Sen. Chris Lee

Primary SB 2707

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INCARCERATED PERSONS.

Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to establish a three-year pilot program to employ and pay incarcerated individuals with fewer than five years left on their sentence the minimum wage. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to submit reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2703

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Requires a person selling ammunition to require the buyer to provide proof of a valid firearm registration together with a government-issued identification. Prohibits sellers of ammunition from selling ammunition to a buyer of a caliber not compatible with a buyer's registered firearm.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2433

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MENSTRUAL EQUITY.

Requires the University of Hawaiʻi to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on all campuses, including community colleges and education centers.

In committee Jan 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 954

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MENSTRUAL EQUITY.

Requires the University of Hawaiʻi to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on any University of Hawaiʻi campus, including the community colleges.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 753

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.

Requires retail establishments with an employee toilet facility to allow a customer suffering from an eligible medical condition to use that restroom during normal business hours under certain conditions. Establishes fines. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1487

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MAMAKI TEA.

Imposes labeling requirements for mamaki tea grown in the State. Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to administer the mamaki tea labeling requirements.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 737

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Board of Education, in collaboration with the University of Hawaiʻi, to develop a Hawaiian Language Medium Education Kindergarten Entry Assessment to be administered by the Department of Education, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1004

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a carbon emissions tax credit. Expands the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to include carbon emissions. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in consultation with the Department of Taxation, to recommend updates to the tax per fuel and corresponding tax credits.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1087

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Renames the state highway safety council as the state highway safety and modernization council and amends the composition and duties of the council.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 972

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.

Increases fines for any operator of a motor vehicle carrier using a vehicle for commercial tour operations who is not registered with the Public Utilities Commission. Increases penalty for any person who advertises as a motor carrier of passengers without a valid certificate or permit.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track