Sen. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran

Primary SB 248

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Increases the procurement preferences for class I and class II Hawaii products.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 349

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.

Requires the department of health to implement the auditor's recommendations for the deposit beverage container program, including developing a risk-based selection process to select reports submitted by distributors and redemption centers for audit. Requires redemption centers to install reverse vending machines.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 340

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Amends certain land subdivision and condominium property regime laws related to agricultural land, as recommended pursuant to Act 278, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, to ensure condominium property regime projects within the agricultural district are used for agricultural purposes.

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1343

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.

Removes acreage restrictions on leases of Hawaiian home lands for agricultural purposes. Provides that the availability of the foregoing leases shall be subject to the availability of suitable tracts of land. Specifies that the foregoing leases may be for for-profit or non-profit purposes. Effective date is May 6, 2037. (SD2)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 228

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ASBESTOS.

Clarifies that work practice standards and notification requirements for the demolition and renovation of facilities containing asbestos apply to single-family residences. Requires the Department of Health to amend its administrative rules in accordance with this Act.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 815

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.

Establishes maintenance of effort provisions for free education. Establishes a public education stabilization trust fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1271

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.

Establishes an early childhood educator stipend program to be administered by the executive office on early learning to address the shortage of qualified early childhood educators in Hawaii. Requires stipend fund repayments for the early childhood educator stipend program to be deposited into the early learning special fund. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1273

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.

Clarifies the list of acceptable institutions or organizations that can approve the continuing education courses needed by naturopathic physicians for license renewal.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 593

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.

Establishes a digital identification pilot program to be implemented by the director of transportation and administered by the examiner of drivers for each county. Requires the director of transportation to acquire or develop a mobile application that displays digital identification required for drivers' licenses and civil identification cards. Repeals on June 30, 2022.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 702

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.

Requires the committee on weights to submit a report to the legislature detailing any changes to the funding formula within thirty days of the final report. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track