Sen. Chris Lee

Primary SB 1252

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TELEWORK.

Allows public employers to establish and implement a telework program. Requires public employers with a telework program to establish a telework policy and post it on the employer's internet website; provide the teleworking employees with equipment that is reasonably necessary to perform their job functions at the teleworking site; and reimburse teleworking employees with communication costs incurred by teleworking.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1306

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.

Allows the works of art special fund to be used to recognize and support local artists, including student artists and arts education programs in K-12 schools; and as administrative support for programs that support works of art and artists, including when state funds are required to obtain federal funding.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1397

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Encourages Hawaii corporations to make a commitment to social responsibility. Establishes a social responsibility corporate awards program within the department of business, economic development, and tourism to recognize corporations that have performed sustainable corporate practices. Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study regarding socially responsible corporations in the State.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1272

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Authorizes naturopathic physicians with the same authority as physicians and advanced practice registered nurses in regards to providing written certifications to qualified patients for the medical use of cannabis.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1346

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO JUROR COMPENSATION.

Increases compensation for a juror or a prospective juror from $30 to $50 for each day of attendance at court after serving five consecutive days.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1269

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Authorizes write-in voting. Allows voters to vote for declared candidates other than those listed on preprinted ballot through write-in voting procedure. Applies to elections conducted on or after 7/1/2022.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1399

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES.

Requires the office of enterprise technology services to coordinate the various state digital public services. Establishes a working group to make recommendations to coordinate efforts to create applications for individual departments and offices.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1268

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTION CAMPAIGNS.

Adopts the code of fair campaign practices encouraging candidates to agree and pledge to conduct their campaigns consistent with the code.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 845

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires electric utilities to compensate electricity producers for excess electricity credits.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 844

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOWN PAYMENTS.

Establishes within the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation a current and returning resident down payment program to provide matching funds for the down payment on a primary residence. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track