Sen. J. Kalani English

Primary SR 151

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO COMPLETE THE 2017 INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT REVIEW OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES.

Passed Jun 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 148

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, STATE OF HAWAII, AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE MATTERS RELATED TO THE ALA WAI WATERSHED.

Passed Jun 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 205

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE STATE BOARD ON GEOGRAPHIC NAMES TO CONSULT WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HAVE DIRECT TRADITIONAL, CULTURAL, AND FAMILIAL TIES TO THE DISTRICT OF PUNA TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE NAMES FOR THE FISSURE 8 VENT AND OTHER FEATURES OF THE 2018 ERUPTION OF KILAUEA VOLCANO.

Passed Jun 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 120

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF VARIOUS PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WEST OAHU THAT RECEIVE EXTRAMURAL FUNDING, INCLUDING TITLE III GRANT FUNDING.

Passed Jun 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 15

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROCESSING OF STATE OF HAWAII PLANT AND ANIMAL DECLARATION FORMS, INCLUDING THE COSTS INVOLVED, AND CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE EFFICACY OF SUCH FORMS.

Passed Jun 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1033

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF MIDWIVES.

Establishes licensure of midwives. Temporarily exempts birth attendants and exempts Native Hawaiian healers from licensure requirements. Establishes task force. Appropriates funds. (SB1033 HD2)

Signed into law May 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 1378

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Clarifies that owners of chassis used for transporting shipping containers are exempt from the requirement to keep a certificate of registration within the chassis. Authorizes these businesses to keep the original certificate of registration, motor vehicle identification card, certificate of insurance, and certificate of inspection at their principal place of business within the State and specifies that it is not a requirement to keep the original or copy of these documents on the chassis. (SB1378 HD1)

Signed into law Apr 29, 2019 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 485

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.

Increases the amount of barrel tax deposited into the agricultural development and food security special fund. (SB485 HD1)

Passed Apr 23, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 175

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE STATE TO CONVENE AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE HOW TO IMPLEMENT, DEVELOP, AND REGULATE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE STATE.

Passed Apr 18, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 774

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING.

Requires the Board of Dentistry to adopt rules for the regulation of dental assistants using certification options based on education level and permitted duties. Requires the Board to report to the Legislature on the progress of any rules adopted. (SB774 HD2)

Passed Apr 18, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track