Sen. Chris Lee

Primary SB 2828

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HUMAN REMAINS.

Includes the use of traditional native Hawaiian burial practices in the treatment and disposal of human remains, including the use of water cremation or alkaline hydrolysis. Requires alkaline hydrolysis facilities to be certified by the Department of Health. Requires alkaline hydrolysis facility operators to undergo alkaline hydrolysis operator training and comply with certain Department of Health Administrative Rules. Requires sterile wastewater to be discharged into the sewer system as approved by the appropriate county. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2675

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a 3-year cover crop reimbursement pilot program to provide reimbursements to farming operations in the State for costs related to cover cropping. Establishes a cover crop reimbursement pilot program manager position within the Department of Agriculture to administer the program. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2207

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS.

Adds a representative of a LGBTQ+ focused organization to be included as a member on the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness. (SD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2947

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES.

Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to plan, design, construct, operate, manage, maintain, repair, demolish, and remove infrastructure on any lands under the jurisdiction of the department, to support and promote agriculture. Establishes an agricultural enterprise program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2609

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to finance the construction of and improvements to health care facilities of The Queen's Health Systems and its nonprofit affiliates. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 352

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LEAD-BASED PAINT.

Prohibits the use of lead-based paint on outdoor structures after 12/31/2022. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2188

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOLS.

Establishes a workforce readiness diploma program within the Department of Education's Community School for Adults program. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2913

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.

Requires a retail establishment with an employee toilet facility to allow a customer suffering from an eligible medical condition to use that restroom during normal business hours, under certain conditions. Exempts a retail establishment and employees from civil liability in allowing an eligible customer to use an employee toilet facility. Establishes fines. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2647

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS.

Establishes a temporary fetal alcohol spectrum disorders task force within the Department of Health for administrative purposes. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to establish and support the work of the task force. Authorizes the Department of Health to contract with a third party to assist the task force. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2872

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DATA COLLECTION.

Requires that the gender identity of persons processed for crimes be included in the systems of identification. Requires that gender identity information collected remain confidential and be used strictly for statistical research and data analysis purposes. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track