Hawaii State Legislature
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SCR1 HD1
Lunar New Year; Recognized Holiday
RECOGNIZING THE DAY IN 2025 OF THE SECOND NEW MOON AFTER THE WINTER SOLSTICE OF 2024 AS THE LUNAR NEW YEAR IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Elefante CAI  SR1
SCR2 SD1 HD1
Hawaii; Taiwan; United States; Trade; International Relations; ICAO; UNFCCC; WHO; INTERPOL
ENDORSING THE PARTICIPATION OF TAIWAN AS AN OBSERVER IN THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE, INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION, WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, AND INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANIZATION.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 CHANG, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA CAI  SR2
SCR3 SD1
United States Geological Survey; Map; Lava Flow Hazard Zones
URGING THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TO CONDUCT TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYS, PARTICULARLY WITHIN LAVA-FLOW HAZARD ZONES 1 AND 2, TO UPDATE ITS LONG-TERM LAVA-FLOW HAZARD MAP OF HAWAII ISLAND.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, SHIMABUKURO WAL  SR3
SCR4
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Hawaii State Public Library System; Deaf Culture Digital Library; Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Libraries
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH A HAWAII DEAF CULTURE DIGITAL LIBRARY FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITY.
(S) 2/12/2024- Referred to EDU/HHS. SAN BUENAVENTURA, ELEFANTE, KANUHA, RHOADS EDU/HHS  SR4
SCR5
Information Technologies; Disabilities; Act 172 (2022)
URGING THE PROMPT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY ACT ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2024.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). SAN BUENAVENTURA, KANUHA, RHOADS, Elefante, McKelvey HET, FIN  SR5
SCR6 SD1
BLNR; Perpetual, Non-Exclusive Easement; State Submerged Lands
APPROVING THE DEDICATION OF KUKUIA STREET, LAHAINA, HAWAII, TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, FIN  HCR8
SCR7
BLNR; Perpetual, Non-Exclusive Easement; State Submerged Lands
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HEEIA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING DRAIN, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
(S) 2/12/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  HCR9
SCR8
BLNR; Term, Non-Exclusive Easement; Lease State Submerged Lands
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING BOAT RAMP AND CONCRETE WALL, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
(S) 2/12/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  HCR10
SCR9
BLNR; Term, Non-Exclusive Easement; Lease State Submerged Lands
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIALAE-IKI, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING REVETMENT, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
(S) 2/12/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  HCR11
SCR10
BLNR; Term, Non-Exclusive Easement; Lease State Submerged Lands
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING CONCRETE BOAT RAMP, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
(S) 2/12/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  HCR12
SCR11
BLNR; Term, Non-Exclusive Easement; Lease State Submerged Lands
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HAUULA, KOOLAULOA, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING RIPRAP REVETMENT, RAMP, AND ROCK GROIN, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
(S) 2/12/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  HCR13
SCR12
BLNR; Term, Non-Exclusive Easement; Lease State Submerged Lands
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT MAALAEA BEACH LOTS, WAIKAPU, WAILUKU, MAUI, FOR THE EXISTING SEAWALL, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
(S) 2/12/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  HCR14
SCR13 SD1 HD1
Israel; Gaza; Permanent Ceasefire
URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO CALL FOR AN IMMEDIATE, PERMANENT BILATERAL CEASEFIRE IN GAZA AND THE RETURN OF ALL HOSTAGES, AND TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATIONS FOR LASTING PEACE IN THE REGION.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 SHIMABUKURO CAI  SR6
SCR14
Women's Legislative Caucus; Chemical Abortion Drugs; Abortion Pill; Mifepristone; Access; The Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine; U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Hawaii's Congressional Delegation
URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO MONITOR THE ALLIANCE FOR HIPPOCRATIC MEDICINE V. U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND TAKE ACTION TO LIMIT THE CASE FROM FURTHER RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SAFE ABORTION OPTIONS.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to HLT, referral sheet 27 KIDANI, FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO HLT  HCR6
SCR15
DOH; State Health Planning and Development Agency; Health Data Sharing Working Group; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A HEALTH DATA SHARING WORKING GROUP TO ACCELERATE AND EXPAND THE SHARING OF REAL TIME HEALTH INFORMATION AMONG HEALTH CARE ENTITIES AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN THE STATE.
(S) 3/22/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye HHS  SR7
SCR16
Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Coverage; Commercial Properties; Expansion
REQUESTING THE HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION TO EXPAND COVERAGE TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES.
(S) 3/22/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO CPN  SR8
SCR17
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Kupuna Housing; State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna; Homeowners Insurance Premium Assistance; Lava Zones
REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO UTILIZE THE STATE'S RENTAL SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PREMIUM ASSISTANCE TO HOUSING OWNERS WHO RENT OR LEASE TO QUALIFIED KUPUNA A MORTGAGE PROPERTY WITHIN DESIGNATED LAVA ZONES.
(S) 3/27/2024- Recommitted to HOU/HHS. SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO HOU/HHS  SR9
SCR18
Department of Health; Online Activity; Internet; Addiction
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO EVALUATE HAWAII RESIDENTS' ENGAGEMENT WITH ADDICTIVE ONLINE ACTIVITIES.
(S) 3/1/2024- Referred to HHS/LBT. CHANG HHS/LBT  SR10
SCR19
Department of Education; Public-school Class Sizes; Report to Legislature
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING PUBLIC-SCHOOL CLASS SIZES.
(S) 3/1/2024- Referred to EDU. CHANG EDU  HCR41SR11
SCR20
University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization; Study; Scope One, Two, and Three Greenhouse Gas Emissions
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON SCOPE ONE, TWO, AND THREE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
(S) 3/27/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. CHANG AEN/HRE  HCR35SR12
SCR21
University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Study; Eligibility Requirements
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF WAYS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS.
(S) 3/1/2024- Referred to HHS/HRE. SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA HHS/HRE  HCR42SR13
SCR22
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East; Restoration of Funding; Humanitarian Assistance
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE FUNDING FOR THE UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST TO SUPPORT ITS LIFESAVING AND CRITICAL HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO PALESTINIAN REFUGEES.
(S) 3/1/2024- Referred to PSM/TCA. SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, KIDANI, San Buenaventura PSM/TCA  HCR36SR14
SCR23 SD1
Department of Health; Rules; Licensed Dieticians; Prescribing Authority; Modified Diets; Therapeutic Diets
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO AMEND THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO AUTHORIZE LICENSED DIETITIANS TO PRESCRIBE MODIFIED DIETS AND PLAN THERAPEUTIC DIETS.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO HLT, CPC  SR15
SCR24
Insurance; Homeowners Insurance; Loss-Control Program; Discounted Premium Rates; Fire
REQUESTING HOMEOWNERS INSURERS TO ESTABLISH A LOSS-CONTROL PROGRAM AIMED AT REDUCING THE RISK OF LOSS OR MITIGATING DAMAGE TO INSURED PROPERTY CAUSED BY THE PERIL OF FIRE.
(S) 3/1/2024- Referred to CPN. SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Gabbard CPN  SR16
SCR25 SD1
DOT; Red-Light Safety Program; City and County of Honolulu; Expansion
ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EXPAND THE RED-LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 ELEFANTE, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO TRN
SCR26
Auditor; Impact Assessment Report; Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage; Step Therapy; Cancer
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR STEP THERAPY REQUIREMENTS FOR STAGE TWO THROUGH STAGE FIVE CANCER.
(S) 3/22/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Gabbard CPN/HHS  HCR225
SCR27 SD1 HD1
United States Navy; DLNR; Octocoral; Invasive Species
ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO ERADICATE OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE WATERS OF PEARL HARBOR.
(H) 4/22/2024- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 759). ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO JHA  HCR121SR17
SCR28
Department of Education; Financial Literacy Course; High School Requirement.
