Sen. J. Kalani English

Primary SB 908

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.

Extends the renewal period from two years to four years for licensees who are seventy-two years of age or older but younger than eighty years of age; provided their driving record does not include two or more moving traffic violation convictions after the licensee attained the age of seventy-two years. Defines moving traffic violation. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 648

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Specifies that a government agency does not assume ownership or jurisdiction over a disputed road solely through maintenance or repair activities. Authorizes the State to transfer ownership of roads in favor of counties by quitclaim if requested by the county. Takes effect 1/1/50. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 486

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMPOSTING.

Exempts artisan-scale composting operations from department of health regulations to divert organic materials from Hawaii's landfills.

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 514

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.

Provides a tax credit to taxpayers and makes deposits to the emergency and budget reserve fund and other post-employment benefits trust fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii Constitution. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

Passed Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 85

Failed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.

Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to engage in lottery and bingo enterprises pursuant to state law. (SD1)

Failed Feb 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 812

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the superintendent to serve as the summer learning coordinator and coordinate all summer programs for children. Requires the summer learning coordinator to leverage certain federal funds for school-based summer programs. Effective 7/1/50. (SD1)

In committee Feb 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1235

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes two new positions on the board of agriculture and specifies that one shall be a resident of the island of Molokai and one shall be a resident of the island of Lanai. (SD1)

In committee Feb 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 719

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PESTICIDES.

Requires the department of agriculture, in consultation with the department of health, to develop and implement a one-time pesticide disposal collection program, for a duration to be determined by the department. Requires the department of agriculture to convene a steering committee to guide and monitor the pesticide disposal collection program. Increases the civil and criminal penalties for violating the Hawaii pesticides law. Appropriates moneys. (SD1)

In committee Feb 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 515

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A STATE STOCKPILE STORAGE FACILITY.

Requires the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, Department of Health, and the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, to identify and propose an appropriate location for the construction of a state stockpile storage facility to stockpile emergency supplies necessary for responding to natural disasters and pandemics. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Feb 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 649

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LIABILITY.

Provides that the State or a county that repairs or maintains a street of which the ownership or jurisdiction is in dispute between the State and the county shall be immune from liability for personal injuries or property damage arising out of the repair or maintenance of that street. Deems that maintenance of a street shall not confer ownership or jurisdiction over such street if the ownership or jurisdiction over the street is in dispute between the State and the county. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track