Sen. Stanley Chang

Primary SB 942

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Authorizes the board of agriculture to issue a letter of attestation for solar energy facilities, under certain conditions. Prohibits the public utilities commission from approving a power purchase agreement for a solar energy facility on certain lands without a letter of attestation from the board of agriculture. Clarifies the conditions in which a solar energy facility can operate on class B or C lands.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 782

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Amends the law enforcement officer independent review board to include review of any specific incident of alleged misconduct recommended by certain officials and make it a permanent board. Amends the membership of the law enforcement standards board. Amends the term for members of each board to four years.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1391

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Authorizes the procurement policy board to adopt specific rules relating to life-cycle cost analysis. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 253

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.

Permits qualifying patients to be reimbursed by health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations for amounts spent on medical cannabis and manufactured cannabis products. Limits the monthly amount of reimbursement. Requires the auditor to conduct impact assessment reports.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1387

Vetoed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MICROCHIP IDENTIFICATION.

Requires dog and cat owners to microchip their pets. Takes effect 1/1/2022. (CD1)

Vetoed Jul 8, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 811

Vetoed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to publish a weekly report on schools that have reported positive COVID-19 cases. (CD1)

Vetoed Jul 8, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1329

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Requires procurement protests to be addressed as expeditiously as possible. Establishes time limits to resolve certain procurement protests. Amends the cash or protest bond amount for parties initiating administrative proceedings for review of certain protest decisions. (CD1)

Passed Jul 7, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 764

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

Adds a permanent commercial driver's license disqualification for a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit holder who is convicted of a felony involving severe forms of trafficking in persons, without the possibility of reinstatement. (CD1)

Passed Jul 7, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 791

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VESSELS.

Clarifies removal processes for unauthorized vessels. Clarifies the criteria for determining whether a vessel is abandoned. Reduces the allowable time frame to claim an unauthorized vessel that is impounded by the department of land and natural resources from thirty days to ten working days. Reduces the allowable time frame to claim an abandoned vessel that is impounded by a state or county agency from twenty days to ten working days. Makes abandonment of a vessel in the waters of the State or public property a petty misdemeanor. Clarifies auction requirements regarding abandoned vessels. Allows the department of land and natural resources to charge an impound storage fee. (CD1)

Passed Jul 7, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 765

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.

Establishes sentencing guidelines for highly intoxicated drivers. Requires that ignition interlock devices be installed on all vehicles operated by a person upon license revocation. Increases the license revocation period and extends the applicable lookback periods. Amends the penalties for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. (CD1)

Passed Jul 7, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track