Sen. J. Kalani English

Primary SB 469

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.

Requires a supplemental environmental assessment or supplemental environmental impact statement after the passage of 15 years from the date of the determination of a finding of no significant impact or the acceptance of the statement, if the proposed action is not implemented. Exempts actions involving a renewable energy project from this requirement.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 709

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FOOD LABELING.

Prohibits certain food labeling practices with regard to foods produced with non-genetically-modified-organisms, organic foods, and gluten-free foods.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 751

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BLOOD DONATIONS.

Prohibits blood banks operating in the State from rejecting or deferring blood donors on the basis of sexual orientation, actual gender identity, or perceived gender identity.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 657

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PERMITS.

Allows the counties to exempt permits for certain kinds of repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of the department of education, University of Hawaii, and school facilities agency.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 705

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MARIJUANA.

Removes marijuana from schedule I of the uniform controlled substances act and reclassifies it as a schedule V drug. Increases the amount that qualifies as a violation of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree from three grams to ten grams.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 564

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE MODEL STATE RIGHT-TO-REPAIR LAW.

Requires original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on fair and reasonable terms.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 470

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS.

Provides that where public access is required as a condition of a subdivision, either the county must accept dedication of and maintain the access or identify an entity to own and maintain the access. Authorizes the county to require the subdivider to establish a stewardship fund for maintenance purposes. Takes effect 1/1/2022.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 471

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.

Increases the percentage of the land conservation fund that may be used for costs related to the operation, maintenance, and management of lands acquired by the fund. Increases the maximum dollar amount of the conveyance tax distribution to the land conservation fund. Appropriates funds from the land conservation fund for resource land acquisition. Effective 1/1/2022.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 716

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CORAL.

Requires the university of Hawaii environmental center to conduct ongoing studies of the environmental impacts of sewage spills on affected coral reefs and submit an annual report to the legislature prior to the convening of each regular session. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 485

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCIES.

Short form bill.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track