Hawaii Senator Chris Lee [D]

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HISB900PassRequires the Executive Office on Aging to submit to the Legislature annual progress reports on the Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
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2023-07-07
Act 252, 07/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1355).
HISB497PassProhibits certain oversized commercial vehicles from driving in the far left lane on roadways with three or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, subject to certain exceptions. Effective 1/1/2024. (CD1)
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2023-07-06
Act 238, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1341).
HISB1086PassRenames the State Highway Safety Council to the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council. Amends the composition and duties of the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council. Effective 7/1/2023. (CD1)
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2023-07-06
Act 242, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1345).
HISB1166PassAllows for the renewal of driver's licenses online in addition to by mail. Effective 7/1/2025. (CD1)
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2023-07-06
Act 243, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1346).
HISB1254PassRequires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to petition the Board of Land and Natural Resources to designate certain lands as the "Kaiwi Coast State Park". Establishes certain conditions for the Kaiwi Coast State Park. (CD1)
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2023-07-06
Act 235, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1338).
HISB968PassRequires the Department of Accounting and General Services to collaborate with the Department of Transportation to develop, implement, administer, and manage a program to enable parking stall sharing among public employees of the State and a pilot pr...
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2023-07-05
Act 202, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305).
HISB1173PassProhibits a person from causing a diesel- or gas-powered vehicle to discharge clearly visible smoke, soot, or other exhaust emissions onto another person or motor vehicle. Establishes a minimum $500 fine for violators. (HD2)
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2023-07-05
Act 223, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1326).
HISB1024PassEstablishes long-term goals for zero-emissions transportation in Hawaii and abroad to reduce and eliminate transportation emissions. Establishes the clean ground transportation working group and the interisland and clean transportation working group....
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2023-07-05
Act 226, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1329).
HISB1057PassRequires certain job listings to include an hourly rate or salary range. Prohibits an employer from discriminating between employees because of any protected category established under state law, by paying wages to employees in an establishment at a ...
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2023-07-05
Act 203, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1306).
HISB966PassSubjects to forfeiture any vehicle used in the commission of felony disposal of solid waste or petty misdemeanor disposal of solid waste. (CD1)
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2023-07-05
Act 201, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1304).
HISB1502PassAuthorizes the Department of Transportation to regulate the parking of shared cars at state airports. Authorizes the counties to regulate the parking utilized by shared cars. Amends the required coverage for shared cars that are made available throug...
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2023-07-05
Act 210, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1313).
HISB1534PassCreates a mileage-based road usage charge to replace state motor fuel taxes beginning on 7/1/2025, for electric vehicles. Eliminates the $50 annual state vehicle registration surcharge for electric vehicles. Allows electric vehicle owners to pay a re...
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2023-07-05
Act 222, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1325).
HISB732PassDesignates the second Monday in October of each year as Indigenous Peoples' Day. (CD1)
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2023-06-30
Act 152, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255).
HISB869PassClarifies that a majority of the members appointed to the Youth Commission shall constitute a quorum to do business. (HD1)
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2023-06-30
Act 135, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1238).
HISB141PassUpdates rules for certification of electors and their votes to be in full compliance with federal law. Provides procedures for the replacement of electors. Requires presidential electors to take a pledge that they will vote for their party's nominee....
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2023-06-23
Act 114, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1215).
HISB898PassTemporarily expands the State Rent Supplement Program specifically for qualified persons who are sixty-two years of age or older and are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to submit annual ...
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2023-06-21
Act 098, 06/21/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1199).
HISB295PassEstablishes within the Office of Wellness and Resilience the Malama Ohana Working Group to seek, design, and recommend transformative changes to the State's existing child welfare system. Allows the Office to contract with an administrative facilitat...
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2023-06-14
Act 086, 06/14/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1187).
HISB372PassProvides that a law enforcement officer has a duty to intervene if the law enforcement officer reasonably believes that another law enforcement officer is using unnecessary or excessive force on an arrestee. Requires the law enforcement officer to re...
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2023-06-05
Act 055, 06/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1155).
HISB1151PassExempts University of Hawaii community college students who are enrolled in certificate programs from the requirement to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid each academic year to be considered eligible for the Hawaii Community Colle...
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2023-06-05
Act 057, 06/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1157).
HISB1505PassAuthorizes the department of transportation to delay or deny approval for port entry or departure in instances when the department has received notice from a federal agency or other agency that a vessel or its crew has engaged in activity that has vi...
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2023-06-05
Act 059, 06/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1159).
HISCR17PassRequesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Services Provided By Pharmacists.
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2023-05-22
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HISCR73PassRequesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct An Assessment Report To Evaluate The Feasibility And Practicality Of Implementing Higher Levels Of Commercial General Liability Insurance For The General Aviation Industry And Helicopter Operatio...
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2023-05-22
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HISR70PassRequesting The Judiciary To Examine The Frequency Of Complaints For Summary Possession And Motions For Summary Judgment That Are Granted In Favor Of The Landlord When The Landlord Is Represented By Counsel And The Tenant Is Acting Pro Se.
