Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz

Primary SCR 209

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE STATE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AND THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO COLLABORATE TO PROVIDE VIDEOCONFERENCE ACCESS FOR NEIGHBOR ISLAND RESIDENTS TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS AND SESSIONS.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2301

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LITTER CONTROL.

Increases the cigarette excise tax imposed on each cigarette sold in the State and allocates the increase in tax revenues to a cigarette litter abatement special fund. Provides that the cigarette litter abatement special fund shall be used to cover the costs of collecting and removing cigarette litter and providing outreach and education to curb improper cigarette litter disposal. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 197

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE PREVENT SUICIDE HAWAII TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND A STRATEGIC PLAN TO REDUCE YOUTH SUICIDES IN HAWAII.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2284

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE INSURANCE.

Prohibits a health care insurer, mutual benefit society, or health maintenance organization from requiring an insured, subscriber, member, or enrollee diagnosed with stage two through stage four cancer to undergo step therapy prior to covering the insured for the drug prescribed by the insured's health care provider, under certain conditions, for health insurance policies and contracts issued or renewed after 12/31/2020. Requires Auditor to conduct impact assessment report on mandated health insurance coverage. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 192

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH DEPARTMENTS OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT'S MODERNIZATION "PATHWAY PROGRAMS" TO RECRUIT AND HIRE EMPLOYEES TO FILL THE STATE'S VACANCIES WITH THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST CANDIDATES TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII.

In committee Mar 13, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 152

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH DEPARTMENTS OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT'S MODERNIZATION "PATHWAY PROGRAMS" TO RECRUIT AND HIRE EMPLOYEES TO FILL THE STATE'S VACANCIES WITH THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST CANDIDATES TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII.

In committee Mar 13, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2059

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WELL ABANDONMENT.

Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who are required to fill and seal abandoned wells on their real property. Clarifies the definition of the term "abandoned well". Requires sellers of real property to disclose the existence of wells on the property. Effective 7/1/2050. Tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. Tax credit sunsets on an unspecified date. (SD1)

Passed Mar 13, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3099

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Implements the recommendations of the Hawaii Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation Report issued by the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health to conduct a sea level rise mitigation review and report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 13, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2311

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAMPUS SAFETY.

Strengthens campus safety and accountability procedures and protocols, including those relating to sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and related issues, at the University of Hawaii. Takes steps to extend those procedures and protocols to private institutions of higher education in Hawaii. (SD2)

Passed Mar 13, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2576

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENTS FOR STATE CONTRIBUTIONS.

Specifies exemptions for the University of Hawaii from sections 87A-39 and 88-125, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to enhance transparency and accountability regarding fringe benefit reimbursement exemptions under the cost-sharing agreement between the University of Hawaii and Department of Budget and Finance. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 13, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track