Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye

Primary SB 1295

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS ELECTIONS.

Requires that of the four seats on the OHA board of trustees without an island residency requirement, two shall require residency in an urban district and two shall require residency in a rural district. Requires one urban district candidate and one rural district candidate to be elected in any election cycle. Limits voting for board of trustees seats with a residency requirement to voters who have residency on the same island or in the same district. Changes the term of the member who receives the lowest number of votes in the 2022 general election to serve a term of two years and a term of four years after the general election of 2024. Takes effect upon approval; provided that part I shall take effect on January 1, 2024. (SD1)

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 849

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VETERANS.

Requires the board of regents of the University of Hawaii to waive the nonresident tuition and fee differential for veterans of the United States Navy who served on an active ship or ship decommissioned after 2000 that is named after a person, place, or word associated with Hawaii.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1298

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for the purpose of reopening Highway 132, also known as Kapoho Road.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1387

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AHUPUA‘A ‘O KAHANA STATE PARK.

Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for low-interest home construction and home improvement loans to holders of Ahupua‘a ‘O Kahana State Park residential leases. Lapses funds appropriated to the general fund on June 30, 2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1142

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources for the demolition and removal of structures at Uncle Billy's in Hilo, Hawaii. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1537

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

Appropriates funds to the department of public safety to contract with the social science research institute of the University of Hawaii at Manoa for evidence-based research and to collect data on behalf of the department of public safety. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1368

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate student assistants employed by the University of Hawaii. Takes effect on 1/1/2051. (SD1)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1500

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER CIRCULATION.

Requires the Department of Health to collaborate with various agencies to research and develop a plan for a mechanism for increased water circulation in Pokai Bay. Requires the Department of Health to report its activities to the legislature. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1522

Passed · 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. (SB1522 HD1)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1287

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE PLANNING.

Includes objectives and policies and implementation guidelines for planning for the lei of green in the Hawaii State Planning Act. Appropriates funds for costs associated with researching, compiling, and submitting the status report on the lei of green policy, including (1.0) FTE temporary planner position within the Office of Planning. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track