Sen. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran

Primary SB 1161

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Requires that two members of the University of Hawaii board of regents be faculty members. Prohibits the University of Hawaii board of regents from increasing tuition fees until an unspecified date. Establishes a cap on the University of Hawaii's general fund appropriation for operating expenses for the next five fiscal years. Requires the university to report to the legislature regarding tuition increases and the university's repair and maintenance costs. (SD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 499

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ZERO TO THREE COURT.

Appropriates unspecified funds for staff positions and various services to support the Hawaii zero to three court. Takes effect 2/28/2050. (SD1)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 529

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Appropriates funds for a permanent full-time associate professor and permanent full-time associate specialist position within the University of Hawaii center on aging. Effective 5/12/2059. (SD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1247

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Makes an appropriation, subject to the availability of matching funds, to UH to conduct any studies necessary to ascertain the feasibility and benefits of establishing a small satellite launch and processing facility in the State, as well as to conduct any related public outreach programs.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 671

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LANDS CONTROLLED BY THE STATE.

Authorizes the department of land and natural resources and the Hawaii community development authority to negotiate and execute ninety-nine year leases on the department's and authority's lands located within one mile of the city and county of Honolulu's planned rail transit stations, provided that all housing in the mixed-use development for the lands to be leased is reserved for residents and families earning up to sixty per cent of the area median income. Effective 3/15/2050. Sunsets on 6/30/2050. (SD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 317

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOLS.

Allows a chief of police or police officer to be relieved of the responsibility to enforce certain department of education school and student security provisions.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 675

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.

Clarifies the grounds under which an employer may take employment action without committing a discriminatory practice. (SB675 HD1)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 281

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL IN KIHEI.

Appropriates funds to the department of education for completing the planning, design, and construction for the second phase of the new high school in Kihei, Maui.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 320

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION.

Requires DNA samples from a felony offender regardless of whether the offender completed a criminal sentence, or was otherwise discharged from the jurisdiction of the court, for the qualifying felony offense prior to July 1, 2017, and retroactively to July 1, 2005. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 284

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MAALAEA SMALL BOAT HARBOR.

Corrects an error in the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2016 to clarify that the CIP project for Maalaea small boat harbor on Maui was for plans, design, and construction for pier improvements, rather than dredging. (SB284 HD1)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track