Sen. Chris Lee

Primary SB 457

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Requires all state, county, and private bus operators to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 381

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ANIMALS.

Prohibits a person from promoting, arranging, conducting, assisting in, receiving money for, or taking part in any meeting, competition, exhibition, pastime, practice, display, or event at or in the course of which a captive marine mammal is used for performance for entertainment purposes.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 379

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TIP DISCLOSURE.

Requires restaurants to clearly disclose to customers how tips are allocated to employees.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 373

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.

Establishes that gender-based pricing by manufacturers who sell the goods they manufacture to any person in the State for a price they set constitutes an unlawful deceptive trade practice.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 502

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INMATE PAY.

Requires that inmates engaged in labor or in vocational training be paid no less than the state minimum wage.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 737

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Board of Education, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii, to develop a Hawaiian Language Medium Education Kindergarten Entry Assessment to be administered by the Department of Education, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 656

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRAFFIC.

Permits a bicyclist to proceed through an intersection from a right turn only lane if they cannot safely merge into the traffic lane. Permits a bicyclist to proceed in a right turn only lane when approaching an intersection, even if they do not intend to turn right; provided that they do not pass a stopped vehicle and that they exercise reasonable safety when passing a moving vehicle.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 441

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes an excise tax of 25 cents for e-liquid cartridges and fifteen per cent of the wholesale price of open system eliquid sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler or dealer on or after 7/1/2023. Defines and amends related terms. Makes conforming amendments.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 371

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.

Defines "incidental and supplemental work" for purposes of specialty contractors under the contractors law.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 378

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to establish an electric school bus pilot program to provide certain complex areas with ownership and control of electric school buses. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track