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE THE TEACHING OF FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE EXISTING PERSONAL TRANSITION PLAN COURSE REQUIREMENT FOR EACH STUDENT.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU. WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO EDU  HCR27SR18
SCR29
Aquaculture Development Program Strategic Plan; Department of Agriculture
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STRATEGIC PLAN.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, WAKAI AGR  HCR56SR19
SCR30
Department of Education; Public Recreation Facilities; Public Access
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO THE PUBLIC DURING NON-PEAK HOURS AND NON-SCHOOL DAYS.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU. ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI EDU  HCR90
SCR31 SD1
Incarcerated Women; Reduction; Women's Corrections Implementation Commission
REQUESTING THE WOMEN'S CORRECTIONS IMPLEMENTATION COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF WOMEN INCARCERATED AT THE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER BY TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to CMV, FIN, referral sheet 27 WAKAI, CHANG, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO CMV, FIN  HCR160SR20
SCR32
Waipahu; Illegal Dumping
RECOGNIZING THE ISSUE OF ILLEGAL DUMPING WITHIN THE WAIPAHU COMMUNITY AND URGING THE STATE, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND MILITARY TO WORK TOGETHER TO ADDRESS THIS CONCERN.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 27 AQUINO WAL  HCR93SR21
SCR33 SD1
Department Of Labor and Industrial Relations, Task Force, Employee Classification, Employee Rights, Wages, Benefits
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE AN INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO COMBAT THE UNDERGROUND ECONOMY AND EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION IN THE STATE'S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 AQUINO LGO, FIN  SR22
SCR34
Hawaii Medical Association; Hawaii Psychiatric Medical Association; Roundtable; Medical Protocols; Thyroid Testing; Psychotropic Medication Prescription
REQUESTING THE HAWAII MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND HAWAII PSYCHIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION TO CONVENE A ROUNDTABLE TO ESTABLISH MEDICAL PROTOCOLS TO ENSURE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL'S THYROID FUNCTION IS TESTED BEFORE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS ARE PRESCRIBED.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Richards, Wakai HLT, CPC  HCR144
SCR35
Board of Education; Public Schools; Jurisdiction
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING THE JURISDICTION OF ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO INCLUDE A QUARTER-MILE RADIUS SURROUNDING EACH SCHOOL.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU. WAKAI EDU  HCR193SR23
SCR36
Xylazine Test Strips; Drug Paraphernalia; Study; Attorney General
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE IF XYLAZINE TESTING STRIPS SHOULD BE EXCLUDED FROM THE STATE'S DEFINITION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to JDC. WAKAI JDC  HCR194SR24
SCR37
Campbell High School; Softball Field; Renaming; Aunty Loke Huddy
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO RENAME JAMES CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL'S SOFTBALL FIELD AS THE LOKE HUDDY SOFTBALL FIELD.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU. FEVELLA, CHANG, KIDANI EDU  SR25
SCR38
Hawaiian Language; Department of Education; Graduation Requirements
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT AS PART OF THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING ENGLISH GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU/HWN. FEVELLA, RHOADS EDU/HWN  SR26
SCR39
Baby Bonds; Working Group; Baby Bonds Program
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A BABY BONDS WORKING GROUP.
(S) 3/22/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO HHS  HCR44SR28
SCR40
Statewide Disparity Study; State Contracting; Federal Funding; Women-Owned Businesses; Minority-Owned Businesses; DBEDT
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO COMMISSION A STATEWIDE DISPARITY STUDY REGARDING THE PARTICIPATION OF WOMAN- AND MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES IN STATE CONTRACTING DERIVED FROM FEDERAL SOURCES OF FUNDING.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EET. SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai EET  HCR57
SCR41
DLIR; WDC; Task Force; Education and Workforce Development Programs; Study; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE STATE'S CURRENT EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
(S) 3/27/2024- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. CHANG, AQUINO, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye, Richards, Wakai LBT  HCR169SR29
SCR42
DOE; Department of Transportation; Department of Health and Human Services; Later Start Times; Public Elementary School; Public Middle School; Public High School; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LATER SCHOOL START TIMES.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU. CHANG, AQUINO, AWA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Kidani, Wakai EDU  HCR174SR30
SCR43 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Qualified Allocation Plan; Prioritization
URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO AMEND THE PRIORITY FOR WHICH LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS ARE ALLOCATED AND MONIES IN THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND ARE USED AND ADOPT CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE RULES THAT INCENTIVIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE STATE.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 CHANG, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Gabbard, Wakai HSG  SR31
SCR44
DOE; Public Schools; Public Charter Schools; K-12; Mental Health Professionals; School Counselors; Psychologists; School Psychologists; Social Workers; Report to Legislature
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL IN THE STATE, FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE TWELVE HAS A CERTAIN NUMBER OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU. CHANG, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Richards, Wakai EDU  HCR170SR32
SCR45 SD1 HD1
Banks; Loans; Housing; Director of Finance; State Treasury Depository
URGING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO DEFINE "BENEFICIAL EFFECTS TO THE STATE" IN SECTION 38-2, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO INCLUDE THE FINANCING OF HOUSING.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Wakai HSG, FIN  HCR89SR33
SCR46 SD1 HD1
Hawaii First Responders Memorial; Department of Accounting and General Services; Working Group
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT A HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Gabbard WAL, FIN  HCR97SR34
SCR47
Department of Law Enforcement; U Visa; Certification Policy
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A U VISA CERTIFICATION POLICY.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 27 AQUINO JHA  HCR74SR35
SCR48
Illegal Fireworks; Public Service Announcement
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS OF EACH COUNTY, HUMANE SOCIETIES IN EACH COUNTY, AND MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO COLLABORATE TO CREATE AND DISSEMINATE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO HIGHLIGHT THE DANGERS OF, AND ADVOCATE AGAINST THE USE OF, ILLEGAL FIREWORKS IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY, PETS, AND WILDLIFE.
(S) 3/25/2024- Report adopted, referred to JDC. AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye, Wakai PSM, JDC  HCR52SR36
SCR49
Department of Health; Stakeholder Working Group; Access to Health Care; Limited English Proficiency (LEP); Language Access Services; Report.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A STAKEHOLDER WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE SERVICES.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to HLT, referral sheet 27 AQUINO, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai HLT  HCR71SR37
SCR50
Department of Education; Mental Health Curricula; Behavioral Health Curricula; Grades Kindergarten through Twelve; Public Schools.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CURRICULA PLAN FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELVE.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU. CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai EDU  SR38
SCR51 SD1
Legislative Reference Bureau; Study; Continuous Legislative Session; Extended Legislative Session; Additional Recess Days
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF A CONTINUOUS LEGISLATIVE SESSION, EXTENDING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION, AND ADDING ADDITIONAL RECESS DAYS.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 27 CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Shimabukuro, Wakai LMG, FIN  HCR55SR39
SCR52 SD1
BOA; Agricultural Lands; Leases; Report
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PERCENTAGES OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS BEING LEASED BY THE STATE THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR FARMING AND ACTIVELY BEING USED FOR FARMING PURPOSES AND CERTAIN DOLLAR AMOUNTS RELATING TO LEASE TRANSFERS.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). GABBARD, CHANG, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye AGR, FIN  HCR23SR40
SCR53 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Advisory Commission; Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Food Systems
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONVENE AN ADVISORY COMMISSION TO ADDRESS CERTAIN ISSUES TO GUIDE ACTION AND PROGRESS IN THE AGRICULTURE, AQUACULTURE, AND FOOD SYSTEMS INDUSTRIES OF THE STATE.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). GABBARD, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO AGR, FIN  SR41
SCR54 SD1
HIEMA; Hazard Mitigation; Rockfall Mitigation; Moanalua Valley; Moanalua Gardens
DIRECTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO SUBMIT A GRANT REQUEST TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR ROCKFALL MITIGATION IN MOANALUA GARDENS AND MOANALUA VALLEY, OAHU.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 27 KIM WAL, FIN  HCR134SR43
SCR55 SD1
Hawaii Community Development Authority ; Affordable Housing Development; Working Group; State Lands; Report
URGING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A MULTIAGENCY WORKING GROUP TO UPDATE THE MAPS, TIER TABLES, AND INVENTORIES OF STATE LANDS SUITABLE AND AVAILABLE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
(H) 4/10/2024- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai HSG, FIN  HCR159SR44
SCR56 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Loan Forgiveness; Prohibition; QAP; Amendments
URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO PROHIBIT RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND LOAN FORGIVENESS UNLESS THE CORPORATION REPOSSESSES THE PROJECT.
(S) 3/25/2024- Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. CHANG, AQUINO, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante HOU, JDC  SR45
SCR57
HHFDC; Housing; Counties; Approval of Projects; Income Requirements
REQUESTING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES THAT PREEMPT THE COUNTIES FROM IMPOSING RESIDENTIAL INCOME REQUIREMENTS ON HOUSING PROJECTS SUBJECT TO SECTION 201H-38, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, THAT ARE LOWER THAN THOSE ADOPTED OR ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE.
(S) 3/19/2024- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. CHANG, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Gabbard, Wakai HOU, JDC  HCR118SR46
SCR58 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Administrative Rules; Exemption; Affordable Housing
URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO CREATE A PROCESS UNDER SECTION 201H-38, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FOR HOUSING PROJECTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR SALE OR RENT TO QUALIFIED RESIDENTS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 201H-32, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, WHO ARE DEEMED TO BE MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.
(H) 4/4/2024- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 26 CHANG, AQUINO, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai HSG, FIN  HCR84SR47
SCR59
Gender Identity; Inclusivity; Equity
RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF USING PRONOUNS AND GENDER-AFFIRMING LANGUAGE.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to JDC/HHS. CHANG, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO JDC/HHS  HCR69SR48
SCR60 SD1
HHFDC; HPHA; Affordable Housing
URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO BUILD ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND HOMES OVER THE NEXT TEN YEARS.
