Sen. Chris Lee

Primary SR 131

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST BIG OIL CORPORATIONS FOR CLIMATE DAMAGES TO THE STATE AND ENGAGE A THIRD-PARTY LAW FIRM THAT HAS EXPERTISE IN THIS LEGAL AREA.

In committee Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3195

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Expands the definition of "renewable energy producer" that is used to determine the Board of Land and Natural Resources' disposition of public lands by direct negotiation to renewable energy producers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 154

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST BIG OIL CORPORATIONS FOR CLIMATE DAMAGES TO THE STATE AND ENGAGE A THIRD-PARTY LAW FIRM THAT HAS EXPERTISE IN THIS LEGAL AREA.

In committee Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3022

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes a transportation network company, taxicab, and limousine fee. Provides for the deposit of the transportation network company, taxicab, and limousine fees collected into the Safe Routes to School Program special fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 128

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT A POLICY RELATING TO THE USE OF PREFERRED NAMES FOR STUDENTS.

In committee Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 150

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT A POLICY RELATING TO THE USE OF PREFERRED NAMES FOR STUDENTS.

In committee Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 136

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A HOUSING EQUITY AND WELLNESS TASK FORCE.

In committee Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3350

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICE.

Requires appointees for judicial vacancies to file certain disclosures with the State Ethics Commission, under certain conditions. Requires the Commission on Salaries to consider the deterrence of bribery and corruption when making its salary recommendations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2561

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT.

Prohibits intentionally leaving or confining pet animals in a vehicle under conditions that endanger their health, safety, or well-being. Permits law enforcement officers, animal control officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left or confined in an unattended vehicle. Allows private citizens to rescue a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle under certain circumstances. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2)

Passed Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 370

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS.

Removes the exemption that allowed owners of multiple parking facilities within the State to designate and electrify fewer parking spaces than required in one or more of the properties if the requirement for the total number of aggregate spaces on all of their owned properties was met. Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to regulate electric vehicle charging systems for places of public accommodation with fewer than one hundred parking spaces. Requires the Clean Ground Transportation Working Group to develop plans for public electric vehicle charging stations on each neighbor island and develop an expedited permitting process for electric vehicle charges and related supporting infrastructure. Requires a report to the Legislature and counties. (SD1)

Passed Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track