Sen. J. Kalani English

Primary SR 223

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REGARDING COMPLETION OF THE WORK OF THE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION OF 2021, SUBSEQUENT TO THE ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.

Passed Apr 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 659

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.

Allows the low-income housing tax credit to be allocated among the partners or members of the partnership or limited liability company earning the credit in any manner agreed to by the partners or members. Requires Internal Revenue Service Form 8609 to be included with claims for the low-income housing tax credit. Specifies other restrictions and clarifies the effect of other tax provisions for buildings placed in service after 12/31/2020. Extends the increases made to the low-income housing tax credit from 12/31/2021 to an unspecified date. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2050. Effective 12/1/2050. (HD3)

Passed Apr 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 246

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.

Establishes a state government realignment commission to periodically review the state executive branch's departments, divisions, and agencies, including functions and services, and submit its findings and recommendations to the legislature. Appropriates American Rescue Plan Act funds for various broadband infrastructure installation and updates throughout the State and requires an annual report regarding these projects. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD2)

Passed Apr 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 76

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires that the board of education prioritize for the superintendent of education position candidates that have minimum of ten years of employment in the department of education, with at least five of those years serving in the capacity as a teacher, principal, or higher. Establishes a working understanding of the State's tri-level systems of educational administration as a desired qualification for candidates for the superintendent of education position. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Apr 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 70

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS ON LICENSING AND/OR CERTIFICATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.

Passed Apr 15, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 111

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE STOCKPILE STORAGE FACILITY OPTIONS TO STORE AND DISTRIBUTE EMERGENCY SUPPLIES IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Passed Apr 8, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 183

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS ITS ARRANGEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Passed Apr 8, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 67

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 4 THROUGH OCTOBER 8, 2021, AS DIGITAL INCLUSION WEEK IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Passed Apr 8, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 88

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

SUPPORTING AND ADOPTING THE GOALS SET FORTH IN THE DIGITAL EQUITY DECLARATION FOR HAWAII ADOPTED BY THE BROADBAND HUI.

Passed Apr 8, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 166

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS AND ATTACHED AGENCIES TO TRAIN THEIR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.

Passed Apr 7, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track