(H) 4/4/2024- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 26 CHANG, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Wakai HSG, FIN  SR49
SCR61 SD1
HHFDC; RHRF; Credit Enhancement for Construction Loans; Housing; Affordable Housing; Rules
REQUESTING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ENABLE CREDIT ENHANCEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION LOANS UNDER ANY FUNDS ADMINISTERED BY THE CORPORATION.
(H) 4/10/2024- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. CHANG, AQUINO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Gabbard, Moriwaki, Wakai HSG  HCR85SR50
SCR62
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Crime Pilot Project; Honolulu; Kauai; Report
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 AND AGRICULTURAL VANDALISM, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND COUNTY OF KAUAI.
(S) 3/19/2024- Re-Referred to AEN/JDC. GABBARD, CHANG, DECOITE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI AEN/JDC  HCR162SR145
SCR63 SD1
Department of Transportation, Mamalahoa Highway, Route 11, flooding, Reports to the legislature.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PRIORITIZE REMEDIATION OF THE FLOODING ISSUES PRESENT ON ROUTE 11 AROUND MILE POST SIXTY AS A SAFETY PROJECT.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 KANUHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA TRN  SR51
SCR64
Interagency Collaboration; Public-Private Partnerships; State; Counties; Fentanyl Epidemic
URGING THE STATE AND COUNTIES TO PRIORITIZE AND DIRECT ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO SUPPORTING COORDINATED INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION AND PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AIMED AT ADDRESSING THE ONGOING FENTANYL EPIDEMIC.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 KANUHA HLT  SR52
SCR65 SD1
Department of Health; Group Living Facilities; Clean and Sober Homes; Working Group; Hawaii Paroling Authority; Judiciary; Department of the Attorney General; Counties
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE AN INFORMAL WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS THE REGISTRATION AND MONITORING OF ALL GROUP LIVING FACILITIES AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 46-4(D), HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, INCLUDING CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to HLT/CPC, referral sheet 27 SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, DECOITE, MORIWAKI HLT/CPC  HCR178SR53
SCR66
Aloha Spirit Law
REQUESTING ELECTED OFFICIALS OF HAWAII TO LIVE WITHIN THE SPIRIT OF ALOHA.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to TCA. SHIMABUKURO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai TCA  SR54
SCR67 HD1
Limu Kala; Conservation; Protection; Restoration
URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND RESTORE NATIVE HAWAIIAN LIMU.
(H) 4/16/2024- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 682). SHIMABUKURO, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella WAL  SR55
SCR68 SD1
Hawaiian Language; Education; Businesses; Mandate
REQUESTING BUSINESSES IN HAWAII TO USE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO TEACH EMPLOYEES HAWAIIAN AND HIRE PERMANENT HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE TEACHERS.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 27 SHIMABUKURO, Fevella, Gabbard, San Buenaventura JHA, FIN  SR56
SCR69
Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; Department of Agriculture
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS WORKING GROUP.
(S) 4/1/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. SHIMABUKURO, GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai AEN  HCR147SR57
SCR70 SD1
HIEMA; Emergency Siren; Pacific Palisades
REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO INSTALL A NEW EMERGENCY SIREN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF AUMAKUA STREET AND AUHUHU STREET IN UPPER PACIFIC PALISADES.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI WAL, FIN  HCR87SR58
SCR71
DOE; SFA; School Facilities; Capital Improvement Projects; Expenditures
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO UTILIZE OBLIGATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDS AND OTHER FUNDS FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES AND PRIORITIZE EXPENDITURES BASED ON GREATEST NEED.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU. ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Wakai EDU  SR59
SCR72
Department of Education; School Bus Service Routes; Comprehensive Plan
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF CANCELLED SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ROUTES.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU. ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye EDU  HCR191SR60
SCR73
Stream Maintenance Working Group; DLNR; Establishment
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STREAM MAINTENANCE WORKING GROUP WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
(S) 3/25/2024- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. FUKUNAGA WTL  HCR67SR61
SCR74 SD1
Department of Health; Municipal Waste Combustion Facilities; Pollution; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE METHODS USED IN OTHER STATES TO MONITOR AIR POLLUTANTS EMITTED BY MUNICIPAL WASTE COMBUSTION FACILITIES.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). GABBARD, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO EEP, CPC
SCR75
Assyrian Genocide; Seyfo Genocide
ACKNOWLEDGING AND URGING TURKEY AND IRAQ TO RECOGNIZE THE GENOCIDE COMMITTED AGAINST ASSYRIANS BETWEEN 1915-1933.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to TCA. GABBARD TCA  SR62
SCR76 SD1
Department of Health; Waste Combustion Facilities; Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; Pollution
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTINUOUS MONITORING AND SAMPLING TECHNOLOGIES IN WASTE COMBUSTION FACILITIES AND MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). GABBARD, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO EEP, CPC  SR63
SCR77
DOH; Safe Management of Incinerator Ash from Waste Incineration Facilities
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENSURE THE SAFE MANAGEMENT OF ASH FROM WASTE INCINERATION FACILITIES.
(S) 3/25/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. GABBARD, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella HHS/AEN  SR64
SCR78
Department of Education; Charter Schools; Plant-Based Meals; Vegetarian Meals
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS THAT SERVE MEALS TO OFFER PLANT-BASED MEAL OPTIONS PRIORITIZING INGREDIENTS FROM LOCALLY SOURCED AND LOCALLY FARMED PRODUCTS.
(S) 3/27/2024- The recommendation was not adopted. GABBARD, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Inouye, San Buenaventura EDU/AEN  HCR127SR65
SCR79
Women's Legislative Caucus; Retail Stores; Pharmacies; Contraceptives; Access
URGING RETAIL STORES AND PHARMACIES DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE TO ADOPT A POLICY ON A NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL GUARANTEEING AN INDIVIDUAL'S UNHINDERED ACCESS TO ALL UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED CONTRACEPTIVES.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to CPN, JDC. SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO CPN, JDC  HCR5SR66
SCR80 SD1
Lava Insurance; National Flood Insurance Program; Expansion
URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE LAVA AND EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE.
(H) 4/4/2024- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 26 SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, GABBARD, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai CPC, FIN  HCR73SR27
SCR81 SD1 HD1
Governor; DOH; DHS; Hawaii Congressional Delegation; Health Resources and Services Administration; 340B Drug Pricing Program; Access to Affordable Pharmaceuticals
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ENSURE THAT RELEVANT STATE AGENCIES, INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, COLLABORATE TO EXPLORE AVENUES TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS FOR THE STATE'S UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS UNDER THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM AND URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND RELEVANT FEDERAL AGENCIES TO MONITOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai HLT, FIN  HCR186SR67
SCR82
DCCA; Insurance Working Group; Lava Zones; Report to Legislature
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY AND DEVISE COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIES TO RESTORE ACCESSIBLE INSURANCE OPTIONS TO RESIDENTS AND COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES IN LAVA ZONES 1 AND 2.
(S) 3/22/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. KANUHA CPN  HCR175SR68
SCR83
Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Chief Data Officer; Chief Information Officer; Open Data Portal; State Departments; Public Access; Centralization
URGING THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE STATE OF HAWAII'S OPEN DATA PORTAL BY INCREASING AND EXPANDING THE DATA SETS AVAILABLE ON THE OPEN DATA PORTAL, CENTRALIZING ALL OPEN DATA SETS OF ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS ONTO THE OPEN DATA PORTAL, AND CONTINUALLY UPDATING THE DATA SETS FOR ACCURACY AND RECENCY OF PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE DATA.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). WAKAI, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella HET, FIN  SR69
SCR84 SD1
Search and Rescue Working Group; Fines; Fees; DLE
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO CONVENE A SEARCH AND RESCUE WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO DETER HIKERS FROM ENTERING ILLEGAL HIKING TRAILS AND TO ADDRESS RISING SEARCH AND RESCUE COSTS FACING THE STATE AND COUNTIES DUE TO INCREASED ILLEGAL HIKING TRAFFIC.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 27 WAKAI, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki WAL, FIN  HCR124SR70
SCR85
Department of Transportation; Kapolei Parkway; Kapolei High School; Kapolei Middle School; Speed Bumps; Speed Limit Signage
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL SPEED BUMPS AND SPEED LIMIT SIGNAGE ON THE PORTION OF KAPOLEI PARKWAY BETWEEN KAPOLEI HIGH SCHOOL AND KAPOLEI MIDDLE SCHOOL.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Fevella TRN  HCR62SR71
SCR86
Operation Weed and Seed; Prosecution; Law Enforcement; Criminals
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF HAWAII AND PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PROSECUTE ALL CASES WITHIN THE WEED AND SEED SITES IN HAWAII.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to JDC. FEVELLA, AQUINO, RICHARDS JDC  SR72
SCR87
Hawaiian Home Lands; Crime; Safety; Neighborhood Security Watch
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH IN EACH HOMESTEAD AREA.
