Sen. Rosalyn H. Baker

Primary SCR 205

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO CONVENE AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A FRAMEWORK FOR A SEA LEVEL ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE PLAN FOR THE WAIKIKI DISTRICT.

In committee Mar 10, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 134

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO CONVENE AN ELECTRIC VEHICLES TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A COMPLETE TRANSITION TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES BY THE YEAR 2050.

In committee Mar 10, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 172

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO CONVENE AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A FRAMEWORK FOR A SEA LEVEL ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE PLAN FOR THE WAIKIKI DISTRICT.

In committee Mar 10, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 223

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE IMPACTS OF TOURISM ON COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

In committee Mar 10, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2687

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases the amount of the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax from $5 to $8 for any county with a resident population of more than 125,000, but less than 195,000. Sets aside the revenue from the increased surcharge tax for capacity projects in that county. With regards to the County of Maui, prioritizes funds collected pursuant to this Act to be used for the Honoapiilani highway realignment project. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3100

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and indicators. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2624

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD RENTERS CREDIT.

Creates income brackets for the low-income renter tax credit. Provides for adjustment of the tax credit amount based on the consumer price index. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3104

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAND DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes a residential leasehold program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Exempts from the definition of public lands, lands set aside by the Governor or leased by any state department or agency to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, for the primary purposes of developing affordable housing. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to submit a report to the Legislature that identifies all state lands that may be developed for multi-unit dwellings. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to submit a report to the Legislature that addresses various housing concerns, including the steps necessary to end the State's housing shortage. Authorizes the issuance of $275,000,000 in general obligation bonds, with the proceeds used for the establishment of infrastructure to support the development of housing. Appropriates $500,000 for 3 full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) project manager positions. Authorizes a person to petition the appropriate county land use decision-making authority, rather than the Land Use Commission, for a change in the boundary of a district involving land areas between 15 acres and 25 acres where the majority of the development will be for affordable housing. Authorizes the State Historic Preservation Division to delegate the responsibility of historic preservation project reviews to the impacted county. Establishes the Office of the Housing Advocate. Removes the existing statutory cap on the amount of conveyance tax revenues that are deposited into the rental housing revolving fund each fiscal year. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2824

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates moneys to the Department of Agriculture for 3 full time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspectors to perform meat inspection services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2622

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources division of forestry and wildlife for invasive species technician positions in the county of Hawaii to address invasive plants and animals. Effective 12/31/33. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track