Sen. Gil Riviere

Primary SB 2991

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION, TO MODIFY THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Proposes an amendment to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution to modify the appointment process for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. Repeals the requirement that the Governor can only appoint from pools of candidates presented by the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii.

In committee Feb 12, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2492

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MANAGEMENT OF FINANCING AGREEMENTS.

Requires appropriation of funds before departments may enter into financing agreements for a project with a cumulative cost exceeding five million dollars. Prohibits the parceling of projects to circumvent (SD1)

In committee Feb 12, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2567

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.

Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to develop a searchable electronic database of all reports to be submitted to the legislature as required by law or requested by concurrent resolution. Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to inform the legislature of any annual or other reports required by law to be submitted to the legislature or requested by concurrent resolution that were not timely submitted. Requires reporting entities to submit a copy of all reports submitted to the legislature to the Legislative Reference Bureau. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

In committee Feb 12, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3166

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY.

Adds two more members to the Stadium Authority that shall consist of a resident of Aiea or Halawa and a resident of Alii Plantation, Crosspointe, or Foster Village. (SD1)

In committee Feb 12, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2535

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Appropriates funds to improve health care services related to cardiac care at Hilo Medical Center.

In committee Feb 12, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3031

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Budget and Finance, in consultation with the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, to develop and implement a uniform financial database, with parameters, benefits, and features that are compatible to the software system currently being implemented by the Office of Enterprise Technology Services at other agencies for use by all state agencies. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the development and implementation of a uniform financial database. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 12, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2949

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION.

Authorizes a civil cause of action by a vulnerable adult for financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Allows attorney's fees and costs and punitive damages. Establishes degrees and classes of felonies for financial exploitation of an elderly person or disabled adult. Establishes a presumption of financial exploitation.

In committee Feb 11, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2309

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Makes the state earned income tax credit refundable and permanent. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Feb 11, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2514

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.

Establishes a Department of Law Enforcement Services to consolidate the law enforcement functions, including security and service of process duties, of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Public Safety, and Department of Transportation.

In committee Feb 11, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2709

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BEGINNING FARMER TRAINING.

Establishes a 5-year beginning farmer training program to be administered by the University of Hawaii West Oahu Sustainable Community Food Systems. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)

In committee Feb 11, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track