SB 2077

RELATING TO PHOTO TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT.

Repeals photo traffic enforcement law and related amendments to Hawaii Revised Statutes.

SB 2246

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE HAWAII ISLAND VETERANS MEMORIAL INC.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates money as grant-in-aid to Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial Inc. to build a combined veterans center in Hawaii county

SB 2431

SD1

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.

Limits aggregate contributions by any person or entity to not more than $25,000 in any calendar year; repeals limits on number of fundraisers; option to file by electronic filing system or commercially available software; limits family and personal funds contribution in the aggregate to $25,000. Disallows contributions made directly to candidates from corporations and labor organizations, however, contributions are allowed through separate segregated funds for greater accountability. (SD1)

SB 2601

SD1

RELATING TO PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION.

Authorizes use of electric personal assistive mobility devices. (SD1)

SB 2681

SD1

RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS.

Ensures that public works projects will have plans or specifications prepared or supervised by a licensed design professional. (SD1)

SB 3048

SD1

RELATING TO BONDS.

Authorizes revenue bonds to build a world class destination visitor attraction on Ford Island to tell the Navy-Marine Corps story in World War II. (SD1)

SB 3049

SD1

RELATING TO BONDS.

Authorizes revenue bonds for facilities for a ferry system between Iroquois Point and Ford Island to Aloha Tower and Hilton Hawaiian Village Pier. (SD1)

SB 2179

SD1

RELATING TO ENERGY RESOURCES.

Adds a new part to chapter 196, HRS, energy efficiency in state facilities; repeals current sections in conflict with new part. (SD1)

SB 2266

SD1

(SSCR2284)

RELATING TO RECYCLING.

Authorizes county integrated solid waste management plans to consider a curbside recycling program. (SD1)

SB 2278

SD1

RELATING TO COMBINED HEAT AND POWER SYSTEMS.

Accelerates depreciation of combined heat and power systems. (SD1)

SB 2615

SD1

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Implements the recommendations of the Energy Efficiency Policy Task Force for renewable energy technologies tax credit; DBED&T renewable energy education programs. (SD1)

SB 2802

SD1

RELATING TO LEASING OF PUBLIC LANDS TO RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCERS.

Allows the BLNR to lease public lands to renewable energy producers through direct negotiation. (SD1)

SB 2804

RELATING TO SUBLEASING OF PUBLIC LANDS.

Allows the BLNR to waive requirements to obtain consent for subleases under public land leases.

SB 2968

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE WAIAHOLE WATER SYSTEM.

Makes an appropriation for the agribusiness development corporation to make improvements to the Waiahole Water System.

RELATING TO AN EXTENSION OF THE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Extends the benefits of the nonrefundable 4 % residential construction and remodeling income tax credit to costs incurred to December 31, 2005. Act 10, Third Special Session applies the credit to costs incurred before July 1, 2002

RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.

Appropriates excess special and revolving funds in FY 2002-2003 for deposit to the general fund; provided that the expenditure is effectuated by June 30, 2004.

SB 2131

SD1

RELATING TO THE MOLOKAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM.

Amends the 2001 general appropriations act by specifying improvements to be made to the Molokai Irrigation System utilizing funds previously appropriated for a study of the Molokai Irrigation System. (SD1)

SB 2666

SD1

RELATING TO A SEAL OF QUALITY FOR FRESH AND PROCESSED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.

Establishes a seal of quality program that establishes seals to indicate the quality of fresh and processed agricultural products produced in Hawaii. (SD1)

SB 2760

SD1

RELATING TO MARRIAGE.

Increases the marriage license fee from $50 to $90. Allocates $10 to the Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund for upgrading the computer hardware and software for the vital statistics system. Allocates $9.50 to a yet-to-be-established Birth Defect Special Fund for operating a yet-to-be-established Birth Defects Program. (SD1)

SB 2763

SD1

RELATING TO BIRTH DEFECTS.

Establishes a Birth Defects Program in the DOH. Allows DOH to collect data on birth defects and other adverse reproductive outcomes, and to provide information to families and health care providers about health and early intervention services. Establishes a Birth Defects Special Fund to pay for operating expenses of the Birth Defects Program.

SB 2964

SD1

RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMISSION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.

Creates the Hawaii Commission for National and Community Service within the University of Hawaii; appropriates funds to be used as state matching funds to secure federal moneys. (SD1)

SB 2112

SD1

RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Amends resolution of disputes and impasse provisions. (SD1)

SB 2032

SD1

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Changes the date upon which the minimum age for entering kindergarten is to be computed from December 31 to September 30 beginning school year 2003-2004, and June 30 beginning school year 2004-2005. Requires the cost savings to be used for the expansion of, or to supplement, educational programs, including Resources for Early Access to Learning (R.E.A.L.) and Pre Plus programs. (SD1)

SB 2097

SD1

RELATING TO FEDERAL IMPACT AID.

Specifies that utilization of unappropriated excess federal impact aid by the DOE requires approval by governor and may not be used to create new programs. Requires the DOE report to the legislature the amounts and expenditures of the excess federal funds. (SD1)

SB 2969

SD1

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Provides several provisions to improve accountability, performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of the department of education and its services for students in need of health services. (SD1)

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Senator Brian Taniguchi