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Kapolei, Makakilo, Kalaeloa, portions of Fernandez Village, and ‘Ewa
Senator Mike Gabbard currently serves as chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Environment. He is also a member of the Committee on Judiciary and Committee on Government Operations.

Senator Gabbard represents Hawai‘i's 21st Senatorial District and has served in the Hawai‘i State Senate since 2006. Gabbard served on the Honolulu City Council from 2003-2005.

Born on January 15, 1948 in American Samoa, Senator Gabbard and his wife, Carol, have five children: Bhakti, Jai, Ryan, Tulsi, and Vrindavan. Senator Gabbard is a graduate from Choctawhatchee High School, Ft. Walton Beach, FL and received a B.A. in English from California State University, Sonoma in 1971. He continued his education, receiving an M.A. in Adult Education with emphasis on community college administration from Oregon State University in 1980.
Political Office
•  Hawaii State Senate (2006-present)
•  Honolulu City Council (2003-2005)

Important Issues & Initiatives
•  Hawaii Invasive Species Council (2009-2011, 2014-Present)
•  Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation Commission (2015-Present)
•  Fuel Tank Advisory Committee (2014-Present)
•  Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force (2017-2018)
•  Civil Air Patrol - Legislative Squadron (2009-Present)
•  Hawaii Energy Policy Forum (2008-2015)
•  Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative – Steering Committee (2010-2014)
•  Integrative Resource Planning Advisory Group (2012-2013)
•  Access to Justice Commission (2008-2010)
•  Ignition Interlock Commission (2008-2009)
•  Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Task Force (2007-2008)

Awards and Recognition
•  Legislator of the Month - Cruelty Free International (2021)
•  Legislator of the Year - Hawaii Farm Bureau (2016)
•  America's Legislator Parents of the Year - National Parents Day Coalition (2016)
•  Honorary Hempster - Maui Hemp Institute for Research and Innovation (2016)
•  Humane State Legislator Award - Humane Society of the U.S. (2015 and 2016)
•  Hawai‘i Energy Policy Forum Transformational Achievement Award (2015)
•  Hawai‘i Youth Challenge Academy Lokahi Award (2011)
•  First Senator of Samoan Ancestry in the Senate of the State of Hawaii Legislature Award - Samoan Heritage Week (2009)
•  Legislators Who Made a Difference - Sierra Club, Hawaii Chapter (2009)
•  Lifetime Achievement Award - Knights of Columbus (2009)
•  Stars of Oceania Award - University of Hawaii Pacific Business Center (2009)
•  Compassionate Legislator Award - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (2008)
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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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 2024 Allowance Report
 Measures Introduced in 2024
Measure and Title
SB20 SD1
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
SB71 SD1
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
SB77 SD1
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
SB87 SD1
RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS.
SB89 SD1
RELATING TO MARINE MANAGEMENT AREAS.
SB93 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO REUSE ZONES.
SB94 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO SPECIAL ACTIVITY PERMITS.
SB417 SD1
RELATING TO CORAL REEF ECOSYSTEMS.
SB418
RELATING TO HYDROGEN ENERGY.
SB419 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION.
SB420 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
SB421 SD1
RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
SB423
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
SB424
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB425
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB426 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB427
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB428 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB429
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSION.
SB430 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.
SB431
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE.
SB432
RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF HAWAII CORAL REEFS AS CRITICAL NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB433
RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN.
SB503
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION.
SB504 SD1 HD3
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB505
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB506 SD1
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB507 SD1
RELATING TO WETLAND PRESERVATION.
SB508 SD1
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
SB509 SD1
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION.
SB510
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB511 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB512
RELATING TO FRESH WATER SECURITY.
SB513 SD1
RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
SB514
RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
SB515
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
SB516 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO HEMP.
SB517 SD1
RELATING TO MOTORCYCLES.
SB518 SD1
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
SB519 SD1
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
SB520 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB521 SD2
RELATING TO MILITARY LAND USE.
SB634
RELATED TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB635
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS, AND BEACHES.
SB636 SD1
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
SB637 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO HEMP.
SB638
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
SB639
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB640 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB641
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE ENTERPRISES.
SB642
RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.
SB645
RELATING TO MOLD.
SB646 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO ORNAMENTAL GINGER.
SB647 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
SB648 SD1
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
SB649
RELATING TO PACKAGING WASTE.
SB650 SD1
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
SB651
RELATING TO HEMP.
SB652 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB653
RELATING TO NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
SB654
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS.
