Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz

Primary SB 1069

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Requires public procurement construction bids to list subcontractors and joint contractors only for contracts of an unspecified dollar amount or more; provided that bids lacking this list may be accepted if in the State's best interest and subcontractor and joint contractor work is an unspecified per cent or less of the total bid amount. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 678

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE TAX CREDIT.

Includes structures, machinery, equipment, and capital assets in the definition of capital infrastructure costs. Sets a new maximum amount of capital infrastructure tax credits that may be issued in any taxable year per qualified infrastructure tenant. Specifies that excess tax credits may be carried forward. Specifies that special purpose entities may qualify as a qualified infrastructure tenant. Prohibits the qualified infrastructure tenant, together with all special purpose entities, from claiming any credit in any one year that exceeds $2,500,000. Provides penalty for failure to timely file required information. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 359

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Requires a general excise tax license to be conspicuously displayed within any vehicle being driven by a taxicab driver or transportation network company driver. Provides penalties.

In committee Feb 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 660

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY STORAGE.

Creates the energy storage market acceleration program and energy storage rebate program to be administered by the public benefits fee administrator. Establishes an energy storage system rebate for energy storage system providers and allows for rebates under the program to be paid out of the public benefits fee. Requires the public utilities commission to establish rebate amounts under the program annually. Authorizes the public utilities commission to increase the public benefits fee if necessary to fund the programs. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1220

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION.

Establishes a youth advisory commission within the office of youth services to advise the governor and legislature on issues relating to youth. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 613

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Appropriates funds for a full-time agricultural management position and equipment for the Kulani correctional facility agriculture operation.

In committee Feb 14, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 577

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Exempts the development of affordable housing projects developed in the urban core by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation from environmental assessment and environmental impact statement requirements.

In committee Feb 14, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 607

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CRIME REDUCTION.

Creates a permanent weed and seed strategy within the department of labor and industrial relations, office of community service. Appropriates funds subject to federal funding.

In committee Feb 14, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1259

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.

Requires, on or before 9/1/2018, that the department of health adopt rules for underground storage tanks and tank systems to conform with certain federal regulations and that include additional requirements for field-constructed underground storage tanks and tank systems. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 363

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

Increases the fines for violations of use of mobile electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle.

In committee Feb 14, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track