(H) 4/4/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 26 FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura JHA  SR73
SCR88
Department of Education; Homeschooled Students; Wellness Visits
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A WELLNESS VISIT FOR ANY CHILD WHO HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL TO BE HOMESCHOOLED.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU/HHS. FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura EDU/HHS  SR74
SCR89 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Waste-to-Energy; Implementation; Plan
REQUESTING THAT THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE AND OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DEVELOP A PLAN TO IMPLEMENT WASTE-TO-ENERGY AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 27 FEVELLA, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura, Wakai EEP, FIN  SR75
SCR90
Health; Medicaid; Insurance; Ketamine Therapy; Auditor; Report
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS BOTH THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR A PERCENTAGE OF THE COSTS OF KETAMINE THERAPY TO TREAT DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE IDEATION.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to CPN/HHS. FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Richards CPN/HHS  SR76
SCR91
Submerged Lands; County of Maui; DLNR; BLNR; Wailuku-Kahului Wastewater Reclamation Facility
AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 3006 AND RESET ASIDE TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT PURPOSES, KAHULUI, WAILUKU, MAUI, TAX MAP KEY NUMBER: (2) 3-8-001:188 AND SEAWARD OF 188 AND THE ISSUANCE OF A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, FOR WASTEWATER FORCE MAIN PURPOSES, KAHULUI, WAILUKU, MAUI, TAX MAP KEY NUMBER: (2) 3-8-001: PORTION OF 119.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to WTL. HASHIMOTO, CHANG, MCKELVEY WTL  HCR136SR77
SCR92
School Counselors; Best Practices; Board of Education; Department of Education
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PRODUCE A PLAN FOR ADHERING TO SCHOOL COUNSELOR BEST PRACTICES.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU. HASHIMOTO, CHANG, KIDANI EDU  HCR190SR78
SCR93 SD1
Insurance Commissioner; Wildfire Insurance Compact; Insurance
REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO RESEARCH AND CONVENE STAKEHOLDER DISCUSSIONS TO CONSIDER THE CONCEPT OF A WILDFIRE INSURANCE COMPACT.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 27 HASHIMOTO WAL, CPC  HCR72SR79
SCR94 SD1
Telehealth Working Group; Telehealth Adoption; Public Policy Initiatives
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TELEHEALTH WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF WIDESPREAD TELEHEALTH ADOPTION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND IDENTIFY PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL TO OPTIMIZE TELEHEALTH UTILIZATION AS THE STATE TRANSITIONS OUT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 27 SAN BUENAVENTURA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, Fevella, Wakai HLT, FIN  HCR125SR80
SCR95
Artificial Intelligence; NO FAKES Act; No AI FRAUD Act; Artistic Freedom; Exploitation; Privacy; Technology; Freedom of Speech; Art
ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS THE NURTURE ORIGINALS, FOSTER ART, AND KEEP ENTERTAINMENT SAFE ACT OF 2023 (NO FAKES ACT) AND THE NO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FAKE REPLICAS AND UNAUTHORIZED DUPLICATIONS ACT OF 2024 (NO AI FRAUD ACT).
(S) 3/25/2024- Report adopted, referred to JDC. DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura PSM, JDC  SR81
SCR96
United States Congress; Affordable Connectivity Program; Extension
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED FUNDING OF THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to LBT/PSM. DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI LBT/PSM  HCR29
SCR97 SD1 HD1
Renewable Liquid Fuels; Working Group
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.
(H) 4/22/2024- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 759). DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai EEP, CPC  HCR213SR82
SCR98 SD1
Department of Education; Support Staff; Full-Time Positions; Teacher Education; Teacher Retention
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PARTNER WITH THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS FOR SCHOOL SUPPORT PERSONNEL TO BECOME FULL-TIME TEACHERS.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). DECOITE, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Elefante, Fevella, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai EDN, FIN
SCR99
Hana Highway; Bridges; Safety investigation; Department of Transportation; Infrastructure
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE SAFETY OF THE BRIDGES ALONG HANA HIGHWAY.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). DECOITE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai WAL, TRN
SCR100
Farms; Ranches; Illegal Hunting; Working Group
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS AGRICULTURE-RELATED ISSUES.
(S) 3/27/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. GABBARD, AQUINO, DECOITE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Fevella, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura AEN  HCR146
SCR101 HD1
Plant-based Lifestyle; Renewables; Greenhouse Gases; Emissions
URGING A TRANSITION TO A PLANT-BASED LIFESTYLE.
(H) 4/16/2024- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 682). GABBARD AGR  SR83
SCR102
Income Tax Credit; Wind Resistance Retrofit; Hurricane Preparedness; Insurance; DCCA; DOTAX
REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONSULT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WIND RESISTANCE RETROFIT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.
(S) 3/22/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. GABBARD, KIDANI, San Buenaventura CPN  SR84
SCR103 SD1 HD1
State-Owned Public Buildings; County-Owned Public Buildings; High-Occupancy Buildings; Design; Construction; Hurricanes; Shelter
REQUESTING ALL HIGH-OCCUPANCY STATE AND COUNTY BUILDINGS, THE DESIGN OF WHICH COMMENCES ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2025, TO BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO WITHSTAND CATEGORY FIVE HURRICANES AND TO SERVE AS SHELTERS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
(H) 4/12/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on WAL as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Evslin, Holt, Woodson excused (4). GABBARD, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella HSG, WAL  SR85
SCR104 SD1 HD1
Illegal Dumping; Environmental Risks; Waipahu
URGING THE STATE, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND UNITED STATES MILITARY TO COORDINATE AND ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF ILLEGAL DUMPING WITHIN WAIPAHU AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES OF EWA, PEARL CITY, AND AIEA ON OAHU.
(H) 4/16/2024- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 682). AQUINO, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, KIDANI, Wakai WAL  SR86
SCR105
Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Department of Health; Educational Program
REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO CONDUCT AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF INDIVIDUALS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 27 RHOADS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Richards EEP, FIN  SR87
SCR106 SD1 HD1
Department of Health, Department of Transportation, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Emissions, Airplanes
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TAKE ANY ACTION POSSIBLE TO REDUCE THE CARBON EMISSIONS ARISING FROM AIRPLANE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE STATE.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). RHOADS TRN, FIN  HCR181SR88
SCR107
Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Transportation, Housing, Harbors, Houseboats.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXPEDITIOUSLY PROPOSE OPTIONS TO TEMPORARILY INCREASE THE NUMBER OF LIVE-ABOARD AND HOUSEBOAT PERMITS AND OPTIONS TO DEVELOP TEMPORARY MICRO-HOUSING AT OR NEAR HARBORS AND STATE WATERS.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to WTL/TCA. RHOADS WTL/TCA  SR89
SCR108
People's Republic of China; United States Department of State; Religious Persecution
URGING THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA TO STOP PERSECUTION BASED ON RELIGION AND FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO HOLD THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ACCOUNTABLE FOR VIOLATING THE RIGHT OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to TCA. RHOADS, GABBARD TCA  HCR224SR90
SCR109
Social Security 2100 Act
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT THE SOCIAL SECURITY 2100 ACT.
(H) 4/4/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 26 RHOADS, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO HUS, FIN  HCR46SR91
SCR110
Department of Transportation; City and County of Honolulu; Makakilo Drive Extension
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TRANSFER TO THE STATE THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT A MAKAKILO DRIVE EXTENSION.
(H) 4/9/2024- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 04-11-24 9:00AM in conference room 312 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. GABBARD, AQUINO, FEVELLA, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura TRN  SR92
SCR111
Koʻolau Kupuna Council; Advisory Resource; Hawaii State Legislature
DESIGNATING THE KOʻOLAU KUPUNA COUNCIL AS AN ADVISORY RESOURCE TO THE ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE REPRESENTING THE KOʻOLAU COMMUNITY.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to HHS. AWA, SHIMABUKURO HHS  HCR26SR93
SCR112 SD1
DAGS; Waste Management; Recycling Program; Hawaii State Capitol
DEMANDING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE RECYCLING PROGRAM, WITH SPECIFIC FOCUS ON THE COLLECTION OF HI-5 RECYCLABLE ITEMS, TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN ALL OFFICES AT THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 27 AWA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Moriwaki LMG, FIN  SR94
SCR113
Department of Education; Opioid; Narcan; Naloxone; Classrooms
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPLY ALL CLASSROOMS WITH NARCAN OR ANOTHER TYPE OF NALOXONE BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2024.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. AWA, CHANG, San Buenaventura EDU/HHS, WAM  HCR64SR95
SCR114
Hawaiian Home Lands; Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole; Portraits
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DISPLAY A PORTRAIT OF PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE IN EACH STATE BUILDING, OFFICE, MEETING ROOM, AND WAITING AREA UNDER THE DEPARTMENT'S JURISDICTION.
