Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz

Primary SCR 171

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE VISITORS TO THE STATE ABOUT THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF OXYBENZONE SUNSCREEN ON CORAL REEFS AND TO ENCOURAGE VISITORS TO THE STATE TO REFRAIN FROM USING OXYBENZONE SUNSCREENS.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 93

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO SEND A LETTER TO THE UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE, INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE, AND TOKYO ORGANIZING COMMITTEE OF THE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES STATING THAT THE STATE OF HAWAII IS THE IDEAL LOCATION FOR SPORTS TRAINING FOR ATHLETES FOR THE UPCOMING 2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS AND PARALYMPICS.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 69

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE HAWAII LABOR RELATIONS BOARD, AND OTHER CONCERNED AGENCIES OR JUDICIAL BODIES, TO TAKE NOTICE OF THE LEGISLATURE'S INTENT TO ENABLE EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVES TO MAINTAIN FINANCIAL VIABILITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND EFFECTIVELY REPRESENT PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, AND TO REMOVE OR REDUCE FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR EMPLOYEES TO "FREE RIDE".

In committee Mar 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 111

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE HAWAII LABOR RELATIONS BOARD, AND OTHER CONCERNED AGENCIES OR JUDICIAL BODIES, TO TAKE NOTICE OF THE LEGISLATURE'S INTENT TO ENABLE EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVES TO MAINTAIN FINANCIAL VIABILITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND EFFECTIVELY REPRESENT PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, AND TO REMOVE OR REDUCE FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR EMPLOYEES TO "FREE RIDE".

In committee Mar 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2711

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.

Amends conditions and requirements for sale of liquor by class 14 brewpub and class 18 small craft producer pub licensees. Permits sale at multiple locations statewide. Clarifies that each location is under the jurisdiction of the liquor commission of the county in which the location is located. Increases maximum production ceiling for class 18 licensees. Allows direct shipping of all forms of liquor, rather than just wine, by certain licensees. (SB2711 HD2)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2343

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Amends the offense of abuse of family or household members to provide for felony, misdemeanor, and petty misdemeanor penalties. Expands the family court's jurisdiction over cases involving harassment of a family or household member. Allows the granting of a deferred acceptance of guilty or no contest plea in cases involving misdemeanor abuse of a family or household member in the second degree. Requires that no-contact and stay-away orders issued in criminal cases involving abuse of a family or household member or non-physical forms of harassment of a family or household member be converted by the court to a new protective order that shall remain in effect for a fixed reasonable period as the court deems appropriate, unless the victim or witness requests otherwise; provided that a hearing on the issue is held and certain requirements are met. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2328

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I.

Establishes a task force to conduct a comprehensive analysis and evaluation on all general education courses and high attendance courses taught at the University of Hawaii system to use no- or low-cost options for those courses. (SB2328 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3082

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VIRTUAL CURRENCY.

Adopts the Uniform Regulation of Virtual Currency Businesses Act and codifies the Act. Amends the Money Transmitters Act to expressly apply to persons engaged in the transmission of virtual currency. Requires a licensee dealing with virtual currency to provide a warning to a consumer prior to entering into an agreement with the consumer. (SB3082 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2704

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WIRELESS BROADBAND FACILITIES.

Establishes a process to upgrade and support next-generation wireless broadband infrastructure throughout the State. Establishes a permitting, application, review, and approval process for wireless providers or communications services providers to install wireless facilities on state or county solely-owned utility poles, or install associated utility poles, in the right of way. Applies to permit applications filed with the State or county after December 31, 2018. (SB2704 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2329

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TUITION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Caps increases in tuition for the University of Hawaii based on the change in the State's median household income. Requires the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization to conduct a study regarding tuition affordability and the Consumer Price Index. (SB2329 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track