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2023-05-22
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HISCR74PassRequesting The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office To Increase Access To Wi-fi In Public Parks Throughout The State.
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2023-05-22
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HISR71PassRequesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Identify Resources Needed To Execute A Plan To Repair Homes For Safe Habitation.
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2023-05-22
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HISCR72PassRequesting The Establishment Of A Hawaii-taiwan Friendship Taskforce To Explore Ways To Strengthen, Improve, And Expand Economic, Cultural, And Educational Relations Between Hawaii And Taiwan.
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2023-05-22
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HISR65PassRequesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct An Assessment Report To Evaluate The Feasibility And Practicality Of Implementing Higher Levels Of Commercial General Liability Insurance For The General Aviation Industry And Helicopter Operatio...
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2023-05-22
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HISR72PassUrging The University Of Hawaii To Convene A Working Group To Create A Plan For The Establishment Of A Maritime College And To Establish A Maritime College.
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2023-05-22
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HISR144PassRequesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Establish A Museum Of Modern Hawaii History Task Force.
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2023-05-22
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HISR91PassUrging The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Accounting And General Services, And Hawaii State Energy Office To Collaborate To Develop, Implement, Administer, And Manage Various Transportation System Programs At Public Facilities That Inclu...
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2023-05-22
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HISR88PassUrging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Protect Hawaii's Waters And Resources By Prohibiting Seabed Mining.
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2023-05-22
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HISR146PassRequesting The Counties To Update The Design And Format Of Vehicle Registration Plates In Response To Growing Electric Vehicle And Hybrid Vehicle Sales.
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2023-05-22
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HISR119PassEncouraging The State To Build A Partnership With The Kingdom Of The Netherlands And Collaborate On Similar, Shared Challenges And Goals.
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2023-05-22
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HISR123PassUrging Congress To Begin A Discussion Considering The Benefits And Risks Of Artificial Intelligence Technologies.
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2023-05-22
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HISR120PassEncouraging The State's Collaboration With Sister-states On Global Environmental Leadership.
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2023-05-22
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HISR143PassRequesting The Public Utilities Commission To Revise Current Rate Structures And Provide Additional Benefits For Those Communities That Host Renewable Energy Projects.
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2023-05-22
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HISCR179PassUrging Congress To Begin A Discussion Considering The Benefits And Risks Of Artificial Intelligence Technologies.
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2023-05-22
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HISCR176PassEncouraging The State's Collaboration With Sister-states On Global Environmental Leadership.
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2023-05-22
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HISCR150PassRequesting The Counties To Update The Design And Format Of Vehicle Registration Plates In Response To Growing Electric Vehicle And Hybrid Vehicle Sales.
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2023-05-22
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HISB129Engross
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Requires providers of no cost emergency shelter and related services to take steps to ensure pertinent youth obtain and receive services from the juvenile justice or child welfare systems and maintain separation for unrelated adults and minor childre...
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2023-04-28
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-28-23 at 04:30pm in Conference Room 309.
HISB304Engross
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Effective 7/1/2025, establishes the visitor impact fee program within the department of land and natural resources, through which the department will collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other stat...
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2023-04-28
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 5:00PM in conference room 229.
HISB384Engross
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Authorizes each county to adopt ordinances to enforce the design and construction requirements for the provision of accessible parking spaces, including the establishment of penalties for failure to comply with the ordinance. Authorizes officials app...
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2023-04-28
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.
HISB445Engross
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Increases civil penalties for the violation of various pollution provisions. Establishes and appropriates funds for an environmental health specialist position within the clean water branch of the department of health. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
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2023-04-28
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.
HISB1068Engross
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Includes in the State's policies for the physical environment under the Hawaii State Planning Act, the promotion of statewide beach assessments and beach and shoreline adaptation, restoration, and conservation and the pursuit of compatible relationsh...
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2023-04-28
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 5:00PM in conference room 229.
HISB971Engross
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Requires the department of education and state public charter school commission to collect certain data on county bus pass usage for public high school and charter high school students. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds t...
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2023-04-28
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309
HISB1532Engross
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Establishes the Hawaii leadership awards program to honor persons from Hawaii who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to the State and who serve as an inspiration to others. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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2023-04-28
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.
HISB1543Engross
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Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State, to begin with the 2026 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit a progress a...
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2023-04-28
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309.
HISB693Engross
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Requires the auditor to conduct an assessment on the social and financial impacts of mandating health insurance coverage for care provided by a participating registered pharmacist practicing within the scope of the pharmacist's license. Requires a re...
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2023-04-24
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 840).
HISB699Engross
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Establishes a state capitol tours program within the office of the governor. Establishes two full-time equivalent positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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2023-04-20
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 915).
HISB731PassDesignates November 28 of each year as La Kuokoa, Hawaiian Independence Day, to celebrate the historical recognition of the independence of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
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2023-04-20
Act 011, 04/19/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111).
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