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Waipahu, Crestview, Manana, Pearl City, Pacific Palisades

Senator Clarence Nishihara currently serves as Chair of the Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs. He also sits as a member on the Committees on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health and Water and Land. He is also an Assistant Majority Whip.

Currently in his fourth term, Senator Nishihara was elected to the Hawai‘i State Senate in November 2004, and represents Hawai‘i's 17th Senatorial District (formerly known as the 18th Senatorial District).

Senator Nishihara and his wife, Lynn, have two daughters: Joy Otsuka, son-in-law Cy, Grandson Zachary, Grand-daughter Hailey; and Julie Ota, son-in-law Chad, Grandson Chase.

Senator Nishihara graduated with the Class of 1961 from Maui High School and received an A.A. degree from Maunaolu Junior College in 1963; a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa in 1970; 5th Year Certificate in Special Education, from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa in 1972; and M.Ed Administration from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa in 1993.

Professional
• Parent Community Network Coordinator - Kalakaua Middle School (2002-2004)
• Vice Principal - August Ahrens Elementary School (1994-2002)
• Vice Principal - Waianae High School (1992-1994)
• Special Education Teacher - Nanakuli High & Intermediate School, Waipahu High School, and Waipahu Intermediate School (1972-1992)

Community Activities
• Friends of Waipahu Public Library (President)
• Pearl City Lions Club (President)
• Leeward Oahu Jaycees (Vice-President of Community Affairs)
• Leeward Lions Club
• Friends of Waipahu Cultural Garden Park (President)
• Waipahu Neighborhood Board
• Waipahu Community Association (President)

Legislative Accomplishments

Appropriated funds for the:
• Filipino Community Center - $600,000
• Filipino Centennial Celebration - $50,000
• Leeward YMCA - $2,000,000
• Waipahu and Pearl City Schools
• University of Hawaii, West Oahu

Friday, March 6, 2015

Art at the Capitol 2015: What's on Your Wall, Senator Nishihara

Join us for "Art at the Capitol" on First Friday, March 6, 2015 from 4:30-7:00 pm to view art displayed in the offices our state lawmakers.

Senator Clarence Nishihara talks about the artwork displayed in his office. The artwork are part of the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' collection in the Art in Public Places Program.

