Sen. Stanley Chang

Primary SB 586

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS.

Establishes transit oriented development community development districts. Authorizes the Hawaii community development authority to plan and develop infrastructure capacity at each of the transit stations established as transit oriented development community districts. Requires the authority to plan and develop infrastructure for state owned land surrounding one of the following rail stations: Aloha stadium, Kalihi, Iwilei, or leeward community college. Allows the authority to enter into public private partnerships.

In committee Feb 8, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 873

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.

Requires notice be given to certain county agencies at least 30 days prior to construction or installation of certain agricultural buildings and structures that are exempt from building permit and code requirements. Imposes a fine of $100 per day of violation if construction or installation begins within 30 days of notice.

In committee Feb 8, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1254

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONCESSIONS.

Makes subsequent amendments to concession documents subject to sealed bidding requirements. Clarifies that the grant of concession or concession space shall not exceed fifteen years of a remaining term plus any agreed extension of the term. Removes the limitations on the types of airport concessions that are exempt from the public bidding requirements.

In committee Feb 8, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 785

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Requires medical facilities filing for bankruptcy to inform every patient or former patient by written notice prior to filing for bankruptcy that the patient or former patient is entitled to a copy of the patient's or former patient's own medical records at no charge. Requires the medical facilities to provide a paper or electronic copy of the medical records to the patient or former patient upon request.

In committee Feb 8, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 158

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Requires the governor to establish puuhonua safe zones where homeless persons may reside. Appropriates funds.

In committee Feb 7, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 200

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Allows annual condominium education trust fund fees to be used for binding arbitration of condominium disputes.

In committee Feb 7, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 229

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VECTOR CONTROL.

Appropriates moneys for twelve permanent full-time equivalent positions in the vector control branch of the department of health.

In committee Feb 7, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 222

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Exempts gross receipts from the sale of mobility enhancing equipment, durable medical equipment, prosthetic devices, prescription drugs sold pursuant to a doctor's prescription, diabetic supplies, medical oxygen, and human blood and its derivatives from the general excise tax. Amends the definition of "prosthetic device" to include devices worn on the body. Amends the definition of "prescription drugs". (SD1)

In committee Feb 7, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 507

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Removes redundant investigating and reporting requirements of the Department of Human Services and the family courts in cases where temporary restraining orders are sought for alleged domestic abuse involving a family or household member who is a minor or incapacitated person.

In committee Feb 6, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 4

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO BAN SMOKING AND THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES IN FOSTER CARE HOMES.

In committee Feb 6, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track