Sen. Gil Riviere

Primary SCR 147

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL IMPACT ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL SYSTEMS OF STATE GOVERNMENT AND ON LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IF THE ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA FOR PERSONAL USE IS DECRIMINALIZED IN HAWAII.

In committee Mar 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 500

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.

Establishes the R.E.A.C.H (Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health) Program in the Department of Education (DOE) to provide a standardized framework and funding for after-school programs in public middle and intermediate schools. Requires the DOE to submit a report to the Legislature. Establishes the R.E.A.C.H. Special Fund to supplement the costs of administering and operating the R.E.A.C.H. Program. (SB500 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 384

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Authorizes and establishes procedures and criteria for prescriptive authority for clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements.  Requires the Board of Psychology to report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2021. (SB384 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 872

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ETHICS.

Allows the State Ethics Commission to employ or retain its own attorneys. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 700

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.

Amends the offense of cruelty to animals in the first degree to include indigenous birds. Amends the offense of cruelty to animals in the second degree to include certain restraints to dogs. (SB700 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 687

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.

Broadens the scope of the Early Learning Program to include early childhood development. Expands the function of the Early Learning Board beyond an advisory capacity and amends the composition and powers of some board members. Allows the Early Learning Board to appoint the director of the Executive Office on Early Learning. (SB687 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1229

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL COURTS.

Provides that the environmental courts shall not have exclusive jurisdiction over any proceedings relating to parking violations under certain administrative rules and laws. (SB1229 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 783

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Repeals the provision that makes claiming of the Important Agricultural Land Qualified Agricultural Cost Tax Credit contingent upon the tax credit for the aquarium and marine science research facility at Ko Olina Resort and the training and educational facilities at Makaha Resort. Expands the definition of "qualified agricultural costs." Repeals the provision that requires the Department of Agriculture to cease certifying credits after 2017. (SB783 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1070

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Provides a bidder of a public works construction project with two hours after the closing of bids to clarify and correct certain information regarding subcontractors. Prohibits bid shopping and bid peddling for the competitive sealed bidding process. (SB1070 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 698

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Requires an owner or occupier of agricultural land to notify the Land Use Commission of the agricultural uses for which land was subdivided. Grants the Commission enforcement authority over conditions, restrictions, uses, and subdivision of agricultural lands, including the right to enter and inspect lands, issue orders, and impose fines or liens for violations. (SB698 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track