1255

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO HONOKAA LAND COMPANY, LLC.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to provide financing to assist Honokaa Land Company, LLC, with acquiring, developing, and renovating various agricultural facilities and structures. (SB1255 HD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 417

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILDREN.

Provides that informal adjustment shall be prioritized over formal action for a child under family court jurisdiction solely as a result of truancy. (SB417 HD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1084

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.

Amends the appointment process of certain members of the Hawaii Tourism Authority's (Authority) Board of Directors (Board). Clarifies the Authority's reporting and disclosure of specific information. Requires the Board to develop policies and procedures on approving expenditures of excess or carryover funds. (SB1084 HD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track