Sen. J. Kalani English

Primary SB 2735

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Clarifies that agriculture activities in non-agricultural park lands may include the care and production of pasture lands. Sets various deadlines for the transfer of certain non-agricultural park lands from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture. Requires reports to the legislature on compliance with the land transfers. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3109

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINETEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the 19th Senatorial District.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2699

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS.

Establishes the Pulehunui community development district on the island of Maui as a community development district within the authority of the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to obtain various forms of financial aid from the federal government for projects of the authority.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3168

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.

Requires coffee blend labels to disclose regional origins and percent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than 51 percent coffee by weight from that geographic origin.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2410

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS' PRO RATA SHARE OF THE PUBLIC TRUST LAND.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use certain reporting and accountability procedures in implementing the public land trust reporting requirements of Act 178, Session Laws of Hawaii 2006. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to consult with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to ensure that the accounting and reporting is accurate and inclusive.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2466

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.

Increases the minimum wage in the State to fifteen dollars per hour utilizing an annual increase over a period of four years.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2498

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO KA PAPAHANA KAIAPUNI COMPLEX AREA SUPERINTENDENT.

Establishes the position of Ka Papahana Kaiapuni program complex area superintendent in the office of the superintendent of the department of education.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2412

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS.

Makes an appropriation to support and expand medical residency training programs in state teaching hospitals. Requires dollar-for-dollar matching funds from private funding sources.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2575

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Establishes an organized research unit for cancer research within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 708

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects of the department of accounting and general services.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track