Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz

Primary SB 683

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY AND VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to advance the State's goal of providing a public education for the children of Hawaii by authorizing the legislature to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on residential investment property and visitor accommodations. (SB683 HD1)

In committee Apr 19, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 603

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.

Requires report to Legislature on solitary confinement in Hawaii and Arizona correctional facilities that house Hawaii inmates. Requires Department of Public Safety to expand the environmental impact statement process for potential sites for the Oahu Community Correctional Center relocation and submit a report to Legislature. (SB603 HD2)

In committee Apr 18, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 88

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 Apr 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 53

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE PER-PUPIL FUNDING SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SYSTEM FULFILLS ITS STATUTORY PURPOSE OF EQUALIZING OPERATIONAL FUNDING AMONG PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

In committee Apr 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 215

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Repeals the Education Research and Development Revolving Fund and transfers the unencumbered balances to the general fund as recommended by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 16-11.

In committee Mar 31, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 144

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO UPDATE THE KALAELOA AIRPORT MASTER PLAN.

In committee Mar 29, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 122

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES AND INTERESTED STAKEHOLDERS, TO FACILITATE DISCUSSIONS AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INITIATING AND SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF OFFSHORE RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY PROJECTS.

In committee Mar 29, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 21

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT TO FACILITATE THE FORMATION OF A MULTINATIONAL LUNAR ARCHITECTURE ALLIANCE TO GUIDE THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROTOTYPE LUNAR BASE ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.

In committee Mar 29, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 63

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT TO FACILITATE THE FORMATION OF A MULTINATIONAL LUNAR ARCHITECTURE ALLIANCE TO GUIDE THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROTOTYPE LUNAR BASE ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.

In committee Mar 29, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 22

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, AND HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT TO CREATE A TRAFFIC CRISIS PLANNING AND MITIGATION COORDINATING GROUP.

In committee Mar 29, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track