Sen. Chris Lee

Primary SB 338

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A FOOD HUB PILOT PROGRAM.

Requires the department of agriculture to establish a 5-year food hub pilot program to increase access to local food. Provides for the award of grant funding to qualified applicants wishing to establish or expand a food hub. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Honalo Marshalling Yard. Requires reports to the legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 142

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO UPDATE ITS REPORT NO. 12-09, WHICH ASSESSES THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR FERTILITY PRESERVATION PROCEDURES FOR PERSONS OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER.

In committee Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 163

Failed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND CERTAIN ACTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF BROADENING THE SCOPE OF HAWAIIANS SERVED BY THOSE ACTS.

Failed Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 218

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO INCLUDE A REPRESENTATIVE FROM A LGBTQ+-FOCUSED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HAWAII INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS TO ADDRESS THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF LGBTQ+ YOUTH ACROSS THE STATE.

In committee Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 754

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED.

Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.

Passed Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 50

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON WAYS TO CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE.

In committee Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 178

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO INCLUDE A REPRESENTATIVE FROM A LGBTQ+-FOCUSED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HAWAII INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS TO ADDRESS THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF LGBTQ+ YOUTH ACROSS THE STATE.

In committee Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1243

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE PHASEOUT OF PRIVATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.

Requires the Hawaii correctional oversight commission to create a comprehensive plan to phase out the use of private correctional institutions. Prohibits the construction of new correctional facilities and the expansion of existing correctional facilities without first obtaining input and recommendations of the Hawaii correctional system oversight commission. Effective 7/1/3050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 79

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTIONS OF SUBMERGED LANDS AT MAUNALUA, OAHU, HAWAII, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A ROCK GROIN TO SLOW THE RATE OF SEDIMENT DEPOSITION IN THE ENTRANCE CHANNEL OF THE HAWAII KAI MARINA.

In committee Mar 22, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 339

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.

Clarifies that a taxpayer may claim the important agricultural land qualified agricultural cost tax credit no earlier than the third taxable year after application for first-year certification of the credit. Extends the time that the department of agriculture may certify the important agricultural land qualified agricultural costs tax credit from 12/31/2021 to 12/31/2030. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track