Sen. Chris Lee

Primary SB 1090

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Establishes requirements for number plates issued for zero-emission, hybrid, and gasoline-powered vehicles beginning 1/1/2025. Requires the continued use of the rainbow number plate design for hybrid and gasoline-powered vehicles. Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt or amend its administrative rules to authorize the use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes by zero-emission vehicles and repeal on 1/1/2035 any provision authorizing the use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes by zero-emission vehicles and electric vehicles.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 39

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RECORDINGS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.

Establishes the right of persons to record law enforcement activities. Establishes a private right of action for violations of the right to record law enforcement activities.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1059

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY WORKERS.

Amends the definition of "emergency worker" in the Penal Code to include communications dispatchers. Takes effect 1/1/2024. (SD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 882

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Increases the minimum classroom instruction time for state certified or National Rifle Association certified firearm safety courses from four to fourteen hours. Requires firearm safety courses to include additional subject matter. Requires applicants for a license to carry a concealed firearm to pass a written test, participate in an in person interview, and provide information to demonstrate that the applicant is of good moral character and sufficient mental competence.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 369

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TELEPHONE SERVICES FOR COMMITTED PERSONS.

Prohibits the Department of Public Safety from receiving any commission payment from telephone service providers based on inmate phone calls. Prohibits the Department of Public Safety from entering into or renewing any contract with any privately owned prison telephone communications provider.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 502

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INMATE PAY.

Requires that inmates engaged in labor or in vocational training be paid no less than the state minimum wage.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1000

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Requires any person carrying an unloaded firearm in a motor vehicle to locate the firearm so as not to be readily or directly accessible from the passenger compartment of the vehicle or, if the firearm is being carried in a motor vehicle that does not have a compartment separate from the passenger compartment, to keep the firearm in an enclosed container that is locked, other than the glove compartment or console, and not in plain view.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 132

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

Requires a written notice to defendants and eligible paroled prisoners of their right to complete a nonreligious substance abuse treatment program. Requires a list of nonreligious substance abuse treatment programs to be provided.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 121

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Prohibits the carrying of a firearm in sensitive places. Defines sensitive places. Establishes penalties.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 979

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Requires individuals to complete a firearms skills assessment, safety course, and education course prior to being granted a license to carry a pistol or revolver.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track