(H) 4/4/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 26 AWA, CHANG, San Buenaventura JHA  HCR126SR96
SCR115
Water Resources; Housing Projects; Net-Zero Water Building Strategies
ENCOURAGING DEVELOPERS TO INCORPORATE NET ZERO WATER BUILDING STRATEGIES WHEN CONSTRUCTING AND RENOVATING HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE STATE.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 ELEFANTE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO HSG, CPC  HCR100SR98
SCR116
Department of Transportation; Pacific Palisades; Emergency Egress
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT OPTIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE INGRESS AND EGRESS ROUTES IN PACIFIC PALISADES.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, San Buenaventura, Wakai TRN  HCR60SR99
SCR117
State Parks; Water-bottle Filling Stations; Department of Land and Natural Resources
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO IDENTIFY ALL APPROPRIATE SITES AT STATE PARKS AT WHICH A WATER-BOTTLE FILLING STATION COULD BE INSTALLED.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 27 ELEFANTE, FEVELLA WAL, FIN  HCR199SR100
SCR118
DOH; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Health Care Facilities Labor Standards Working Group; Staffing; Work Environment; Nurses; Nurse Aides; Hospitals; Care Homes; Dialysis Facilities; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A HEALTH CARE FACILITIES LABOR STANDARDS WORKING GROUP TO RESEARCH, ASSESS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE BEST PRACTICES IN LABOR STANDARDS THAT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED AT HOSPITALS, CARE HOMES, AND DIALYSIS FACILITIES IN THE STATE.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to HHS/LBT. AQUINO HHS/LBT  SR101
SCR119 SD1
Integrated Land Use Plan; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Land Use Commission
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE COMMISSION TO DEVELOP AN INTEGRATED LAND USE PLAN.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 27 INOUYE WAL, FIN  HCR82SR102
SCR120
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Easement; Waikiki
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR CONSTRUCTION, USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF STEPS.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. INOUYE (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  HCR22
SCR121
Public Charter Schools; Unused Facilities
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON INCREASING ACCESS TO STABLE, SUITABLE, AND AFFORDABLE FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU. INOUYE EDU  HCR79SR103
SCR122 SD1 HD1
Coral Reef Herbivores; Study; DLNR
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER EXPERTS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POPULATION STATUS OF CORAL REEF HERBIVORES AROUND THE ISLAND OF OAHU AND DEVELOP EFFECTIVE POLICIES FOR SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASING THOSE POPULATIONS WITHIN A DECADE.
(S) 4/23/2024- Senate disagrees with House amendments. INOUYE WAL, FIN  SR104
SCR123 SD1 HD1
DLNR; Working Group; Vegetation Management
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK AND THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AS IT RELATES TO LANDOWNERS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). INOUYE WAL, FIN  SR105
SCR124
Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund; Insurance Commissioner; Climate Change; Disasters; Report
REQUESTING THE HAWAII HURRICANE RELIEF FUND AND THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ASSESS THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE.
(S) 3/22/2024- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. RHOADS, CHANG CPN  SR106
SCR125
DOA; DOTHD; Animal Control; Refuse Division; Pets; Microchip; Humane Society
REQUESTING STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO NOTIFY ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS OF DECEASED CATS AND DOGS THAT ARE PICKED UP ALONG STATE AND COUNTY ROADWAYS.
(S) 3/19/2024- Re-Referred to GVO/JDC. RHOADS GVO/JDC  HCR171SR107
SCR126
Department of Agriculture; Hawaii State Energy Office; Biodiesel; Biofuels;
ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO INCREASE THE STATE'S USAGE OF BIODIESEL AND TO FUND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BIODIESEL INDUSTRY.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 27 RHOADS EEP, FIN  SR108
SCR127
United States Constitution; Child Labor Amendment; Ratification
RATIFYING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES GIVING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES POWER TO LIMIT, REGULATE, AND PROHIBIT THE LABOR OF PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to PSM/LBT, JDC. RHOADS, CHANG, SHIMABUKURO PSM/LBT, JDC  SR109
SCR128 SD1
Department of Health; University of Hawaii; PFAS Testing Grant Program
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES TESTING GRANT PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 GABBARD EEP, HET  HCR207SR110
SCR129 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Sustainable Food Systems Working Group; Interagency Food Systems Plan; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN INTERAGENCY FOOD SYSTEMS PLAN.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). GABBARD AGR, FIN  HCR210SR111
SCR130 SD1
DOH; Perfluoroalkyl Substances; Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; PFAS; Wastewater Treatment Plants; Testing; Sewage Sludge; Residual Material
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO REQUIRE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS TO TEST SEWAGE SLUDGE AND ANY OTHER RESIDUAL MATERIAL FOR THE PRESENCE OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). GABBARD EEP, CPC  SR112
SCR131 SD1 HD1
DOH; Laboratory; Environmental Toxins; Public Information
REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO URGE CONGRESS TO FUND CONSTRUCTION OF A LABORATORY CERTIFIED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS IN THE STATE.
(H) 4/16/2024- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 682). GABBARD WAL  HCR208SR113
SCR132
PFAS; Governor; Counties; Working Group; Chemicals; Report
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO PLAN FOR THE REMEDIATION OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) IN THE STATE.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). GABBARD EEP, CPC  SR114
SCR133
Governor; Department of Health; Environment Action Levels; Environmental Toxins; Human Population
URGING EVERY STATE AGENCY THAT MONITORS ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS AND POLLUTANTS TO FOLLOW CERTAIN PROCEDURAL AND SUBSTANTIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MODIFICATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION LEVELS.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 27 GABBARD WAL  HCR209SR115
SCR134
Hawaii State Energy Office; Clean Energy; Report to Legislature
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE DIFFERENT ENERGY CONSUMPTION SECTORS TO DETERMINE WHICH MAY BE MOST QUICKLY AND COST-EFFECTIVELY DECARBONIZED THROUGH ADDITIONAL PUBLIC INVESTMENTS IN COMBUSTION-FREE ALTERNATIVES.
(S) 3/28/2024- The committee on EET deferred the measure. GABBARD EET  SR116
SCR135 SD1
Senior Advisor for Mental Health and the Justice System; Jail Diversion; Report
URGING THE GOVERNOR'S SENIOR ADVISOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO DEFINE THEIR ROLE AND TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROGRESS THE STATE HAS MADE TOWARDS JAIL DIVERSION.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 27 SAN BUENAVENTURA, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai HLT, JHA  SR122
SCR136
Department of Health; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Hawaii State Council on Mental Health; Housing; Mental Health; Rent
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A HOUSING EQUITY AND WELLNESS TASK FORCE.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to HHS/HOU. LEE HHS/HOU  SR117
SCR137
Department of Health; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Task Force; Dementia Patients; Public Facility
REQUESTING THAT A TASK FORCE BE CONVENED TO DEVELOP A NORWEGIAN-BASED PUBLIC FACILITY MODEL DESIGNATED TO ENSURE THE WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF DEMENTIA PATIENTS.
(S) 3/22/2024- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. LEE, DECOITE, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Gabbard HHS  SR118
SCR138 SD1
Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Commission; Vehicle Miles Traveled
REQUESTING THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTION COMMISSION TO DEVELOP VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED REDUCTION STRATEGIES AND MAKE RELATED RECOMMENDATIONS.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to EEP/TRN, referral sheet 27 LEE EEP/TRN  HCR51SR119
SCR139 HD1
Public Mass Transit; Department of Transportation; Counties; Task Force; Report
REQUESTING A TASK FORCE BE CONVENED TO EXAMINE SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC MASS TRANSIT PROJECTS IN APPROPRIATE CITIES AND COUNTRIES AND DEVELOP OPTIONS TO REDUCE COST AND RETURN INCREASED VALUE TO RESIDENTS FROM FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE BY THE STATE FOR PUBLIC MASS TRANSIT.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). LEE, DECOITE, FEVELLA, Gabbard, Moriwaki, Wakai TRN, FIN  SR120
SCR140 SD1 HD1
DOT; Green Highways; Task Force; Report
REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP A GREEN HIGHWAY PROGRAM IN THE STATE.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). LEE, GABBARD, San Buenaventura TRN, FIN  SR121
SCR141
DOE; Auditor; Capital Improvement Repair and Maintenance Projects
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S STATEWIDE BACKLOG OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, WAKAI, Inouye EDU, WAM  HCR192SR170
SCR142 SD1
BOE; DOE; Department of Human Resources Development; Teacher Salary Step Movements; Salary Schedule Compensation; Study; Report
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF TEACHER SALARY STEP MOVEMENTS ON SALARY SCHEDULE COMPRESSION.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, WAKAI EDN, FIN  SR171
SCR143 SD1
University of Hawaii; Housing; Education
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS STUDENT AND FACULTY HOUSING FACILITY NEEDS AT THE MANOA CAMPUS.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS HET, FIN  SR172
SCR144
Career and Technical Education; Education Pathways; Department of Education; University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Hawaii P-20; Plan
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND HAWAII P-20 PARTNERSHIPS FOR EDUCATION TO DEVELOP CLEAR PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS IN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACADEMIES TO SEAMLESSLY CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). DELA CRUZ EDN/HET, FIN  SR173
SCR145 SD1
East-West Center; International Affairs; Study
REQUESTING STAKEHOLDERS TO UPDATE THE EAST-WEST CENTER STUDY TITLED "HAWAII AS AN EAST-WEST BRIDGE: A SURVEY OF THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF NON-TOURIST INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN HAWAII".