2016 Committee Member of

Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs

Water, Land, and Agriculture

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health

Transportation and Energy

Measures Introduced in 2016

Measure and Title
SB13 HD1 RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGY.
SB19 SD2 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB20 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER LICENSING.
SB98 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB155 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB187 RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.
SB222 RELATING TO HAWAII GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES.
SB230 HD1 RELATING TO RESTITUTION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME.
SB235 SD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS.
SB236 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB251 RELATING TO HARBORS.
SB260 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB278 RELATING TO BROADBAND.
SB295 RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
SB297 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE ON MOBILITY MANAGEMENT, ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ACT 214, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2013.
SB339 RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX COLLECTION DATE.
SB345 SD1 RELATING TO PASSENGERS RIDING IN BED OF PICKUP TRUCKS.
SB606 RELATING TO JURORS.
SB607 RELATING TO RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB608 RELATING TO BLIND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.
SB609 RELATING TO TAX RELIEF.
SB610 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB612 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO PROBATION.
SB613 RELATING TO PENALTIES.
SB627 RELATING TO HIGH TECHNOLOGY.
SB628 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES.
SB629 RELATING TO URBAN WATER CONSERVATION.
SB634 SD1 RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
SB676 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO THE CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE TAX CREDIT.
SB683 SD2 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER LICENSING.
SB734 RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
SB749 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING AND AWARENESS PILOT PROGRAM.
SB754 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO TIME SHARING.
SB814 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB816 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO AMEND SENATE TERMS.
SB818 SD1 RELATING TO TUBERCULOSIS TESTING.
SB819 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
SB820 RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
SB821 SD1 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB826 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB848 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB852 MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
SB861 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE.
SB887 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO HIGH TECHNOLOGY.
SB921 RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT TREATMENT SERVICES.
SB985 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB986 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB1000 SD1 RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
SB1003 SD1 RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
SB1006 SD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB1029 RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
SB1031 RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
SB1032 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO CHAPTER 245, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
SB1182 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO IMPOSE RESIGN-TO-RUN.
SB1221 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB1233 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A FEDERAL INSPECTION STATION AT KONA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
SB1234 RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
SB1235 RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS FOR JUVENILES IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM.
SB1236 SD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE.
SB1248 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
SB1251 RELATING TO TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
SB1279 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS.
SB1289 RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
SB1292 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB1293 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB1294 RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS.
SB1302 SD1 RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES.
SB1330 RELATING TO STATE FINANCES
SB1347 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
SB1349 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB1350 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB1351 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB1352 RELATING TO RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
SB1372 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB1374 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO LAND EXCHANGE.
SB2022 RELATING TO TRAVEL.
SB2023 RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB2024 RELATING TO VOTING RIGHTS.
SB2064 RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES.
SB2071 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER.
SB2072 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE KUPUNA CARE PROGRAM.
SB2073 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE OFFICE OF THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM.
SB2074 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR FALL PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY.
SB2090 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2092 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2093 RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF THE CONVEYANCE TAX COLLECTIONS TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
SB2094 RELATING TO TAX RELIEF.
SB2095 RELATING TO DRONE OPERATOR LIABILITY INSURANCE.
SB2096 RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
SB2097 RELATING TO WATER RECLAMATION.
SB2098 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB2099 RELATING TO WORKPLACE VIOLENCE.
SB2138 RELATING TO NUTRIENT CYCLING.
SB2139 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
SB2140 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING, AND CONSERVATION OF ‘ULU.
SB2141 RELATING TO THE SUSTAINABLE AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PROGRAM.
SB2142 SD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2145 RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
SB2149 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO FORFEITURE.
SB2151 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB2152 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
SB2172 RELATING TO UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES.
SB2182 SD1 RELATING TO THE WEED AND SEED STRATEGY.
SB2183 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2187 SD1 RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
SB2192 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB2193 SD2 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB2194 SD1 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB2195 SD1 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB2197 SD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
SB2198 SD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
SB2203 RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS.
