Sen. Lynn DeCoite

Primary SB 2919

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROPERTY.

Clarifies the counties' authority to regulate the time, place, manner, and duration in which uses of land and structures may take place. Clarifies that uses that include the provision of transient accommodations are not considered residential uses and may be phased out or amortized by the counties. Beginning 1/1/2025, expands the scope of the transient accommodations tax law to include certain shelters and vehicles with sleeping accommodations. (CD1)

Signed into law May 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2885

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Establishes a working group to develop a Homeless Triage and Treatment Center Program within the Statewide Office of Homelessness and Housing Solutions in the Department of Human Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Apr 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3344

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WILDFIRES.

Establishes the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Relief Fund and Hawaiʻi Wildfire Relief Fund Corporation to provide compensation for property damage resulting from catastrophic wildfires in the State. Requires the Corporation's board to report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 97

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS WORKING GROUP TO STUDY LOCAL PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT, AND INCENTIVES FOR RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS.

Passed Apr 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2605

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Beginning 1/1/2026, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services. Applies this coverage to health benefits plans under the Hawaiʻi Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Requires the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to submit a report to the Legislature. Establishes a Reproductive Health Care Working Group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Apr 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2405

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.

Allows campaign funds to be used for a candidate's child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Apr 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2308

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPEEDING.

Authorizes additional fines and penalties for convictions of speeding in a school zone. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Apr 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 67

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND RESTORE NATIVE HAWAIIAN LIMU.

Passed Apr 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 164

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR AGRICULTURAL CRIME PILOT PROJECT TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROSECUTING AGRICULTURAL CRIME CASES, INCLUDING THOSE OF AGRICULTURAL THEFT, VANDALISM, AND TRESPASS, IN THE STATE.

Passed Apr 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 99

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE SAFETY OF THE BRIDGES ALONG HANA HIGHWAY.

Passed Apr 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track