Sen. Chris Lee

Primary SB 1051

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.

Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 447

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH.

Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database to be administered by the Department of Health. Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database Advisory Committee. Requires the Department of Health to create and maintain a database and submit annual reports to the Legislature.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1177

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOGS.

Allows dogs in restaurants at the restaurant owner's or manager's discretion, provided that certain conditions are met.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 807

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CANNABIS.

Amends the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes to replace the word "marijuana" and related terms with the term "cannabis" or related terms, as appropriate.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1483

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Prohibits cyber harassment and cyberstalking. Allows for civil liabilities and injunctions for cyber harassment and cyberstalking.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 808

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.

Requires the Department of Transportation to amend its administrative rules to repeal any provisions requiring the furnishing of evidence of registration as a condition precedent to receiving a certificate of inspection.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 413

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.

Increases the fines for violating motor vehicle insurance requirements.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 446

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DIGITAL THERAPEUTICS.

Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of implementing a pilot program to integrate prescription digital therapeutic products approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration in outpatient treatment programs for persons with substance use disorder and persons with opioid use disorder in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1597

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.

Establishes the Hawaiʻi Environmental Protection Agency. Transfers jurisdiction of certain functions and employees of the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health to the Hawaiʻi Environmental Protection Agency.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 137

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENDER EQUITY.

Requires that restrooms and toilet facilities of public amusement facilities constructed, renovated, retrofitted, or installed after 1/1/2024 have two female-use toilets for each male-use toilet or urinal. Requires certain state building construction that is constructed or substantially modified after 1/1/2024 to provide for the installation of a gender-neutral bathroom with at least three stalls.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track