SB2213 SD2 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO THE NURSING FACILITY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
SB2240 SD1 HD1 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REESTABLISH A VECTOR CONTROL BRANCH.
SB2245 SD1 RELATING TO BEACHES.
SB2247 SD1 RELATING TO SENTENCING.
SB2304 SD1 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB2331 RELATING TO SPORTS MEDICINE.
SB2354 RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
SB2384 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO LICENSING INSPECTIONS.
SB2387 SD2 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS.
SB2393 RELATING TO IMMUNIZATION PRACTICES.
SB2415 RELATING TO PUBLIC ORDER.
SB2425 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO ETHICS.
SB2426 HD1 RELATING TO STUDENT MEALS.
SB2440 SD1 RELATING TO FARMS.
SB2445 HD1 RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
SB2448 SD2 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB2478 SD1 RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE.
SB2479 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
SB2480 SD1 RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITY COMMISSARIES.
SB2481 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB2482 RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
SB2483 SD2 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB2484 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB2508 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
SB2513 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2542 SD2 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.
SB2543 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2544 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS.
SB2545 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB2546 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2547 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2548 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2549 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
SB2550 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO FEDERAL FUNDS.
SB2551 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
SB2552 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
SB2553 HD1 RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
SB2554 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF EXCESS REVENUES.
SB2556 SD1 HD1 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE ANNUAL REQUIRED CONTRIBUTION FOR THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
SB2560 SD2 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB2561 SD2 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO RENTAL HOUSING.
SB2562 SD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC REAL PROPERTY.
SB2563 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO RENTAL HOUSING.
SB2564 RELATING TO THE STATE RENT SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM.
SB2565 RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
SB2566 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2567 RELATING TO PROBATION.
SB2568 RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
SB2569 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY COURT OUTREACH PROJECT.
SB2570 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO THE RAPID RE-HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
SB2580 SD1 RELATING TO LIVESTOCK.
SB2588 RELATING TO SPECIAL EDUCATION.
SB2601 RELATING TO ETHICS.
SB2602 RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL TOURS.
SB2607 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO STUDENT DATA MANAGEMENT.
SB2609 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR PUBLIC MIDDLE AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL STUDENTS.
SB2612 RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
SB2615 SD2 RELATING TO MINORS.
SB2616 RELATING TO REPORTING DEATHS TO STATE AGENCIES.
SB2618 SD1 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2619 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.
SB2630 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
SB2631 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
SB2632 RELATING TO CARGO INSPECTIONS.
SB2640 RELATING TO WATER SECURITY.
SB2643 RELATING TO WILDLIFE PROTECTION.
SB2644 SD1 RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.
SB2645 SD2 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO WATER AUDITS.
SB2648 RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT.
SB2650 RELATING TO UNCONTESTED TRAFFIC FINES.
SB2652 SD2 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2653 SD1 RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, ENERGY, AND FOOD SECURITY TAX.
SB2654 RELATING TO ENERGY.
SB2655 SD1 RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX COLLECTION DATE.
SB2669 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO SOCIAL WORKERS.
SB2676 RELATING TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.
SB2677 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO NURSING.
SB2678 SD1 RELATING TO DENTAL HYGIENISTS.
SB2696 RELATING TO ELECTRONIC VERIFICATION OF INSURANCE MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB2700 RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
SB2702 RELATING TO SAFETY.
SB2706 RELATING TO CONFORMANCE OF STATE PERSONAL EXEMPTION TO FEDERAL PERSONAL EXEMPTION.
SB2709 RELATING TO REPEAL OF THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX.
SB2713 RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
SB2732 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII HURRICANE RELIEF FUND.
SB2755 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING BOARD.
SB2785 RELATING TO SUNSET MEMORIAL PARK.
SB2786 RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
SB2957 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2958 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB2959 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2960 RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
SB3034 SD1 HD2 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH RIGHTS FOR VICTIMS OF CRIMES.
SB3046 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB3047 RELATING TO RAPID OHIA DEATH.
SB3060 RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
SB3071 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF MAKAI LANDS OF KAPUA IN SOUTH KONA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.
SB3072 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO AN AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
SB3073 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
SB3077 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO STATEWIDE COMMUNITY PLANNING.
SB3080 SD1 RELATING TO THEFT.
SB3086 RELATING TO COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB3087 RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ORGANIC WASTE.
SB3098 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB3099 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB3105 SD1 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE REFERRALS.
SB3107 RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
SB3108 SD1 RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
SB3109 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO MANUFACTURING.
SB3110 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
SB3112 SD1 RELATING TO VIETNAM WAR COMMEMORATION.
SB3113 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
SB3114 RELATING TO VETERANS.
SB3115 SD1 RELATING TO TAXICABS.
SB3116 RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
SCR3 SD1 REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT A NEEDS-BASED ASSESSMENT OF FARM WORKER HOUSING THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
SCR20 SD1 HD1 ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE STATE OF GOA OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA.
