Sen. Chris Lee

Primary SB 827

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.

Expands coverage of breast cancer screening and imaging to include an annual mammogram for a woman of any age with an above average risk for breast cancer, risk factor screening for women ages thirty or older, and additional supplemental imaging for any woman, regardless of age, as deemed medically necessary by an applicable American College of Radiology guideline. Requires the auditor to conduct an impact assessment report and make a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 911

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GRANTS.

Clarifies existing, and establishes new, grant application process and eligibility requirements for organizations, including nonprofit organizations, that may receive a grant from the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 217

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT.

Establishes causes and procedures for impeachment of the governor, lieutenant governor, and appointive officers.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 951

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TUITION WAIVERS.

Requires UH and the community colleges under certain circumstances to waive tuition for dependent children of service-connected one hundred per cent disability veterans and active or reserve members of the armed forces who were killed in action.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1250

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY FOOD MANAGEMENT.

Establishes the Hawaii emergency food assistance program and Hawaii emergency food assistance program special fund to be administered by the department of agriculture and appropriates moneys into the fund to provide food to certain residents during governor-declared states of emergency. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 344

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 163

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE.

Amends statutory limitations on the time period in which a survivor of childhood sexual abuse may file a civil suit. Allows punitive damages. Permits the court to order restorative justice measures at its discretion, if requested by the victim. (SD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1251

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM.

Requires the Department of Education to meet the local farm to school meal goal of fifteen per cent of food served in public schools to be locally sourced by 2025 and thirty per cent by 2030. Requires the Department of Education to report to the Legislature. (SD2)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 773

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

Prohibits the issuance of certain new residential multi-family and commercial building application permits and new state building application permits initiated on or after January 1, 2022, unless the building's parking stalls are electric vehicle charger ready. Allows such buildings to implement an electric vehicle energy management system.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 164

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRIFICATION OF STATE VEHICLES.

Requires the State to electrify its motor vehicle fleet by 1/1/2035.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track