Sen. Chris Lee

Primary SR 69

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT TO WHICH OWNERS OF MULTIPLE PROPERTIES THAT ARE PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION WITHIN THE STATE AGGREGATE THEIR REQUIRED PARKING SPACES AND CHOOSE TO DESIGNATE AND ELECTRIFY PARKING SPACES IN A COUNTY THAT IS NOT THE SAME COUNTY WHERE THE MAJORITY OF THE PARKING SPACES ARE LOCATED.

In committee Mar 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 145

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RESEARCH AND PURCHASE CORAL REEF INSURANCE TO PROTECT THE REEFS OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.

In committee Mar 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 89

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE A FOUR-DAY WORK WEEK TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE HOW MORE FLEXIBLE WORK HOURS AND A FOUR-DAY WORK WEEK CAN BE IMPLEMENTED FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN HAWAII.

In committee Mar 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1167

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT INDIVIDUAL REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to protect an individual's reproductive freedom in their most intimate decisions, including the right to abortion and contraceptives. (SD1)

Passed Mar 13, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 382

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers from charging subscription fees for certain services that employ equipment already installed in the motor vehicle at the time of sale as a new motor vehicle. Provides that the prohibition shall not apply to entertainment streaming subscription services, vehicle navigation, traffic information, and safety-related services. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 366

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NUMBER PLATES.

Establishes penalties for the failure to comply with a County Director of Finance's request that a vehicle number plate or special number plate be returned. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1145

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Requires that Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing projects include a restrictive covenant that states that the units designated as affordable housing, as described in the submitted project application, shall remain as affordable housing in perpetuity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 493

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTIONS.

For a period of 3 years, provides that no new vehicle needs a safety inspection until 3 years after the date the vehicle was first sold; provides that electric vehicles shall require a safety inspection every 24 months; and provides that electric vehicles participating in a road usage charge fee program shall pay a road usage charge fee based on a self-reported photo odometer reading. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 6/30/2026. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1240

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.

Specifies that a public servant convicted of the offense of bribery shall be sentenced to pay a fine of up to $250,000, in addition to a sentence of imprisonment or probation. Requires the Commission on Salaries to consider certain factors to retain qualified individuals and deter corruption and bribery. Amends the effective dates of recommended salary increases. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 902

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAREGIVERS.

Requires the Executive Office on Aging to establish a workforce development and support center. Appropriates funds for the center's establishment. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track