Sen. Maile Shimabukuro

Primary SB 1215

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Appropriates funds to DHS for the housing first program and the rapid re-housing program to assist chronically homeless individuals and individuals who require financial assistance to avoid homelessness. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the state rent supplement program to assist homeless individuals or families and those at imminent risk of homelessness.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1269

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY.

Requires the Hawaii Health Authority (HHA) to submit an updated comprehensive health plan to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the hiring of an executive director and other staff and other expenses necessary for HHA to carry out its duties and responsibilities.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1298

Passed · 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)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 553

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes allocation of supplemental categorical funding to remote schools, subject to legislative appropriation. Appropriates funds. (SB553 HD1)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 699

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIES CONSERVATION.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to include in its annual report the impacts of incidental take license issuances on the status and likelihood of survival of the individual species and the cumulative impacts on the full range of species of the specific island for which incidental take licenses have been issued. Appropriates funds to the department to assess the cumulative effects and detail them in its annual report.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1313

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAII FOOD RESILIENCY.

Makes various appropriations to implement the recommendations of the increased food security and food self-sufficiency strategy. Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a strategy and goals for increased food security and self-sufficiency in Hawaii. (SB1313 HD1)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 416

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FARMS.

Creates an exclusion from income tax for the first $50,000 of income earned by farmers whose gross income is $200,000 or less. (SD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 624

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Office of the Governor, to develop a strategic plan to double local food production and increase food exports by 2020. Requires the Department of Agriculture to submit the strategic plan to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2018 to codify the strategic plan and benchmarks. Makes an appropriation. (SB624 HD1)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1302

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AIRPORTS.

Establishes the Hawaii airport authority. Transfers the administration of airports and the general aviation commuter portions of other airports to the Hawaii airport authority. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 775

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.

Extends the time period in which the department of agriculture may certify important agricultural lands qualified agricultural cost tax credit.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track