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 LEE ECD  SR123
SCR146 SD1 HD1
Baleares; Sister-State Relationship
ENCOURAGING THE HAWAII SISTER-STATE COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER THE INITIATION OF A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HAWAII AND THE SPANISH PROVINCE OF THE BALEARIC ISLANDS.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 LEE CAI  SR124
SCR147 HD1
World War II; Japan; International Relations; Pearl Harbor; Nuclear Bombs; Commemoration
REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO BEGIN PLANNING TO COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS IN JAPAN TO APPROPRIATELY RECOGNIZE THE EIGHTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR II, INCLUDING THE ATOMIC BOMBINGS AND LIVES LOST IN JAPAN AND HAWAII THROUGHOUT THE WAR, AND REAFFIRM A COMMITMENT TO ENSURING THESE TRAGEDIES ARE NEVER REPEATED.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). LEE, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI CAI, JHA  SR125
SCR148 SD1
State Foundation on the Culture and the Arts; Division of State Parks; Division of Business Development and Support; University of Hawaii Community Design Center; Landmarks; Parks; Communities; Branding
URGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP ART, BRANDING, AND NARRATIVES FOR AN APPROPRIATE SELECTION OF HAWAII'S UNIQUE COMMUNITIES, LANDMARKS, PARKS, AND OTHER SIMILAR AREAS.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 27 LEE CAI, FIN  SR126
SCR149 SD1
Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Chess; Task Force; Report
URGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CHESS AS A COMPETITIVE SPORT.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 27 LEE CAI, FIN  SR127
SCR150
Preferred Name; Board of Education; Department of Education
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT A POLICY RELATING TO THE USE OF PREFERRED NAMES FOR STUDENTS.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU. LEE EDU  HCR40SR128
SCR151
Blue Carbon; Working Group
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO EXPAND BLUE CARBON INITIATIVES IN THE STATE.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 27 LEE EEP, FIN  HCR37SR129
SCR152
Community Gardening Opportunities; City and County of Honolulu
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COLLABORATE WITH THE STATE TO EXPAND COMMUNITY GARDENING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 LEE AGR  SR130
SCR153
Mycopesticides; Wasmannia Auropunctata; Feasibility Study; University of Hawaii
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF USING MYCOPESTICIDES AS A METHOD TO CONTROL WASMANNIA AUROPUNCTATA.
(S) 4/1/2024- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. LEE HRE/AEN  HCR168
SCR154
Attorney General; Climate Damages; Big Oil; Lawsuit
REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST BIG OIL CORPORATIONS FOR CLIMATE DAMAGES TO THE STATE AND ENGAGE A THIRD-PARTY LAW FIRM THAT HAS EXPERTISE IN THIS LEGAL AREA.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to AEN, JDC. LEE, GABBARD, SHIMABUKURO AEN, JDC  HCR197SR131
SCR155 SD1
Society of Professional Journalists; Misinformation; Journalistic Standards
REQUESTING THE HAWAII PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER OF THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS TO RECOMMEND A PROCESS THAT INDIVIDUALS CAN UTILIZE TO EVALUATE AND IDENTIFY WHETHER OR NOT NEWS SOURCES ADHERE TO ETHICAL AND OBJECTIVE STANDARDS.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 27 LEE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO JHA  SR132
SCR156 SD1
Congress; Middle and Lower Income Households; Universal Healthcare; Gun Control; Mental Health; Public Health; Emergency Preparedness; Infrastructure Improvements
URGING CONGRESS TO TAKE IMMEDIATE AND DECISIVE ACTION TO SUPPORT MIDDLE- AND LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN AMERICA.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). LEE HUS, FIN  SR133
SCR157
DOE; Auditor; Capital Improvement Projects; Repair and Maintenance; Audit
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, INCLUDING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU, WAM. MORIWAKI EDU, WAM
SCR158 SD1
Taxation; Real Estate Investment Trusts; Dividends Paid Deduction;
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON DISALLOWING THE DIVIDENDS PAID DEDUCTION FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 27 MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO ECD, FIN  SR134
SCR159
Auditor; Impact Assessment Report; Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage; Biomarker Testing
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to HUS, CPC, referral sheet 28 MORIWAKI HUS, CPC  HCR53
SCR160
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation; Submerged Lands; Lease; State Small Boat Harbors
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF ONE OR MORE LEASES OF SUBMERGED LANDS AT STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to WTL, WAM. MORIWAKI WTL, WAM  HCR98
SCR161
Public Utilities Commission; Hawaiian Electric; Community-Based Renewable Energy Projects
REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO RESPOND TO HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC'S REQUEST TO SUSPEND, DEPRIORITIZE, AND DELAY THE COMMENCEMENT OF COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS THROUGH PHASE 2, TRANCHE 2 OF THE COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM AND ORDER HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC TO CONTINUE TO DEPLOY AND PURSUE COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS BASED UPON THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION'S FINDINGS.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EET, CPN. MORIWAKI EET, CPN  SR135
SCR162
State; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Counties; Subsistence Fishing; Rulemaking
REQUESTING THAT STATE AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES MEET CERTAIN GUIDELINES BEFORE PASSING ANY ORDINANCE OR RULE THAT RESTRICTS SUBSISTENCE FISHING.
(S) 3/22/2024- Re-Referred to JDC. DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) JDC  SR136
SCR163 SD1
Department of the Attorney General; Working Group; False Advertising; Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices; Food Products; Study; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EXISTING STATE LAWS IN ADDRESSING THE FALSE LABELING OF HAWAII-MADE FOOD PRODUCTS, WITH A SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON THE LEGAL MECHANISMS AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROTECTING THE BRANDS OF HAWAII-MADE FOOD PRODUCTS.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 28 DECOITE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY AGR, CPC  SR137
SCR164 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Department of Law Enforcement; Agricultural Crime Pilot Project; Report
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.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). DECOITE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS AGR, JHA  SR138
SCR165
Department of Transportation; Airlines; Molokai Airport
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF BRINGING OTHER AIRLINES TO THE MOLOKAI AIRPORT.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai TRN, FIN  SR139
SCR166 SD1 HD1
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; Native Hawaiians; Culturally Appropriate Resources, Services, and Programs
URGING PERTINENT STATE AGENCIES TO COMMIT TO PROVIDING CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE RESOURCES, SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CARE PROVIDERS.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). DECOITE, KANUHA HUS, JHA  SR140
SCR167
Department of Health; County of Maui; EPA; Army Corps of Engineers; FEMA; Wildfire; Ash and Debris; Hazardous Substances; Waste Management; Landfills
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENCOURAGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI, UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, AND FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO TAKE CERTAIN MEASURES TO ENSURE THE SAFEST POSSIBLE MANAGEMENT OF ASH AND DEBRIS FROM THE AUGUST 2023 MAUI WILDFIRES.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to HHS/PSM. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) HHS/PSM  SR141
SCR168
Free-roaming Cats; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Customer Services
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CUSTOMER SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO APPROPRIATELY MANAGE FERAL CAT CONCERNS.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to WTL/PSM. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL/PSM  SR142
SCR169
Auditor; Audit; Child Protective Services; Child Abuse; Child Neglect
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PROGRAM AUDIT OF THE STATE'S CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES SYSTEM.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC. FEVELLA, Gabbard, McKelvey, Richards HHS, JDC  SR143
SCR170 SD1
DOH; PFAS; Forever Chemicals; Health; Environment; Imports
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INVESTIGATE AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES TO REDUCE THE IMPORTATION OF PRODUCTS, PACKAGING, OR MATERIALS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES INTO THE STATE.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella EEP, CPC  SR146
SCR171 SD1
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; tax Credit; Renewable Energy; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO PROPOSE LEGISLATION THAT ESTABLISHES INCENTIVES FOR FIRM RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY GENERATION.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 28 DELA CRUZ EEP, CPC  HCR195SR147
SCR172 SD1
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Creative Innovation Group; Report; Film; Media; Creative; Industry
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO COLLABORATE WITH UNIVERSITIES IN THE STATE TO CONVENE THE HAWAII CREATIVE INNOVATION GROUP.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). DELA CRUZ ECD, FIN  HCR184SR148
SCR173
City and County of Honolulu; Counties; Land Use; Agriculture; Condominium
URGING EACH OF THE COUNTY COUNCILS TO ADOPT SUPPLEMENTAL RULES PURSUANT TO SECTION 514B-6, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO ENSURE CONFORMANCE OF CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY REGIMES TO THE PURPOSES AND PROVISIONS OF COUNTY ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES AND CHAPTER 205, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, INCLUDING SECTION 205-4.6, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, WHERE APPLICABLE.