SB655 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO HEMP.
SB657
RELATING TO CLIMATE EQUITY.
SB658
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB659
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
SB660 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB661
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB662 SD1
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HONALO MARSHALLING YARD.
SB663
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB854
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
SB964
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEMP TASK FORCE.
SB1259
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
SB1260
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
SB1261
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB1262
RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
SB1456 SD1
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO HONOKAA LAND COMPANY, LLC.
SB1457 SD1
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST KOHALA MOUNTAIN FISH COMPANY, LLC.
SB1458 SD1
RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.
SB1459 SD1
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB1553
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
SB1554
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
SB1555
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB1556
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB2050 SD1
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
SB2090
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
SB2101 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB2102
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB2115
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB2116 SD1
RELATING TO BOARD MEETINGS.
SB2306 SD1
RELATING TO AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.
SB2356
RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
SB2357
RELATING TO GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL FEES.
SB2358
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
SB2359
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB2360 SD1
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
SB2361 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2362 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO ORNAMENTAL GINGER.
SB2363
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2364
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2365
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
SB2366
RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.
SB2367
RELATING TO ENERGY.
SB2368 SD1
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
SB2369 SD1
RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
SB2370
RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
SB2371
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB2372
RELATING TO ENERGY.
SB2373
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
SB2405 HD1
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
SB2407
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2408
RELATING TO DAM AND APPURTENANCE SAFETY.
SB2409
RELATING TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS LABORATORY.
SB2410
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
SB2411 SD1
RELATING TO THE TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUG.
SB2412 SD1
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
SB2413 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2414 SD1
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
SB2415
RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.
SB2416
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB2417
RELATED TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2418 SD1
RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
SB2419 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY.
SB2420
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2421
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
SB2422
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2423 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2424
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2425
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB2426 SD1
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB2427
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB2428 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2429
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
SB2430
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2431
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
SB2432 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2477 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2478
RELATING TO IMU INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB2479 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.
SB2498 SD1
RELATING TO FINANCING.
SB2500 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
SB2525
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2538 SD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
SB2571
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE.
SB2572
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
SB2595
RELATING TO FOOD SUSTAINABILITY.
SB2596
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
SB2601 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
SB2603 SD1
RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE.
SB2604
RELATING TO ABUSIVE LITIGATION.
SB2635
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2684
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
SB2685 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO ABUSIVE LITIGATION.
SB2698
RELATING TO DOGS.
SB2731 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WAR VETERANS.
SB2773
RELATING TO SEABED MINING.
SB2912
RELATING TO WILDLIFE.
SB2915
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
SB2923
RELATING TO WATER QUALITY.
SB2932
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2933
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS, AND BEACHES.
SB2934
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.
SB2935 SD1
RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
SB2936
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2941
RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS RIGHTS.
SB2943 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
SB2971
RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE.
SB2972 SD1
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
SB2976
RELATING TO WATER.
SB2978 SD1
RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES.
SB2979 SD1
RELATING TO LAHAINA WILDFIRE RECOVERY.
SB2980
RELATING TO HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION.
SB2989
RELATING TO COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSIONS.
SB3011 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO NOISE.
SB3012
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
SB3200
RELATING TO SMOKING.
SB3211
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
SB3237 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB3238
RELATING TO THE AQUACULTURE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT.
SB3244
RELATING TO RESILIENCE HUBS.
SB3245
RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS.
SB3246
RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR CLIMATE RESILIENT DEVELOPMENT.
SB3247 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB3248
RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.
SB3249
RELATING TO CURRENCY.
SB3258 SD1
RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
SB3263
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
SB3273
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
SB3284
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
SB3291
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
SB3292
RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.
SB3295
RELATED TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
SB3296 SD1
RELATING TO REMOTE WORK.
SB3297 SD1
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
SB3300 SD1
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
SB3301
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB3302 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB3303 SD2
RELATING TO LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.
SB3304
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB3315
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
SB3319
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
SB3320
RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO GARDEN.
SB3321
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB3336 SD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND.
SB3338 SD1
RELATING TO WATER.
SB3342
RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
SB3343
RELATING TO APIARY PROGRAMS.
SB3344 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
SB3368
RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.
SCR15
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.
SCR16
REQUESTING THE HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION TO EXPAND COVERAGE TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES.
SCR17
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.
SCR21
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF WAYS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS.
