Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye

Primary SR 134

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO CONVENE AN ELECTRIC VEHICLES TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A COMPLETE TRANSITION TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES BY THE YEAR 2050.

In committee Mar 10, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 171

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND LAWS AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR AND OFFICER EDUCATION AND TRAINING.

In committee Mar 10, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2256

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TEACHER RECRUITMENT.

Authorizes the Department of Education to provide incentives to enhance the recruitment and retention of public school and early education teachers. Authorizes the State Public Charter School Commission to provide incentives to enhance the recruitment and retention of public charter school teachers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3096

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.

Reestablishes La Ku‘oko‘a, Hawaiian Recognition Day, as an official state holiday. Effective 7/1/2051. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2261

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Provides an income tax exclusion for certain public school teachers. Defines eligible teachers as full-time school teachers, special education teachers, school librarians, and school counselors employed by the Department of Education or a charter school. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3152

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.

Defines "cultural assessment" and "cultural impact assessment". Requires cultural assessments to be available for public review and comment in connection with draft environmental assessments. Requires a cultural impact assessment if an agency determines a proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2263

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Broadens the scope of profit-making operations students can engage in at schools to include commercial enterprises. Allows students to receive either school credit or compensation when they engage in profit-making operations. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3176

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.

Provides that any authorization by a county director of finance for an electronic method of motor vehicle registration, including the acceptance of any supplemental documents in electronic form, shall extend to all types of motor vehicles and intermodal equipment. Takes effect 1/1/2021. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2257

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Amends the minimum qualifications for nominees to the State Public Charter School Commission to require residency in the State. Provides that commission members may be reimbursed for necessary and reasonable travel expenses incurred in the conduct of official commission business.

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2333

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LONG TERM CARE.

Requires the Executive Office on Aging to assess progress toward the policy goals identified by the Long Term Care Commission and to formulate recommendations on how the State can meet these goals. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track