Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz

Primary SR 35

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO LOCATE POTENTIAL, VIABLE PROPERTIES ALONG THE WAI‘ANAE COAST ON WHICH TO ESTABLISH A HAWAIIAN-LANGUAGE IMMERSION SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12.

In committee Mar 16, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 91

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A SURVEY THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF HAWAII AND RECOMMEND SITES FOR INCLUSION ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES.

In committee Mar 16, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 124

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DEVELOP POLICIES TO DISCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY ON IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

In committee Mar 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 593

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ANIMALS.

Requires research facilities to make available for adoption healthy cats and dogs that the research facility determines are suitable for adoption and are no longer needed for research. Authorizes research facilities to contract with local animal rescue organizations to facilitate the adoption of the cats and dogs. (SD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 118

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND THE HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ANALYZE THE WAIANAE COAST EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD SYSTEM AND WHETHER THESE ROADS CAN BE USED AS A SECONDARY ACCESS ROAD TO THE WAIANAE COAST ON A PERMANENT BASIS.

In committee Mar 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 89

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO LOCATE POTENTIAL, VIABLE PROPERTIES ALONG THE WAI‘ANAE COAST ON WHICH TO ESTABLISH A HAWAIIAN-LANGUAGE IMMERSION SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12.

In committee Mar 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 177

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A SURVEY THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF HAWAII AND RECOMMEND SITES FOR INCLUSION ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES.

In committee Mar 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 367

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

Increases the fines for violations associated with a person operating a vehicle after the person's license and privilege has been suspended or revoked for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant.

Passed Mar 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 667

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MORTGAGE SERVICERS.

Requires mortgage servicer licensees to establish an education program that includes development of internal policies, procedures, and controls and a continuing education program for its employees. Defines "nonprofit organization" and lowers the application fee and renewal license fee for nonprofit corporations under the State's mortgage servicer law. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1263

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REAL ESTATE.

Requires principal brokers in a brokerage firm to ensure that: associated real estate licensees and other staff who assist in providing management services for common interest communities are responsive to requests from owners regarding association-related finances, documents, records, and information; and any request from the real estate commission to distribute commission-generated information, materials, or documents to an association, a board of directors, or a unit owner in a common interest community is completed within ten days after receiving the request. Clarifies that any violation of a mandatory provision of the State's condominium law by a board or its officers and members is a per se violation of the board's fiduciary duty. Provides safe harbor for a board member who votes for compliance during a board meeting. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track