SCR23 SD1
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO AMEND THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO AUTHORIZE LICENSED DIETITIANS TO PRESCRIBE MODIFIED DIETS AND PLAN THERAPEUTIC DIETS.
SCR25 SD1
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.
SCR27 SD1 HD1
ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO ERADICATE OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE WATERS OF PEARL HARBOR.
SCR28
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE THE TEACHING OF FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE EXISTING PERSONAL TRANSITION PLAN COURSE REQUIREMENT FOR EACH STUDENT.
SCR29
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STRATEGIC PLAN.
SCR30
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO THE PUBLIC DURING NON-PEAK HOURS AND NON-SCHOOL DAYS.
SCR34
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.
SCR39
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A BABY BONDS WORKING GROUP.
SCR41
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.
SCR42
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LATER SCHOOL START TIMES.
SCR44
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.
SCR48
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.
SCR49
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.
SCR50
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CURRICULA PLAN FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELVE.
SCR52 SD1
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.
SCR53 SD1
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.
SCR55 SD1
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.
SCR56 SD1
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.
SCR58 SD1
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.
SCR62
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.
SCR67 HD1
URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND RESTORE NATIVE HAWAIIAN LIMU.
SCR69
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS WORKING GROUP.
SCR70 SD1
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.
SCR71
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.
SCR72
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF CANCELLED SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ROUTES.
SCR74 SD1
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.
SCR75
ACKNOWLEDGING AND URGING TURKEY AND IRAQ TO RECOGNIZE THE GENOCIDE COMMITTED AGAINST ASSYRIANS BETWEEN 1915-1933.
SCR76 SD1
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.
SCR77
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENSURE THE SAFE MANAGEMENT OF ASH FROM WASTE INCINERATION FACILITIES.
SCR78
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.
SCR80 SD1
URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE LAVA AND EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE.
SCR83
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.
SCR84 SD1
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.
SCR85
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.
SCR94 SD1
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.
SCR95
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).
SCR96
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED FUNDING OF THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM.
SCR97 SD1 HD1
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.
SCR98 SD1
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.
SCR99
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE SAFETY OF THE BRIDGES ALONG HANA HIGHWAY.
SCR100
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS AGRICULTURE-RELATED ISSUES.
SCR101 HD1
URGING A TRANSITION TO A PLANT-BASED LIFESTYLE.
SCR102
REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONSULT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WIND RESISTANCE RETROFIT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.
SCR103 SD1 HD1
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.
SCR104 SD1 HD1
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.
SCR105
REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO CONDUCT AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF INDIVIDUALS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
SCR108
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.
SCR110
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.
SCR112 SD1
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.
SCR115
ENCOURAGING DEVELOPERS TO INCORPORATE NET ZERO WATER BUILDING STRATEGIES WHEN CONSTRUCTING AND RENOVATING HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE STATE.
SCR116
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.
SCR128 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES TESTING GRANT PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SCR129 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN INTERAGENCY FOOD SYSTEMS PLAN.
SCR130 SD1
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.
SCR131 SD1 HD1
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.
SCR132
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.
SCR133
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.
SCR134
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.
SCR140 SD1 HD1
REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP A GREEN HIGHWAY PROGRAM IN THE STATE.
SCR147 HD1
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.
SCR154
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.
SCR155 SD1
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.
SCR163 SD1
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.
SCR164 SD1
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.
SCR170 SD1
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.
SCR175
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.
SCR179
ADOPTING THE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS ACT.
SCR181 SD1
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATEWIDE FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.
SCR185
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.
SCR186
REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON WILDFIRE RISK AND INSURANCE, INCLUDING MARKET-BASED APPROACHES.
SCR188 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONTINUE TO CEASE INTERCEPTING SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
SCR196
APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION TO PROPOSE CERTAIN LIMITED AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
SCR202 SD1
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.
SCR203 SD1 HD1
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.
SCR205
REQUESTING THAT THE "PLEDGE TO OUR KEIKI" BE PRINTED ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF EACH STATE OF HAWAII PLANT AND ANIMAL DECLARATION FORM.
SCR207 SD1
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT ON MANDATING DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
SCR211
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.
SCR212
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.
SCR213 SD1
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.
SCR217
URGING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO UTILIZE FUNDS FOR NON-CONGREGATE HOUSING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS FOR AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING.
SCR218
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO ASSESS REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR BEACH ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
SCR222 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CARRY OUT WIDESPREAD SOIL TESTING IN LAHAINA AND TO DEVELOP A SOIL REMEDIATION PLAN.
