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Senator Clayton Hee currently serves as chair of the Judiciary and Labor Committee. He also sits as a member on the Tourism and Hawaiian Affairs Committee.

Senator Hee represents Hawaii's 23rd Senatorial District and has served in the Hawaii State Senate since 1984. Hee represented Molokai, Lanai, and West Maui communities as a State Representative from 1982 to 1984.

Born on March 14, 1953, Senator Hee and his wife, Lynne Waters, have one son, Ka‘ohukauikala‘i. Senator Hee is a graduate from the Kamehameha Schools and received a B.A. from the University of Hawaii in 1975. He continued his education receiving his MA in Pacific Island Studies in 1979.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

LAWMAKERS HOLD BRIEFING ON THE STATE'S APPLICATION AND PLAN FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT

The Hawaii State Senate Committee on Judiciary and Labor and the House Committee on Labor and Public Employment will hold an informational briefing Friday to get an update on the State of Hawaii's Application and Plan for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for fiscal years (FY) 2015 and 2016.

"The Community Services Block Grant provides federal funding for Hawaii to determine its goals and objectives and implement initiatives to address poverty issues," said Senator Clayton Hee, chair of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Labor. "CSBG grant funding improves the quality of life and raises the welfare of our state's residents."

"We rely on this federal funding to enhance the livelihood of our state," said Representative Mark Nakashima, chair of the House Committee on Labor and Public Employment. "When we address the root causes of poverty, we can begin to plan for improvements to lessen poverty's effect."

The State of Hawaii's CSBG Application and Plan for FY 2015 and 2016 was released for public comment on June 9, 2014. Federal law requires the state to post its plan and hold public hearings on the matter.

CSBG is administered federally by the Office of Community Services within the Administration of Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services and by the State of Hawaii Department of Labor's Office of Community Services at the local level. CSBG funding is used to support efforts to assist low-income families and individuals. Funding is available to all four county Community Action Agencies including Honolulu Community Action Program, Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council, Maui Economic Opportunity, and Kauai Economic Opportunity.

The State CSBG Application and Plan for FY 2015 and 2016 is available online.




Friday, July 11, 2014

STATE HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATORS SUBPOENAED TO TESTIFY BEFORE SENATE INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTE


Sen. Clayton Hee and Sen. Josh Green at the July 16, 2014 hearing. (Photo courtesy of Senate Communications)


The Hawaii State Senate continues its investigation into allegations of misconduct at the State Hospital on Wednesday, July 30 at 10 a.m. in Room 16 of the Hawaii State Capitol.


Scheduled to testify are the following individuals for which subpoenas were issued:

• William May, Hawaii State Hospital Administrator
• William Sheehan, Hawaii State Hospital Associate Administrator of Clinical Services

"We're continuing our investigation into the Hawaii State Hospital and asking the relevant and hard-hitting questions so that we can make it a safer place for employees and patients while ensuring proper execution in employment policies practices," said Sen. Clayton Hee, co-chair of the Senate Investigative Committee on the State Hospital. "We are also looking forward to discussing with Mr. May the future of the hospital and how he anticipates to get there."

"We have held nine hearings thus far and each time we learn something new do about the environment of the hospital," added committee co-chair Sen. Josh Green, who is also an emergency department physician. "As the process moves on, we're seeing some changes and by the end of our investigation I expect to have comprehensive understanding of all its problems, from worker injuries to accusations of nepotism and mismanagement."

The Special Investigative Committee on the State Hospital was formed during the 2014 legislative session to conduct an investigation of the workplace safety of psychiatric workers and allegations of administrative improprieties and failure to conform to established employment policies and practices at the Hawaii State Hospital. The hearings began in March to receive testimony from subpoenaed individuals and has been ongoing as senators take a wide-ranging and in-depth look at the State Hospital.

Please visit the investigative committee's webpage for more information.




Friday, July 11, 2014

STATE HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATORS SUBPOENAED TO TESTIFY BEFORE SENATE INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE

The Hawaii State Senate continues its investigation into allegations of misconduct at the State Hospital on Wednesday, July 16.

The Special Investigative Committee on the State Hospital was formed during the 2014 legislative session to conduct an investigation of the workplace safety of psychiatric workers and allegations of administrative improprieties and failure to conform to established employment policies and practices at the Hawaii State Hospital. The hearings began in March to receive testimony from subpoenaed individuals and has been ongoing as senators take a wide-ranging and in-depth look at the State Hospital.

