Sen. Stanley Chang

Primary SB 1243

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE PHASEOUT OF PRIVATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.

Requires the Hawaii correctional oversight commission to create a comprehensive plan to phase out the use of private correctional institutions. Prohibits the construction of new correctional facilities and the expansion of existing correctional facilities without first obtaining input and recommendations of the Hawaii correctional system oversight commission. Effective 7/1/3050. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 493

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes the Hawaii agriculture and forest carbon positive incentive program. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1331

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION.

State Educational Activities; Expands Disability Discrimination Protections

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 597

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.

Allows candidates seeking election to use campaign funds for child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions. Effective 5/1/2029. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 335

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Hawaii department of agriculture and agribusiness development corporation to annually lease at least 50% of land leased or up for lease renewal to operations whose primary business is, or supports, local food production beginning 1/1/2022. Requires the Hawaii department of agriculture and agribusiness development corporation to submit reports to the legislature on leasing activities. Requires the agribusiness development corporation and its board of directors to implement by 1/1/2023 the recommendations in the State Auditor's Report No. 21-01 and requires a progress report to the 2022 legislature and a final report by 12/31/2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 941

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Requires the chairperson of the board of land and natural resources to establish a task force to make recommendations on how to allow public and private employees to work at least one day a week to protect the environment, reduce wear on infrastructure, decrease traffic congestion, and reduce motor vehicle accidents.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 746

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Prohibits planned community and homeowners' associations from preventing its members from renting out their single-family dwelling units when the duration of the tenancy is for six months or longer.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 372

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to study and recommend how to implement a smart imports program in Hawaii. Requires electric utilities to offer excess electricity to consumers during daylight hours at cost for any legal purpose beginning 1/1/2023.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 914

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BROADBAND ACCESS.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study on the state of broadband access in all public housing projects in the State. Requires the Public Housing Authority to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022. Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to request assistance from the Legislative Reference Bureau as may be necessary.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 232

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LITTERING.

Increases the maximum civil penalty for littering from $500 to $1,000. Increases the maximum fine for the offense of criminal littering from $1,000 to $5,000.

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track