SCR224
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.
SCR226
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.
SCR227
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO AUDIT THE MAUI COUNTY FILM OFFICE.
SR6 SD1
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT AN IMMEDIATE AND PERMANENT CEASEFIRE IN GAZA.
SR7
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.
SR8
REQUESTING THE HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION TO EXPAND COVERAGE TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES.
SR9
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.
SR15 SD1
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO AMEND THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO AUTHORIZE LICENSED DIETITIANS TO PRESCRIBE MODIFIED DIETS AND PLAN THERAPEUTIC DIETS.
SR17 SD1
ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO ERADICATE OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM PEARL HARBOR.
SR18
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE THE TEACHING OF FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE EXISTING PERSONAL TRANSITION PLAN COURSE REQUIREMENT FOR EACH STUDENT.
SR19
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STRATEGIC PLAN.
SR27 SD1
URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE LAVA AND EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE.
SR28
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A BABY BONDS WORKING GROUP.
SR29
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.
SR30
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LATER SCHOOL START TIMES.
SR32
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.
SR36
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.
SR37
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.
SR38
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CURRICULA PLAN FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELVE.
SR40 SD1
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.
SR41 SD1
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.
SR42
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE THE ERIN'S LAW TASK FORCE.
SR44 SD1
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.
SR45 SD1
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.
SR47 SD1
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.
SR53 SD1
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.
SR55
URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND RESTORE LIMU KALA.
SR57
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS WORKING GROUP.
SR58 SD1
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.
SR59
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.
SR60
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF CANCELLED SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ROUTES.
SR62
ACKNOWLEDGING AND URGING TURKEY AND IRAQ TO RECOGNIZE THE GENOCIDE COMMITTED AGAINST ASSYRIANS BETWEEN 1915-1933.
SR63 SD1
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.
SR64
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENSURE THE SAFE MANAGEMENT OF ASH FROM WASTE INCINERATION FACILITIES.
SR65
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.
SR69
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.
SR70 SD1
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.
SR71
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.
SR80 SD1
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.
SR81
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).
SR82 SD1
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.
SR83
URGING A TRANSITION TO A PLANT-BASED LIFESTYLE.
SR84
REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONSULT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WIND RESISTANCE RETROFIT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.
SR85 SD1
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.
SR86 SD1
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.
SR87
REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO CONDUCT AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF INDIVIDUALS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
SR90
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.
SR92
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.
SR94 SD1
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.
SR98
ENCOURAGING DEVELOPERS TO INCORPORATE NET ZERO WATER BUILDING STRATEGIES WHEN CONSTRUCTING AND RENOVATING HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE STATE.
SR99
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.
SR110 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES TESTING GRANT PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SR111 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN INTERAGENCY FOOD SYSTEMS PLAN.
SR112 SD1
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.
SR113 SD1
URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO CAUSE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION AND COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS OF A LABORATORY CERTIFIED BY THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO ANALYZE ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS IN THE STATE AND PUBLISH THE RESULTS TO THE PUBLIC.
SR114
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.
SR115
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.
SR116
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.
SR121 SD1
REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP A GREEN HIGHWAY PROGRAM.
SR125
REQUESTING THE STATE 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.
SR131
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.
SR132 SD1
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.
SR137 SD1
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.
SR138 SD1
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.
SR145
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.
SR146 SD1
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.
SR151
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.
SR159
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.
SR160
REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON WILDFIRE RISK AND INSURANCE, INCLUDING MARKET-BASED APPROACHES.
SR168
APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION TO PROPOSE CERTAIN LIMITED AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
SR178 SD1
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.
SR179 SD1
REQUESTING THE 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.
SR181
REQUESTING THAT THE "PLEDGE TO OUR KEIKI" BE PRINTED ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF EACH STATE OF HAWAII PLANT AND ANIMAL DECLARATION FORM.
SR183 SD1
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT ON MANDATING DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
SR187
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.
SR188
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.
SR189 SD1
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.
SR193
URGING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO UTILIZE FUNDS FOR NON-CONGREGATE HOUSING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS FOR AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING.
SR194
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO ASSESS REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR BEACH ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
SR198 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CARRY OUT WIDESPREAD SOIL TESTING IN LAHAINA AND TO DEVELOP A SOIL REMEDIATION PLAN.
SR200
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.
SR202
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.
SR203
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO AUDIT THE MAUI COUNTY FILM OFFICE.