Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz

Primary SB 815

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Establishes an accelerator program within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Amends the reporting requirements for Hawaii Technology Development Corporation's manufacturing and development program. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit annual reports to the Legislature regarding the outcomes of the research and development program.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 883

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Establishes the crime of possession of a firearm in a sensitive location as a class C felony. Imposes a duty to inform law enforcement upon contact on concealed and unconcealed carry permit holders. Defines sensitive location.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1170

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREDITS.

Requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits for affordable housing units that are constructed pursuant to chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Repeals on June 30, 2031.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1030

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION BANKS.

Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to establish and operate conservation mitigation banks to restore, create, enhance, or preserve conservation habitats or resources as compensatory mitigation. Authorizes the department to contract a third-party administrator for the operation of the mitigation banks. Clarifies the sale of credits involved in conservation mitigation banking. Defines "conservation mitigation bank". Effective 1/1/2024.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1171

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires that funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund be used to provide zero interest loans or grants to certain buyers and aid certain existing-for sale projects that have received funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Allocates funds out of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for certain purposes.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1067

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS.

Provides that where public access is required as a condition of a subdivision, either the county must accept dedication of and maintain the access or identify an entity to own and maintain the access. Authorizes a county to require the subdivider or developer to establish a stewardship fund, controlled by the county, for maintenance purposes.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1069

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO FISHER SAFETY.

Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking of fish from persons who are fishing in state waters.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1096

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PERMITS.

Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, or School Facilities Authority.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1102

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.

Authorizes the counties to adopt an ordinance regulating the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1116

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO TELEWORK.

Clarifies that there is a presumption of a nexus for certain nonresident employees who telework. Amends the income tax law to apply to the total income of certain nonresident employees who telework. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track