Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz

Primary SB 797

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.

Provides the chief information officer with the authority to approve, or expedite the approval process of, a state agency's management information system project that is budgeted at or more than $1,000,000, or any other project the chief information officer deems necessary to expedite, by coordinating and focusing appropriate state personnel and resources. Requires the chief information officer to annually report the status of all pending or completed projects over $1,000,000, including whether they are on time and on budget. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 509

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to establish criteria for industry certification awards for public high schools to incentivize public high schools to encourage students to obtain industry-recognized certifications in high value occupations. Requires the department to submit an annual report containing specific information about the industry certification award progress. (HD1)

Passed Mar 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 36

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.

Prohibits discrimination, including in advertisements for rental property, in rental transactions based on participation in a section 8 housing choice program or any permanent supportive housing program or requirements related to participation in these housing assistance programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 508

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer an ocean safety and stewardship education program for all fourth grade public school students. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 594

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Authorizes the director of taxation to exempt a taxpayer whose annual general excise tax liability does not exceed $100 from monthly, quarterly, or semiannual general excise tax filing requirements; provided that the taxpayer files an annual return. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. (SD1)

Passed Mar 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 237

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT NORTHERN LARGEMOUTH BASS BE PERMITTED TO BE IMPORTED BY THE STATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING BASS SPORTFISHING.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 167

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COORDINATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH AN OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY WITHIN THE STATE'S HIGH SCHOOLS.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 232

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LITTERING.

Increases the maximum civil penalty for littering from $500 to $1,000. Increases the maximum fine for the offense of criminal littering from $1,000 to $5,000.

Passed Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 214

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A GAMBLING TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP AN EVIDENCE-BASED FRAMEWORK WITH AN APPRAISAL OF THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH AND SAFETY AND MITIGATE GAMBLING-RELATED HARM IN ORDER TO GUIDE FUTURE GAMBLING LEGISLATION IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 216

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DISCUSS FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PLANS IN KAKAAKO MAKAI INCLUDING EXPLORING THE FEASIBILITY OF A LAND EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OWNED BY THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS IN THE MAKAI AREA OF THE KAKAAKO DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track