Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye

Primary SB 683

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY AND VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to advance the State's goal of providing a public education for the children of Hawaii by authorizing the legislature to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on residential investment property and visitor accommodations. (SB683 HD1)

In committee Apr 19, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 96

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF USING AUTONOMOUS UNMANNED SURFACE VESSEL TECHNOLOGY TO DETECT AND CLEAN UP OCEAN DEBRIS BEFORE IT REACHES HAWAII'S REEFS AND BEACHES.

In committee Apr 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 137

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CONSIDER REQUIRING STUDENTS IN GRADES SIX, SEVEN, AND EIGHT TO TAKE COURSES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH EDUCATION.

In committee Apr 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 16

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

CONVENING A LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP TO INVESTIGATE AND IDENTIFY STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE GREATER RETIREMENT SAVINGS FOR PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYEES IN HAWAII.

In committee Apr 11, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 139

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO RECONSIDER THE STATEMENTS OF POLICY REFLECTED IN THE DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER GEN 17-02 ISSUED ON MARCH 16, 2017, AND REINSTATE PREVIOUS GUIDANCE THAT PROHIBITED STUDENT LOAN GUARANTY AGENCIES FROM IMPOSING COLLECTION FEES ON BORROWERS IN DEFAULT WHO PROMPTLY ENTER REHABILITATION AGREEMENTS.

In committee Apr 7, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 117

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

ENCOURAGING THE CONTINUATION AND EXPANSION OF COMMUNITY-BASED WORK FURLOUGH PROGRAMS TO ASSIST FEMALE INMATES TRANSITION BACK INTO SOCIETY.

In committee Apr 7, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 94

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY FORENSIC LABORATORIES IN THE STATE.

In committee Apr 7, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 60

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ADOPT A BUDGET MODEL THAT ALLOCATES RESOURCES ACCORDING TO A TRANSPARENT AND EQUITABLE FORMULA.

In committee Apr 4, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 144

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO UPDATE THE KALAELOA AIRPORT MASTER PLAN.

In committee Mar 29, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 21

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT TO FACILITATE THE FORMATION OF A MULTINATIONAL LUNAR ARCHITECTURE ALLIANCE TO GUIDE THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROTOTYPE LUNAR BASE ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.

In committee Mar 29, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track