Sen. Chris Lee

Primary HR 102

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE VISITORS TO THE STATE ABOUT THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF OXYBENZONE SUNSCREEN ON CORAL REEFS AND TO ENCOURAGE VISITORS TO THE STATE TO REFRAIN FROM USING OXYBENZONE SUNSCREENS.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 196

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE A REPORT OF ALL CONFIRMED AND SUSPECTED CASES OF RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE THAT ORIGINATED IN THE STATE AND SHARE RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT WITH OTHER STATES.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 230

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE AND HEALTH TO EVALUATE CALIFORNIA'S CURRENT AND PENDING REGULATIONS ON CHLORPYRIFOS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF SIMILAR REGULATIONS IN HAWAII.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1801

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the public utilities commission to study the technical feasibility of establishing renewable portfolio standards for gas utility companies in Hawaii. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 1/28/2045. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2547

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY.

Renames the office of planning as the office of planning and sustainability and incorporates sustainability into the duties and responsibilities of the office to ensure long-term planning, coordination, and implementation of Hawaii's sustainability goals and policies. Takes effect on 1/28/2045. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2044

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO KEKAHA KAI STATE PARK.

Appropriates funds to establish four full-time equivalent (4.0 FTE) state ocean safety officers at Manini‘owali Beach at Kua Bay in the Kekaha Kai State Park and to purchase ocean safety officer equipment. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2460

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MICROGRIDS.

Authorizes the establishment of a Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA) microgrid demonstration project for the generation, storage, and distribution of renewable energy on property controlled by NELHA. (HB2460 HD2)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1805

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY TRAINING.

Requires UH community colleges to establish energy systems and technology training courses for county officers and employees responsible for permitting, inspecting, licensing, and approving construction projects and an advisory committee of industry stakeholders and to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2164

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for school-level funding. (HB2164 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2420

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ETHICS.

Establishes restrictions on the participation in political activities of certain state employees and officers. Imposes penalties for violations. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track