Sen. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran

Primary SB 1154

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

In a summary possession proceeding brought by a landlord against a holdover tenant: requires the court to address the complaint for summary possession during the first court appearance of the parties; prohibits a writ of possession from allowing the tenant more than fifteen days to vacate the premises; and specifies that the court shall expedite the proceeding so that the landlord is not unduly prejudiced by the delay.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 461

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VIDEOCONFERENCING.

Requires LRB to conduct a feasibility study associated with the implementation of audiovisual technology in both chambers of the legislature and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 250

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VIRTUAL-CURRENCY BUSINESSES.

Adopts the Uniform Regulation of Virtual-Currencies Businesses Act and the Uniform Supplemental Commercial Law for the Uniform Regulation of Virtual-Currency Businesses Act.

In committee Dec 1, 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 Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 96

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CORPORATIONS.

Requires domestic and foreign corporations to provide their shareholders with reports of independent expenditures and political contributions.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 260

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PLASTIC STRAWS.

Prohibits the distribution and selling of plastic straws. Establishes a fine for individual and business violators. Requires individual violators to additionally pick up litter or perform community service. Effective 1/1/2020.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1507

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ECONOMY.

Appropriates funds to plan for and hold a 2020 Hawaii – Philippines sister city trade show and economic outlook symposium. Takes effect 1/1/2051. (SD1)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1386

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Requires the department of land and natural resources to develop a state 2030 natural resources conservation goal action plan and allocates one per cent of the revenues of the transient accommodations tax for deposit into the special land and development fund to be used for the development, submission, and evaluation of progress of the action plan. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1032

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Appropriates funds to establish a pilot program for dementia screening and outreach with an emphasis on the Native Hawaiian and uninsured populations.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1370

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

Establishes a grant program to assist lessees on Hawaiian home lands with cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection costs. Establishes that a recipient of a cesspool upgrade grant shall not be eligible for the cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection income tax credit and vice versa. Appropriates moneys for the grant program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track