"There are a growing number of concerns at the State Hospital," said Senator Clayton Hee, co-chair of the Senate Special Investigative Committee on the State Hospital. "As we learn more about the inner workings at the State Hospital, it's become clear that there are many issues that need addressing. We need to hold workers accountable for improper actions, but also equip them with the tools necessary to do their jobs."

"The first step in solving a problem is to assess the current situation" said Senator Josh Green, co-chair of the Senate Special Investigative Committee on the State Hospital. "The hearings we hold attempts to give us insight into what exactly is happening at the State Hospital so that we can begin to address and solve those issues with open and transparent governance."

The next hearing will be held on Wednesday, July 16 at 11:00am in Room 16 of the Hawaii State Capitol to receive testimony from the following individuals for which subpoenas were issued:

Mark Fridovich, Adult Mental Health Division Administrator William Elliott, Acting Hawaii State Hospital Administrator Linda Rosen, Director of the Department of Health


2014 Committee Member of
 Measures Introduced in 2014
Measure and Title
SB1
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
SB7
RELATING TO THE SALE OF DOGS AND CATS.
SB8 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE.
SB10 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION.
SB33
RELATING TO CHILD WITNESS TESTIMONY.
SB34
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
SB329 SD1
RELATING TO ANIMALS.
SB330
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
SB331 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO LABOR.
SB868 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB869
RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS.
SB871
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB872 SD1
RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF RESTITUTION FOR CRIME VICTIMS.
SB873 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO COLLECTION OF RESTITUTION FOR CRIME VICTIMS.
SB874
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
SB875 SD1
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
SB876 SD1
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
SB878 SD1
RELATING TO ARBITRATION.
SB879 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO WITNESSES.
SB880 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO SENTENCE OF IMPRISONMENT FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A MINOR UNDER THE AGE OF TWELVE YEARS.
SB881
RELATING TO EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
SB882
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB884
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
SB885 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB887
RELATING TO CITATIONS.
SB889 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO ATTORNEY'S FEES.
SB892
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
SB893 SD1
RELATING TO ETHICS.
SB894 SD2
RELATING TO LAND ACQUISITION.
SB896 SD1 HD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
SB897 SD1 HD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
SB898 SD1 HD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
SB899 SD1 HD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
SB900
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
SB901 SD1 HD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
SB903 HD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
SB904 SD1 HD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
SB905 SD1 HD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
SB906 SD1 HD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
SB907 SD1 HD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
SB910 SD1 HD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
SB912
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
SB979
RELATING TO THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD.
SB980
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
SB981
RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH STATISTICS RECORDS.
SB982 SD1 HD1
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII, SECTION 3, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
SB1247
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB1248
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB1249 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF TRUSTEES.
SB1250
RELATING TO GAMING.
SB1251
RELATING TO LOTTERY.
SB1337 SD2
RELATING TO HEALTH WELLNESS PROGRAMS.
SB1338
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
SB1358
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
SB2021 SD1
RELATING TO RESISTING ARREST.
SB2022
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT.
SB2023
RELATING TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT.
SB2024
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
SB2025
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
SB2026 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
SB2027
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
SB2028
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
SB2072 HD1
RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS.
SB2073 SD1 HD1 CD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
SB2074 SD1 HD1 CD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
SB2075 HD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
SB2076 HD1
RELATING TO UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR FRAUD.
SB2123 SD1
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
SB2124 SD1
RELATING TO OPIHI.
SB2125 SD3
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
SB2126 SD1
RELATING TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
SB2127 SD1
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
SB2128 SD2
RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE.
SB2129
RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE.
SB2243
RELATING TO WASTEWATER.