(S) 3/25/2024- Re-Referred to GVO. DELA CRUZ GVO  SR149
SCR174 SD1
Demographic Data; Data Collection; Task Force
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY DATA GOVERNANCE TASK FORCE TO ASSESS CURRENT DEMOGRAPHIC DATA COLLECTION, PROCESSING, RETENTION, AND SHARING PROCEDURES UTILIZED BY ALL STATE AGENCIES.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). AQUINO HET, FIN  SR150
SCR175
Department of Health and Human Services; Community-based Organizations; Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness; Incarcerated Youth; Homeless Youth; Mental Health; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REPORT ON THE CULTURAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AT THE KAWAILOA YOUTH AND FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). AQUINO, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai HUS, FIN  HCR200SR151
SCR176 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Dam and Reservoir Safety; Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT CERTAIN PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE DAM AND APPURTENANCE IMPROVEMENT OR REMOVAL GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST APPLICANTS IN OBTAINING GRANTS.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28 RICHARDS WAL, FIN  SR152
SCR177
DOH; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; ABLE Savings Program; Outreach
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO WORK WITH THE STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO ENHANCE THE ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM BY PROMOTING IT TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY QUALIFY.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). RICHARDS HUS, FIN  SR153
SCR178
Hawaii Rangelands; Forage Grasses; Beef Cattle Industry; Biosecurity
URGING THE STATE TO PROHIBIT THE INTRODUCTION OF BIOCONTROL AGENTS THAT MIGHT THREATEN ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT FORAGE GRASS SPECIES.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 RICHARDS AGR  HCR189SR154
SCR179
Department of Health; Department of Human Services; Attorney General; Guardianship; Conservatorship; Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act; Adoption
ADOPTING THE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS ACT.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to HHS, JDC. RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai HHS, JDC  HCR99
SCR180
Airports; Transportation; Motor Vehicle; Parking Prohibited; Turo Inc.
URGING TURO, INC., TO IMMEDIATELY CEASE AND DESIST LISTING ANY STATE AIRPORT PARKING LOT AS A VEHICLE PICK-UP SITE ON TURO'S DIGITAL PLATFORM.
(S) 3/25/2024- Report adopted, referred to CPN. RICHARDS, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Aquino, Gabbard TCA, CPN  SR155
SCR181 SD1
State Fire Marshal; Statewide Firefighting Helicopter Program; Wildfires; Emergencies
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATEWIDE FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Wakai WAL, FIN
SCR182 SD1
Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utilities; Investigation; August 2023 Maui Wildfire; Utility Conditions; Wildfire Mitigation Plan; Reliability Standards and Interconnection Requirements; Renewable Energy Procurement Plans; Informational Briefing; Report
URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO HONOR AND COMPLY WITH ITS STATUTORY DUTY TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSES OF THE AUGUST 2023 MAUI WILDFIRES AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 269-9, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). DELA CRUZ WAL, JHA  SR156
SCR183 SD1
Department of the Attorney General; Housing; Rental Housing; Landlords
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE AND ENFORCE APPLICABLE LAWS AGAINST LANDLORDS WHO ARE ENDING RENTAL AGREEMENTS TO HOUSE FEMA-ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH THE DIRECT LEASE PROGRAM OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 DELA CRUZ HSG, CPC  SR157
SCR184 SD1
Department of Human Resources Development; Hybrid Work; Remote Work; Sample Survey; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT A SAMPLE SURVEY OF ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE WITHIN THE FOR-PROFIT, NONPROFIT, AND GOVERNMENT SECTORS THAT HAVE SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED REMOTE WORK, HYBRID WORK, OR TELEWORK ARRANGEMENTS.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 DELA CRUZ LGO, FIN  SR158
SCR185
DBEDT; Dual Use Technology Task Force; Dual Use Report; Hawaii Innovation Alliance
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF THE HAWAII INNOVATION ALLIANCE THAT WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE DUAL USE REPORT AND TO SUPPORT THE OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS WITHIN THE REPORT TO GROW THE STATE'S INNOVATION SECTOR.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EET. WAKAI, AQUINO, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO EET  SR159
SCR186
Insurance Commissioner; Wildfire Risk and Insurance; Study; Report
REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON WILDFIRE RISK AND INSURANCE, INCLUDING MARKET-BASED APPROACHES.
(H) 4/17/2024- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. WAKAI, AQUINO, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura WAL, CPC  SR160
SCR187
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Sports Wagering; Working Group; Comprehensive Analysis
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A SPORTS WAGERING WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL LEGALIZATION AND REGULATION OF ONLINE SPORTS WAGERING IN HAWAII.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EET, JDC. WAKAI EET, JDC  HCR70SR161
SCR188 SD1
Foster Children; Social Security Payments
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONTINUE TO CEASE INTERCEPTING SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
(H) 4/4/2024- Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 26 WAKAI, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura HUS, FIN
SCR189
Legislative Reference Bureau; Study; Sexual Health Education; Department of Education
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE IMPLEMENTATION AND STANDARDS OF VARIOUS SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION POLICIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party), KEOHOKALOLE EDU  HCR222
SCR190
Discrimination in Public Accommodations; Persons with Disabilities; Discriminatory Practices
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES DENYING A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY FULL AND EQUAL ENJOYMENT OF INFORMATION RELATED TO THEIR SERVICES, FACILITIES, PRIVILEGES, ADVANTAGES, OR ACCOMMODATIONS USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTENDED FOR USE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to HHS/JDC. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party), KEOHOKALOLE HHS/JDC  SR162
SCR191
Department of Agriculture; Administrative Rules; Invasive Pests; Adoption
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADOPT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 4-72, HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, THAT PROVIDE IMPORTANT AUTHORITIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INSECTS, DISEASES, AND OTHER INVASIVE PESTS WITHIN THE STATE.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party), KEOHOKALOLE AGR, CPC  SR163
SCR192 SD1
Office of the Auditor; Performance Audit; Department of Agriculture; Plant Industry Division; Pest Control Branch; Plant Quarantine Branch
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE PLANT PEST CONTROL BRANCH AND PLANT QUARANTINE BRANCH WITHIN THE PLANT INDUSTRY DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party), KEOHOKALOLE AGR, FIN  SR164
SCR193
Financial Literacy; Board of Education; Statewide Curriculum; Career and Technical Education; Job Training; Students
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE THE INSTRUCTION OF FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE STATEWIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU. DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, WAKAI, Moriwaki EDU  SR165
SCR194
Department of Human Resource Development; Working Group; Work Environment; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO HELP STATE DEPARTMENT MANAGERS FOSTER THRIVING WORK ENVIRONMENTS.
(S) 3/27/2024- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. DELA CRUZ LBT  SR166
SCR195
National Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority; University of Hawaii; Master Plan; Strategic Plan; Report; Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion; Renewable Energy Technology
REQUESTING THE NATIONAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY TO WORK WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO DEVELOP NEW MASTER AND STRATEGIC PLANS.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EET. DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Wakai EET  SR167
SCR196
Article V; Convention of States; Constitutional Amendment; Application
APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION TO PROPOSE CERTAIN LIMITED AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
(S) 3/25/2024- Report adopted, referred to JDC. DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, WAKAI PSM, JDC  SR168
SCR197
Lahaina Fires; Insurance; Financial Assistance; Housing
URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO REQUIRE HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTED BY THE LAHAINA FIRES TO EXHAUST THEIR INSURANCE POLICIES BEFORE REQUESTING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE STATE.
