Sen. Lynn DeCoite

Primary SB 3381

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.

Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) program director position and one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) staff member position, and to provide for employee training, materials and supplies, other costs associated with the state building code council, and any costs necessary to establish a full-time office.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3341

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.

Amends the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office's duties, including requiring the office to prioritize the access to broadband in rural areas of the State.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3301

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires each county to provide an annual report to the legislature on the county's efforts at reducing zoning and regulatory barriers to housing development.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2139

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.

Prohibits the expenditure of more than 15% of a capital improvement project's budget on professional services.

In committee Jan 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3178

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to conduct a study on the capacity of potable and non-potable water in various regions in the county of Maui to determine whether there is sufficient capacity for the county to expand its affordable housing supply.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2611

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS.

Expressly prohibits noncompete agreements with certain exceptions.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2604

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.

Adds the chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the chairperson's designee to the Commission on Water Resource Management as an ex officio voting member. Increases the number of commission members from seven to eight.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2341

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.

Authorizes the Governor to ensure the continued operation of medical facilities during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Authorizes hospitals to suspend elective surgeries to address bed capacity during the period of emergency.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2630

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Authorizes a court to order the forfeiture of all of the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) benefits of an ERS member, former member, or retirant upon conviction of the individual for a felony related to the State or county employment of the individual. Prohibits designated beneficiaries convicted of a felony under the same set of circumstances as the member, former member, or retirant who was subject to forfeiture of ERS benefits from receiving benefits.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2921

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes expedited county approvals for district boundary amendments for affordable housing projects on land areas fifteen acres or less. Requires consultation with the Hawaii community development authority for affordable housing development within designated community development districts.

In committee Jan 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track