SB2246 SD2 HD2 CD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
SB2247
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB2248 SD2
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND LIABILITY.
SB2249 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
SB2250 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO CHARITABLE SOLICITATION.
SB2251
RELATING TO PRISON LITIGATION.
SB2252
RELATING TO CRIME.
SB2253 SD1
RELATING TO FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION.
SB2254 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION.
SB2255 SD2
RELATING TO ACCESS TO JUSTICE.
SB2256 SD1
RELATING TO JUVENILE PROSTITUTION.
SB2257
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB2258
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
SB2259 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB2260 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO WAGES AND HOURS ON PUBLIC WORKS.
SB2261 SD1
RELATING TO WAGES AND HOURS ON PUBLIC WORKS.
SB2343 HD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION, CONTROL, OUTREACH, RESEARCH, AND PLANNING.
SB2344 SD1
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
SB2345 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE INVESTOR EDUCATION PROGRAM.
SB2346 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO AGING.
SB2365 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE CLAIMS.
SB2366 SD1
RELATING TO WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
SB2367 SD1
RELATING TO PRODUCTION OF RECORDS.
SB2368 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF CHARITABLE ASSETS.
SB2369
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
SB2370
RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES FOR HISTORIC PROPERTIES.
SB2446 SD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2606
RELATING TO PEST CONTROL.
SB2607
RELATING TO CIVIL LIABILITY FOR THE INTRASTATE TRANSPORT OF INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB2608 SD3
RELATING TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFTS.
SB2609 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
SB2740
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2958 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO ONLINE PROTECTION OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS.
SB2959 SD1
RELATING TO NEPOTISM.
SB2960
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
SB3035 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO CONSERVATION.
SB3036 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO BEACH MANAGEMENT FOR THE NORTH SHORE OF OAHU.
SB3037
RELATING TO ATTORNEYS.
SB3038
RELATING TO THE HAWAII LABOR RELATIONS BOARD.
SB3039 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS.
SB3065 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO LAND EXCHANGE.
SB3093 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
SB3095 SD1
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB3096
RELATING TO EVIDENCE.
SB3097 SD1
RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
SB3098
RELATING TO PUBLIC COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB3099 SD1 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
SB3122 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
SCR47 SD1 HD1
RECOGNIZING JANUARY 17 OF EVERY YEAR AS HO‘OKU‘IKAHI DAY, OR RECONCILIATION DAY, IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF THE JUSTICE, RECONCILIATION, AND NONVIOLENCE OF QUEEN LILI‘UOKALANI.
SCR70
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM 2014 AS THE YEAR OF THE WORLDWIDE VOYAGE.
SCR71
URGING THE STATE AND STATE ENTITIES TO SUPPORT THE HOKULE‘A AND HER CREW AS THEY JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD.
SCR88
APPROVING THE SELECTION OF DANNY KALEIKINI TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT.
SCR109
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO FORM A TRADITIONAL LAND USE TASK FORCE AND PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING TRADITIONAL LAND USE DISTRICTS.
SCR110 SD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII LABOR RELATIONS BOARD TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION PROCESS IN PUBLIC COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SCR111
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR SEAWALL PURPOSES FOR THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY (1) 6-8-010: SEAWARD OF 021, AT MOKULEIA, WAIALUA, OAHU, HAWAII.
SCR112
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR SEAWALL PURPOSES FOR THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY (1) 6-8-010: SEAWARD OF 015, AT MOKULEIA, WAIALUA, OAHU, HAWAII.
SCR113 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE POSSIBLE LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO THE FLOODING ISSUES AT KAHUKU HIGH AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.
SR3
ESTABLISHING A SENATE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION OF THE WORKPLACE SAFETY OF PSYCHIATRIC WORKERS AND ALLEGATIONS OF ADMINISTRATIVE IMPROPRIETIES AND FAILURE TO CONFORM TO ESTABLISHED EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES AT THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL.
SR21 SD1
RECOGNIZING JANUARY 17 OF EVERY YEAR AS HO‘OKU‘IKAHI DAY, OR RECONCILIATION DAY, IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF THE JUSTICE, RECONCILIATION, AND NONVIOLENCE OF QUEEN LILI‘UOKALANI.
SR35
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM 2014 AS THE YEAR OF THE WORLDWIDE VOYAGE.
SR36
URGING THE STATE AND STATE ENTITIES TO SUPPORT THE HOKULE‘A AND HER CREW AS THEY JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD.
SR58
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO FORM A TRADITIONAL LAND USE TASK FORCE AND PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING TRADITIONAL LAND USE DISTRICTS.
SR59 SD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII LABOR RELATIONS BOARD TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION PROCESS IN PUBLIC COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.