Sen. Chris Lee

Primary SB 376

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Prohibits the mining, extraction, and removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters. Prohibits the issuance of any permit for or in connection with the development or operation of any facility or infrastructure associated with the mining, extraction, or removal of minerals from the seabed within state marine waters. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 62

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A BENEFICIAL TREATMENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL TO REVIEW, EVALUATE, AND RECOMMEND NEW MEDICINAL MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENTS.

In committee Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 69

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A BENEFICIAL TREATMENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL TO REVIEW, EVALUATE, AND RECOMMEND NEW MEDICINAL MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENTS.

In committee Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 809

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Repeals the electric bicycle and electric moped rebate program and electric bicycle and electric moped subaccount of the highway development special fund. Establishes the electric mobility rebate program and electric mobility special fund. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1506

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for bicycle and pedestrian safety. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 730

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FISHPONDS.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to restore and restock fishponds by providing fingerlings and limu and establishing one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) aquaculture coordinator biologist VI position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 420

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.

Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the department of agriculture. Requires the working group to submit a plan, any recommendations for implementing the plan, and any proposed legislation to the legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group and develop the plan and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the department of agriculture. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1179

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.

Prohibits foreign entities and foreign-influenced business entities from making contributions, expenditures, electioneering communications, or donations for election purposes. Requires every business entity that contributes or expends funds in a state election to file a statement of certification regarding its limited foreign influence. Requires noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures to obtain a statement of certification from each top contributor required to be listed in an advertisement. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1478

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OFFENSIVE CYBERSECURITY.

Establishes an offensive cybersecurity program within the office of enterprise technology services to analyze and evaluate cybersecurity threats and increase cybersecurity awareness and education. Establishes a goal for all state and county agencies to identify and address vulnerabilities having a benchmark score exceeding 3.9 on the common vulnerability scoring system by 1/1/2026. Makes appropriations and authorizes the establishment of positions. Requires reports. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 302

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Temporarily reinstates the technology infrastructure renovation tax credit. Expands the definition of "technology-enabled infrastructure" to include data servers. Requires a report from the department of taxation analyzing the tax implications for specified exemptions and exclusions from chapters 237 and 238, HRS. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track