Sen. Chris Lee

Primary SB 765

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.

Establishes sentencing guidelines for highly intoxicated drivers. Requires that ignition interlock devices be installed on all vehicles operated by a person upon license revocation. Increases the license revocation period and extends the applicable lookback periods. Amends the penalties for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. (CD1)

Passed Jul 7, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 157

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LICENSING.

Authorizes the issuance of a civil license to solemnize marriage and allows solemnization by any individual at least eighteen years of age. (CD1)

Passed Jul 7, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 512

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.

Removes the $10 per visit per day cap on the dollar-for-dollar match received by supplemental nutrition assistance program beneficiaries under the Hawaii healthy food incentive program, also known as the double up food bucks program. Specifies that healthy proteins are eligible purchases under the program. (CD1)

Passed Jul 7, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 140

Vetoed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

Defines transit-oriented development zone. Establishes the transit-oriented zone development improvement board. Requires the transit-oriented zone development improvement board to develop a transit-oriented development zone improvement program to foster community development by strategically investing in public facilities. Effective 7/1/2021. (CD1)

Vetoed Jul 6, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 153

Vetoed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.

Establishes the Hawaii impaired driving council to establish comprehensive strategies for preventing and reducing impaired driving. (CD1)

Vetoed Jul 6, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 345

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COSMETICS.

Bans the import for profit, sale, and offer for sale of any cosmetic in the State if the final product or any component of the final product was developed or manufactured using animal testing performed on or after 1/1/2022 in a cruel manner. Effective 1/1/2022. (CD1)

Passed Jul 2, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 516

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning 7/1/2022, requires the state board for career and technical education to oversee and review annually certain statewide processes, requirements, and rules related to the student attainment of industry-recognized credentials. Requires an annual report to the governor and legislature. Requires the statewide longitudinal data system to include career and technical education data for analysis. (CD1)

Passed Jul 2, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 936

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH.

Authorizes the department of health to disseminate information on seizure first aid. Authorizes employers to disseminate information on seizure first aid provided by the department of health to their employees at the employer's workplace. Sunsets 6/30/2026. (CD1)

Passed Jul 2, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 242

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires that public and charter schools offer education in computer science. Requires annual reports. (CD1)

Passed Jul 2, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 367

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER QUALITY.

Waives the requirement for section 401 water quality certification for certain small-scale beach restoration projects authorized by the department of land and natural resources. (CD1)

Passed Jul 2, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track