Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz

Primary SB 297

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.

Requires prompt repair of any damages to the common areas or common elements in a planned community association or condominium. Specifies that if a management company or managing agent is responsible for repairs on an association's behalf and fails to complete the repairs within six months, then the management company or managing agent shall be liable for double the amount of damages. Specifies that when a management company or managing agent fails to pay for damages, the association may deduct that amount from any fees the association owes to the management company or managing agent.

In committee Feb 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 250

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Requires the attorney general to serve as legal adviser to the board of trustees of the employees' retirement system and repeals the authority of an appointed representative or outside counsel selected by the board to serve as legal advisor.

In committee Feb 22, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1209

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.

Removes the limit on the number of board members allowed to have private discussions regarding the selection of the board's officers.

In committee Feb 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 591

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for construction and infrastructure development projects to provide affordable housing units for middle class and low income residents. Allows moneys from the conveyance tax and the county surcharge on state tax to be used to repay the bonds.

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1161

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Requires that two members of the University of Hawaii board of regents be faculty members. Prohibits the University of Hawaii board of regents from increasing tuition fees until an unspecified date. Establishes a cap on the University of Hawaii's general fund appropriation for operating expenses for the next five fiscal years. Requires the university to report to the legislature regarding tuition increases and the university's repair and maintenance costs. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 329

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LEGAL SERVICES.

Makes an appropriation to the judiciary to purchase civil legal services for low- and moderate-income persons. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 318

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.

Allows home schooled students to participate in extracurricular activities offered at the public school that they would otherwise be required to attend. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1081

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Provides a state income tax deduction of up to $5,000 per year for student loan interest paid on qualified education loans. Effective 5/12/2059. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1293

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Establishes the special operations K9 unit special fund. Requires the auditor to conduct an annual audit of the special fund and submit an annual report to the legislature. Appropriates money to the fund for deputy canines and full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent canine handler positions within the department of public safety. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1076

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES.

Requires health care facilities to use transport services from an air ambulance that is contracted with the patient's health carrier when transferring the patient to another health care facility via air ambulance, except under certain conditions. Requires notification if a non-contracted air ambulance service is utilized. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track