Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz

Primary SCR 65

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

ASSERTING THE STATE OF HAWAII'S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSIVENESS, JUSTICE, EQUALITY, COMPASSION, AND DEMOCRATIC VALUES IN RESPONSE TO THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION THROUGH THE SPIRIT OF ALOHA.

In committee Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 61

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ESTABLISH THE HAWAII COMMISSION ON THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT.

In committee Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 674

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.

Creates procedural and administrative requirements for law enforcement agencies for eyewitness identifications of suspects in criminal investigations. Requires the attorney general to establish procedures for the implementation of uniform statewide eyewitness identification procedures. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 424

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Requires police departments to disclose to the Legislature the identity of an officer upon the officer's discharge or second suspension in a five-year period. Requires disclosure of certain information under the Uniform Information Practices Act after a police officer's second suspension in a five-year period. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 20

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO COORDINATE WITH VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES TO CREATE A PLAN TO NAME A SCHOOL, BUILDING, ROAD, PARK, OR OTHER PROPERTY UNDER STATE CONTROL AFTER PRESIDENT BARACK H. OBAMA.

In committee Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 659

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

Increases the fines for violations of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1282

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ABUSE OF FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.

Establishes that for a second offense that occurs within five years, rather than one year, of the first conviction of the offense of abuse of a family or household member is a misdemeanor and the person shall be termed a "repeat offender". Establishes that a third or subsequent offense that occurs within five, rather than two, years of a second or subsequent conviction of the offense is a class C felony and allows the prosecution to use prior convictions of the offense of abuse of a family or household member as evidence in the instant offense committed by a repeat offender. Requires the court to immediately order the defendant incarcerated to serve the mandatory sentence imposed for failure to complete the domestic violence intervention program or violation of any other condition of a sentence imposed pursuant to a deferred acceptance of guilty plea or nolo contendere plea. Requires the judiciary, in cooperation with the prosecutor of each county and police department of each county, to annually compile and report on statistics regarding arrests, charges, convictions, and other dispositions based on the offense of abuse of a family or household member. Repeals and reenacts the offense of abuse of a family or household member on 6/30/2020. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 19

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ESTABLISH THE HAWAII COMMISSION ON THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT.

In committee Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 62

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO COORDINATE WITH VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES TO CREATE A PLAN TO NAME A SCHOOL, BUILDING, ROAD, PARK, OR OTHER PROPERTY UNDER STATE CONTROL AFTER PRESIDENT BARACK H. OBAMA.

In committee Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1291

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LIQUOR.

Amends statutory language on liquor license application and operating procedures for clarity. Takes effect 1/7/2059. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track