Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz

Primary SB 194

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TUBERCULOSIS TESTING.

Authorizes the Department of Health and Department of Education to accept the results of any tuberculosis blood test approved by the Food and Drug Administration and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for purposes of a certificate of tuberculosis examination and clearance to attend public school. (CD1)

Signed into law Jul 7, 2017 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 611

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIRE SPRINKLERS.

Extends the prohibition on county requirements for automatic sprinklers or sprinkler systems in one- and two-family detached dwelling units and non-residential agricultural and aquacultural structures located outside urban areas. (CD1)

Signed into law Jun 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors

Primary SR 34

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND OTHERS, TO COLLABORATE TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR INCREASING WATER CIRCULATION AND IMPROVING WATER QUALITY IN POKAI BAY ON LEEWARD OAHU.

In committee May 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 67

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COLLABORATIVE PLAN TO BEST LEVERAGE STATE AND COUNTY FUNDS TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND AN EXPLORATION OF THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING A PARCEL OF LAND IN KAHULUI, MAUI, TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

In committee May 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 41

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A SIXTY-FIVE YEAR TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL SEAWARD OF AND FRONTING TAX MAP KEY NUMBER: (2) 3-9-11:7; WAIOHULU-KEOKEA HOMESTEADS AND BEACH LOTS, WAIOHULU-KEOKEA (KIHEI), WAILUKU, MAUI, HAWAII.

In committee May 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 121

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HAWAII GREEN FUELS INITIATIVE TO COINCIDE WITH INCREASED LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION.

In committee May 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 207

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYEES.

Authorizes the expenditure of general funds for a one-time lump sum cash bonus severance benefit to affected Maui region hospital employees. Repeals chapter 89E, HRS, and Act 1, Second Special Session, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016, retroactively to 7/20/2016. (CD1)

Signed into law May 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 602

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM REGISTRATION FEES.

Repeals the requirement that a disabled veteran be in receipt of disability retirement pay from the armed forces to be exempt from the payment of annual vehicle registration fees. (SB602 HD1)

In committee Apr 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 665

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Replaces the current renewable energy technology systems tax credit with tax credits for solar or wind energy property and energy storage property and is applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2017. Establishes a demonstration project for building energy efficiency designs within the Department of Transportation. (SB665 HD1)

In committee Apr 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1290

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.

Allocates funds from transient accommodations tax revenues to the Hawaii Tourism Authority in conjunction with the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association for the implementation of initiatives to address homelessness in tourist and resort areas. (SB1290 HD2)

In committee Apr 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track