Sen. Brenton Awa

Co-sponsor SCR 189

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO UPDATE ITS MISSION STATEMENT TO INCLUDE LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION TO SUPPLY LOCAL COMMUNITY CONSUMPTION, AND TO FEATURE THE MISSION STATEMENT MORE PROMINENTLY ON ITS WEBSITE AND APPROPRIATE PUBLICATIONS.

Passed Apr 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SCR 85

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS CONTROL AND REGULATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CHAIRPERSONS OF THE SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HOMELESSNESS, TO CONVENE THE MEDICAL AND ADULT USE CANNABIS WORKING GROUP TO RESEARCH, DEVELOP, AND FINALIZE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF A DUAL USE REGULATORY SYSTEM ALLOWING ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS AND CANNABIS FOR ADULT USE.

Passed Apr 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 26

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HAUULA, KOOLAULOA, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING RIPRAP REVETMENT, RAMP, AND ROCK GROIN, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

Passed Apr 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 823

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.

Provides an exemption for flatbed trucks from registration renewals and initial registrations of motor carrier vehicles when used as marine terminal equipment temporarily moving in or between certain terminals. Adds new terminal locales, times, and roadways to be covered under the exemption. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 824

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO MOORING LINES.

Requires the securing of mooring lines from vessels requiring tug assistance to be manned by an existing, operational stevedoring company that is operating within the State, except the securing of mooring lines from vessels for purposes of shipyard or boatyard operations necessary for vessel drydocking, hauling, launching, or shifting used in conjunction with other shipyard or boatyard operations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 30, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 22

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HAUULA, KOOLAULOA, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING RIPRAP REVETMENT, RAMP, AND ROCK GROIN, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

In committee Mar 29, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 388

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES.

Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility for hazardous waste or solid waste on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health in consultation with the Commission on Water Resource Management. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 29, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 17

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO PROMOTE THE USE OF ALBIZIA IN COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS BY ESTABLISHING A GRANT PROGRAM AND CONDUCTING A STUDY.

In committee Mar 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 22

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO PROMOTE THE USE OF ALBIZIA IN COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS BY ESTABLISHING A GRANT PROGRAM AND CONDUCTING A STUDY.

In committee Mar 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1415

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Requires the University of Hawaii to submit annual reports of all university employees who performed work from a location outside of the State during the applicable year to the legislature no later than December 31 of that year. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track