Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye

Primary SB 2761

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Requires motor vehicle insurers to notify the county director of finance of cancellations and nonrenewals of motor vehicle insurance policies on registered vehicles. Requires transferees to notify the county director of finance of motor vehicle insurance policy coverage for the transferred vehicles. Increases registration fines for a failure to maintain insurance on the vehicle during the period of registration.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2572

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE REGENTS CANDIDATE ADVISORY COUNCIL.

Transfers the candidate advisory council for the board of regents of the University of Hawaii from the University of Hawaii to the office of the governor. Amends other provisions relating to the candidate advisory council. Sunsets 6/30/2024.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2578

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Requires the Department of Education to track and publish the use of all exclusionary discipline disaggregated by student subgroup. Restricts the use of out-of-school and in-school suspensions among students in grades 6 through 12. Eliminates the use of out-of-school suspensions for students in prekindergarten through grade 5.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2552

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM.

Requires the State to match up to $100,000 per calendar year for college savings account funds deposited at student-run financial institutions, subject to certain conditions. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2557

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Expands the certification incentive program to include speech pathologists. Clarifies school eligibility requirements. Adds an additional temporary bonus for teachers and speech pathologists who continue to be employed at a school that has transitioned out of the incentive program's eligibility criteria. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2613

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE COOLING INITIATIVE.

Appropriates funds for the installation of air conditioning units in Department of Education schools on the island of Hawaii.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2555

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.

Requires the fuel tank advisory committee to meet at least twice a year.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2571

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATED TO SPORTS GAMBLING.

Establishes a task force to examine and make recommendations on the economic feasibility of implementing sports gambling in Hawaii.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2300

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Requires the University of Hawaii to develop a single articulation pathway that allows students who complete an associate degree in a field relating to early childhood education to pursue a common curriculum in early childhood education that will articulate, without alteration, with a related baccalaureate degree program at another University of Hawaii campus. Establishes an early childhood education articulation working group to assist the University of Hawaii in developing the articulation pathway. Requires reports to the Legislature.

In committee Jan 21, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2297

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAND USE.

Establishes neighborhood revitalization boards, administered by the counties, to develop, advocate for, and implement neighborhood revitalization plans. Requires the counties to provide a percentage of matching funds for any revitalization plan or project for which the State provides funds.

In committee Jan 21, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track