Sen. Maile Shimabukuro

Primary SCR 10

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION TASK FORCE.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1052

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEMP.

Legalizes hemp. Makes the temporary industrial hemp pilot program a permanent program. Expands the scope of the industrial hemp program to include commercial purposes. Excludes hemp from state criminal prohibitions against marijuana.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1250

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.

Transfers responsibility for approval, inspection, and quarantine of aquaculture livestock from the plant quarantine branch within the division of plant industry of the department of agriculture to the division of animal industry of the department of agriculture.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1256

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE HAWAIIAN INTERNATIONAL BILLFISH ASSOCIATION.

Appropriates funds as a grant to the Hawaiian International Billfish Association for the purpose of conducting the 58th Annual Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1279

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes the Hawaii tax credit scholarship program to benefit students with disabilities by providing scholarships to cover transportation costs and any other educational fees associated with a student attending a public school that is not in the service area where the student resides or a nonpublic special education school or program. Establishes eligibility criteria for students to apply for the scholarship program, responsibilities of the department of taxation and department of education, and eligibility criteria for nonprofit scholarship-funding organizations. Applies to tax years beginning after 12/31/17.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 11

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND JUDICIARY TO PERMANENTLY ESTABLISH AND PARTICIPATE IN THE HAWAII INTERAGENCY STATE YOUTH NETWORK OF CARE TO BETTER SERVE YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH COMPLEX NEEDS IN THE STATE.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1143

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONSERVATION FEES.

Establishes a conservation fee of $20 per person for any length of continuous stay at a hotel or condominium, to be deposited into the special land and development fund.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1270

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Prohibits electric utilities from installing power connections or transferring accounts or services without owner or occupant consent.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1301

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO USE TAX.

Clarifies the obligation between the seller and purchaser to pay use taxes. Clarifies definitions of "representation", "seller", and "use" to include online and internet sales.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 235

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Permits the installation of clotheslines in any residential dwelling, apartment, condominium, or townhouse, under certain conditions. Defines a reasonable restriction on the placement and use of clotheslines as any restriction that is necessary to protect public health and safety, buildings from damage, historic or aesthetic values, or shorelines under certain circumstances.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track