Sen. Brenton Awa

Co-sponsor SB 1606

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a surcharge on the conveyance tax upon the transfer or conveyance of prolonged vacant property.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1553

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds for positions and activities related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1259

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.

Appropriates funds to DOA for the continued administration of the Hawaii healthy food incentive program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1524

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PESTICIDES.

Requires the department of agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides used. Effective 1/1/2024, establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools and state and county public parks.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SR 11

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS, POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION, AND UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO TAKE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY FOR THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO LEASE TO PRIVATE BUSINESSES ADVERTISING SPACE ON POSTAL PROPERTY.

In committee Jan 30, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 847

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS.

Allows a person to be eligible for a license as a professional engineer if the person has completed four years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional level government employment performing lawful experience in review of engineered plans and calculations under the direct supervision of an applicably licensed engineer.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1190

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSIONS.

Provides standards for the selection of county Ethics Commission members to ensure their impartiality and independence. Effective 7/1/2024.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1188

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.

Prohibits persons soliciting a state contract, or applicants for or recipients of state grants or subsidies awarded under chapter 42F and their family members from making campaign contributions. Includes subcontractors to a state contract in the prohibition of campaign contributions to a political party, committee, or candidate.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1217

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE V OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO RAISE THE STATE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.

Proposes to amend the state Constitution to provide that, beginning with the 2026 general election, the minimum state residency requirement for a candidate for Governor or Lieutenant Governor shall be raised from 5 years to 30 years.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1192

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS.

Establishes minimum hour and daily pay rates for substitute teachers for the 2024-2025 to 2028-2029 school years.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track