Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye

Primary SB 685

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, Maui branch, for invasive species technician positions in east Maui to address invasive plants and animals. Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to reduce and eradicate invasive species throughout the county of Maui. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 527

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE.

Requires the Department of Health to convene a working group to develop a universal symbol, quality control procedures with a focus on a retail product recall system, and standards, regulations, and protocols for the manufacture and sale of edible medical cannabis products. Requires report to the legislature. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1524

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS.

Prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee based on the employee's status as a qualifying patient and from taking action against an employee based solely on the employee's status as a qualifying patient or if the results of the employee's drug test are positive for cannabis, subject to certain exceptions. Specifies permissible and impermissible actions by employers and employees. Takes effect 1/1/2051. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 635

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE IX, SECTION 5, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Proposes an amendment to article IX, section 5, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii, to require the Legislature to consider the effect of its actions on the price of housing in the State. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 636

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to be appropriated into and out of the rental housing revolving fund, dwelling unit revolving fund, and, contingent upon the enactment of S.B. No. 878 in any form, the home ownership housing revolving fund. Requires an amount of the funds appropriated out of the rental housing revolving fund be used to create permanent supportive housing units for chronically homeless individuals. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 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 Feb 13, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1140

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Appropriates funds for portions of the Hawai‘i interagency biosecurity plan to enhance protection of Hawai‘i's natural resources, agriculture, human health, and way of life. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 12, 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 Feb 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1141

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 purpose of refurbishing and retrofitting the Kulani water tanks to serve as water reservoirs for firefighting. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 12, 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 Feb 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track