(H) 4/4/2024- Referred to WAL/CPC, referral sheet 26 DELA CRUZ WAL/CPC  SR169
SCR198 SD1
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Capitol Modern; Art; Culture; Youth; Education; Art in Public Places
ENCOURAGING THE CAPITOL MODERN MUSEUM AND STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS, SONGWRITERS, AND PRODUCERS TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT ON A PUBLIC PLATFORM WHILE FOSTERING ACCESS TO ALL FORMS OF ART.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 28 WAKAI (Introduced by request of another party) CAI, FIN  SR174
SCR199
Neighborhood Security Watch; Policing
URGING THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS TO COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH PROGRAMS IN HAWAII.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to PSM. WAKAI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM  SR175
SCR200
Bullying; Office of Wellness and Resilience; DOE; Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Task Force
DECLARING THAT BULLYING IS A MATTER OF STATEWIDE CONCERN; REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO UPDATE ITS RULES AND POLICIES TO ADDRESS BULLYING; AND REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE BULLYING OF DISABLED CHILDREN.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU/HHS. WAKAI (Introduced by request of another party) EDU/HHS  SR176
SCR201
DOE; Smoking; Information; E-cigarettes; Vapes
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO EDUCATE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AND TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE SMOKING EPIDEMIC.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU. WAKAI (Introduced by request of another party) EDU  SR177
SCR202 SD1
University of Hawaii; Leeward Community College; Education; Online; Bachelor of Education Degree
URGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM IN EDUCATION WITH AN ONLINE OPTION AT LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO ADDRESS THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF WORKING ADULTS IN ALL COUNTIES.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). KIM, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, KIDANI, Wakai HET, FIN  SR178
SCR203 SD1 HD1
DLNR; OPSD; County of Maui; R-1 Water Delivery Systems; Water Reservoirs; Maps; Report to Legislature
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND COUNTY OF MAUI TO INVENTORY AND MAP EXISTING R-1 WATER DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND RESERVOIRS IN MAUI COUNTY.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). MCKELVEY, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella WAL, FIN  SR179
SCR204
Community Schools; Board of Education; Department of Education
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT A POLICY RELATING TO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TO GUIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU. MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura EDU  HCR38SR180
SCR205
DBEDT; HDOA; HDOT; HTA; Pledge to Our Keiki; State of Hawaii Plant and Animal Declaration Form
REQUESTING THAT THE "PLEDGE TO OUR KEIKI" BE PRINTED ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF EACH STATE OF HAWAII PLANT AND ANIMAL DECLARATION FORM.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EET/AEN. MCKELVEY, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai EET/AEN  SR181
SCR206
DOE; Public Schools; Arts and Cultural Education
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO ARTS AND CULTURAL INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU/TCA. MCKELVEY, Elefante EDU/TCA  HCR39SR182
SCR207 SD1
Auditor; Insurance; Sunrise Review; Dental Insurance Coverage; Vision Insurance Coverage
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT ON MANDATING DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). MCKELVEY, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, SHIMABUKURO, Moriwaki, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai HUS, CPC  SR183
SCR208
Olelo Hawaii; Hawaiian Language: DOE; Course Requirement; Graduation Requirement
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE THAT EACH STUDENT COMPLETE TWO YEARS OF HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AS A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU/HWN. FEVELLA EDU/HWN  SR184
SCR209 SD1
Hawaiian Flag; United States Military
REQUESTING ALL BRANCHES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY TO DISPLAY THE HAWAIIAN FLAG ON ALL UNITED STATES MILITARY RESERVATIONS AND MILITARY TRAINING FACILITIES IN THE STATE.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 28 FEVELLA CMV, JHA  SR185
SCR210 SD1
Community Gardens; Food Production; Sustainability; DAGS; DLNR; CCH
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY GARDENS ON UNDERUTILIZED PUBLIC LAND.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to WAL/LGO, referral sheet 28 SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, FEVELLA, McKelvey WAL/LGO  SR186
SCR211
Homelessness; Encampments; Sweeps; Prohibition
URGING THE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND THE STATE TO TAKE ACTION TO DETER HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS FROM RETURNING TO PUBLIC AREAS AFTER SWEEPS FOR AT LEAST THIRTY DAYS.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to PSM/HHS. SHIMABUKURO, FEVELLA, GABBARD, Wakai PSM/HHS  SR187
SCR212
Legislators; Ends of Regular Session; Debriefings; Constituencies
REQUESTING LEGISLATORS TO MEET WITH THEIR CONSTITUENCIES AT LEAST ONCE AFTER THE CLOSE OF EACH REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION IN A FACILITATED DEBRIEF, USING THE PRINCIPLES OF ALOHA SPIRIT PURSUANT TO ACT 202, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 1986.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to GVO/JDC. SHIMABUKURO, GABBARD GVO/JDC  SR188
SCR213 SD1
Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts; Judicial Council; Youth; Data; Fees; Fines; Court Costs; Restitution; Report
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COURTS TO COLLECT, COMPILE, AND SHARE DATA ON THE ASSESSMENT OF FEES, COURT COSTS, FINES, AND RESTITUTION IN CASES AGAINST MINORS.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 SHIMABUKURO, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Wakai JHA  HCR206SR189
SCR214
Department of Education; Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency; Youth Civil Defense Corps; Emergencies; Disaster Management
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO ADOPT A CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH CIVIL DEFENSE CORPS.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EDU/PSM. MCKELVEY EDU/PSM  SR190
SCR215 SD1
Wetland Restoration; Maui; Lahaina; Pilot Project; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO COLLABORATE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS; LANDOWNERS; AND STAKEHOLDERS TO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND MANAGE THE WEST MAUI WETLANDS AND WETLANDS STATEWIDE.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). MCKELVEY, Wakai WAL, FIN  HCR214SR192
SCR216 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Arborists; Best Practices
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REQUIRE ALL CERTIFIED ARBORISTS IN ITS EMPLOY, INCLUDING CONTRACTORS, TO ADHERE TO INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 28 MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura WAL, CPC  SR191
SCR217
FEMA; Maui Wildfire Residents; Displaced Renters and Homeowners; Rental and Housing Instability; Interim Housing.
URGING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO UTILIZE FUNDS FOR NON-CONGREGATE HOUSING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS FOR AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING.
(H) 4/12/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Evslin, Holt, Woodson excused (4). MCKELVEY, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, Wakai HSG, FIN  SR193
SCR218
DLNR; Beach Access; Reasonable Accommodations; Feasibility Study; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO ASSESS REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR BEACH ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 28 MCKELVEY, GABBARD, Wakai WAL, CPC  SR194
SCR219 SD1
Maui Wildfires; FEMA; Direct Lease; Housing
URGING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO EXPEDITE THE PLACEMENT OF MAUI WILDFIRE SURVIVORS INTO THE FEDERAL DIRECT LEASE PROGRAM.
(H) 4/15/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7). MCKELVEY, Wakai WAL, FIN  SR195
SCR220
Recycling; Construction Waste; Use of Recycled Materials; Hawaii Construction Industry
URGING THE HAWAII CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TO INCREASE THE RECYCLING OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS AND TO EXPAND THE USAGE OF RECYCLED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TO THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE.
(S) 5/31/2024- Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24 MCKELVEY, Wakai EEP  SR196
SCR221
Agribusiness Development Corporation; West Maui; Desalination Plant; Hydrological Power Plant; Co-Location; Feasibility Study
REQUESTING THAT THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING DESALINATION PLANTS IN WEST AND SOUTH MAUI THAT ARE CO-LOCATED WITH HYDROLOGICAL POWER PLANTS.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to EET. MCKELVEY, Wakai EET  SR197
SCR222 SD1
DOH; Lahaina; West Maui; Wildfire; Soil Contamination; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CARRY OUT WIDESPREAD SOIL TESTING IN LAHAINA AND TO DEVELOP A SOIL REMEDIATION PLAN.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28 MCKELVEY, GABBARD, Wakai EEP/WAL, FIN  SR198
SCR223
COFA; Federal Disaster Relief; Federal Aid
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION TO ALLOW MIGRANTS TO THE UNITED STATES FROM COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION STATES TO BENEFIT FROM FEDERAL EMERGENCY AID.
(S) 3/14/2024- Referred to PSM, JDC. MCKELVEY, WAKAI PSM, JDC  SR199
SCR224
Maui Wildfires; Victims; FEMA; Direct Lease Program; Housing
REQUESTING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO FURTHER ASSIST MAUI WILDFIRE VICTIMS BY AMENDING ITS REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE DIRECT LEASE PROGRAM TO REQUIRE THAT PROPERTIES QUALIFYING FOR THE PROGRAM AND USED BY LAHAINA RESIDENTS AS TEMPORARY HOUSING BE WITHIN TWENTY MILES OF LAHAINA, RATHER THAN WITHIN FORTY MILES.
(S) 4/1/2024- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. MCKELVEY, GABBARD PSM  SR200
SCR225
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation; Facilities; Maintenance; Repairs
URGING THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO USE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING FOR BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28 MCKELVEY, Wakai WAL, FIN  SR201
SCR226
The Office of the Governor, the County of Maui, Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Housing, Public Housing
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COUNTY OF MAUI, TO PROVIDE A CLEAR STRATEGY FOR ADDRESSING THE SHORT AND LONG-TERM HOUSING NEEDS FOR RESIDENTS DISPLACED BY THE AUGUST 2023 MAUI WILDFIRES.
(H) 4/12/2024- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Evslin, Holt, Woodson excused (4). MCKELVEY, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, WAKAI HSG, FIN  SR202
SCR227
County of Maui; Maui County Film Office; Audit
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO AUDIT THE MAUI COUNTY FILM OFFICE.
(S) 3/19/2024- Re-Referred to GVO/EET. MCKELVEY, GABBARD, Wakai GVO/EET  SR203
SCR228
EPA; Environmental Cleanup; Federal Reimbursement; Lahaina Harbor
URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO REIMBURSE HAWAII FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL, THE DREDGING OF TOXIC MATERIALS, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP EFFORTS IN LAHAINA HARBOR.
(H) 4/5/2024- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 28 MCKELVEY EEP, FIN  SR204