SCR24 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A PALLIATIVE CARE AND QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
SCR25 SD1 EXPRESSING STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WAHIAWA CENTER FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH TO PROVIDE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATION OF WAHIAWA AND ITS SURROUNDING RURAL COMMUNITIES.
SCR26 SD1 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PROMOTE COOPERATION BETWEEN UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CAMPUSES TO INCREASE ONLINE COURSES AND DEGREE PROGRAMS.
SCR27 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE GIL KAHELE AERO TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS.
SCR33 REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO ASSIST THE STATE IN NEGOTIATING WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE FEDERAL DETENTION CENTER, HONOLULU.
SCR34 URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION GRANTING BUDGET AUTONOMY, LEGISLATIVE AUTONOMY, AND STATEHOOD TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
SCR37 SD2 ENCOURAGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSIST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HISTORICAL MARKERS AND TRAILS.
SCR42 ENCOURAGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE COMMITTEE ON WEIGHTS AT LEAST ONE MEMBER WHO IS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION COMMUNITY.
SCR43 SD1 REQUESTING THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA GRANTING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR ADULT LEARNERS.
SCR47 REQUESTING THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP OF INTERESTED PARTIES TO DISCUSS EDUCATION ON NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE BEHAVIOR CHANGES FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASE.
SCR50 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS HAVE ADEQUATE TIME TO PLAN AND PREPARE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THEIR STUDENTS.
SCR52 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT EDUCATION IN THE FINE ARTS AND HAWAIIAN STUDIES.
SCR57 REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS, THE PRIME MINISTER OF JAPAN, THE JAPAN DEFENSE AGENCY, AND THE NATIONAL DIET OF JAPAN TO TAKE ACTION TO RECONSIDER THE PROPOSED MILITARY FACILITIES EXPANSION IN HENOKO, OKINAWA AND WORK TO REDUCE THE DISPROPORTIONATE CONCENTRATION OF MILITARY IN OKINAWA.
SCR61 ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROMOTE INCREASED PARTICIPATION BY SCHOOLS IN THE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM PROGRAM.
SCR65 RECOGNIZING AEROSPACE AS A STRATEGIC AND TIMELY GROWTH INDUSTRY FOR HAWAII AND REQUESTING THE STATE ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE PROACTIVE, COORDINATED, AND SUSTAINED ACTION TO FULLY REALIZE THE SIGNIFICANT SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL BENEFITS THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY CAN BRING TO THE STATE.
SCR68 URGING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR ITS FIVE HUNDRED ELEVEN ACRES OF THE FORMER GALBRAITH ESTATE.
SCR76 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AS THE DANIEL K. INOUYE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
SCR138 HD1 REQUESTING THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO EVALUATE THE IMPACTS OF GENERAL EXCISE AND USE TAX INCREASES PROPOSED DURING THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2016 AND GENERAL EXCISE TAX PYRAMIDING AS APPLIED TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
SCR139 REQUESTING THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO UPDATE THE STUDY OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE AND LOCAL TAX BURDEN BY INCOME CLASS.
SCR141 REQUESTING A SUNRISE REVIEW OF INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE TESTING.
SCR142 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MONUMENT IN HILO ON STATE LAND IN HONOR OF THE LATE SENATOR GILBERT KAHELE.
SCR147 ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PARTNER SCHOOL COMPLEX AREAS WITH NEIGHBORING INDUSTRIES TO CREATE K-12 COMPLEX AREA CAREER PATHWAYS.
SR7 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A PALLIATIVE CARE AND QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
SR8 SD1 EXPRESSING STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WAHIAWA CENTER FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH TO PROVIDE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATION OF WAHIAWA AND ITS SURROUNDING RURAL COMMUNITIES.
SR9 SD1 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PROMOTE COOPERATION BETWEEN UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CAMPUSES TO INCREASE ONLINE COURSES AND DEGREE PROGRAMS.
SR10 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE GIL KAHELE AERO TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS.
SR15 REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO ASSIST THE STATE IN NEGOTIATING WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE FEDERAL DETENTION CENTER, HONOLULU.
SR17 SD2 ENCOURAGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSIST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HISTORICAL MARKERS AND TRAILS.
SR20 ENCOURAGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE COMMITTEE ON WEIGHTS AT LEAST ONE MEMBER WHO IS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION COMMUNITY.
SR21 SD1 REQUESTING THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA GRANTING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR ADULT LEARNERS.
SR24 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS HAVE ADEQUATE TIME TO PLAN AND PREPARE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THEIR STUDENTS.
SR26 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT EDUCATION IN THE FINE ARTS AND HAWAIIAN STUDIES.
SR29 REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS, THE PRIME MINISTER OF JAPAN, THE JAPAN DEFENSE AGENCY, AND THE NATIONAL DIET OF JAPAN TO TAKE ACTION TO RECONSIDER THE PROPOSED MILITARY FACILITIES EXPANSION IN HENOKO, OKINAWA AND WORK TO REDUCE THE DISPROPORTIONATE CONCENTRATION OF MILITARY IN OKINAWA.
SR33 ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROMOTE INCREASED PARTICIPATION BY SCHOOLS IN THE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM PROGRAM.
SR36 RECOGNIZING AEROSPACE AS A STRATEGIC AND TIMELY GROWTH INDUSTRY FOR HAWAII AND REQUESTING THE STATE ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE PROACTIVE, COORDINATED, AND SUSTAINED ACTION TO FULLY REALIZE THE SIGNIFICANT SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL BENEFITS THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY CAN BRING TO THE STATE.
SR39 URGING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR ITS FIVE HUNDRED ELEVEN ACRES OF THE FORMER GALBRAITH ESTATE.
SR47 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AS THE DANIEL K. INOUYE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
SR102 REQUESTING THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO EVALUATE THE IMPACTS OF GENERAL EXCISE AND USE TAX INCREASES PROPOSED DURING THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2016.
SR103 REQUESTING THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO UPDATE THE STUDY OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE AND LOCAL TAX BURDEN BY INCOME CLASS.
SR104 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MONUMENT IN HILO ON STATE LAND IN HONOR OF THE LATE SENATOR GILBERT KAHELE.
SR109 ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PARTNER SCHOOL COMPLEX AREAS WITH NEIGHBORING INDUSTRIES TO CREATE K-12 COMPLEX AREA CAREER PATHWAYS.

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