Sen. Gil Riviere

Primary SB 689

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.

Grants county agencies the implicit right to enter property to investigate agricultural buildings and structures for violations of and compliance with building code exemption qualifications. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 555

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GRAY WATER.

Prohibits the issuance of new building permits unless it is established that the building will be furnished with equipment that allows for the collection and future use of gray water. Provides for exemptions. Takes effect on 1/1/2020. (SD1)

In committee Mar 7, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 18

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITED TO PROPOSING AMENDMENTS THAT IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, LIMIT THE POWER AND JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ITS OFFICIALS AND FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.

In committee Mar 2, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 13

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN HAWAI‘I TO CONSIDER OFFERING OR CONTINUE OFFERING HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AS AN OPTION OR AN ELECTIVE IN THEIR ACADEMIC CURRICULUM.

In committee Mar 2, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 58

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITED TO PROPOSING AMENDMENTS THAT IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, LIMIT THE POWER AND JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ITS OFFICIALS AND FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.

In committee Mar 2, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 685

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD.

Alters the makeup of the contractors license board to include fifteen members, eight of which to have been engaged in contracting in the State for at least five years and seven of which shall be members of the public who are not licensed contractors.

In committee Feb 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 381

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DENTAL ASSISTANTS.

Clarifies the allowable and prohibited practices and training requirements for dental assistants.

In committee Feb 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1066

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Beginning with the primary election in 2018, requires the office of elections to implement election by mail in a county with a population of fewer than 100,000 and beginning with the 2020 primary election, implement election by mail in each of the other counties for all elections. Establishes an election by mail system, including requirements for ballots, replacement ballots, deficient return of ballots, electronic transmission of replacement ballots under certain circumstances, ballot counting, voter service centers, places of deposit, and election expenses and responsibilities. Establishes procedures for postponed elections. Makes conforming amendments to provide for an election by mail system. Allows voters in an election by mail system to request that their ballots be temporarily forwarded to another address in or outside of the State for a single election or a primary or special primary election and the election immediately following it. Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the elections by mail program. Requires the office of elections to submit annual reports to the legislature from 2018 to 2024 regarding implementing the elections by mail program. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)

In committee Feb 22, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 794

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX COLLECTION DATE.

Amends the date of filing of monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual general excise tax returns from the 20th day of the respective applicable month to the last day of the month. Applies to tax periods beginning after 12/31/17. (SD1)

In committee Feb 22, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1209

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.

Removes the limit on the number of board members allowed to have private discussions regarding the selection of the board's officers.

In committee Feb 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track