Sen. Josh Green

Primary SB 500

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.

Establishes the R.E.A.C.H (Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health) Program in the Department of Education (DOE) to provide a standardized framework and funding for after-school programs in public middle and intermediate schools. Requires the DOE to submit a report to the Legislature. Establishes the R.E.A.C.H. Special Fund to supplement the costs of administering and operating the R.E.A.C.H. Program. (SB500 HD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 510

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES.

Formally establishes the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn program and special fund within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds for positions and a vision screening and eye assessment tool, and to implement, expand, and sustain the program. (SB510 HD2)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1255

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO HONOKAA LAND COMPANY, LLC.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to provide financing to assist Honokaa Land Company, LLC, with acquiring, developing, and renovating various agricultural facilities and structures. (SB1255 HD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 553

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes allocation of supplemental categorical funding to remote schools, subject to legislative appropriation. Appropriates funds. (SB553 HD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 698

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Requires an owner or occupier of agricultural land to notify the Land Use Commission of the agricultural uses for which land was subdivided. Grants the Commission enforcement authority over conditions, restrictions, uses, and subdivision of agricultural lands, including the right to enter and inspect lands, issue orders, and impose fines or liens for violations. (SB698 HD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 558

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Forestry and Wildlife for invasive species technician positions to control invasive plants and animals statewide. (SB558 HD1)

In committee Mar 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 284

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MAALAEA SMALL BOAT HARBOR.

Corrects an error in the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2016 to clarify that the CIP project for Maalaea small boat harbor on Maui was for plans, design, and construction for pier improvements, rather than dredging. (SB284 HD1)

In committee Mar 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 13

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF GERONTOLOGISTS.

In committee Mar 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 424

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Requires police departments to disclose to the Legislature the identity of an officer upon the officer's discharge or second suspension in a five-year period. Requires disclosure of certain information under the Uniform Information Practices Act after a police officer's second suspension in a five-year period. (SD1)

In committee Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 689

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.

Grants county agencies the implicit right to enter property to investigate agricultural buildings and structures for violations of and compliance with building code exemption qualifications. (SD1)

In committee Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track